My Picks: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale...

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The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of my favorite sales of the year. It's a great way to get all of your fall shopping (or early Christmas shopping!) done, and even better, everything is marked down 30% - 60% off! This amazing pre-fall sale is open early for Nordstrom Card members, now - July 16th, and everyone else gains access next week. These are just a few of my favorites from the sale! 

Have a great day and happy shopping! 

Anchors Aweigh...

Dress: Shoptiques | Jacket: Old Navy | Booties: old, similar & similar | Bag: Tory Burch | 

Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Bracelets: Alex & Ani, J.Crew Factory, Kate Spade | Watch: Michael Kors 

So I've debated putting this dress on the blog because I've had the hardest time finding it online, but I've linked two different stores below that I KNOW had it in stock in the last month! I would definitely call them to see if they have it. I wear this dress weekly - it's one of the comfiest dresses that I own and it's not super thin material. I've washed and dried this dress more than a few times and it hasn't lost it's shape at all! One of my friends was complimenting me because it has an anchor on it and she's a Delta Gamma (their symbol is the anchor!) and she loved it so much she was offering to buy it off my back! I'm not selling mine because I love it too much, but you should be able to find it at one of these two stores :)

The Look Fashions: Spirit Lake, IA

Mint LA Boutique: Ankeny, IA

Photos by Jordan Stumbo Photography.

Neon Florals...

Dress: Nordstrom (under $50!) | Shoes: old, similar & similar | Bag: BCBG, save option & splurge option | Sunnies: Ray-Ban | Necklace: Kate Spade | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelets: Alex & Ani, Kate Spade, J.Crew Factory | Lips: Lipstick - MAC Creme Cup, Lipgloss - NARS Turkish Delight

Three words. NEON. FLORAL. MAXI. I've been eyeing this dress for awhile and I couldn't resist after taking a good look at the price - $42!  I love how it flows in the wind when you walk... it kinda makes me feel like I'm windblown without getting lipgloss all over my face and in my hair! Ha! The dress is lined so it's not see through at all, even though the fabric is on the lighter side. It comes in a lot of other solid colors too - I also got it in an icy blue shade! For sizing purposes, I'm usually a 4/6 in dresses so I ordered the Medium. And BONUS - it has adjustable straps. Also check out the shorter version here!

 I wore this dress while shopping at the Mall of America last month and it looked just as cute paired with casual flat sandals. People were stopping and asking me where I got it and it was a treat to tell them I got it at my favorite retailer just a few steps away. :)

Photos by Jordan Stumbo Photography.

Fourth Fun...

 ^hello ugly tan line! sunscreen and I haven't meshed well this summer :(

Dress: Umgee USA, similar dresses below | Sandals: old, similar & similar | Bag: Tory Burch (obsessed!) | Necklaces: Kate Spade, J.Crew Factory (similar) | Watch: Michael Kors | Bracelets: Alex & Ani, J.Crew Factory, Kate Spade |  Earrings: Kate Spade | Lips: Liner - MAC Cherry. 

Lipstick - Sephora N20

Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays - I love all the lakeside BBQs, hanging out with friends and family on the boat, and all the red, white and blue! I spent my fourth of July by waking up early to make breakfast, going on a long walk with my dad, boating and laying out with good friends, eating a LOT of amazing food and watching the fireworks fly over the lake on the boat. Why can't every weekend be the 4th of July?

If you couldn't tell from my Instagram this weekend, stripes have been my go-to lately, and this adorable Umgee USA dress fit the bill. It has a nautical feel to it but is still casual enough for everyday wear, and I especially love that it has a slight high/low to it. Sometimes cotton dresses can get too short after a few washes, but this one you don't have to worry because it's so long in the back! I actually prefer the length of this dress after washing it a few times because the back of the dress was a little long on my 5'5" frame! I've linked a few of my favorite nautical dresses below. I'm stocking up on some of those long sleeved ones for fall!

Thanks so much for reading! Have a great Monday!

Photos by Jordan Stumbo Photography.