Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale looks a little different this year! For one, it’s later than usually (thank you pandemic), but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great finds! I’ll be the first to admit I wasn’t really sure if I would be shopping the sale this year because life has felt a but disheveled and it is usually my time to stock up on great fall outfits and work styles. Reality is, I am still working from home and barely get out of my PJs most days and now expecting BABY #2 has made staying home my reality.

That being said, there are a ton of great finds and this year I am personally shopping more loungewear looks as well as home items! Early Access for all Nordstrom cardholders starts August 13th and then everyone can shop the sale August 19th. If you don’t have a Nordstrom card, you can still get one to get early access to the sale (it’s worth it for the early deals). I’ll be shopping the sale on the 13th and sorry for my lack of pictures this year, but pregnancy +COVID = no in store shopping for me! But, I’ll be updating this post again with items as they come in and out of stock so be sure to check back!

Check out this adorable outfit, all compliments of last year’s Anniversary Sale! UPDATE: this outfit was randomly restocked and all on sale! Find the cardigan the a very similar hat, the cami and mules!

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LOUNGEWEAR/ATHLEISURE

As I was saying at the beginning of this post, this will probably the biggest “SHOP” category for me this year! Working from home means no need for dressing up and honestly, I’m all about it. Who’s with me?!

COZY SWEATERS

Right up there with loungewear, I live in these once fall hits and there are always so many good finds during the anniversary sale for sweaters! Check out my picks below and get ready for pumpkin season.

PANTS & JEANS

One of the classic finds at the Anniversary Sale is a great deal on a pair of designer jeans or pants. I think I’ve purchased the majority of the jeans I own at the sale because the prices are always so great!

JACKETS, COATS & BLAZERS

Every year I have to restrain myself from buying an excessive amount of coats and jackets from this sale, but sometimes they are just too good to pass up!

SHOES

We can never have too many shoes right? Some of my favorite for this year are the Adidas Swift Runs in the cheetah print! I have these and if you follow my Instagram page you have definitely seen me wear them (admittedly too often). They are just one of those shoes you can never have too many pairs of in every color!

TOPS

I always stock up on great tops from the Anniversary Sale. You can find perfect closet staples that can be paired with so many outfits during the sale and at amazing prices!

HOME FINDS

This year there are SO MANY great home finds. From soft blankets, to amazing candles, to luxe bedding, there’s something for everyone!

HAIR & BEAUTY

Don’t just think clothing with the Anniversary Sale, because there are so many great finds in beauty and hair products. Some of my personal favorites are the Living Proof Volume Hair Care Products and the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate! You can score high end products for a fraction of the price.

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Winter Vacation Edit - Everything You Need For Your Winter Getaway!

After this weekend’s weather, I think it’s safe to say we are all ready to getaway! I’ve rounded up a WINTER VACATION EDIT for everything you need for your winter trip to somewhere warm (I hope)!

SHOP MY PICKS FOR THE WINTER VACATION EDIT, BELOW

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Nordstrom Rack Holiday Gifts Under $30

Halloween is over and we are all gearing up for the holiday shopping season which is approaching way faster than we all want it to! To help out and hopefully alleviate a little stress, I've rounded up a bunch of great holiday gifts for under $30, all compliments of Nordstrom Rack! If you’ve never shopped at Nordstrom Rack, here’s the scoop - great brands (also found in Nordstrom) at a fraction of the price. With a 45 day return policy, you have until AFTER the new year to return items that you don’t love, but I guarantee you won’t need to.

So, if you’re shopping this year for great, high quality gifts at a lower price point, don’t miss out on shopping Nordstrom Rack! See just some of my picks below for women, men, kids, and home…ALL UNDER $30!

WOMEN’S UNDER $30

MEN’S UNDER $30

BOY’S UNDER $30

(Babies-Little Kids Sizes)

GIRL’S UNDER $30

(Babies-Little Kids Sizes)

HOME UNDER $30

As always, if you have any questions, feel free to send me a message or drop a comment below!

XOXO - Jamie

(Em)POWERing Moms - Navigating the Job that is Motherhood

I’m going to open this post up with a confession: 

Before I became a mom, I had a lot of preconceived notions about motherhood and I categorized moms in two groups - those who went to work and those who stayed at home. I always aspired to be a working mom (that’s what I saw my own mother do so gracefully with 4 kids..still don’t know how she did it) and that’s what I made up my mind I would be - a 9 to 5er who would work each day using her degree and put my kids in a childcare program because after all, I personally survived being in one! I also had an idea of what moms who stay home with their kids did and I always thought, my gosh why are they complaining, who wouldn’t love to be home all day? All of these ideas about motherhood remained until….I became the MOM! 

Holy Shit.

Talk about a R-E-A-L-I-T-Y check. I quickly realized within a month of having my son and trying to study for the bar exam while nursing, pumping, changing diapers, keeping up with laundry, cooking meals, etc. that motherhood was NO JOKE and that the idea of being home wasn’t so glamorous. But, studying and working from home were also no easier. I hated asking for help, I still do, it makes me feel guilty but it’s something I'm working on and when I DID have help, I found myself with this overwhelming sense of anxiety about what was happening with my baby. They don’t prepare you for any of this in any child prep class or book, but it’s real and I know so many other moms go through the same thing.

So, here I was, with a law degree and no idea how I was going to use it and also still be the MOM I wanted to be. Programs in my area for kids under 2 are extremely limited so finding care for my son in order to go back to work full time wasn’t as easy as I had envisioned. It also all had to make sense financially and here I was fresh out of school and still waiting to hear about bar exam results which limits your marketability for jobs. After months of anxiety over it all, I came to a realization, I didn’t have to fit into these two boxes I had created for motherhood.

This is when I began realizing that so many amazing mamas I know were truly redefining all of the standard definitions and views of being a mom. Both my friends and my blogging community all have different stories and things they do as moms, so I really started to LISTEN and LEARN. These empowering women run their own businesses, work in demanding corporate roles, are designers, creators, and the like, all while balancing their role as MOM. I was amazed at just how many ways there are to do this mom thing and no one way is right. Asking for help doesn’t mean you don’t love your kids and deciding to stay home doesn’t mean you don’t value yourself. Motherhood is an incredibly SELFLESS job and if there’s anything i’ve realized, it’s that. 

So why this long winded post (cheers to you if you’re still reading) Because last weekend I had the pleasure of walking in a fashion show for the latest Hustle Like A Mom event by a fabulous mama I’ve had the pleasure of connecting with - Pamela Pekerman. This event brought together 10 hard working mamas from all walks of life and all with different business, lifestyles and stories. Yes walking in the show was super fun, but meeting and connecting with 9 other incredible women who are crushing this MOM thing, was really the most inspiring thing i’ve done in a while! And these women reminded me that I am the BOSS of my job and role as a Mom and nobody gets to decide how I take that job on. For me, I’ve found balance in a part-time firm position and part-time at home with my son (with some blogging thrown in here and there) and it’s making sense and working out. That’s all you need, it just needs to make sense to YOU and nobody else!

Finding your tribe is extremely important and it doesn’t need to be big, it just needs to be people who you know will support, uplift and EMPOWER you and your role as mama - a job that has no vacation days!

I am so fortunate to be constantly adding to my circle of friends and POWER MAMAS who do this for me. Be sure to check out all of the fabulous mamas that were part of this past weekend’s event! 

@livlunamasha @pamelapeckerman @lanasavoca @dagmaralometti @tararosenblum @ashleybdaly @nycfitfam @amrikibbler @jobufit @beckyginstore

Also check out my look and details from the fashion show, below: 

This Ramy Brook gold blazer was a head turner and so many people loved it. My personal favorite piece was this Paige bodysuit. It’s so versatile and perfect for date night or even everyday, though I’d probably pair a cami underneath. The look was all pulled together with Rag & Bone leather leggings. Now these are def a little pricy so check out some more affordable options as well! 

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Thanks for reading! Feel free to drop a comment below!

XoXo - Jamie

Wild Wardrobe - My Leopard Wardrobe Picks

I will admit, I am a creature of habit when it comes to my wardrobe. I’m a neutrals girl and although I’m trying to get better with adding color, I can never pass up a good neutral piece. But, even if you are like me, your closet doesn’t need to be boring! One of the best ways to keep it fun but stay within your neutral zone is to add a print! And this year, LEOPARD PRINT is all the rage.

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There are actually a lot of animal prints in the fall previews but leopard is by far my favorite. It’s fun but doesn’t need to be loud and gives you different color tones, depending on the pieces you choose. I’ve rounded up all of my current favorite leopard print pieces for your fall wardrobe in this post. Whether it’s for work or lounging around, there’s something for everyone and most things are under $100 and many are on sale!

Xoxo - Jamie

RBX Active Workout Outfit

So happy to be partnering with RBX Active! Their clothes are so affordable (everything is under $30 that I’ve linked) and comfortable too!

They gifted me this adorable outfit and it’s all available! My favorite sneakers ever are also fully stocked (which never happens)!

RBX Active Outfit Details: Watercolor Leggings (size small), Twist Back Tank in Light Pink (size small) and Mesh Back Bra in Light Pink (also size small)

Sneakers: Adidas Swift Run - Size 7.5 (I sized down one full size)