My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks + Weekly Recap

July 21, 2017 Haley Goodman

My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks

Ok y'all, today's a big day! If you follow any fashion bloggers, then you are well aware of all the Nordstrom Anniversary sale details. However, I am one of the very few lowly bloggers that does not have a Nordstrom credit card, so I will just now be getting access to the sale today with the rest of the public.

If you have looked at their website, it can be pretty overwhelming because there are SO many pieces included in this sale. However, after a week of following lots of Nordstrom cardholders who got early access to the sale, I feel fully equipped to share lots of the best items with you! And I do mean lots.

This is a time when people stock up on Fall items and investment pieces because they are so highly discounted. The items will return to their regular prices as soon as the sale ends. The last day of the sale is August 6, so prices will go back up August 7.

Also, it says Early Access on the photos below because I wrote this post before the sale went live to the public. Everyone has access to it now! We just have to hope the things that we want are still in stock. Or maybe hope some items are out of stock, so we don't spend all our money on this sale. It is insane! I've entered countless giveaways (as my sister knows because she is the lucky one who gets tagged hourly) to win Nordstrom gift cards, but I haven't won just yet. Fingers crossed one of these days I will win and have free money to put towards these fabulous items!

Most items below have direct links underneath the pictures. Just click on the words in Italics, and they should take you directly to that item on Nordstrom's website (unless the item is now sold out). Or you can click here to go to the Nordstrom website and explore things for yourself! Warning- it is overwhelming and there are so many things you will want. :)

What I Have Bought So Far

*Free People Plaid Tunic- This sold out, but came back in stock, and I scooped it up immediately! My mom got this peach color, and I got the blue.

*Beachwaver- This was my big purchase. I can't work a curling iron to save my life, and my hairdresser suggested a beachwaver a couple months ago. So, I am SO excited to try this out!

Dresses

Coats

Hair and Beauty

Beautiful Bags

Accessories

*Currently sold out, hoping they restock!

Shoes

*Tory Burch Brice Sandal- Have something similar and have worn them to death

Jeans

*DL1961 Jeans- Have one pair of DL1961 jeans and LOVE them

Leggings

Tops

*Just about every blogger bought this in several colors. Hopefully it will come back in stock!

Sweaters/Cardigans/Sweatshirts

Pajamas

*Barefoot Dreams Robe- I had never heard of this brand until this sale- Everyone is obsessed with how soft these are. Might have to give it a try one day.

Weekly Recap

Click here to view full post- All the Best Laundry Things

Click here to view full post- Old Navy Tees

Click here to view full post- Wednesday Wishlist: Loft Edition

Flutter Shoulder Shell // Open Cardigan — *Flutter Shoulder Shell* // *Open Cardigan*

Click here to view full post- Three Things Thursday

Did you see any items you want to grab from the sale? I know there are way too many amazing options to even handle. It's hard to limit yourself when the deals are just so fabulous. Thanks so much for reading! Good luck shopping and happy weekend!

Three Things Thursday

July 20, 2017 Haley Goodman

Back today with my third post in the Three Things Thursday series. I am sharing 3 unrelated things that I think you should know about! You can click on the words in Italics to be taken directly to the sites.

1. Sugar Kiss Melon

When this stuff comes in season, I cannot get enough of it. You need to get one, and possibly even more than one. I got my first one Sunday, and it was gone by Tuesday. My mom accidentally bought sugar kiss melon last summer, thinking it was cantaloupe. This accident taught us about the most delicious fruit.

Sugar kiss melons appear almost identical to cantaloupe. However, the texture and taste are much better, in my opinion. I like cantaloupe too, but sugar kiss melons are sweeter and much tastier. They have a light, crisp texture that is so refreshing. My mom bought hers from Publix. However, I was so happy when I was able to find them at Walmart because we don't have a Publix in Southaven.

The first picture above shows that I found them in a basket with a label that says Canary Melons. I think it was mislabeled because when I googled canary melons, they are not the same thing as sugar kiss melons. However, I looked at the tag on the actual fruit, and it said Sugar Kiss Melon. So check the tag to make sure you are getting the right thing. The melon to the left of the sugar kiss melon is called honey kiss melon, and it is really similar and delicious too! It was $4 more than the sugar kiss melon, so I stuck with the less expensive option this time- you're welcome Parker. :)

2. Blistex Lip Medex

When my friends came over to my house when I was younger, they found it humorous/ interesting/ maybe slightly crazy that we have zillions of the same product. Whether it was some type of granola bar, school supply, drink that we really liked, or whatever... when we really like something, we tend to stock up on it. That is the case for this chapstick.

I learned about it through a friend in high school, and I have not found a better chapstick since then. My mom will put it in my Christmas stocking, my Easter basket, or whatever occasion because I love it so much. I am sort of an organization freak (and yes, it kills me that I didn't have one more to stick in that hole on the bottom row), but it gives you a better view of just how many I have/ how much I like it.

It is the most moisturizing chapstick on the market. The only con is that it doesn't have sunscreen in it, so I do have to use a different chapstick when I am out in the sun. However, I have it located in my tote, my crossbody, my car, and in just about every single room of my house. They sell it at CVS and Walgreens. I highly suggest picking some up next time you're there if you want the most moisturizing chapstick.

3. Plant Self-Watering System

Ok, so these things are new to me. I do not personally own any, but my mom shared this idea with me and I wanted to share it with you because it is such a neat concept. The set I have linked includes 4 plant spikes that hold water bottles or wine bottles (my mom tried both and said water bottles work better than wine bottles). The purpose of this product is to keep your plants from drying out. If you are going out of town or just don't feel like having to water your plants so often, this product is for you.

How it works- water your plants thoroughly, soak the plant spikes in water, fill recycled water bottles with water, stick the plant spikes (with water bottles in them) into the soil of your plants, and your plants will stay wet and cared for! This way you don't have to water your plants on a daily basis. And you will not come back from vacation to dead plants!

Maybe if I had invested in these, every plant I have ever owned wouldn't have died. I can't keep a plant alive to save my life, but goodness knows I will try again one day and you better believe I will be paying $13.99 for these plant spikes and hope they are the magical cure for my inability to keep a plant alive!

Have you tried any of these things? What do you think? Thanks so much for reading! Have a great day!

Wednesday Wishlist: Loft Edition

July 19, 2017 Haley Goodman

It's been a while since I posted my last Wednesday Wishlist, so I'm excited to share this one today! I had not been to Loft in years and decided to stop in Saturday. They just so happened to be having a 40% off the entire store sale. And they are currently offering an additional 50% off sale items. It will be taken off your items as soon as you add them to your cart! There are some seriously great items for seriously great prices!

I bought 3 of the items that I am sharing today, but I wanted a lot more. I will definitely be checking out Loft more frequently. Click on the words in Italics to be taken directly to the site.

Fiesta Off the Shoulder Top- Starting off this wishlist with one of my very favorite things I tried on. They were running low on sizes in the store, and they didn't have my size in this top, but I think it is SO cute. From the sleeves to the embroidery to the smocked off the shoulder neckline and colors, I love it all!

Playa Off the Shoulder Top- Now I'll move on to something I did not like. :) I could tell it was supposed to be an off the shoulder top, but the tasseled tie would not stay in the center. It was always off to one side and the sleeves did not look right when the neckline was pulled off the shoulder. I thought it could be a festive Fourth of July top, but it clearly was not working for me.

Lacey Ruffle Yoke Shell- They didn't have this shirt in my size (the arm holes were way too big in this size unfortunately), but I think it is so cute. I love the bright blue color, lace frame, and ruffles. However, I would definitely have to front tuck this top with these shorts or wear it with different bottoms because the top of these shorts stuck out and made me look sort of pregnant. This would be a cute top for ladies who are pregnant. However, I am not. It is just the top of my shorts sticking out.

Striped Puff Sleeve Dress- I tried this on because I am always drawn to fun sleeves. When I saw it on, I immediately decided it was a no go. The sleeves did not look the way I was expecting them to. I actually love the fit of the dress and the navy and white stripes, but the sleeves were not a good look on me.

Ruffle Flounce Dress- I absolutely adore this dress. They only had an XS and a L in the store, so obviously I tried on the large and it was way too big and long, but I'm seriously considering ordering it online. It has been marked down from $89.50 to $39.50, and I love it! If you click on the link, you can see how the model is actually wearing the correct size, and it is so cute. I love the flutter sleeves and the ruffle flounce hem. It reminds me of a Camilyn Beth dress for a fraction of the price.

Cropped Skinny Chinos- These are the ultimate teacher pants. I love how they fit throughout the legs, but I could tell I would be pulling them up all day long if I bought them because they were too big in the waist. They're such a pretty coral color though!

Textured Pocket Open Cardigan- This material was a little too thick for me to be buying at the moment, but I do really like the look and length of this whisper white cardigan.

Flutter Shoulder Shell- This top clearly needs to be steamed, but I had to get it. It is such a great drapey white top with the cutest detail- flutter shoulder sleeves! So easy to throw on now and into the fall with a cardigan.

Vintage Soft Flutter Tee- Do you think I love flutter sleeves? The sleeves and pale mint heather color drew me in, but the material sealed the deal. This top is SO soft. I am considering getting the gray one too.

Spacedye Open Cardigan- I have been on the lookout for a new cardigan lately. I obviously don't currently need one with these 90+ degree days, but it's always freezing inside after you are sweltering outside... I couldn't justify spending over $100 on the Free People one I have had my eye on, so I got this one. And I love it! I can wear it inside for now and more often in the fall!

What do y'all think about Loft? I typically associate it with workwear, but they actually have items for all occasions. I clearly really liked it and will be back again when they have another great sale! Thanks so much for reading!

Old Navy Tees

July 18, 2017 Haley Goodman

Today I'm rounding up the cutest basic tees from Old Navy. They are actually very good quality for such amazing prices! Click on the words in Italics to be taken directly to the site.

1. EveryWear Slub-Knit Tee- I bought this one in the fuchsia neon color that I'm wearing in the picture, and I also got it in Just Chill, which is a pretty light blue. I chose to leave it untucked, but it also looks cute front-tucked. My sister's birthday is coming up, so I also grabbed a few colors for her! You can never have too many basic tees in pretty colors.

2. Luxe Curved-Hem V-Neck Tee- I have posted about this tee before, and I cannot overstate how soft it is! Old Navy describes these tees as "softer than the rest, with a draped, flawless fit." They're not kidding. It is so soft, and I love the comfortable draped fit! Instead of having a totally draped fit, I tucked this tee into my shorts because they have a looser fit as well.

3. Boyfriend Pocket Tee- This is my newest style, and I love it! Turquoise is my favorite color, so obviously I love the color of this tee. I also love the oversized fit. I styled it here with white shorts, but I think it would be cute with white jeans too. It is a little longer than the other ones, so I front-tucked it into my shorts and found that to be more flattering than having the whole tee hanging out. I do like a looser fitting tee with white jeans though, so I would probably leave it all untucked with jeans.

Do y'all have any good tees that you love? I have seen lots of people talking about this Lush Tee that is included in Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale, but I don't even know if I would like it as much as I love these Old Navy tees! Thanks so much for reading! Have a great day!

All the Best Laundry Things

July 17, 2017 Haley Goodman

My 20 year old self would seriously be wondering who in the world I have become writing a blog post about laundry. However, I got such great feedback the last time I posted about this fabulous laundry detergent that I thought I'd share some other must-have laundry items.

And by the way- THANK YOU to those of you who comment, like, share, and engage with me in anyway. You will never know how grateful I am for that! Art Fashion Fun is 3 months old today, and I have loved getting to share this adventurous blog journey with you!

(You can click on the bold words to be taken directly to the sites that sell these items.)

PureSteam XL Steamer

In college, my fashionista friend Celie had a steamer and was always steaming her clothes to get wrinkles out. I honestly never thought to get one of my own until I worked at a boutique a couple of years ago. When new merchandise came in, I would steam the clothes before we hung them on the racks. I was AMAZED at how well and fast a steamer worked.

I have never loved ironing, and I have never been good at it. I seem to put more wrinkles into the fabric than I get out. However, a steamer makes getting out wrinkles so easy! I usually wait until I have a few pieces that need to be steamed, hang them on the closet rack pictured above, and steam them one by one. Parker got me this one for Christmas a couple years ago (after I ranted and raved about the one we had at the boutique), and I love it!

Glamorous Wash Laundry Detergent- Diva

I went on and on about this stuff in my Three Things Thursday post a while back. So many people agreed that it is worth the high price. I got my first bottle for my birthday in April of 2016, and it lasted me all the way until this past April. It truly lasted me an entire year because you only have to throw a capful of it in the washing machine, along with a pod.

Another reason I am so thankful for comments- y'all teach me the best info! Leder commented on my last post about Glamorous Wash, and she said that somebody gave her a tip about this detergent. Someone told her to use an unscented pod, like All, along with a capful of Glamorous Diva, and then the amazing smell is even stronger than it is with the scented Tide pods! Thank you so much Leder! I have been using this tip, and it has been working wonderfully. And thank you mama for sending me a new bottle! It was the best surprise!

Downy Unstopables

If you don't want to invest in the Glamorous Wash, this would be the next best option (that is much less expensive). Throw your Tide or All pod in the laundry, pour in some of these Downy Unstopables, and your laundry will smell so fresh! When I ran out of Glamorous Wash, I started using this, and it was nice to change things up for a little while.

Rowenta Steam Iron

As I stated above, I am not much of an ironer. I will pull my iron out as a last resort, but I don't ever like it. However, my mom is good at ironing and she swears by Rowenta steam irons. We got ours as a wedding gift, and it was a limited edition model, but I have linked one that looks similar.

Carbona Stain Devils

These things are the newest things to me on today's post. However, I have already learned that they are magical. Parker's mom has always been known to get any type of stain out. She showed me her secret, and I'm here to introduce it to you. She sent me a surprise package about a month ago including 4 different bottles. One is for grass, dirt, & makeup stains. One is for coffee, tea, wine, and juice stains. One is for fat and cooking oil stains. And the last one she sent is for chocolate, ketchup, and mustard stains. There are tons of other options, as well.

Some are kind of a sandy texture and have to be mixed with water. Others are in the form of a liquid. You just follow the directions on the back to get stains out. You can get them at Walmart for $2.28 a bottle. I literally dropped my entire steak in my lap on the 4th of July, and I immediately took off my white pajama pants and applied the Stain Devil for chocolate, ketchup, and mustard stains. I let the magic stuff soak in overnight, and then I washed my pj pants the next morning, and I will let you check out the results below!

Shout Color Catchers

Throw one of these in with your laundry when you have something new that might bleed, and it will catch the new colors, so that your other items do not!

Tide To Go Stain Pen

I'm pretty sure everyone knows about these because they have been around forever. However, if you don't, do yourself a favor and go pick one up. I keep one in my purse at all times, and it has saved me from completely ruining my clothes on many occasions.

Do you have any other laundry tips I need to know about? This is such an adult topic, but who's not trying to have clean, wrinkle-free, fresh-smelling laundry?! Thanks so much for reading!

Weekly Recap + A Newly Marked Down Dress!

July 14, 2017 Haley Goodman

Weekly Recap

Click here to view full post- What's in my Sale Cart at Nordstrom

Click here to view full post- Anthropologie Tag Sale Scores

Click here to view full post- 3 Apps for Saving Money at the Grocery Store

Click here to view full post- White Dresses

A Newly Marked Down Dress!

Dress: Anthropologie

The white dress I posted yesterday and this dress I'm posting today are 2 of my 3 favorite dresses I have bought this summer. And lucky for you, they just marked this dress down yesterday! Plus, it is an additional 30% off. It was $158 and is now $69.97 (this price will appear once you move it to your cart). Y'all, that is an amazing deal for a dress that is such nice quality!

I love the pretty eyelet, and of course the flutter sleeves are my very favorite part. It comes with a slip, so you don't have to worry about it being see through. Another great perk is that it is machine washable! That is pretty rare for nice dresses, like this one.

It is currently in stock in sizes 0-14 in peach and black. I obviously have the peach, but you can't go wrong with either option. For size reference, I'm wearing a size 6. However, now that I've worn it twice, I realize I should have gone with a 4, which is not common for me. This dress runs large, so size down.

I think you can dress it up or down. I have worn it to a friend's rehearsal dinner and out to dinner. So I think you could make it look dressy or more casual, depending on what you wear with it.

That's it for this week! Have a wonderful weekend!

White Dresses

July 13, 2017 Haley Goodman

Dress: Anthropologie // Earrings: KatherineMdesigns (mine are old and a different color, but now I want the color that I linked) // Shoes: Jack Rogers (mine are old, the ones I linked are very similar and on sale!)

Some people love little black dresses. I have always been all about little white dresses. Unless I'm attending a wedding or bridal shower, I love the classic, clean look of a white dress. The one I'm sharing today is my favorite one I have gotten recently.

The ruffle sleeves are of course my favorite part! I also love the fact that it comes with a slip, so it is not in the least bit see through. The pockets are another perk. I think this is a dress that I can wear forever because it will never go out of style.

I love the brand Maeve that you can find at Anthropologie. I usually wear a size medium in Maeve, but this dress runs big. I am wearing a size small, so size down.

I have rounded up a few other white dresses that I love. I separated them into 2 categories- dresses on sale and dresses not on sale. I'm trying something new- you can click on the pictures to be taken directly to the site. Let me know if it's easier for you to do this or if you like clicking on the words better!

FYI- some of the dresses below are well above my budget. However, I will keep coming back to this post to click on them and see if they have been marked down because I love them all so much. And the white dresses that are on sale are actually 30% off the sale price! The discount is shown once you add the items into your cart. Take a look!

White Dresses on Sale:

White Dresses Not on Sale:

Thanks so much for reading! Have a great day!

3 Apps for Saving Money at the Grocery Store

July 12, 2017 Haley Goodman

Before I get into the 3 apps that save you money at the grocery store, I want to share a feature on my blog that you most likely do not know exists. It's a simple Search bar. I say this today because if all of these apps are new to you, it's going to be information overload. Sometimes when I get too much information at one time, I can't take it all in, and I have to go back later when I have more time.

So, in case you ever want to look anything up at a later time, click on the big words at the very top of the page that say Art Fashion Fun. This will take you to the Welcome page, and you can scroll down right below my picture to find the search bar. Then you can type in specific words that can lead you to a post. This will be MUCH easier and faster than trying to scroll all the way back to find a post, especially if it is a post I wrote a while ago.

For example, if you want to find any information from one of my Old Navy posts, type Old Navy into the search bar, and you will find a list of all the posts where I have mentioned Old Navy.

When my sister sent me a text that said a friend was asking where I got a pair of pink earrings, I typed earrings into the search bar, and I was able to click on a post and send her a direct link to the earrings her friend was asking about.

Also, I couldn't come up with a relevant photo to use on this saving-money-on-groceries post, so why not share this rockin' bikini bod shot? That's Ebie and me at Dauphin Island. She informed me about the first app I'm sharing and she LOVES to save money, so there's the relevance.

Alright, back to these apps that will save you money. If you haven't heard of them, get ready to be super excited! You can click on the 3 bold headings to sign up for the apps I will be telling you about.

Ibotta App

Ibotta is my newest app of the 3 that I am sharing with you today. It is also the one that gives you back the most money. I was a little hesitant to try it out at first because I had never heard anything about it. However, my sister (who is the biggest money-saver I know) insisted I try it out. So I downloaded it and then didn't use it. Then I started getting emails saying I wouldn't get the $10 welcome bonus if I didn't use it, so I decided to figure out how it works. I'm not trying to miss out on 10 free dollars.

Once you download the app, you choose some stores where you like to shop. I chose Target, Walmart, CVS, Amazon, Best Buy, Uber, Sam's Club, Kroger, and Whole Foods. These places will pop up when you click on the magnifying glass at the bottom of the app that says Find Rebates. BEFORE I go to one of these stores, I go through the rebates they offer.

The photo below shows some of the items below that Target has rebates for.

To provide a personal example, I went to Walmart yesterday, and before I left my house, I added some products to my app. Sometimes you do have to watch very short videos or answer brief questions, but it is worth it. When I was at Walmart, I made sure to pull the app back up (yay for free Wifi) and look at my specific products. You have to buy the exact products they have in the app in order to get your rebate. When I was walking out of Walmart, I clicked redeem, chose Walmart, scanned the QR code on my receipt, and earned $3.75 by purchasing salsa, tape, and laundry pods. If your products don't pop up when you scan your receipt, scan the barcode on the individual items. Also, if you haven't tried this restaurant style salsa, you should! Ibotta taught my family about it, and we now love it!

Click here to use my referral code and sign up. You will receive a $10 welcome bonus. This is where I got confused. I didn't know how I was supposed to get my bonus. You have to shop at one of the places you have chosen and scan your receipt in order for the $10 to come through.

I was a little wordy because I'm trying to make it easier for you than it was for me! Here are the quick directions:

I've only used it 3 times and have earned $23 so far! I'm letting it build up for a little while before I cash out with either PayPal, Venmo, or a gift card. Hope you love it as much as I have!

Walmart Savings Catcher

Walmart is where I do 98% of our grocery shopping. This app has given me back $94.23 since I got it a couple years ago, and it's really easy to use. I totally recommend it if you ever shop at Walmart. I will walk you through it step by step*** to show you how to use it.

But basically, Walmart compares prices with top competitors in the area, and they will give you the difference if a competitor is advertising a special deal for a lower price. For example, if Target has cashews on sale for $3.oo and Walmart is selling them for $3.50, they will give you back $0.50 for that item. So, you're basically getting free money that will eventually add up!

Another perk is that you don't have to keep up with your receipt once you scan it into the app. You can just show the people at Walmart your app if you ever have to return or exchange anything.

***In the app store, download the Walmart app. Once you do that and you tap on it, this will be the page that pops up. Scroll down and click on Savings Catcher under All Departments. The symbol is a green piggy bank.

***Once you click on Savings Catcher, the photo below is what pops up. After grocery shopping, make sure you save your receipt because you will scan it into the app. (You can throw it away AFTER you have scanned it into your app.) Tap the orange button that says Add a Walmart Receipt. Then you can scan the barcode or tap the blue button at the bottom of the screen and type in the recipe info. I have had to do this several times when the barcode was a little blurry. It does the same thing as scanning the barcode, just takes an extra minute.

***If you click Your Results, you can see the status of your purchases. You can see in the photo below that the receipt from my purchase yesterday has been received. Once they process it, I will be able to see how much I get back. I think it usually takes about 24 hours. You can see how much I got back from my other grocery shopping trips below that.

You will notice on one trip that I didn't get any money back. If you only buy a couple of things, there is a chance that you will not get any money back.

***It may look like just a little bit of money each time you shop. However, it builds up! As you can see below, I have acquired $94.23 lifetime accumulated rewards. This page pops up when you tap on Your Reward Dollars. I have redeemed some of them and currently have $21.44 to use. This is free money to spend at Walmart! Last time I cashed out, I used it as treat money and bought myself some things that I don't typically buy at Walmart. So fun!

***When you want to redeem your money, you simply click Transfer to eGift Card, like you can see right above this photo and Walmart sends you an email with a code that the cashier scans when you want to use your Reward Dollars! Once you download the app, you will see that it is actually very easy to use!

Kroger App

Kroger is another grocery store we have in Southaven. Like I said, I go to Walmart 98% of the time, but I will go to Kroger the other 2% of the time when I see really great deals. Or when I want something special that Walmart doesn't have.

I won't go into too much detail about the Kroger app in case you don't have a Kroger where you live. However, in this day and age, many grocery stores have apps that you can download to get good deals. I know Publix and Winn Dixie have apps where you can view your store's weekly ad and download digital coupons to your cards.

*** When you download the app, you can check out the weekly ads.

***You can go through items that the store offers and create your grocery list on the app. Although, honestly, I'm a pencil-paper kind of girl and don't use this feature.

***And here is the area of the app that helps you save money. You can go through the coupons on the app and load them onto your card. (Where it says Remove from Card below, it usually says Load to Card- unless you have already loaded them onto your card, like I have.) When you load your coupons to your card from your app, you don't have to physically bring any coupons with you. When the cashier swipes your card, these coupons are applied, and it is SO much fun to see your total shoot drastically down!

What do y'all think? I wanted to share some other apps that help you save money when shopping for fun. :) However, I shared so much info today that I decided I'd save the other apps for a different day. Do you use any apps that help you save money? Please share!

Anthropologie Tag Sale Scores

July 11, 2017 Haley Goodman

What I'm Wearing: Top- Ruffled Cross-Back Top // Shorts- Gap (old) // Shoes- Marbella Mid-Wedge — What I'm Wearing: Top- *Ruffled Cross-Back Top // Short*s- Gap (old) // Shoes- *Marbella Mid-Wedge*

If I had to pick my very favorite clothing store, I think I would have to choose Anthropologie. I love it even more when they are having a sale, plus an additional 30% off sale items. The tag sale has been going on for a while, but I finally got the chance to go check it out on Saturday.

I found some amazing pieces for amazing prices. I'm going to share these pieces with you today and hope they are not sold out in your size if you love them! You may remember some of these items from my Wednesday Wishlist: Anthropologie Edition. Shop fast if you see something you like because my mom was trying to buy items online while I was shopping in store, and she had a dress sell right out of her cart.

If you are an AnthroPerks member, you get free shipping when you spend $150 or more. My mom needed a couple more items to hit that number, so she so generously bought a couple of my items for me. :) Thanks Mama!

Also, so sorry for the poor lighting. Anthropologie has lights on either side of the mirror. I tried to crop them out, but it still made the lighting look not so great.

Items I Got

Beaded Sands Swing Dress- This is my very favorite purchase! It was originally $228, and I got it for $63! You can wear it on or off the shoulders, and you can dress it up or down. I will be wearing this sparkly little number in a couple of days when I go see Dancing with the Stars: Live! AHHHHHH!

Linen Chiffon-Sleeve Tee- Loved this the first time I tried it on (when it wasn't on sale). I basically always love anything with flutter sleeves. I'm so glad I waited and got it for $28 instead of $58!

Textured Silk Tee- A nice silk top for $35? Yes, please! I don't own many things in this pretty lavender color, so I'm excited to add it to my wardrobe.

Mina Plaid Top- They only had this top in a large in store, so my mom ordered it for me in a medium. She also owns it!

Sal Boatneck Top- I love these fun sleeves and the neckline. There is no such thing as having too many white tops. :)

Items I Tried On and Did Not Get

Geo-Printed Dress- Loved this fun bold print, but it was a little too busy on me.

Josie Floral Sleep Pants- Always love pj pants from Anthro!

Ruffled Sleep Pants- Love the big ruffle on the bottom of these!

Itzel Halter Top- I love this top, but I don't really wear strappy tops much anymore. This sure is a cute one though! My sister got it.

Julian Tie Sleeve Top- I thought this was a coverup when I tried it on. I love the tie sleeves. When I found it online, I discovered it is actually a top. It would be cute with white jeans. Or maybe even turned into a coverup for someone a little shorter than me!

Microstripe Tee- A cute $20 striped gray tee!

Verena Tie Front Blouse- This would have been my dream top in college. Love the fun print and how it ties in the front. It's kinda hard to tell, but there is actually a tie. And another perk- it can tighten the top or loosen it up, depending on how you want it to fit.

Skirted Gingham Top- I'm still loving gingham!

Have you gotten anything you love from the sale? Or do you see anything you want to get? I actually wanted both pairs of pajama pants and a couple other tops I shared, but I had to cut myself off somewhere! Thanks so much for reading! Have a great day!

What's in my Sale Cart at Nordstrom

July 10, 2017 Haley Goodman

The huge Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom starts on July 21 and lasts through August 6. Unless you are a Nordstrom cardholder- then you will get early access starting July 13. This sale is different from most because they are discounting brand new items. So new fall items will be discounted during the sale and then go back to full price on August 7.

That is definitely something to look forward to. However, today I am sharing the sale items that are currently in my cart. And I'm sharing items I already own that have been marked down, so you can score them at amazing prices if you like them. Spring and summer clothes will always be my favorite. And I love them even more when I get fabulous deals on them. Everything on today's post is between 33% and 50% off. Nothing is over $83! And most things are under $40.

In all honestly, up until very recently, I was intimidated by Nordstrom. This was mostly due to my lack of knowledge about it. There is not an actual Nordstrom store in Alabama, Arkansas, or Mississippi. However, after several purchases online, I am happy to say I am no longer intimidated. Yes, they do carry merchandise that is way over my budget. However, they also carry really affordable items. Some other perks include free shipping, free returns, and excellent customer service.

Check out my picks below, and PLEASE help me narrow down the items in my cart. I know this list is excessive, but there are just so many amazing deals! I think my favorites are the first tie sleeve top, the yellow off the shoulder dress, the turquoise coverup, the peplum sweatshirt, and the ivory cardigan. Edited- Make sure you shop fast because the turquoise coverup is now sold out in my size. :( At least they have the same style coverup in other colors.

(BTW- You can click on the words in Italics below each picture to be taken directly to the site)