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

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Fashion Picks and Shopping Tips!

You have probably heard (especially If you are on Instagram) that the Nordstrom Anniversary sale is HERE! It is one of the most anticipated sales of the entire year and for good reason. If you’ve never shopped it before or don’t know much about it, here’s why everyone gets so kicked up when it’s time for the sale and my TIPS to shop it!

Keep Scrolling through this post to check out all of my 2019 Anniversary Sale Picks!

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MY TIPS FOR SHOPPING THE SALE

1. Fall Items at a BIG discount! - This is probably the biggest reason people shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Usually during the summer, you’ll find stores clearing out and discounting spring and summer items in order to make room for the fall arrivals. But, during the Anniversary Sale, Nordstrom discounts tons of new items for the fall that have never hit store shelves and it is the perfect time to stock up on fall and winter essentials, build your capsule collection, or score a $$$ designer item at a fraction of the cost.

2. Card Holders Shop Early - Nordstrom card holders also are able to shop the sale before if opens to the public for an entire week! This means that if you have a Nordstrom card of any kind (which by the way is free to sign up for and has no yearly fees) you get priority on all of the great sale items. The reason having a card is a big part of this sale is because the great items and deals SELL OUT FAST. Last year, Nordstrom didn’t restock a lot of items after the sale opened to the public so if you waited, you missed out. If you don’t have a card, it’s not too late to sign up.

3. When Can I Shop the Sale? - Everyone can shop the sale TODAY, Friday, July 19th starting at 12:30 EST.

4. How do I get the items I want? - The best approach is to know what you are looking for! Go through your closet. Do you need a new pair of jeans or want to update your fall jackets? Or maybe you are looking for new gym gear. Whatever, it may be, make a list before the sale and know what you want to buy. This blog post will show you many of the things that I think are worth purchasing this time around, but it is by no means an exhaustive list and many of the things that will be on sale, aren’t available to preview yet! So, especially if you are shopping the public sale, keep tabs during the week before of what is still in stock and what isn’t. Also, buy now, think later! I know it’s not typically the approach most take to shopping but with this sale and the fact Nordstrom has an amazing return policy (and free returns) buy what you think you might want and then figure out later if you REALLY want it! Chances are if you don’t, someone else will snag it!

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My Picks for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

UPDATED at 12:25 PM EST (5 Min before Public Access)

Loving this Something Navy Hat paired with this BB Dakota Faux Leather Jacket and cami, Blank NYC Jeans and Treasure & Bond mules

I will categorize my picks for the sale depending on the types of items (shoes, coats, etc.) Be sure to check back periodically as I will continue to update this post!

SHOES

Who doesn’t love a good pair of shoes? In this sale, there are too many to count. With everything from mules to sneakers, these shoes are deeply discounted. For shoes, I have picked mostly versatile pairs that can be worn with many different outfits.

JACKETS/COATS/BLAZERS

I think the jackets and coats offered during the Anniversary Sale are hands down, my favorite items every year. Last year I bought three different ones and they became a staple in my fall and winter wardrobe. One item that was a big hit last year and is showing up again this year is the TEDDY BEAR COAT! I’ve chose some of my favorite teddy coats and other jackets from this year’s sale. And don’t forget, most of these come in other colors as well!

SWEATERS

Sweaters and especially cardigans are a big part of the sale every year. You’ll find that these items tend to go faster than many of the other pieces and there will definitely be new ones released when the sale starts. Everything from leopard print to bold colors is fair game for this fall and winter. Check out my picks below!

EVERYDAY BASICS

One thing I love to stock up on during this sale is everyday basics. These are pieces like t-shirts, thermals, camis, solids, etc. that can become part of a “capsule” wardrobe and can be worn over and over again. I’m recapping just a few but trust me, there will be a TON more available once the sale starts and like sweaters, these will go fast.

WORKWEAR

This year I wanted to feature some workwear - mostly great dresses that can be paired with a blazer or cardigan or worn on their own as a conservative but flattering look. I’ve also included a few more “fun” pieces in my picks. My workwear picks are geared toward a more conservative work environment because that is the reality of my profession and I sometimes find it’s hard to find pieces that still look feminine without feeling like they are inappropriate for the workplace.

JEANS/PANTS

This sale is a great time to stock up on your favorite jeans and pants at a fraction of the cost. You’ll find big name brands like AG, Paige, Good American, and more!

ATHLEISURE

What’s a good sale without some athleisure wear? We know we all wear it (I live in it) so why not find it for a crazy good price?

ACCESSORIES

You can’t have a great outfit without some accessories, am I right?! There’s some great hats and sunglasses in the sale this year so keep your eye out for those while shopping if you’re in the market for them!

HOME

The Anniversary Sale doesn’t just include deals on fashion, there are a TON of great deals on home items. These super soft bath towels are my absolute favorite home item in the sale, they will last you for years and your guests will think they are at luxury hotel! I’m also snagging this cute shower curtain for our latest bathroom renovation - the added tassels are so fun! And, my FAVORITE CANDLES EVER from Anthropologie are on sale too!

BEAUTY

Let’s round out this post with some awesome beauty deals! This is the best time to buy beauty sets and to try new products without committing to buying a large quantity. Or, if you LOVE something, you can snag great sets at amazing prices. My favorite YSL Lip Colors and Glosses are a steal!

Phewww, that was a lot! Also, if you are shopping the sale, please do so through my blog page or through following me on the LIKEtoKNOW.it APP (search "ahintofgoldblog” and follow me, then instantly shop my posts on the app). Your support means the world to me and the small commission I make through your shopping the sale from my page, allows me to keep this blog going and run fun things like giveaways and events!

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to leave a comment, email me, or DM me on Instagram or Facebook! Oh and make sure you are following me on my Instagram page so you don’t miss anything on the sale in the next week!

Happy Shopping!

XoXo - Jamie