nordstrom sale

I LOVE a good sale but I am positive the one that you can get really wrapped up in and buy things you don't really need is the nordstrom sale. I remember walking into the Seattle Flagship store and seeing a frenzy! That being said... there are a few things every year that I think are worth the money.

without further ado.....

1. Voluspa Candles: I always pick up two sets of the mini tins and at least one set of the large tins (which I still haven't seen this year..). They are great for pairing with a bottle of wine or flowers as a hostess gift or a little add on to a birthday gift. (am I the only one that gets a little confused when bloggers post $100 hostess gifts, I love my friends but they aren't throwing parties like Gatsby...)

2. Tory Burch Boots: Craig bought me a pair of these for Christmas two years ago and they are legit beautiful. He hunted around for a long time for the best price and I can tell you this price is as good as it gets until next March ( I saw them at Nordstrom Rack and online a few places for 220-250 ish last spring). I also bought them in the color I don't wear as often (black) so that I don't wear them out crazy fast.

3. Bobbi Brown Make up: I bought a similar set three years ago when I got caught up in the frenzy but I am SO happy that I did. It has carried me through several wedding seasons and I haven't purchased any other eyeshadow or eyeliner. For comparison... I like it better than the Naked Palettes because I find those to be very powdery.


4. Clarisonic: If you are having trouble with your skin, BUY this. I had a friend who bought this after trying so many different products and saw a huge difference. As an added bonus it's really nice to use before a face mask. (whomp whomp, currently sold out)

But whats the nordstrom sale without lusting over some things you don't need....

These illesteva sunglasses in pink. I LOVE my brown pair but that pink would be really snazzy with all my mom outfits.

This cardigan to wear with shorts because I live in Florida.

These sweet ALO capris for tucking and suffering during pure barre

Neulash because I would happily ditch mascara

These tiny mocs for when Isla learns to walk!

This duffel would be perfect to replace my worn out vera bradely (and such a steal!)

Do y'all get sucked into this sale every year? Anything you always buy or HAVE to buy this year?