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The Lululemon Upload

by Cristina July 30, 2019
written by Cristina

The Lululemon Upload is up! Not a huge upload today of course, being the end of the month. The Align Joggers though are a super exciting upload. I wasn’t planning on buying any Lululemon over the next few months but I had to get the camo align joggers. I’ve worn my black pair to death and I far prefer the joggers to regular aligns.

Seawheeze is coming up!!! Two weeks away. I sadly won’t be running this year. I was so looking forward to it. I will be at most of the festivities though visiting with friends, and probably the Sunset Festival.

If any of you are coming in to Vancouver for Seawheeze and would like to look at my Empress Mala Designs collection up close, let me know! I am set up for payment through a Square reader so that’s a really great way to save on shipping and take home a Made in Canada souvenier. I’d love to be a vendor at Seawheeze next year but sadly this year was all filled up by the time I was ready to take the plunge. I have added some of my newest designs at the bottom of this post. I’m so excited about the gemstone order I just placed to have ready for next week. Lots of really special gemstones, and a lot of your more typical gemstones like really pretty bright pink rose quartz, agate, smokey quartz, opals and more!

  • Before I start my intro, OF COURSE I ordered this. This will be the first sell out item in a long time so order it quick if you want it.

What Did You Order Today?

Align Jogger

Align Jogger Incognito Camo Multi Gator Green

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Tracker Short V

Tracker Short V Incognito Camo

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Turn Up The Tension Crop

Turn Up The Tension Crop

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Get Set Short Sleeve

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Long For Length Tank

Long For Length Tank

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Align Pant

Align Pant Dark Adobe

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Ebb To Street Crop

Ebb To Street Crop

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Baller Hat II Soft

Baller Hat II Soft, Lululemon Upload

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Align Short

Align Short

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Pack It Up Jacket

Pack It Up Jacket

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On The Fly Pant

On The Fly Pant

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Between Moments Tee

Between Moments Tee

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Stash To Dash Bra

Stash To Dash Bra

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Empress Mala Designs Collection

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Upload! Lululemon x Barry’s

by Cristina July 22, 2019
written by Cristina

Early upload this week with a new capsule release. Lululemon x Barry’s! The capsule doesn’t seem as large as the Lululemon X Soulcycle, or the Lululemon X Taryn Toomey collection. I’m liking it though. I am loving the red embossed Stronger As One Tights.

Let’s pretend I didn’t already blow all my spending money on the #NSALE this past week. My favourites from this upload and wat I would have considered ordereding: Long For Length Tank, Stronger As One Tight and this Chasing Miles Short Sleeve. I definitely wont be returning the Alo Foxy Faux Fur Jacket in favor of lululemon this week though. By the way, that jacket is sold out on Nordstrom right now but it’s on sale right here.

Share your buys from this week in the comments! Confession style.

Lululemon x Barry’s

Stronger As One Tight

Stronger As One Tight 28"  lululemon X Barry's

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Stronger As One Tight 25″

Stronger as One Tight 25"  lululemon X Barry's

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Stronger As One Cropped Hoodie

Stronger as One Cropped Hoodie  lululemon X Barry's

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Stronger As One Sleeveless Hoodie

Stronger as one sleeveless hoodie

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Reveal Tight Precision 

Reveal Tight Precision  lululemon X Barry's

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Stronger as One Long Line Bra 

Stronger as One Long Line Bra  lululemon X Barry's

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Stronger as One High-Rise Short 8″ 

Stronger as One High-Rise Short 8"  lululemon X Barry's

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Stronger as One Muscle Tank 

Stronger as One Muscle Tank lululemon X Barry's

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For the Chill of It Jacket 

For The Chill Of It Jacket

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Stronger As One Ribbed Tank

Stronger as One Ribbed Tank lululemon X Barry's

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All Yours Hoodie

All Yours Hoodie

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All Yours Crew 

All Yours Crew

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All Yours Zip Hoodie 

All Yours Zip Hoodie

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Define Jacket

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Pack It Down Vest

Pack It Down Vest

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Chasing Miles Short Sleeve

Chasing Miles Short Sleeve

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Hotty Hot Short II

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Long For Length Tank

Long For Length Tank

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Rain Rebel Jacket

Rain Rebel Jacket

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Effortless Jacket

Effortless Jacket

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Switch Please Shacket

Switch Please Shacket

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July 22, 2019 14 comments
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Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Try-Ons | Smythe Blazer
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Anniversary Sale 2019 Public Access

by Cristina July 17, 2019
written by Cristina

The Anniversary Sale 2019 Public Access is Here!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 Public Access eve is here! Tomorrow morning the sale opens up to the public. I wanted to share with you my top picks. I also have my runner ups from the sale in case you needed some inspiration.

My picks are all on the spendy side, but I really view this sale as an opportunity. At the Anniversary Sale you can pick up some high quality, classic investment pieces. You can also stock up on higher quality basics like denim, bras and undewear.

My Biggest Sale Advice

My Anniversary Sale philosophy is: ‘Yes that $15 tee is really tempting but if I really wanted it I’d splurge for the $25 full price version whenever‘. It’s taken me a few years to get to this mindframe but I really feel like it’s the right move. Those small inconsequential purchases all do add up to roughly the same amount. It’s just like a daily coffee purchase habit. It feels like your spending less and that is really enticing. It’s harder to justify to yourself spending $300 on a jacket than it is spending $300 on a bunch of different items. I’ve been really scouring the hauls on social media. Those affordable hauls more often than not add up to quite a lot.

Why buy 5 pairs of shoes that wear out in one season? And that you discover hurt after 1 month? Instead get that one awesome pair that lasts 10 years and fit like a glove. Instead of buying it 4-6 tops, considering just getting one really great pair of jeans or a great coat. That is so much better for the environment and your wallet. You will be way better dressed for it too!

Another thing… If your wishlist items end up being sold out, don’t buy something you sort of like just as a consolation prize. You don’t have to get something from this sale. There are tons of sales throughout the year and lots of opportunities to get all of the above items I’ve mentioned. I will do my best to let you know whenever these opportunites pop up!

My Top Picks

One more thing I wanted to mention is that my #1 item, the Smythe Birkin Blazer is a Canadian exclusive. ** AMERICANS! You can now buy the Smythe Blazers on sale too! Find them here! American’s are my highest readership so many of you may be disapointed that you can’t find the same Smythe Birkin Blazer marked down. Here is the landing page for it in case you wanted to see profuct info for it. I’m really excited that it’s made in Canada! I actually didn’t buy it yesterday and then I really regretted it so I went today to pick it up. I will be returning a few items to make room for it. Instead of this blazer you could consider the Veronica Beard (a few sizes restocked) , L’Agence (3 sizes in stock), Theory (all sizes) or Rag & Bone (all sizes available).

Happy Shopping!! Let us know in the comments what you are ordering! Or if you have any questions. This community is so amazing for crowdsourcing.

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Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies Part 5 | Handbags, Smythe Blazers, Alo Yoga

by Cristina July 16, 2019
written by Cristina

Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies part 5! This set of selfies is also from the Nordstrom Canada sale (NSALE for short) and I have the other half of the try-ons from today in this post. I hope you are enjoying ALL of the Anniversary Sale Posts this year! I think I’ve earned a glass of wine tonight! I’ve now done two ‘first days‘ of the Anniversary Sale.

The Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies

The Handbags I Most Liked In The Anniversary Sale

Nomad Burnished Leather Crossbody Bag COACH | Anniversary Sale 2019

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Right from the beginning when we first saw the NSALE catalog I really loved this little yellow Coach bag. There are two sizes. The little one comes in black and yellow, the large one comes in yellow or brown. I prefer this smaller size which just looks so cute! It has plenty of room for essentials (wallet, keys, large cell phone, lipstick etc.) It’s such a great shape and if you are in the market for a new handbag, there are some great options for you here! The hottest selling handbag from the sale, the Clare V. was not in store today.

Nomad Burnished Leather Crossbody Bag COACH | Anniversary Sale 2019

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Tory-Burch-Everly-Leather-Flap-Saddle-Bag-Anniversary-Sale-2019

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This is another bag I liked. I have to admit that it’s the color that drew me in most, and then the shape. Tory Burch bags are very solid and definitely one I’d consider if I was shopping for a new handbag.

The Anniversary Sale Smythe Blazers (Canada Exclusive)

Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Try-Ons | Smythe Blazer, Smythe Birkin Blazer

** ALERT**
The Smythe Blazers are now part of the US NSALE right here! American readers can now access the sale price!

Every year the Veronica Beard Blazers at the Anniversary Sale are the big thing to splurge on, and they sell out. I love Veronica blazers but I LOVE my Smythe Blazer even more. It’s a Canadian brand, and Canadian made mostly. This is rare for Canada to have a luxury brand that is also made in Canada.

Besides my obvious bias, the material is always very high quality. The Duchess Blazer I have, my husband got it for me for Christmas, is a beautiful thin wool suiting material and the drape is so luxurious. It feels so good on! I do love my Veronica Beard blazer, but the material is usually a sythnthetic blend (especially at the NSALE). The price points are very similar so I would recommend the Smythe Blazers over the Veronica Beard if you had a choice between the two on sale. Canada got three Smythe Blazers, US got Veronica Beard and L’Agence.

I take a size 14 in Smythe Blazers and they run really small and very tailored. Because of the curvy feminine fit you should expect to size up. I’m a size 8/10 and the 12 was too small on me.

Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Try-Ons | Smythe Blazer, Smythe Birkin Blazer
Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Try-Ons | Smythe Blazer, Smythe Birkin Blazer

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Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Try-Ons | Smythe Blazer, Smythe Duchess Blazer

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Smythe Duchess Blazer
Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Try-Ons | Smythe Blazer, Smythe Duchess Blazer

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The Affordable Fuzzy Teddy Jacket

Anniversary Sale 2019 | Alo Yoga Foxy Faux Fur Jacket
Anniversary Sale 2019 | Alo Yoga Foxy Faux Fur Jacket

Jacket: Size M

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I didn’t try on much activewear during this years sale but I did have my eye on this Alo Yoga Jacket, and I liked several Adidas pieces. I was considering ordering this jacket in the lavender brown colour at the start of the sale on Friday. Now that I’ve tried it on I’m glad I didn’t. Although it is really cute, I think it’s a very unflattering amount of bulk for my shape. You need to be a bit taller and leaner, or even just curvy but tall to make this jacket work. It’s very warm and cozy though.

My Outfit Details Today

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July 16, 2019 13 comments
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Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies Part 4 | Anniversary Sale Canada

by Cristina July 16, 2019
written by Cristina

The Anniversary Sale Canada is here for early access! Many of these items are available to shop on the Nordstrom US site right now (and the blue Balfern has been popping in and out of stock all day!). In light of the sale being a few days in, I’ll indicate below wether it’s a full stock item, or a stalk it till it pops-up item.

I’m really glad I went to visit the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Canada today. A lot of things I didn’t get to see Friday where available today.

The dressing room experience was so much better today. I’m sure it’s because the Seattle store was insanely hectic. On Friday and it was a 30 minute wait for a fitting room and they where very dimly lit. I had to run through the departments grabbing all the items I could before my name got called for the dressing room. Carryig the huge pile of clothes and beauty items for the 30 minutes was not a fun way to start the day. The Vancouer dressing room was so well lit and peaceful by comparison.

If you are Canadian and debating shopping the sale in the US vs. in Canada, I did some price comparisons for you. Prices are overall better here in Canada (excluding duties/taxes/shipping if you are shopping the US site). That’s not usually the case but this year the items I price compared (considering the conversion rate) our items where priced a bit lower. If you had a MUST Have item on your list, it was better to get in the US. The downside is that Canada only got about half the items that the US got. Our consolation prize is that we got three beautiful Smythe Blazers which where exclusive to Canada, but we did not get the Veronica Beard or L’Agence Blazers.

There is a second post coming today from today’s Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies including those three Smythe Blazers, and I also have more jacket try-ons from Friday coming soon. Stay tuned!

Let’s See What I Tried On At The Anniversary Sale Canada

New Favourite Faux Fur Jacket From The Sale

In Stock!

Frame Short Faux Fur Coat | Anniversary Sale 2019 | Nordstrom Canada Anniversary Sale
Short Faux Fur Coat FRAME | Anniversary Sale
Frame Short Faux Fur Coat | Anniversary Sale 2019 | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Canada

Jacket: Size M

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I love this jacket so much. Initially I really loved the Vince one below but this one tops it because of the color and because it’s even softer. This is a medium on me and it’s quite roomy. The price point is pretty high on this jacket but it’s a statement piece that works well for milder weather. Perfect for a Vancouver Fall/Winter, but probably not on a rainy day. I have to decide if I’m willing to return several items to purchase this jacket. For now it’s a piece that is really haunting me.

This One Is Now My Second Favorite

In Stock!

Double Breasted Plush Jacket VINCE

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THAT Leather Jacket That Everyone Is Buying

Limited Stock | Bookmark The Link For Pop Backs

ALLSAINTS Balfern Jacket | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019
ALLSAINTS Balfern Jacket | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019
ALLSAINTS Balfern Jacket | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

Jacket Size 10

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This is the jacket I fell in love with and ordered. The pink is by far the more popular seller, but I think the blue is much nicer. I had initially ordered the pink but it sold out on me and got cancelled. The blue jacket is on it’s way to me though so I’m really glad that order went through. I’ve been watching the inventory on this closely and the pink hasn’t popped back up at all, but the blue has. This morning I saw a size 6 come up.

The Wrap I know Lululemon Lovers Will Want

In Stock!

ALLSAINTS Brooke Knit Jacket | Anniversary Sale 2019 Dressing Room Selfies
ALLSAINTS Brooke Knit Jacket | Anniversary Sale 2019 Dressing Room Selfies

Jacket: Size M

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This wrap reminds me so much of the good ol’ days of Lululemon. It looks like a combination of Gratitude Wrap and Savasana Wrap. So nice! This is a medium and it was tight in the arms so I needed a size up.

That Cheap and Chearful Leapard Cardigan

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Something Navy Leopard V-Neck Cardigan | Anniversary Sale 2019

Something Navy Leopard V-Neck Cardigan | Anniversary Sale 2019

Cardigan: Size M

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OK. This confuses me. I wasn’t enthused with this cardigan when I tried it on on Friday in the blue color. Today I loved it, though! I think the contrasting in the print creates more definition where as the blue (although I loved the color) looked really frumpy on me.

The Matching Leopard Sweater

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Leopard Crewneck Pullover
Leopard Crewneck Pullover

Sweater: Size M

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I especially did not like this sweater when I tried it on in the blue the other day but again, the leopard print looks much less frumpy on me. It’s a nice soft cozy knit the isn’t at all itchy.

Cozy Sweaters and Cardigans From Vince

All Three In Stock. Sizes Starting To Deplete.

Vince Rib Trim Wool & Cashmere Cardigan | Anniversary Sale 2019 | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies
Vince Rib Trim Wool & Cashmere Cardigan | Anniversary Sale 2019 | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies

Sweater: Size M

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Finally I got to try on the Vince sweaters!! Man I’m loving Vince this year so much. I loved all the sweaters I tried on today from Vince. Unfortunately Canada got a very small selection of Vince items and we only had the wraps and sweaters and maybe one or two more items. No silk blouses, no coat.

This cardigan is a wool and cashmere blend and it’s so luxurious. I loved the fit of this.

Vince Textured Open Cardigan | Anniversary Sale 2019
Vince Textured Open Cardigan | Anniversary Sale 2019

Cardigan: Size M

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This cardigan was not wool or cashmere but a cotton blend for those of you that can’t do wool. It’s really soft and cozy and I love the shape of it, especially the sleeves. It’s oversized, but not frumpy or sloppy.

Vince Step Hem Cashmere Sweater Spice | Anniversary Sale 2019
Vince Step Hem Cashmere Sweater Spice | Anniversary Sale 2019

Sweater: Size M

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This Spice color is everywhere this year. If you are thinking about getting a Cashmere sweater I highly recommend this one. It’s beautiful and so lightweight.

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The Outfit I Was Wearing Today

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July 16, 2019 3 comments
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Define Jacket, Lululemon Upload
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What’s New At Lululemon | The Lululemon Upload!

by Cristina July 16, 2019
written by Cristina

The Lululemon Upload is live! See What’s New At Lululemon today..

This is definitely a pretty small Lululemon Upload, but considering the Anniversary Sale going on right now and Amazon Prime, this was a good thing for both Lululemon and for us. Nobody is shopping anything for full price this week.

I have my next Anniversary Post coming up right after this one. I tried on a ton more stuff today plus I also have Friday’s Jackets to post.

This week I’m liking the Light Coral Define Jacket, the new Run Off-Route Tank in True Navy, and the cozy Rest For Resiliance Jogger in Heathered Core Black. A nice dark heathered black in sweats is rare for Lululemon these days. I’d also like to try on the Far and Free Jacket, and the tie die To The Point Long Sleeve.

Anything intrigue you from Lululemon today? Did you shop the Anniversary Sale OR Amazon Prime? Let us know what deals you got. I don’t really do Amazon Prime here on the blog but I always like to know what you guys purchased.

What’s New At Lululemon

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To The Point Long Sleeve

To The Point Long Sleeve, Lululemon

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Scuba Hoodie Light

Scuba Hoodie Light | Cherry Cola | Lululemon

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Speed Limit Crop

Speed Limit Crop | What's New At Lululemon

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Far and Free Jacket

Far and Free Jacket, What's New At Lululemon

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Fast and Free Crop II

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Fast and Free Tight

Fast and Free Tight Cayenne

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Here To There Dress

Here To There Dress

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Speed Light Tight

Speed Light Tight

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Run Off-Route Tank

Run Off-Route Tank

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Rest For Resilience Jogger

Rest For Resilience Jogger | Core Black | What's New At Lululemon

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Swiftly Tech Racerback

Swiftly Tech Racerback | Cayenne | What's New At Lululemon

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Align Pant II

Align Pant II, Cayenne, Lululemon

Align Crop

Align Crop, Incognito Camo

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Part 3: Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies

by Cristina July 14, 2019
written by Cristina

Part 3! This instalment of Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies includes sweaters and cardigans + a few Rails items I liked, some beauty and my yearly underwear restock. The next instalment coming up tomorrow will be coats and jackets. There where a few items I considered purchasing here. I walked around the store with a Rails top for a few hours deciding wether or not I was going to bring it home. I also had some fails. I really found the fit of a lot of items this year really weird.

Check out part 1, part 1b, and part 2 of the Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies Series.

Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies | ALLSAINTS, Rails, Something Navy, Madewell and More

Restocking Basics | The Best Underwear

Anniversary Sale 2019 | Hanky Panky

This is a perennial favourite of the Anniversary Sale and how I first discovered the very best underwear several years ago. Hanky Panky is a one size fits most underwear and somehow, it lives up to the sizing. My best friend wears them too and she’s a size 4, and I’ve worn them as a size 8/10/12 without noticing any difference. I prefer the regular rise in this but you can also get a lower rise and full brief, boyshorts and bikini.

Hanky Panky are durable, comfortable and show no panty lines at all. I know you are looking at them thinking there are hundreds of lace underwear that look similar, but I assure you they are not. I’ve purchased some of those lookalikes at The Bay and after one or two washes they look ratty with elastane threads peaking through. I stock up on these during the sale because they have a 4 for $59 deal, but I also buy them individually once in a while. It’s just nice having a drawer full of good underwear that you feel good wear everyday, but that are sexy too!

If you haven’t tried them yet, you should really give them a go.

Buy Them Here (plenty of stock!)

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A Holy Grail Beauty Product

Anniversary Sale 2019 Dressing Room Selfies

I don’t want to tell you too much about this item just yet because I have a post coming soon about it. If you are hunting for a great natural deodorant to try, this one should be on your list. I’m annoyed at myself for only getting this one set because this brand is hard to find in Canada. I figured this was kind of a sleeper item at the sale since it was sold in the mens beauty section but today when I went to order a second one it was sold out. The regular non sale size is still available though, and an Anniversary Sale sized body wash which I really like as well.

Buy The Single Size, or the Beauty Exclusive Body Wash Here

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A Cute Top I Almost Got

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale - Whitney Print Shirt RAILS
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 | Whitney Print Shirt RAILS Star Print

Shirt: L | Jeans: 30

I love Rails shirts and have a few but I wasn’t in the mood to get another plaid shirt. This short sleeve intrigued me though. I loved the little colourful star icons all over it. I also really loved the fit. It was really relaxed fitting and airy. I might pick this up at some point during the sale.

Buy It Here (still In stock!)

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A Cute Top I Didn’t Want To Get (this time)

Anniversary Sale 2019 Dressing Room Selfies | Rails Hunter Plaid

Shirt: L | Jeans: 30

If I had been in the mood for another plaid shirt from Rails, it would have been this color. This color was actually part of last years Anniversary Sale, and I had ordered it online but it got cancelled. It never restocked and I was so sad about it.

Buy It Here (Some Colors/Sizes still in stock)

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Lightening Bolt Tee

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 | Cara Tee RAILS

Tee: Size L | Jeans: Size 30

I love linen t-shirts and I love little icon prints. The lightening bolts where so cute. There was also a kissing icon version. I was going to buy this one but then I ended up in the shoe department and got boots so things had to go back. I was surprised at the fit of this. It was nicely relaxed in my TTS. It is slightly sheer as linen tee shirts are. I like that though because I just wear a cute contrasting bra underneath, or a nude coloured tee shirt bra.

Buy It Here (Different print still available)

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The Blogger Favorite Nordstrom Brand

Anniversary Sale 2019 | Cozy V-Neck Cardigan SOMETHING NAVY
Anniversary Sale 2019 | Cozy V-Neck Cardigan SOMETHING NAVY

Cardigan: M | Jeans: Size 30

This is the Something Navy brand that is all over instagram and featured on tons of blogs and YouTube. You probably saw the leopard print that sold out in a nano second. Something Navy is a Nordstrom house brand that is partnered with the blogger Something Navy.

I liked the color of this cardigan a lot and actually liked it better than the leopard print version. There is also the matching sweater below. Of all the affordable cardigans in this sale, this one was my favourite.

Buy It Here (Still In stock)

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Anniversary Sale 2019 | Flecked Crewneck Sweater Something Navy

Sweater: M | Jeans: Size 30

The sweater sister of the Something Navy Cardigan above. Although this one was the same color and material as the cardigan I didn’t like this one. It’s very large and I didn’t like the cut. The dropped shoulder seam was not flattering.

Buy It Here (Still in stock)

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Anniversary Sale 2019 | Madewell Ryder Stripe Cardigan Sweater

Cardigan: Size L | Jeans: Size 30

I love Madewell but these long cardigans with horizontal stripes do nothing for a short petite person like me. Cute and soft though. Great for the right body type.

Buy It Here (Still in stock)

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Anniversary Sale 2019 Dressing Room Selfies | Cassia Stripe Boat Neck Sweater ALLSAINTS
Anniversary Sale 2019 Dressing Room Selfies | All Saints

Sweater: Size L | Jeans: Size 30

I ‘get’ the oversized sweater trend but this one was extreme. I am pretty consistently a size L in sweaters and even when they are a bit big on me they don’t look this sloppy. This looked really sloppy and weird. The bubble hem and cuffs just make this look like Violet Beauregarde eating everlasting gobbstoppers. I think the model online must have had clips in the back. Disappointing from ALLSAINTS.

Buy It Here (still in stock, two colors)

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Double Breasted Plush Jacket VINCE
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Part 2 | 2019 Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies – Vince

by Cristina July 13, 2019
written by Cristina

I had a real moment with Vince this year and I can’t stop thinking about some of these pieces. You will see a lot of bloggers purchased the Vince sweaters from this sale. Sadly I didn’t get to try any sweaters on. It was quite by accident that this Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies and Haul post is entirely dedicated to Vince. Going through my photos, I was picking out items I liked and grouped them together. I didn’t realize until later that they where all Vince. I loved the style and quality of all of these pieces. If budgets where not a thing I would have purchased any one of these items and been very happy.

Thoughts On The Clothes This Year

I had such bad luck with the fit and style of most of the clothing this year which is why these Vince items really stand out to me. Generally, I didn’t like much. The exception was jeans, Vince of course and a few other really great gems. The stand out pieces where the L’Agence Blazer and the ALLSAINTS leather jacket.

I gravitate to well made quality pieces and I like to spend my budget on really special items. The trendy in house brands don’t resonate with me at all for this type of sale. Some in house brands are really high quality like Nordstron Signature and Louise Et Cie, but those price points compete with other brands for my attention.

I feel like this year more than any other year the bulk of the sale was in house brands. Also, there where a lot of brands I usualy look out for missing from this sale. I was surprised we didnt see any Mackage puffers. It also struck me that the blogger brands Nordstrom is putting out is really just another house brand, and marketed in a different way. This disapointment in the selection was a good thing for me though beause it helped me to really see Vince and now I know it’s a brand I want to pay closer attention to.

Besides this, I felt like I shopped really well this year and zoned in on great items.

Dressing Room Selfies and Haul

The Best Plush Jacket + Favorite Jeans

Double Breasted Plush Jacket VINCE
Double Breasted Plush Jacket VINCE
Double Breasted Plush Jacket VINCE

Jacket – Large | Jeans – 30

This is not a jacket style I normally go for but the brown plush called to me from across the departments and I snatched it up to try on. There are several plush jackets this year but this one is the best. The other one I liked in a more casual and affordable category is the Alo Foxy Faux Fur jacket which is activewear if you are looking for more casual and affordable.

This jacket looks so retro glam 70’s but at the same time it makes me think of bowling and chicken wings. It was a lone size large and I’m not sure if it’s too oversized and I needed a size down, or if this was the right size. I loved it and I want to try it on again, which may mean waiting until the Canadian Anniversary Sale. Although this is really well made and high quality, this is a pretty trendy piece. Buy it if you can incorporate it in your wardrobe with several different items and for several occasions.

You Can Buy It Here

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The Sexiest Silk Top

Side Drape Long Sleeve Silk Blouse VINCE, Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies
Anniversary Sale 2019 | Side Drape Long Sleeve Silk Blouse VINCE

Top – Large | Jeans – 30

This was another 70’s glam look I loved. Super elegant and sexy but so comfortable. The quality of the silk on this top was unreal. Substantial silk in a liquid satin finish and it’s hand wash, not dry-clean only. I really wanted this top and took a lot of pictures of it. I just felt so great in it!

Ultimately I put it back because I had already spent so much and I wasn’t sure what to put back in it’s place. I also like to buy things at this sale that I can enjoy right away and I think this top would have to wait for a special dinner out or fancy party. It is a very classic item though and a worthy splurge. Decision fatigue was kicking in hard a this point. I think I may pick this up at the Canadian Anniversary Sale, but there is also the option below.

You Can Buy It Here

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Another Great Silk Top

Shirred Neck Silk Blouse VINCE, Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies
Shirred Neck Silk Blouse VINCE
Shirred Neck Silk Blouse VINCE

Top – Large | Jeans – 30

I loved this top a lot too and even though I liked the top above even more, I think this would have been more easily justified as the style is more casual and I’d wear it more often. BUT, I loved the other top more. The silk on this one was just as lovely, not satin finished. This hits the perfect note for an office wardrobe because it’s an elegant, sophisticated and modest top but it’s very edgy and young. Another item I’m considering for the Canadian Anniversary Sale. Glad I get a bit of time to decide.

You Can Buy It Here

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The Best Anniversary Sale Wool Coat

Double Face Wool Blend Coat VINCE, Anniversary Sale 2019, Nordstrom, Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies
Double Face Wool Blend Coat VINCE
Double Face Wool Blend Coat VINCE

Coat – XL (two sizes too big) Jeans – 30

So many luxury brands have beautiful coats out in this chalky blue color and I’ve always wanted something in this shade of blue. Last winter I fell in love with a Fleurette wool coat in this same color but it was out of my price range. The leather jacket I ordered looks like it’s this similar shade of blue with slight grey undertones. I really hope the website photos are accurate.

This jacket was only available in XL and it was about two sizes too big for me. It felt really overwhelming to my shape but I think it was more because the size was wrong and it was really big in the chest. I possibly would have needed a petite version of this jacket in a large instead of a regular version of this jacket in medium. I had to make a choice between this coat and the leather jacket and I opted for the leather because that is more of a year round jacket for me than a wool coat.

You Can Buy It Here

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The Shoes I Purchased

Anniversary Sale Try-Ons and Haul | Havana Notch Bootie VINCE
Havana Notch Bootie VINCE
Havana Notch Bootie VINCE

Boots – Size 9

This boot is so flattering for short legged gals. The notch at the front of the leg, the seam down the middle and the pointed toe all really helps to elongate your legs. I love boots but tall boot lengths are really tricky for me so I’ve learned to stick to this style of short boot.

The leather on these is so supple and quality and the heel is short enough for every day. I liked the other two colors as well but didn’t love the feel of the suede compared to the feel of the leather. I liked the edgy vibe of the black.

Vince shoes run slightly bigger than any of my other brands (about 1/2″ bigger or a bit less) but not enough for me to size down. I think the price point of these shoes is just fantastic, especially looking at the quality and the versatility. I had to order these at another store because the size I wanted was sold out.

I posted an outfit shot of these along with the jeans I purchased earlier today.

You Can Buy Them Here

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I have more Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Selfies coming tomorrow. Stay tuned!

July 13, 2019 3 comments
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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 | Frame Le High Straight Slit Hem Ankle Jean, Vince Havana Notched Bootie
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Anniversary Sale Outfit Haul and Try-On | Frame and Vince

by Cristina July 13, 2019
written by Cristina

Anniversary Sale Outfit Haul and Try-On

I wanted to share this particular Anniversary Sale Outfit Haul and Try-On since I love the items so much and they are in stock online right now. In store is a different story and you may have trouble finding your size.

See my Part 1 Anniversary Sale Jeans Post from yesterday.

Guys, yesterday was so frantic that I ended up going to two different Nordstrom stores to check on sizes. The inventory was seriously scarce thanks to the early early access that higher tier shoppers got the day before. The first store I went to happened to be a store that has a lot of high tier shoppers so that was a strategic mistake I made because there was so little available. These boots and jeans where at the first store I went to but both where a size too big, so I checked the inventory of the closest store and went to grab them there. I was traveling with my kids and my parents and so I felt bad making them wait. They where tired and hungry and I owed them lunch so I didn’t try on the size down jeans until this morning and I really love them a lot. I liked them a lot in store but I LOVE them in the right size and actually think they are my favorites of the three from yesterday’s post.

Frame Jeans and Vince Booties (plus Sézane)

This top isn’t in the sale or sold at Nordstrom but since I didn’t get any tops in the sale I paired it with one of my newest favourites from Sézane. The jeans are one size down from the size I think I currently am, and they are so much better sized down. The rise is nice and high and the denim is thick but soft. I really love the straight leg and notched ankle, especially with nice boots.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 | Frame Le High Straight Slit Hem Ankle Jean, Vince Havana Notched Bootie
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 | Frame Le High Straight Slit Hem Ankle Jean, Vince Havana Notched Bootie
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 | Frame Le High Straight Slit Hem Ankle Jean, Vince Havana Notched Bootie

Buy The Jeans Here

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I fell in love with Vince shoes in last years sale so really wanted to try this stye on. I have a thing for booties this height. I find the notch with the pointy toe really leg lengthing which is a plus for someone short like myself. The quality of Vince shoes is really amazing for this price point and the leather is incredibly soft. These are my TTS 9. I could have even gone for a size 8.5 in these but opted for my TTS for sock room. I find Vince shoes always run about 1/4 an inch bigger than my other size 9’s. If you are in need of a an outfit making pair of booties, these are a must.

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Vince Havana Notch Bootie.
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Vince Havana Notch Bootie.

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Outfit Details

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Part 1 | 2019 Anniversary Sale Best of Jeans Edition: Dressing Room Selfies and Haul + My Splurge Purchase

by Cristina July 13, 2019
written by Cristina

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since the last Nordstrom Anniversary Sale First Day of Early Access circus. This is part 1 of my try-ons, ‘2019 Anniversary Sale Best of Jeans Edition‘ because Im verrry tired after 6 hours of driving to Seattle on top the intensity of shopping this sale as a blogger, and dealing with the stress of ordering items online and having them sell out at the very start of the Early Access. (ask me what I think of the new tiered access).

Jeans are my #1 recommendation of where to spend your shopping budget on this sale. This is such an opportinity to get really high quality designer jeans at amazing prices. Nordstrom does not disapoint in this department (ever) and they consistently offer a variety of on trend designs as well as classic colors and styles. I only buy my jeans during the NSALE and I stock up on a few pairs to last me the year. Truthfully I’m still wearing my Anniversary Sale jeans from 2013.

2019 Anniversary Sale Best of Jeans Edition

My Favorite Jeans Of The Anniversary Sale, And Of All Time

The Farrah High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans AG, 2019 Anniversary Sale Best of Jeans Edition

I purchased these jeans last year as a new to me style. Previously my favourites where the AG Skinnies but once I tried this AG pair I couldn’t leave them behind. They fit like my originals but so much better for my petite curvy frame. The rise is just a touch higher so they sit at my waist better, and the longer inseam makes my legs look longer. They are the perfect wash for everyday, or elevated basics outfits. I was debating not getting these again this year and instead trying out totally different cut (bootcut, straightleg or mom jean) but once I tried them on I had to bring them home, once again.

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The New To Me Style I Loved

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I’ve been wanting to try Frame Jeans for a long time but they are so darn expensive. I was intrigued by a lot of the jeans online this year that had this straight leg, cropped length/mom jean hybrid look. It’s such a comfortable style, plus they look great with a variety of different types of shoes and tops. I loved these for their comfort and relaxed fit. I don’t think they are as flattering as the skinny jeans on me with this particular top, but I still really liked them on and can’t wait to try them on again with pretty feminine tops (like these!) and some boots (like these beauties that I’m going to tell you about later). These fit slightly big in areas so I ended up getting a size down in them.

There was another pair of Frame Jeans in a similar cut to these but I didn’t like those on me at all and I didn’t even take a picture of them. They are the mini boot raw edge.

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I Didn’t Mean To Buy Three Pairs Of Jeans Today

Anniversary Sale Best Of Jeans Edition: Le Skinny Chew Hem Ankle Jeans FRAME

Ok, I really didn’t want to get three pairs of jeans but this third pair was so flattering and I loved the wash, plus they are Frame and like I said above, I’ve been wanting to try them.

I wasn’t that interested in this particular style when I saw them hanging, or online, because they are just another pair of dark skinny jeans. I brought them to the fitting room in my massive pile of try-ons just to try on a good variety.

My goodness, they fit like a glove. Super skinny jeans aren’t normally this comfortable. I especially loved the dark indigo wash. It looks edgy but sophisticated in person. These feel like the type of jeans you wear when you want to dress up your jean with a nice top and fancy heels, but don’t want to look too buttoned up. The shredded hem wasnt something I was sure I’d like. I like a raw hem on jeans but I’ve avoided really distressed hems. I’m interested to see how these look with different pairs of shoes.

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The Splurge! A Forever Leather Jacket

This amazing ALLSAINTS leather jacket caused me a lot of heartache today. I plotted this purchase for several weeks ever since I found out that the sale was including the iconic ALLSAINTS Balfern jacket. Then it sold out as soon as the sale went live.

I’ve been wanting the Balfern for years but wanted it in a pretty soft color just like the pink and blue offered in this sale. I love my black Mackage Leather Jacket that I got in this sale a few years ago and I’ve been wanting to add a soft pretty colored leather jacket. I don’t shop at ALLSAINTS so the chances of me stumbling upon the Balfern on sale was pretty slim. Last years Ted Baker pink leather was pretty but it just wasn’t ‘the one’, nor was the leather as nice and soft as this one. Somehow one of my order attemps this morning actually went through and a few hours ago I finally got my confirmation email, and then ship notice for the blue one. The blue one was my top choice, but I would have loved the pink too.

This black one wasn’t on sale but I wanted to try it on to confirm the sizing. ALLSAINTS Balfern Jacket goes up to size 10 and that’s what I’ve got on here. It’s slimmer in the arms than my Mackage jacket but I don’t mind. Quality leather jackets mold to your shape the more you wear them.

There are also two suede versions too! The bone suede was a contender at one point but I narrowed it down to the pink or blue lambskin.

Shop The Jacket Here

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More Anniversary Sale Dressing Room Try-Ons Coming Tomorrow!
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