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My picks for shopping the 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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It’s July, which means the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is upon us! And your girl loves a sale.

I scoured the preview this morning, and have rounded up some of my favorite items that I either already own, or put on my wishlist. Below you’ll find my picks f o r the girls, for the mamas, for the guys, and some home finds.

Especially if you are expecting a child, or have had your eye on something you want to try for awhile, the #NSale might be the best (or only) time to get a deal on certain brands.

For expecting mamas looking for car seat & stroller deals, I wrote a whole separate blog post just for you! Read it here: My #NSale picks for the new moms.

When you are shopping, think about Christmas or birthday gifts too!

This blog post is not at all sponsored by Nordstrom (I wish), but does contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you choose to buy something I recommend! ◡̈

First up: my #NSale picks the girls

My favorite way to shop Nordstrom sales is by brand. I selected all my favorite brands to see what was on sale so I could filter through faster.

I’ve been trying not to buy things just because they are on sale, but only things that I would have bought anyways or have had my eye on for awhile. These are my favs!

What I already own & love and recommend to everyone:

Dagne Dover Landon Carryall – on sale for $149, regularly $215 (save $66)

I am obsessed with Dagne Dover – we have the diaper bag, this carryall, and hunter toiletry bags. I have the Landon Carryall in gray (size Large) and use it for my carryon when traveling, a weekender for a roadtrip, and also for my gym bag during the week! It’s the best – and it’s on sale in this pretty blue color. I love their limited edition colors…I want to buy them all!

Read my Dagne Dover diaper bag review here

Bombas socks

I didn’t get the hype until I had a pair myself. My husband got them first, and I was gifted some pairs for Christmas. And let me tell you…they are worth every penny! I have easily 12+ pairs. They are a bit pricy for socks, but they’re the only sock I wear now. And the no show ones are the only ones that don’t slip that I’ve tried. They would make a great gift or stocking stuffer…it’s never too early to stock up for Christmas! Definitely snag these while they are on sale!

Bombas women’s ankle socks – 3 pack on sale for $26.99, regularly $39

Bombas women’s no show socks – 3 pack on sale for $26.99, regularly $39

on sale $8.99 per pair, regularly $13/pair

Viktor & Rolf perfume set – on sale for $155, perfume alone regularly $180

I have been wearing Flower Bomb perfume since my college roommate introduced me to it, and I have put on multiple friends to it as well! Nordstrom has a beauty exclusive set available during the #NSale which includes the perfume, lotion, and body cream for $155.
If you were to buy the 3.4 oz perfume by itself it would be $180. So even if you don’t want the lotion and body cream (I have used them before, and don’t have a strong opinion either way) it would still be cheaper to buy the set during the sale.

Capri Blue Volcano Candle

The best candle scent that exists. I always try to buy them on sale. They have a pretty pink watercolor one on the sale and a gray. Don’t sell them out, I want one!!! 😉

Items on my wish list or that would make great gifts:

Free People

The popular FP Movement shorts are on sale in a few colors – my favorite is the teal blue color. I also love this patterned Rocky Ridge pullover for fall & winter! There’s also this cute brown crossbody purse.

Ugg slippers

Ugg anything never disappoints. This shearling slide slipper looked so comfy & comes in over 5 different colors! The Sage Blossom and Chestnut colors are my favorite.

Le Labo perfume discovery set – on sale for $67

A lot of the Bachelor Nation girlies wear the Le Labo perfume. I smelled the Santal perfume and loved it, but it is pretty expensive and I have plenty at home I need to use up first. (Viktor&Rolf Flower Bomb, Burberry Her, Marc Jacobs Daisy, and a bunch of samples). BUT they have this beauty exclusive for the anniversary sale, and I just might have to try it…

It comes with 3 scents, 0.17 oz each: Another 13, Santal 33, and The Matcha 26.

It’s a decent deal. For reference the 0.5oz Santal is $99. So for 0.17oz x 3 = 0.51oz (total oz of the 3 scents) for $67. $95

White Adidas shoes – on sale for $64.99, regularly $95 (save $30.01)

If I had seen these a month ago, I would have bought them on the anniversary sale. But I just bought a pair of white Hoka’s so I don’t need another pair. These white adidas shoes are super cute and a great deal if you’re looking for a white shoe for the gym!

Barefoot Dreams

Here’s my DON’T for the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. You will see a bunch of Barefoot Dreams on sale and might be tempted to buy them.

Are they worth the hype? Absolutely. I have a blanket and even my dog is partial to it.

But here’s what you are gonna do (shhh, this is our little secret):

Buy them at Nordstrom Rack. They are always on sale for a fraction of the price. They are currently available at Nordstrom Rack for as low as $29-$60 depending on the color. You’re welcome.

The socks are on sale for the #NSale though for $12.99 which is a good deal.

My picks for the guys

Shop all my recommendations for the dudes here on m y LTK.

Allbirds Sneakers – on sale for $69.99, regularly $105 (save $35.01)

I literally bought these same exact black Allbirds sneakers for my husband for Father’s Day! He loves them. I have the women’s version in pink and they’re the comfiest sneaker I own! This would be a great gift for yourself, your husband, brother, dad, or whoever.

Bombas Socks

These are hands down the best socks. Everyone in my family wears them and loves them! I rarely see them on sale (I gladly pay full price) so snag some for yourself and maybe some for your husband/dad/brother/mom/sister for Christmas!

Men’s Bombas no show socks – 6 pack on sale for $54.99, regularly $84 (save $29.01)

With the sale this is $9.17 per pair, regularly $14/pair.

Men’s Bombas ankle socks – 3 pack on sale for $26.99, regularly $43 (save $16.01)

With the sale this is $8.99 per pair, regularly $14.30/pair

Coola sunscreen – 2 pack on sale for $32, set valued at $56

I switched to Coola sunscreen this year after being more conscious about ingredients. Coola is recommended and has few if any harsh ingredients. I usually buy it on Amazon, but am definitely buying this 2 pack during the anniversary sale if it doesn’t sell out immediately.

My husband uses sunscreen everyday for work and our family uses it almost every day during the summer! On Amazon, a 6 oz bottle is $28, so the title on Nordstrom is accurate at $56 for 2 which means $32 is a great deal.

Vans shorts – on sale for $29.99, regularly $55

If these are still available I’m going to get these for my hubby! I thought they were cute and a good price.

Matching father/son Billabong shirts

I thought these were cute and they have an adult and matching kid shirts by Billabong. I thought it would be cute to wear to church or out to dinner.

Mens shirt link – $39.99 sale, regularly $59.95
Kids shirt link – $29.99 sale, regularly $44.95

Home finds

I didn’t find a ton in the home section I was thrilled about, aside from these few items:

Boll & Branch towel set – on sale for $105.99, reguarly $159 (save $53.01)

Capri Blue Volcano candle – my favorite candle scent! Please don’t sell this out ◡̈

on sale for $22.99, regularly $34 (save 11.01)

My #NSale picks for the mamas & babies

Ok mamas, listen up! If you are in the market for a car seat or stroller, Nordstrom is the only place I have ever seen some of these brands on sale, and it’s very rare.

I wrote a whole separate blog post for you going more in depth on each item – so go read that one if you are interested! Below I’ll just link the items with the sale prices since this post is already so long!

My Nordstrom Anniversary picks for the new mamas! (Car seats & strollers)

Car Seats

Nuna PIPA RX – on sale for $318.99, normally $425. (save $106.01)

Nuna PIPA^™ lite RX – on sale for $429.99, regularly $575 (save $145.01)

Nuna RAVA Convertible Car Seat – on sale for $399.99, regularly $550 (save $150.01)

Doona – on sale for $411.99, regularly $550 (save $138.01)