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2021 NSale: My Thoughts & What’s in My Cart

July 15, 2021 by Rachel McCarthy

2021 NSale

It’s that time of the year: The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Whether you hate it or love it, there is no denying it is one of the biggest pre-season sales of the year. Today I am sharing what’s in my cart and my thoughts on the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Also, at the end, I am sharing products I have purchased in the past that are included in the sale that I would re-purchase.

What’s in My Cart

First, let’s take a look at what’s in my cart. I will get into more details later, but to summarize, not much. I was underwhelmed with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. And honestly, I have been for the past few years. These are a few basic pieces that are in my cart this year:

Leopard Pajamas: I buy these pajamas every sale. I think I am up to six pairs! But these are the only pajamas I wear because they are beyond comfortable. Nordstrom suggests to size down, but I stick with my true size. I like my pajamas on the bigger side.

Pink Slippers: Another purchase that I make each Anniversary Sale. I am still wearing my pink slippers from the last sale. And since I am still working from home, they get a lot more use than years past!

High Waist Ankle Leggings: For the last few years, I have purchased a pair of Zella workout leggings from the sale and they never disappoint! I buy my usual size in these and I love the high waist style for working out.

Blue Sports Bra: I have shared IVL workout pieces a few times here on ABM, but this sports bra style is my favorite! I have it in a few colors, but I love this blue shade. And you can’t beat the Anniversary Sale price. This sports bra runs true to size.

Crystal Embellished Boots: I have been looking for combat-style boots since last fall and I love this particular style. It’s a little combat but a little glam with the crystal details! They would look cute with leggings and an oversized sweater once the temperatures cool down in the fall.

Thoughts on the NSale

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale was always one of my favorite sales of the season. However, the past few years I have been a little underwhelmed. But last year, was just upsetting! The selection was ok, but by the time I was able to shop the sale (since the sale is released to different “tiers” of Nordstrom customers depending on how much you spend in a year) most of what I wanted was sold out. I understand creating “demand” for an item, but when the majority of your wish list is sold out, it becomes frustrating.

Looking at the sale this year, I can honestly say there isn’t much I love. The products I included above are the only items in my shopping cart this year. A super light order for me. Just ask Richard HAHA! I’m not sure if it’s the selection or because I’m still working from home (or a combination of both), but there wasn’t a great selection this year. What are your thoughts?

Items I Would Repurchase

There are a few products that I already have that are included in the Anniversary Sale. Here is a list of a few of them. Scroll through for the complete list:

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Thanks for stopping by, friends! Have a great rest of the week!

Best Purchases of 2020

January 18, 2021 by Rachel McCarthy

While 2020 was a different year (in many regards!) there were still a lot of favorite products purchased across those 12 months! You can see last year’s round up here. And while the products were a little different from years past — think cozy, stay at home products — these are a few of my favorite finds of all time! Here are my best purchases of 2020:

Best Purchases of 2020

1. Gold Foil Leggings

Leggings were the pants of choice in 2020 and these are some of my favorite yet! I have raved about this brand before, but these gold foil leggings are my latest find. This gold foil print makes working out more fun. I love to wear it with the matching sports bra and a black tank!

2. Pearl Embellished Boots

The perfect way to dress up an outfit, I first fell in love with these pearl embellished boots during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. When I first saw them, they reminded me of the Gucci pair, at a fraction of the price! Super comfortable and by far my favorite shoe purchase of 2020. I’m usually a size 9.5 but I sized up to a 10.

3. Detangling Brush

My detangling brush that I have had for years broke in half (!!) and I was in desperate need of a new one. My hair gets super tangled when I get out of the shower and I usually have to use a detangling spray to get my hair in order. But, with this new detangling brush, it works so well, I don’t even need the spray!

4. Body Wash

If you follow along on Instagram, I talked a little bit about this brand on Friday. I had seen so many ads on Instagram for this brand, I finally decided to give it a try. I will say, for body wash, it is pricey. That was one of the reasons why I was hesitant to try it. But, after using it, I’m hooked and completely believe all the hype with this brand. A little goes a long way and bubbles form pretty easily. I can’t believe how soft my skin feels after using this — I have the most dry skin! It is available in a few scents, including fragrance free, but my favorite is the eucalyptus. I purchased a few other products from the brand since trying the body wash, and everything is amazing!

5. Gloss Bomb Lipgloss in $weetmouth

I bought this lipgloss on a whim at the beginning of quarantine and can’t believe how much I love it! I had planned to wear it as a gloss over this lipstick, but have found myself wearing it over other colors and mostly, on it’s own! The color, $weetmouth, is a shimmering soft pink. This gloss leaves your lips feeling smooth, hydrated (not sticky!), and fuller. I’m looking forward to trying other colors.

6. Animal Prink Silk Face Mask

I never thought a face mask would make a “best purchases of” post, but here we are! After almost a year (hard to believe) of mask-wearing, I can honestly say I don’t enjoy it anymore than I did in March. However, since masking-wearing has become the new normal, this silk mask is the best I have found. It is soft on your skin (and doesn’t make your skin breakout) and it does a pretty good job of keeping your makeup in place. I have seen some reviews that say your lipstick stays on, but for me, it doesn’t take off my lipstick as much as other masks. And I love that the ear loops are adjustable. Makes wearing a mask a little more tolerable.

7. Colorblock Pullover

One of my coziest pullovers, this pullover has been on repeat the majority of fall and winter. It didn’t get a ton of great reviews, but it’s honestly one of my go-to cozy pieces in my closet. It’s TTS (I’m wearing a medium) and I love wearing it with leggings and ankle boots. Super comfortable for wearing around the house or even out and about running errands. This colorblock pullover is on super sale, so scoop it up while you can!

8. Animal Print Blanket

I’ve been a longtime lover of these blankets (and the brand’s sweaters, socks, and even dog sweaters!) but I picked up this color during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and it’s my favorite yet. We have a ton of these blankets around the house — they are so soft, comfy, and warm! I keep this new one on our bed and Ella has completely taken it over (see above!). Even though she has her own in a smaller size, she always cuddles up in this larger one! There are a ton of colors and prints available, so there is something for everyone!

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And that’s a wrap on my best purchases of 2020! I will be sharing a best Amazon purchases of 2020 post next week, so stay tuned for that. Thanks for stopping by, friends! I hope you have a great week!

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Work from Home Essentials

April 8, 2020 by Rachel McCarthy

Another blog post brought to you by staying at home! Whether you are working from home, stay in the house, or thinking about weekend wear for when all this over, here are some of my work from home essentials:

January Amazon Purchases

February 3, 2020 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Monday, friends! I’m sorry I left you hanging last week and only shared a post on Monday. There has been a lot going on with my 9-5 job lately but I’m hopeful things will be back to normal soon! Amazon has become one of my go-to online retailers as of late. Not only can you find just about anything on Amazon, you can’t beat how quickly it arrives. Here is a round-up of my January Amazon purchases:

Leopard Sweater Under $30

October 28, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Our weekend was spent recovering from Orangetheory Hell Week (if you missed last Thursday’s post, I talked about it there). The majority of the weekend was spent in workout clothes for OTF and casual, comfortable clothes for errands and just being around the house. However, last week I wore this green leopard sweater for a stop at our favorite local winery and it was the perfect fall look. You can’t beat a leopard sweater under $30 that is easy to throw on for a casual weekend look.

Vibrant Fall Floral Dress

October 24, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

This fall, I have been loving florals. I have jumped on the fall floral bandwagon in previous years, but this year, the florals are different. This year’s fall florals are not your standard fall colors. The shades are in some cases, brighter like this dress or moodier like the florals in this post. I picked up this vibrant fall floral dress before we headed to Boston back in September and have styled it for early fall with sandals and now with over the knee boots.

Must-Have Cozy Sweater

October 17, 2019 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Thursday, friends! If you follow along on Instagram, you might have seen a sneak peek of this outfit. I wore this look to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival last Saturday and it was the perfect fall look for an evening wine tasting. So many highlights in this outfit, where do we start?! First up, this must-have cozy sweater for fall.

How to Wear Chambray in Winter

January 29, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

A classic chambray shirt. It’s one of my favorite tops to wear in the spring, but what about the winter? I was looking at my spring clothes the other day (desperately looking forward to wearing them soon!) and figured it wasn’t too early to start incorporating spring into my outfits. Today I am talking about how to wear chambray in winter.

My Winter Weekend Uniform

January 25, 2018 by Rachel McCarthy

Cozy, comfortable and ready to conquer the world. That is typically what is on my mind when I think weekend style. It tends to vary depending on the season, but most weekends you will find me wearing something similar to this while running errands, going to the grocery store and doing housework. I am always in the market for cute and comfortable clothes that can double for a casual weekend or dressed up with jeans for date night. This has been my winter weekend uniform as of late and it definitely ranks up there with one of most comfortable looks I have ever shared.

Faux Fur Leopard Vest

November 20, 2017 by Rachel McCarthy

Happy Monday, friends! Can you believe it’s Thanksgiving week? Before the craziness of Thanksgiving and holiday sales begin, I wanted to share one more non-holiday post with you. Although this vest could be styled for the holidays and the rest of winter, I am sticking with fall accessories one last time. I have always loved vests for an extra layer in the fall and winter (like the monogrammed vest from this post and the cropped faux fur vest from this post), but this faux fur leopard vest was too good to pass on when I saw it in stores a few months ago.