SHOES AND BOOTS:
For shoes and boots, this is the time to pick them up for winter time. These tend to be the most expensive kinds of shoes, so take advantage of the prices being nearly cut in half. I’m excited about this black suede over-the-knee pair that’s on sale for under $100, and these Frye boots that are $150 off. I’m also obsessing over these light ankle boots that would go with absolutely anything for any season!

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ACCESSORIES:
And don’t forget the accessories! My favorite watch is my gold Michael Kors one, and there are a few on sale right now! I’m also loving these gold Kate Spade glitter earrings that are on sale for under $25!

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HANDBAGS:
I’ve started expanding my handbag portion of my closet this year and began picking up designer purses when they’re on sale. If you take care of them, they’ll last you for ages, and will be classic enough that it won’t go out of style in the next five years. My current favorite color is light pink, so of course I absolutely adore this blush kate spade bag. But of course a caramel colored tote bag has been on my list for ages, so I’m obsessing over this one that’s only $31!

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Now try these tips for shopping the sale smarter:

1. Shop online. You’re not the only one who knows about this awesome sale. For the next few days, the stores will be chaos, and within a few hours the size and colors you want might be sold out. Plus, who would want to deal with dressing rooms during the mad rush? Nordstrom always has free shipping, with no purchase limit, so take advantage of your nice quiet house and make your purchases from right on your couch.

2. Shop Smart. Go into the sale with a game plan. When shopping sales, it’s easy to get caught up in all the low prices and end up with things you don’t love. Make a list of items you want to add to your closet and use that as a guide as you shop. Also, use the filter options to narrow your search to just heels, or just crossbody bags so you don’t get too overwhelmed.

3. Shop early! This sale is only open to Nordstrom card holders for the first week, and trust me. After that, most of the good stuff is gone. So I recommend applying for a Nordstrom card so you can get the very best deals. I know many people feel nervous about a store card, and honestly I am always dubious about them and try to stay completely away from a wallet full of store cards. But for a small select number of stores that I shop at regularly, who provide cards that give me great rewards and benefits, it sometimes makes sense. And for Nordstrom, it absolutely makes sense for me.

With my Nordstrom card, I can shop early and find the items I really want (rather than buying stuff later just because it’s on sale). I also earn points for every dollar I spend, and having Nordstrom Cash show up in the mail every once in a while is the best. I can also manage my card online so everything is paperless; and if you get the credit card you can hook it up to your bank account to automatically pay your bill every month so you don’t have to worry about your paper statement.

The Nordstrom card has three options so you can find one that fits your lifestyle the best:

• A debit card that gives you early access and 2 points for every dollar spent at Nordstrom 
• A Nordstrom retail card that works as a credit card, and gives you early access and also 2 points per dollar spent at Nordstrom 
• A Nordstrom Visa card which you can use just as a regular credit card, but you get the early access, 2 points per dollar spent at Nordstrom, and 1 point per dollar spent everywhere else.