There are end-of-season sales everywhere, which are worth browsing when your Winters are long and cold. My own Winters are just that, especially now that I spend more time in snowy Salt Lake City and Park City. Sometimes I add the odd coat, pair of pants, boots or pullover in January, and sometimes I don’t add a thing.
For what it’s worth, here are some of my favourite sale items, some of which are tried and tested in my own wardrobe.
- Botkier Botkier Moto Leather Top Handle Satchel | Nordstrom: Polished, professional and a little playful for the office. Lots of compartments and fits a laptop. Beautifully made. Available in grey and black, but the purple is unique.
- 7 For All Mankind 7 For All Mankind Dojo Wide Leg Jeans (Authentic Fate) | Nordstrom: Streamlined wide legs, that fit like modern bell-bottoms or exaggerated bootcuts. Excellent fit on a straighter figure, and can work on a slightly curvier figure too.
- Topshop Topshop Angie Trench Coat | Nordstrom: A fun on-trend trench coat with an '80s and early '90s vibe. You have to like grey to like the trench coat. Lightweight. Great length and lots of room. Fab on broad shoulders. I like the name too.
- Kate Spade New York kate spade new york cable sweater | Nordstrom: An easy throw-on-and-go pullover that works on a range of body types. Fluid yet streamlined. Comes in black. Pretty.
- Kurt Geiger London Kurt Geiger London Mayfair Quilted Leather Shoulder Bag | Nordstrom: For Team Blue & Cool Metals. A chain-strap bag in an unusual shade of blue with gunmetal hardware is unique. Nice size too. Available in pink with gold hardware.
- Ted Baker London Ted Baker London Florence Long Silk Scarf | Nordstrom: For Team Kitty & Winter Floral.
- London Fog London Fog Double Breasted Trench Coat | Nordstrom: London Fog coats are excellent value for money. Very well made, good fit, durable, gorgeous hardware, great lengths, and less than a designer price. They run a little large so you might be sized out of the XS when you wear a very small size.
- Eliza J Eliza J Stripe Midi Dress | Nordstrom: A great dress that is WARM, drapes well, and quite nice quality. Fab fabric with heft. The fit & flare silhouette, length and long sleeves caught my attention, so it's hanging in my closet. It's a little clingy on the lower belly area so you have to be okay with that, or wear shapewear if you like.
- Dries Van Noten Dries Van Noten Asymmetrical Colorblock Print Skirt | Nordstrom: A lovely A-line skirt for a curvier body type with a defined waist. Soft and pretty, so not Winter weight. Best worn with a tucked or very short black top, and fun with black footwear.
- Halogen Halogen Hooded Coat | Nordstrom: Super cute, casual and cosy fuzzy coat that runs at least a size big. Fun hood, and fits over chunky knits. Cuddly.
- EMPORIO ARMANI Emporio Armani Metallic Crop Pants | Nordstrom: On-trend metallic crops with a high rise that look best on a defined and long waist, or long rise. Can work on a curvy body type.
- Naturalizer Naturalizer Wright Pump (Women) | Nordstrom: A cool-toned turquoise is a unique colour. This pump is comfortable if you can manage the heel height, and comes in three widths. Available in silver, and plaids.
- Joie Joie Alphina Floral Faux Wrap Skirt | Nordstrom: A refined and dressy skirt with a romantic flounce that's begging to be worn with a tucked or semi-tucked pullover. Works on a straighter and curvier body type with a defined waist.
- Lauren Ralph Lauren Lauren Ralph Lauren Quilted Jacket | Nordstrom: Equestrian Fabness. This is a repeat style that looks even better in person. I have happy clients in the topper because the silhouette is streamlined, easy to pull on, and elongating. The fabric is durable and looks polished. Comes in black.
- A.S.98 A.S.98 Nathaniel Bootie (Women) | Nordstrom: For Team Post Apocalyptic Fabness. It has a back zipper for easy access. Read the fab reviews.
- Naturalizer Naturalizer Aster Bootie (Women) | Nordstrom: Casual, yet polished, and very comfortable. Nice shade of navy. Read the rave reviews.
- Naturalizer Naturalizer August Loafer (Women) | Nordstrom: Platform loafers are hard to fit because they slip off your feet. These on the other hand are a better fit, hence the rave reviews. Comfy, and comes in tweed.
- Ted Baker London Ted Baker London Aliysa Crackle Bow Leather Clutch | Nordstrom: For Team Teal.
- Derek Lam 10 Crosby Derek Lam 10 Crosby Flare Leg Crop Trousers | Nordstrom: I haven't seen these in person yet, but Derek Lam makes great pants. I have a few pairs, and they fit well and have worn well. These look flattering and versatile.
- Madewell Madewell Texture & Thread Crepe Wrap Top (Regular & Plus Size) | Nordstrom: A great top for a shorter torso, shorter neck, and larger bust. Fab top to wear over bottoms.
- Majorica Majorica Round Simulated Pearl Clip Earrings | Nordstrom: Clip-on pearl earrings for those who don't have pierced ears.
- Ted Baker London Ted Baker London Babylon Long Scarf | Nordstrom: Ted Baker Floral Fabness. The scarf looks even better tied because the grey wraps around the neck while the pink lies vertically down the chest. Striking.
- Kate Spade New York kate spade new york seasonless dot scarf | Nordstrom: For Team Graphic Tonal Blues.
- See By Chloé See by Chloé Contrast Detail Silk Lace Blouse | Nordstrom: Gothic, romantic and pretty with black pants. Fits a range of body types because of the fluid silhouette. Can work on broader shoulders.
- Trouvé Trouvé Keri Nylon Crossbody | Nordstrom: A fun and robust crossbody for very relaxed settings.
- SCOTCH & SODA Scotch & Soda Shiny Structured Trench Coat | Nordstrom: A luxurious trench with a relaxed integrity. Well made, and in an unusual shade of cool-toned brown. Gorgeous fabric.
- Converse Converse Chuck Taylor All Star CT 70 Street Warmer High Top Sneaker (Women) | Nordstrom: A repeat Converse style with a refreshing new watermelon stripe. Fleece-lined, VERY comfortable, cosy, and insulating. Excellent for cold-weather travel and urban walking. Good in gentle snow and on icy pavements too. Excellent traction on the soles. Works on a range of foot widths because the laces can be adjusted to fit the foot. Comes in black.
- SCOTCH & SODA Scotch & Soda Voluminous Sleeve Shift Dress | Nordstrom: A fab little earth-toned sack dress to wear over skinnies, cropped flares, leggings or as is over hosiery and bare legs. It's voluminous yet fairly streamlined. Lovely fabric.
- SCOTCH & SODA Scotch & Soda Starry Jacquard Tailored Stretch Pants | Nordstrom: A pair of tailored trousers with a relaxed fit and subtle pattern. Fits a range of body types, and might run a little big on the waist. An easy alteration.
- Madewell Madewell The Delilah Mary Jane Pump (Women) | Nordstrom: Blush Glitter Rose Gold Retro Fabness. Very comfy on a low and regular volume foot. Excellent on those who like low heels and a secure pump. Beautifully made, and the glitter does not come off. The surface of the glitter is hard, but the inside of the shoes is very soft. Good with or without hose. Looks like a Jimmy Choo, but at a fraction of the price. More comfy too. They come in a warm brown suede. The pink glitter earned a place in my wardrobe. Dainty and delightful.
- Naturalizer Naturalizer Auburn Derby (Women) | Nordstrom: Platform oxfords are on-trend, and these are COMFORTABLE. Their grey sole is unique and pretty. They can be your "white sneaker".
- MILLY Milly Simona Blouse | Nordstrom: A blouse with alluring details such as the vented back tie and front shoulder slits. Best on a long neck and smaller bust.
- Boss BOSS Vadelina Asymmetrical Flare Skirt | Nordstrom: An architectural skirt for Team Defined Waist. Beautfully made and even better in motion. Gorgeous with a heeled pump.
Go to the collection page to see the items alongside my descriptions.
