It’s time… the best time of the year in fact… for one of the best sales of all my favorite retailers : the 2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

Given every year I’m fully amped and prepared to spend a huge portion of my time (and money) on this sale, this year feels a little different. Not only because I’m pregnant, but I’m right in the middle of my No Buy June + July Challenge — making this time extra hard!

I started The Grey Edit to help inspire you to find your own edit — to lean into the things you inherently love while evolving your personal style. So I’m excited to still be able to share with you my top picks from this massive sale. And — if there’s anything I’m learning from this challenge, it’s that spending thoughtfully and mindfully is everything. So please be sure you’re saving and purchasing with the the below things in mind:

• stock up on elevated basics with a modern aesthetic
• look for versatility of year round year wear
• and treat yourself to quality statement pieces to make heads turn

Below you’ll find the details you need to know on this sale + the best picks among various categories that rank high in those three areas.

Best of luck and happy shopping!

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2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale // Details to Know

Key Dates

JULY 10 – JULY 11 : Icon + Ambassador level Cardmembers can pre-shop

JULY 12 – JULY 18 : Early Access for Nordstrom Cardmembers — sign up here if you’re not a member already

JULY 19 – AUGUST 4 : Public Sale open to all regardless of having a Nordstrom card

AUGUST 5 : all items go back to full price

Key Trends

BRIGHT THIS WAY : energy bursting hues mixed together for one vivid look

PLAID FOR DAYS : the iconic pattern meant for every occasion

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE : animal print for days from leopard to python (stylelogue was so on point this month!)

FALL IN BLOOM : dark autumn tones across floral prints

HERITAGE CLASSIC : warm browns, vintage revivals with modern tailoring

ELEVATED ESSENTIALS : the fundamentals to build a quality wardrobe (my favorite)

Key Tips

FALL FOCUS : the majority of items are new styles for fall (though I like to go for pieces to wear year round)

THINGS SELLS OUT : so when on the fence, buy it and you can return if you change your mind

BEST TIME TO SHOP : as soon as this goes live online — so be ready next to your computer July 12th starting at 12:30pm EST

2019 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale // Best Picks

Sweaters

go for quality — well-knit, made to last for future seasons

TURTLENECK | OVERSIZED | V-NECK

Coats & Jackets

a great time to refresh your staples across trench, teddy, leather and wool

TRENCH | FAUX FUR | LEATHER | SUEDE | WOOL

Workwear

meant for the office, but easily styled for after work play

CHECK BLAZER | FUNNEL NECK | SATIN SKIRT | PLAID BLAZER | CAMI

Denim

another great time to save on the latest styles across high waisted and cropped

HIGH WAIST | BLACK CROPPED | DETAILED CROPPED | SKINNY

Dresses

have fun with flirty patterns to be dressed up or down

FLORAL | LEOPARD | LEAF

Activewear

keep your palette neutral, but cuts and textures fresh

BRA | MOTO LEGGINGS | CROPPED TOP | SPACE LEGGINGS | COZY

Handbags

the time to invest in your soon to be fall go to’s

LONG TOTE | CIRCLE | WIDE TOTE

Accessories

go for accent pieces you can wear year round

NECKLACE | RETRO SUNNIES | HAT | BELT | AVIATORS

Shoes

my favorite category year over year — stock up on booties and casual styles

STUDDED | POINTED | CALF | PYTHON

LOAFER | SNEAKER | FLAT

I hope this guide was helpful to you while shopping the very exciting, yet very overwhelming Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. If you purchased something from this guide, please share so I can see and share in the joy of your purchases :).

To always evolving your style, ladies —

// cb ✌????