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Happy Friday – Nordstrom Sale

Let me preface that this isn’t a complaint, but this week has been weird. My best buddy and I discussed last night over wine that something must be going on with the planets – we immediately pulled up our horoscopes. It hasn’t been bad but I’ve felt this odd sort of self-awareness and awkwardness. So the plan for Saturday and Sunday is to hunker down and spend some time at my pool. It is hotter than ever here in Tulsa so likely it will be more like “time IN my pool”. And tonight I will be decompressing from the work week with some research for a vacation. I am due for a beach like the one above… seriously. And of course another review of the Nordstrom sale, which became available to everyone today. Here’s what I have my eye on:

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Wednesday On The Web

So I have a confession. I live off of Amazon. I have a small apartment and there aren’t many stores super close by. I love the fact I can come home from work with essentials waiting for me at the door. Not to mention Amazon also carries some of my beauty favorites like RMS and Bioderma. Heck, I will even tell you guys I get toilet paper and dog food at Amazon.

Needless to say I will be celebrating today as Amazon celebrates the big 2-0 birthday tomorrow. Yeah, I know other retailers have something going on, but Amazon is my only love at this point. The first ever Prime Day has deals that rival Black Friday. Starting at midnight – and every 10 minutes – there will be new Lightening Deals, Deals of the Day each day and always fast and free shipping. Not already a member of Prime? (another confession: I have been for YEARS) You can sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime at amazon.com/primeday.

Some other links from around the web from this week:

Love this Caftan for my lazy, summer pool days.

Absolutely in love with this dress… and then I found out it was called the “Lindsay Wrap” – NEED.

Current favorite: this clever nude eyeshadow palette – talk about staying power.

Wednesday On The Web

The annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale launches tomorrow for Reward Members (opens up to the public on 7/17). Nordstrom Cardholders will get double points 7/9-7/16 – you better bet I’ll be shopping. Some of my favorites from the site lately (yes, I’ve been creating my wish list):

And some other finds from the web:

I’ve learned just one of these breathing techniques. But because I have a tendency to get a little stressed, I can’t wait to try the others.

The classiest, most elegant wedding.

Surprised I don’t have Scandinavian blood because I totally get “all things koselig, the Norwegian word for ‘cozy.'” Loved this essay about living in the Arctic Circle and seasonal affect disorder. I do believe enjoying the season is a mindset. Maybe I should embrace that idea while I bemoan this sweltering summer heat.

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Happy Fourth of July

Anyone else totally confused what day it is? I woke up so late and worried I needed to be in the office. Then remembered it was a holiday. I just know tomorrow I’ll wake up thinking it is Sunday. #longweekendproblems I am off to the pool shortly and excited to try out a load of new SPF from Kiehl’s, Hawaiian Tropic and Coola. This AM, I admit to spending time perusing the amazing sales going on in honor of ‘Merica. Here are some of my favorites:

ASOS: Take up to 50% off a ton of great items.

URBAN OUTFITTERS: Take an extra 30% off all sale items (discount applied at checkout.)

LULU & GEORGIA: Take 15% off of $250 with code SOSWEET15, 20% off of $500 with code SOSWEET20, and 25% off of $1,000 with code SOSWEET25, today through Sunday.

SHOPBOP: Some awesome new sale items just added.

JCREW: 40-60% off final sale items with code LONGWEEKEND.

BANANA REPUBLIC: Extra 50% off all sale items with code BRGOBIG.

CLUB MONACO: Extra 30% off sale styles and extra 40% off clearance with code THESALEONSALE.

LOFT: 60% off sale styles. My work wear favorite spot!

ALLSAINTS: End of season sale – further reductions up to 50% off.

NET-A-PORTER: Final clearance! Enter SALE20 at checkout for an additional 20% off selected items. And don’t miss my favorites from their beauty department here.

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NET-A-PORTER Beauty

NET-A-PORTER Beauty has been around since 2013 so I realize this isn’t a newsflash. But I was perusing the site this week and realized that it is literally exactly what I would curate if I could design a beauty store myself. Major bonus for the fact they will be adding Tom Ford next week – swoon. The collection on the site will be an edited assortment of makeup around their Fall 2015 runway show as well as some of Tom Ford’s gorgeous fragrances.

While I haven’t had a chance to check out the brand, Miller Harris Fragrance sounds interesting. The inspiration is raw materials and a distilled collection true to perfumers. Next up is African Botanics, a non-toxic skin care line – already so excited. Think beautifully developed oils. Last, you guys know I love wipes because, well…. lazy. Cleanse by Lauren Napier is the queen of cleansing on the go. I cannot wait to try out her textured wipes with aloe, chamomile and cucumber.

My current NET-A-PORTER beauty shopping wish list:

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June Favorites

Hope you guys are having a happy “First Day of the Second Half of 2015”! This year – like every year it seems – is flying by. I am excited to spend a quiet weekend at the pool, take in a ballgame and hopefully keep the pups from freaking out from the firework noise. I forgot to share my June Favorites this AM so popping back in with my wishlist (and some items which I purchased “to me, from me” for my birthday last week.

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