tips & tricks for shopping the nordstrom anniversary sale!

It’s game time guys. This is the biggest sale of the year for Nordstrom & for good reason. MAJORLY good stuff on sale. As a blogger I’ve learned some really good tricks to shop this sale smart!

what is the nordstrom anniversary sale?

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale happens once a year. It’s practically the coolest sale ever (except for Amazon prime day which is also amazing!) The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is a sale in reverse. The items you’ll want for fall and winter go on sale at first, and then at the end of the sale period they go back to full price! This is a major sale with hot ticket items that sell out quickly. It’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe, spruce up your home and even think about holiday gifts for friends & family.

what are the sale key dates?

July 11, Level 4 Nordstrom cardmembers get to pre-shop the sale in stores only.

July 12-19, all cardmembers get to shop Early Access in stores and online.

July 20-Aug 5, Nordstrom biggest sale of the year opens to the public.

August 6 – All prices go back to full price!

what’s on sale?

Everything. You name it and you name the department! Big brands that almost never go on sale are included! Some are marked down around 40%. Think Kendra Scott, Barefoot Dreams, Rag and Bone, AG Jeans and more! Classic items you need all year round, home items, gifts for people, TONS of amazing shoes & so much more! It covers children, mens – everyone!

Here is the catalog that was released with a SMALL selection of what’s about to go on sale. Believe me, this is NOT all of it! So much more will be made available 7/12 3am EST. I’m here to help you discover all the best items available! In meantime, look at these items and get ready to SHOP early because things go out of stock fast! I’ll be doing my very best to update you as they restock the hot items!

Fall clothes on sale from 2018 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.

things I’ve bought in the past

This sale has helped me with my wardrobe staples soooo much! Items I wear year round were purchased during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Here are a few outfits I bought during the sale! Plus cozy things like my favorite Barefoot Dreams cardigan (thank you, D! It was a Christmas gift!), candles I love, home accessories and more!

tips to shop sale smart

know the hits hits & misses

On July 19 I’ll be posting a rundown of what I saw in person and LOVED or DIDN’T LOVE. This way you can see photos, product reviews and even styled home decor from my point of view. I’ll provide sizing guides, too. Do you get my newsletter? Be sure you get it because I’ll be alerting everyone the day before public access opens!

follow me on my private Facebook group

I’ve started a private group on Facebook for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale & Amazon Prime Day info. I’ll be updating it constantly as I see products in the store, try them on & will be giving stock updates for popular items that sell out! Request to join the Facebook group here!

how to get my top picks & my “pass on this” picks?

I plan on rolling out graphics like below to help you pull together looks and visualize spaces! I’ll also be snapping pictures on my Instagram and sharing to my Instatories, so be sure you follow me on Instagram! I will also be on Facebook if you aren’t following me there!

I’ll be updating my regular Facebook page as well, and doing Instastories on my Instagram but not as frequently. So be sure you follow all of them!

Guys this is going to be fun. I’m genuinely excited!!! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is going to rock!!! I hope you’ll join me in the fun and AMAZING savings! In the meantime, take a look at some of the fun things I’ve found at Nordstrom already below — can’t wait to see what goes on sale!!!

a personal note from me

This blog has changed my life and brings me more joy than I ever dreamed. But it is a business and I spent a ton of time trying to provide the best content possible for you guys! It’s a journey and business that has filled a hole I didn’t know needed filling. But please note:

I do receive a commission on sales you purchase via links on my blog.

However, you have to use the link DIRECTLY from my blog otherwise I don’t get the commission.

Example: Say I’m blogger A. You read my review of an item and want to buy it. But you wait to buy it until later. During that time you go to Blogger B. If you buy the product from their website then they get the commission. The same is true if you leave my website and go to, say cnn.com. You know how products magically appear that you were just looking at? Kind of creepy, right? If you click the product from cnn.com, then CNN gets the commission.

So my personal plea is that if you enjoy my blog, please come back to my blog and use the links I provide when making any purchase during the sale. It doesn’t even matter what you buy! This small commission supports my blogging bills.

BOOKMARK my website if that helps you to come back for shopping links!

Follow me on the LikeToKnowIt app on Instagram and use links I embed there.

Use links from my emails, facebook, or direct messages!

Also, please email me at kelly@bluegraygal.com or send me a message via social media if you need help with stuff. I’m here to help! Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

xxx, kelly