I love Nordstrom’s Anniversary sale for two reasons: exclusive MAC Collection, and I can actually afford a few non-beauty items carried by Nordstrom. I’m a budget shopper for the most part; beauty is the only thing I go “luxury” on often enough. I’m the girl who shops at Forever 21, Mervyns, and H&M, and I don’t even shop for clothes more than two or three times a year. But there is something tempting and fun about the idea of shopping at Nordstrom’s and not just a trip to the MAC counter.
First row…
- Juicy Coutoure ‘Maxwell’ Flat
($129.90) Patent deep, blood red flats? Hello? Doesn’t this have my name all over it? But sigh, I think I’d cry if I broke down and bought these. They’re a bit out of my budget (mostly, I think of how many shoes I already have, and how many I’ve yet to wear…).
- Nike ‘Free Prima’ Mary Jane
($42.90) I can purchase these and feel better about myself (somewhat, at least!), because I’ve been in the market for some cute flats that actually offer a modicum of support and won’t said a chiropractor running for the hills. It’s too bad Nordie’s doesn’t carry those FitFlops I wanted - I think I might haul myself over to Macy’s to check them out.
- Puma ‘Sabadella’ Sneaker
($42.90) Again, like the Nike’s, these might work for comfort and cute — as cute as a sneaker can be (hate sneakers, fyi). I like these more than the Nike ones, I think, but I’m always drawn to very clean, white kind of sneakers.
- Kenna-T Motorcycle Jacket
($299.90) (HEY, that’s down from $484!) I have always wanted a motorcycle jacket. Something about it just screams “BADASS!” I can dream, right?
Second row…
- George Simonton Studio Drop Waist Coat
($198.90) (HEY, that’s down from $298!) I am a sucker for fall/winter coats, even though I have a few that I seldomly wear. My problem is the coat works for outdoors, but I’m mostly indoors. I hate hauling around a thick/heavy coat around the mall, school, whatever, so I end up freezing my bottom off from the car to whatever building I’m heading to more often than not.
- Rubbish Button Front Hoody
($33.90) This is totally what I’d get instead of a heavier wool coat (which, by the way, in California? Not nearly as heavy as elsewhere in the country! Heavy to us is probably lightweight to you.) I might get this, because it’s reasonably in my budget, but I have to see how it fits first.
- ABS by Allen Schwartz Belted High Waist Dress
($158.90) Totally and ridiculously cute. Love this dress/cut. I don’t know how nice it’d look on me, but damn, I wish I had an occasion that I could buy this for. It would be the perfect excuse!
- BCBGMAXAZRIA Cable Sweater Dress
($109.90) Despite having a price tag I can better stomach, I look ridiculous in sweater dresses. I love sweater dresses. I’ve bought a few cheapies in the past few years, but I look utterly terrible in them! Sigh.
Third row…
- Philosophy Purity Made Simple
($42.50) Everybody raves about Philosophy! Some have even said this cleanser has changed their life. I have yet to try it… (And this is supposed to be a $64 value, and I’m all over beauty with a discount.)
- MAC Colour Forms Powder
($24.50) I’m excited! I get to pick up my pre-order (and probably pick up some more items, ha!) of two things (I believe it they were Royal Flush pigment and Sun Centered CF Powder).
- Lancome Juicy Tubes Warm Set
($25.00) Again, everybody loves Juicy Tubes, but I think I only have one. What better way to stock up than getting this set? Then again, I just did some makeup inventorying last night, and I pretty much have no space for more makeup. It’s already overflowing, and I have boxes of products I haven’t (and maybe will never) gotten to.
- PerriconeMD 30-Day Introductory Kit
($55.00) I like this kit, because it gives you the opportunity to try a bunch of products over four weeks (which is a good period of time when testing new skincare). You can determine if it works for you, and if it doesn’t, you didn’t waste your money on full size, huge honkin’ bottles and jars.
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I’m with you on the buying clothes…I only shop for cheap clothes, and only like twice a year.
Philosophy Purity cleanser is seriously a must-try. I really love it because it’s gentle, feels good, smells good (like eucalyptus), and really gets the job done.
Hi Heather,
Glad I’m not alone! I just can’t get into pricey clothes. I mean, I’ll drool over clothes of all kinds - when I window shop, I don’t price discriminate! And shoes, well, I’ll spend decent money on it, but going over $100 is hard. I don’t do that so much since I have forty pairs of heels collecting dust!
I didn’t end up with Philosophy’s Purity, but hey, the sale continues for another two weeks, LOL.
here the same :-)i never buy expensive clothes,i spend much more on makeup than on clothes :-))))))))))))))))
and i really dont buy clothes more than 1-2 times a year :-)
i love H & M :-DDDDD
yesterday i bought a H&M eyeshadow ,in turquise :-)it has great color pay off,and buy us from the price of a MAC shadow i can buy 3 H&M ones :-)
have You tried something from H&M cosmetics Christine?
Hi Zsofi,
That’s definitely me, too! Oh, nice :D I haven’t bought makeup from H&M before. I don’t even know if I’ve seen it at my H&Ms before, lol!
my computer is tired of refreshing the nordstroms account page while i check for the 1,000th time if my color forms goodies have shipped yet :(
Hi Courtney,
LOL!!! Awwww. So cute :D
I picked up my MAC order and that’s all I came home with.
I was personally unimpressed.
Hi Aprilrobin,
You know, I wasn’t totally psyched over the shoes this year! Normally, I am DROOLING. That’s probably a good thing, though, for me, that it wasn’t impressive, LOL.
hey chris, i was shopping online at sephora just now and ran across the bliss youth as we know it collection, do u have any experience wiuth these products? im 22 and saw a wrinkle under my eye, and said to myself i dealt with acne for half of my life im not dealing with wrinkles for the other half.
Hi Jess,
I have tried a product or two, but not long term, so I can’t testify to the results. I know what you mean, though - spotted some wrinkling under my eyes (and promptly went NO, WTFUDGE!), ugh.
The Hillsdale Nordstrom was crazy! However, I was able to get out in one piece with my Colour Forms goodies. =D
Hi Lehea,
I bet it was! Mine was pretty packed, too!
How long is this collection available? I couldn’t get there today.
Hi LaQuesta,
It’ll be available at least a month, just depending on what sells out or what doesn’t, you know?
You really should try Purity Made Simple! I like it quite a bit, though it might not be good for oily skin types. It’s very moisturizing. :)
Hi JennBee,
Argh, I didn’t get it, but now you are all making me want to!
clothes shopping 2 or 3 times a year?? im jealous…i try to cut down to once every 2 weeks. im horrible
plus i need my MAC on top of that! but definitely clothes and accessories way more
wow Kirsten,You really need Your new dose of clothes very often :-D
I try to be more stylish all the time,but again and again i end up spending on MAC :-)
You know no sizes in eyeshadow :-DDDDDDDDD
much more easier to try on :-DDDDDD
Hi Kirsten,
LOL! Gosh, your poor bank account :)
I’m such a simple girl, that’s probably why, when it comes to clothes. In the summer, I wear tank tops and cropped jeans. In the winter, sweaters tops and jeans!
i got spanx cause lots were on sale. my first time trying them and i’m in love.
Hi Victoria,
Ohh, nice!! I haven’t tried these myself, but good to know they met your expectations!
Hi Christine! I’m totally skipping the Nordies sale, but wanted to let you know that I’ve been able to swatch Shu Uemura Fall. Here are the swatches and my thoughts:
http://makeupalley.com/board/n.asp/bid=1/tid=2473863
HTHS!
Hi Becky,
Thanks for letting me know, Becky! :D Lucky girl!!
I wish I would spend less on clothes/shoes all year. It was a zoo yesterday so I didn;t go up to see the clothes yet! I bought a pair of Sofft Mary janes that are sooo comfy! 66.90 reg 99.95!
Hi Diann,
LOL! It’s really only the shoe department that you have to get to EARLY. I’ve found most of the clothes are still available over the remainder of the sale!