anniversary sale 2016

It’s here!! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016 Early Access is on! We have already been busy shopping the sale and have listed our top ten items to buy – and a collage full of more favorite items!. Of course, this is only the tip of the iceberg 🙂 Let us know if you think we missed anything essential. We would also love to hear what items you pick up at the NSale! But hurry, things are already starting to sell out! Shop the above collage here:

Also…the winners of yesterday’s Gift Card Giveaway are listed below at the end of the post! If you are a winner, please email us by 11:00 CST on Friday July 15th. Stay tuned for another giveaway a little later in the NSale when Public Access begins!

Top Ten Items to buy during Anniversary Sale 2016:

Handbag: This Chloé look alike is our top handbag pick for this Anniversary sale. The color is the perfect neutral and we love the size- it’s a shoulder bag that will fit more than just a phone and wallet!
Jeans: After doing a closet overhaul and getting rid of many pairs of jeans (some were from ten years ago!), jeans are on our list this year. We love this slightly distressed pair from AG.
Sunglasses: Illesteva sunglasses have been on our list for quite some time. Finally going to pull the trigger today… just can’t decide between the tortoise and the pink!
Make-up: This is the best time to purchase gift sets and beauty products. This Laura Mercier eye and cheek set has great colors and is perfect for traveling- pretty much everything you need in one compact.
Boots: This bootie is perfect for fall/winter. The color goes with everything and it’s the perfect heel height!
Watch: Can you believe that MICHELE watches are on sale? And this one is $800 off! It’s the perfect time to invest in a beautiful watch that you will wear for years.
Workout wear: Last year we went a little crazy buying Zella yoga pants. They are so comfortable and perfect for working out, but also days when we just want to be comfy running errands. Plus, they come in the greatest prints as well as the classic colors. Add a pair of fun running shoes and we are good to go!
Jacket or coat: This can be a big investment, but we’ve found that we’re always happy we bought now when it turns cold later. We love the colorblocking in neutrals of this coat, but also love this classic black wrap coat.
Trend items: This is a great time to invest in some trend items, too. This moto jacket is a great trend piece that won’t break the bank! We’ll be wearing it with jeans, but also over dresses and skirts- all fall and winter long.
A designer splurge : We’ve found that now is the time to treat ourselves to a designer item before the season hits. Our favorite designer splurge this year? These over-the-knee boots! They are super comfortable and can be worn all season long!

Now that we are almost done shopping for ourselves, it’s time to start thinking about our husbands, baby William (just bought his winter coat!) and that early Christmas shopping list!

Shop Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2016:

Congratulations to our winner’s from yesterday’s giveaway- Email us at hello@bishopandholland.com and we will send your giftcards over right away!
Two $100 Nordstrom Giftcards

Cheers,

Stia, Jean & Katherine

Early access to Nordstrom’s biggest (and best!) sale kicks off tomorrow and we seriously can not wait. We are so excited to be giving away two $100 gift cards to our readers (more details below). It’s not very often you can buy pre-season items at a discount, but once a year Nordstrom puts a selection of brand new fall and winter merchandise on sale! We’ve been shopping the Nordstrom sale for years- it’s a family tradition. Growing up, we always made a special trip to San Diego to shop the Anniversary sale! This was before the first Nordstrom opened in Dallas at the Galleria in 1996. Now, we are lucky enough to have three locations in the DFW area! But, with a baby and a busy schedule, we plan to do most, if not all, our shopping online this year. If you would like to shop Early Access all you need is a Nordstrom debit or credit account. If you don’t have an account go here for more details. General public access begins July 22!

Over all the years of shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, we have learned a thing or two about it! Here are a few tips that we have:

Plan Ahead: Look for gaps in your Fall/Winter wardrobe now so you can see what you are missing for the next season.
Make a list: List out the items that you need to add and prioritize! It’s easy to get distracted by a pair of leopard pumps when you really need a classic black ballet flat.
Stock up on basics: Beauty products and tools, bras, panties, pajamas, jeans, coats and boots
Splurge: This is a great time to invest in a designer item for next season at a discounted price
Think ahead: We always do at least some early Christmas shopping during the sale. Make a list of the people you usually buy for and don’t forget about stocking stuffers!
Shop early: With the huge discounts that are given, items go fast! Buy early, and you can always return if you end up not needing the item.

GIVEAWAY CLOSED: To thank you, our loyal readers, we are giving away two $100 Nordstrom giftcards! Thank you all for coming back and supporting us every day! To enter, follow the steps below. Each entry gives you more chances to be picked as one of the winners! Be sure to tag a shopping-loving friend on this Instagram post (it’s an added entry!):

Two $100 Nordstrom Giftcards

Giveaway ends tonight- Wednesday, July 13th at 11:59 pm. Two winners will be announced on bishopandholland.com at 11:00 am CST on Thursday, July 14th. Winners have 24 hours to respond before a new winner is selected. Good luck and happy shopping!

Cheers,

Stia, Jean & Katherine

top ten items to buy during nsale + giveaway winners

tips for shopping the nordstrom anniversary sale + giveaway