Let me just cut to the chase: the Nordstrom anniversary sale is about to be good. Good to the extent that my wallet might be in trouble, actually. As we speak (and as I type), a preview of the sale celebrating their 125th anniversary is live on Nordstrom's website and I did, indeed, sort through all 133 pages without hesitation or complaint—and in the end, the array of seasonally defying staples, beauty essentials, and homeware that I'm craving for my new apartment made it painfully hard to narrow down my selects. This preview serves as the perfect opportunity to browse, make your selects, and prepare to splurge.
We get it—sales of any form can be incredibly overwhelming. As I built my own cart, I went back and forth between shopping for summer by stocking up on light layers and getting ahead on my fall shopping with statement coats. With pieces sure to quickly sell out, I highly encourage you to peruse the site for yourselves—and, if you never thought of Nordstrom as a one-stop shop for everything and everything, think again.
Ahead, find 15 pieces from Nordstrom’s anniversary sale preview that I'm seriously considering purchasing.
FRAME The Small Crop Leather Jacket
I strive to build an endless collection of leather jackets featuring all of the colors, textures, and silhouettes imaginable. This FRAME leather jacket is cropped, features snap button closures along the front, and is silky smooth.
Bony Levy 14K Gold Two-Tone Double Hoop Earrings
Mixed metal jewelry is trending, and we're so onboard. This Bony Levy double hoops feature both white and yellow 14-karat gold, making them the perfect complement to any outfit.
Coach Emmy Saddle Bag 23 Leather
I've been embracing gold hardware and colored bags more than ever, and this Coach bag is calling my name. It's the perfect little shoulder bag and also offers a crossbody option.
Aurate New York Lab Grown Sapphire Pear Drop Earrings
I've been loving a statement earring to dress up any look. This pair by Aurate New York features lab-grown sapphires, offers the perfect dangle, and is available in both yellow and white vermeil.
Dean Davidson Large Tokyo Chain Necklace
I'm a huge Dean Davidson stan, as evident by the anklet that doesn't leave my body. As I continue dabbling in the world of gold jewelry, this just might have to be my next purchase. This Tokyo chain necklace could serve as the perfect starting point for a Rihanna-inspired necklace stack and, when I'm the proud owner of it, I will be mixing metals.
MOTHER The Bookie Sneak High Waist Bootcut Jeans
With a wide array of washes and cuts, my denim collection simply never feels complete. Next on my shopping list is a pair of bootcut jeans, and this pair of MOTHER immediately caught my eye.
Adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flat
I'm already such a huge fan of Adidas's Taekwondo styles and have been backing the sneakerina trend forever, so these are right up my alley. Here's my current dilemma: do I get them in cream or in brown?
STAUD Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bag
It's beaded bag summer, but this particular one could carry you through fall and winter, too. STAUD's Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bags have had my attention for years, and this one is perfectly trendy with a motif reminiscent of animal print.
Joiana Jewelry Coin Pearl Necklace
Pearl necklaces are so back, and this sale is the perfect time to dip your toes into the trend. This Joiana Jewelry necklace features flat coin pearls, making it a bit more modern than your classic pearl necklace.
AllSaints Clay Suede Jacket
This AllSaints Jacket is everything that I want out of fall outerwear and more. It's suede, it features oversized statement pockets, and is complete with wide sleeves.
Marc Joseph New York East Village Patent Leather Penny Loafer
I typically only wear these two styles of shoes: ballet flats and loafers. So, I'm more than happy to stock up. These Marc Joseph New York loafers are perfectly sleek and come in a muted gray hue.
LAMARQUE THEIA Leather Bomber Jacket
I believe that one could never own too many leather jackets—and there are just simply too many colors, textures, and silhouettes to choose from. I, as someone who doesn't yet own a brown leather bomber jacket, have my eye on this one by LAMARQUE.
Rag & Bone Bonnie Crop Trench Coat
In the blink of an eye, it will be fall and, therefore, trench coat season. This trench coat is special, though: it's cropped (the ultimate cool girl style) and features a microcheck lining.
Reiss Lyra Leather & Suede Tote
Suede bags are for summer, too! This Reiss bag comes in a chocolate brown suede that's so dark that it could be mistaken for black. It's the perfect work bag size and is complete with simple gilded hardware.
Versace 52mm Cat Eye Optical Glasses
While my prescription glasses do make my vision better, it's such a minor prescription and not entirely necessary. I do, however, sometimes enjoy wearing my glasses in the name of fashion—and now I want more styles. These Versace cat-eye glasses just might be my latest pair.