The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is here for certain card holders.  Yay!  Unfortunately this year  this year they are offering a tiered release of the sale as follows:

• August 4-18: ICON Status
• August 7-18: AMBASSADOR Status
• August 10-18: INFLUENCER Status
• August 13-18: INSIDER Status
• August 19-30: Everyone!

Basically it comes down to how much you spend annually to determine your status.  As always this sale is only available to Nordstrom card holders- until that August 19th date when you can shop no matter what.

So unless you spend thousands and thousands of dollars per year at Nordstrom, you don’t get to shop until the 13th.  Disappointing for sure but I am still looking forward to the sale and already have a wish list in place.  There are several things I know for sure I am getting as Christmas gifts.

If you do not have a Nordstrom card, there is a bonus offer right now if you sign up for one. You will get up to $60 bonus notes (basically $60 to spend on anything at all you want from Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack) depending on how much you spend.  There are other perks that come with the card like free alterations and you will get access to the sale on August 13- or a week before the public.

You can click here to get all the details. 

Here are a few tips if you are getting ready to shop the sale:

1. This year they are allowing you to save items in a wish list.  That will allow you to check out faster once it is your turn to shop.
2. You do want to shop the absolute soonest you can.  Items sell out and aren’t always restocked (more often than not restocked.)
3. You can pick up items for curbside or in-store pick up which is really easy and fast.  They usually have special dressing rooms too so you can try things on very quickly.
4. Last year I learned my lesson about sizing.  If you are not quite sure on sizes, just order two sizes.  Better to have a return and the item you want, than to get the wrong size and have it sold out.
5. Shipping is always free on Nordstrom orders but if there is something you really want, I suggest paying for faster shipping.  Things sell out so darn fast.  I had so many items in stock last year and by the time my order was put together they were out of stock and never came back in.
6. If you have double points days on your account, this is a perfect time to use them!
7. If your local store is open, you can shop in store.  Just note the in store selection is limited.  Online is where you will see everything available.

I am going to highlight a bunch of my favorite items below- but there is just sooo much to pick from.  Typically shoes and coats seem to go the fastest but handbags, pjs, casual wear are bound to be super popular this year.  I always find the cute sweatshirts and lounge items sell out super fast.

Click here to start shopping.

My Favorites for Women

My Favorites for Kids

My Favorites for Men

My Favorites for Men

Abercrombie is having a great sale today for kid’s items. Get jeans for 50% off- or just $25 a pair. I absolutely love these jeans. Both of my girls are lean and very long legged and these jeans fit so well, are great color tones and higher quality than I see at other stores.

If you are in a warm climate like I am, the shorts are also on sale for $15. My girls grew out of everything this summer so I am picking up a few things.

One last sale to note is t-shirts for just $7.  They do have some cute ones. ‘If you join the free reward program, you will get free shipping and returns on your purchase of jeans.

Click here to take a look.  (Please note the sale is today only 8/5).

There are a bunch of really cute pairs of Converse sneakers on sale today.  If you are going back to school, you might be looking for a few new things.  We are distance learning in CA, but I am still grabbing a few things for the girls.

These rainbow shoes are so cute and on sale for $24.50.

I really love these friendship bracelet shoes in pale blue.  I ordered these for my daughter’s birthday- only $24.50.

These little strawberry sneakers are so adorable.  If my girls were smaller, I would buy these or the pair with lemons in a heartbeat.

There are tons of patterns and several solid colors to choose from.  Shipping is free on a $75 order or ship to store for free.

Click here to take a look.  

J Crew has a fantastic sale right now.  You can take 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals.

There are so many cute things- especially for kids. Use code SHOPNOW at checkout for the discount.  Shipping is a flat $5 or sign up for the free rewards program and shipping is free. (Click here to sign up for Rewards.)

Click here to start shopping. 

I picked up a few cute things- you might pay attention to the clearance section in particular.  Those items are an extra 70% off with the discount code.