The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opens to the public on July 20. Early access, available to Nordstrom card members, started earlier last week. The NAS is by far my favourite sale of the year.
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Link Love: Fashion Reads for the Long Weekend
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Link Love: Sunglasses Chains Are On-Trend
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Checking In On My 2019 Style Goals
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Link Love: Weekender Bags for Summer 2019
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