Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Public Access Open!

TGIF! Thank God it's Friday is right...it's been a long week over here! Between all my interior design client projects and taking care of / training our 12 week old puppy, I'm one tired puppy mama ;)

The good news is (besides the fact that it's Friday) that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to the public now! I scoured the women's shop and put together a few outfits for you that are still in stock.  You can shop the looks below each graphic.

1. This one is a little dressier with a fun blouse with bows on the sleeves! These booties are one of the top sellers in the sale and come in black too. These black pants might have to come home to me, because they are insanely amazing reviews! I also still can't get over that these Kendra Scott earrings are on sale for $35. 

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2. This look is chic and feminine, just my style! My favorite AG Jeans in this look should be arriving at my door step today (I was told to order a size down!), so I'll share them on Instagram with you asap. You know I love a ruffle detail, so this top is a winner! These flats are also really cute. They come in a few different colors, but I think this nude color is my favorite because they're so versatile. 

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3. Last, but not least, because life is busy and we need casual looks in our wardrobe! A simple tee with a raw hem (so cute), distressed denim jeans on the cheap,  and some sneakers. PLUS, how could you talk about an easy casual outfit without mentioned one of my favorite dry shampoos and other hair products are on sale. Have you been to The Dry Bar? If not, their products smell amazing! I threw in my favorite MAC lipstick and gloss and some sunnies. 

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I couldn't leave my girls out who like dresses best, so here are a few stand-outs!

If you need a bit of help building an outfit, use this inspiration I created for you! Start with jeans (the cuts and washes are labeled), then choose a top (either dressy or casual), next pick out a shoe and finish it off with an accessory or two. Just click on the actual image on the graphic to shop it!

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Lastly in this epic post, let's talk about the guys! If your man needs a good pair of jeans that will last for years, this is it. My dad only buys AG jeans now, because of the incredible softness and quality.

My husband has a few pairs of these shorts and he loves them. Great fit and WRINKLE FREE!

He also has these from last year's sale...they're great work pants! 

FINALLY, these Sperry's are on sale for $66...instead of the original $100 price tag. Prices go back up on August 7th, so hurry! I got these for McCann last year for his bday :)

If you made it to the end of this post, congratulations! You can go enter the $50 to Nordstrom giveaway I'm hosting on Instagram as a thank you for reading ;)) 

Okay, that's it! Happy shopping + happy weekend! SO MANY fun things coming to the blog next week in celebration of my blogging anniversary (read: lots of giveaways!)

xoxo

Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway + 5 Under $50

Hey friends! Hope you're having a great day so far! Hopefully this post will make your day a little sweeter :) The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale public access open on Friday, so in order to celebrate (and thank you for reading the blog + following along!), I'm giving away a $50 Nordstrom gift card on Instagram!

All you have to do to enter is the following:
1. Follow me (@michaelanoelledesigns) on Instagram
2. Like the above picture
3. Comment tagging a friend who might also want to know about the giveaway!
4. For an extra entry, you can repost the picture tagging me in the caption

The giveaway will go live around noon EST and end on Friday at midnight PST. I'll contact the winner on Saturday so you can get to shopping before things sell out! It's open to anyone who can receive packages from Nordstrom, as it'll be an e-gift card.


Sooo, you might be wondering what $50 at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale can buy you! Here are just a few of my favorites under $50. And I'm talking wayyy under $50!

1. My favorite home decor pick is my Dash & Albert Herringbone Rug. It's only $27 in the kitchen rug size! It's washable (I've washed ours a bunch!), reversible (which I'll be doing when the pup is out of his biting stage...), and it's really cute + comes in lots of colors! We have this blue color:

2. This tie back blousy dress! Seriously, ladies, wait until you see the back! It's so feminine and flirty. Throw a denim jacket over it + some boots and you've got yourself a fall look, too. It's $29, but goes up to $45 after the sale.

3. Give me a ruffle and a bell sleeve and I'm all heart eyes! This top is going to be a winner for fall! You could style it with a skirt or pants...throw a leather jacket over it and you're good to go! It comes in a few colors and patterns; these are my favorite. Which do you like best? It's $31 now.

I think I like this floral so much because it reminds me of one of my favorite Arts & Crafts style designers, William Morris!

The black is so classic...

This is so feminine, too! Can't decide, clearly ;)

4. I love Mac lipsticks. Besides lipsense, it's all I wear! I'm also a pink lipstick girl, so this set for only $26 caught my eye!

5. A favorite sweater, perfect for fall and winter! And another bell sleeve ;) #cantstopwontstop I love it in gray and maroon the best, but it comes in a few other colors also. It's $39 now, going back up to $59 after the sale.

Andddd a bonus, because I couldn't narrow it down to 5! ;)

This faux leather tote with braided handles caught my attention! This screamed fall to me! I keep a lot of stuff in my purse, so I have a feeling this would be a winner. It looks so much more expensive than $35!! I could see this bag paired with my favorite pair of jeans, a basic pocket tee, and booties.

Alright...tell me, if you were to win the gift card, what would you purchase?!
Good luck!!

xoxo
Michaela

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Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale Must Haves

Hey friends! Did you know the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale has begun?! Things are marked down so much, you can get up to 40% off!! I'm excited to show you a few of my favorite picks from the sale. I've got quite a few things in my cart... ;)

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Here are a few other favorites:

This floral topshop dress really caught my eye!

I love a peplum top! And in this coral color it's just so good! With my new white jeans (that are under $60!) this will be adorable.

I'm sensing a color theme! ;) I love this peach / blush off the shoulder top:
(currently in my cart:))

This shirt is really easy to throw on with jeans and sandals for summer!

Stripes on a sweet sweatshirt with little ties on the sleeves?! YES! What a perfect look for an afternoon at the beach or an evening BBQ.

Let me know if I missed any must-haves!! Happy shopping!

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What I Bought in Chicago

This past weekend we went to Chicago for my birthday trip! If you follow me on instagram, you probably saw some of my insta stories along our trip. It was so fun to get away (only 3 hours away from where we live) and have a chance in scenery. Also fun was downtown Chicago has so many more stores than we do in Michigan ;) I drug my husband in Nordstrom to do some shopping, so I figured I'd show you everything I tried on + let you know what I bought.  It's my favorite place to shop because it's free shipping and free returns 100% of the time!

Don't worry, McCann had some fun, too, and he even got a nice new sweater for work:

Alright, here's what I tried on! And a little trick for the bank account-- I mostly shop in the BP department, which is technically "juniors", but their stuff fits and is super cute. It's also a lot cheaper than other departments!

My main goal was to find a new pair of brown boots. And YAY I did! The brown boots to the left and below are so cute and comfy. I love the distressed finish + the exposed zipper. I also loved the littel gray suede bootie, but with cut out sides, they didn't make sense for the snowy winters we have here...darn :(

My lace extender that I wear all the time is from one of my fave shops, Grace & Lace (they were on Shark Tank!!)

brown boots // gray booties

Next I tried on a really cute, lightweight black top with a bow tie. I was wearing leggings that day, so that's what I tried all the tops on with, but I think this top would be super cute with jeans cuffed and booties.

This dress has a velvety texture + open shoulders. Super cute for fall, I think! It comes in a few other colors and is under $50.

I love this swoopy plaid button up (and so does my husband!)  It's cute with leggings or jeans.

This was my favorite sweater. It's oversized, so I sized down. It's warm, has a nice soft texture and I love the color!

This flowy top was so cute and I loved the pattern! It's a navy background with a pretty graphic floral pattern. I would wear it with jeans and brown boots!

This was a plaid flannel button up. It wasn't my favorite thing ever, because I think it added volume. It's cute, but it didn't make me feel amazing!

Favorite buy of the day!!! Softest longsleeve sweater ever. It's casual, but I think it could be dressed up with some fun jewelry, black skinnies and heels. It's also really great with colored denim. Comes in 4 colors. Might be ordering the red one :)

Loving the tie at the neck trend! Simple and sweet top to wear with skirts, jeans, leggings!

 Another favorite! You can't go wrong with stripes. And this striped tee is under $20! I got an XS because it runs a little big. It's out in the black and white color, but this maroon and navy color is adorable too! Here are some other classic stripe shirts and sweaters

Don't forget to take advantage of the Nordstrom Sale. Here are all my favorite picks for under $100. Most are even under $50!

Hope this helps some of you with some winter shopping!

Happy Monday!
xoxo

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