I experienced the first signs of fall at Nordstrom's Anniversary sale -- the rich smell of leather boots and handbags, the soft feel of cashmere hoodies, the creamy texture of lipstick in new fall shades and colors that rival the rich hues of autumn. Every department was full of hot trends at cool prices for the upcoming season.
What's in store for the most fashionable time of year? Take a look below.
Color
The color purple in shades from lilac to eggplant was omnipresent in leather and suede boots, heels and handbags; lipstick and eye shadow shades; panties and bras; wool and leather coats; sweaters, tops and tights. You'd be remiss not to add something to your fall wardrobe in this color. Play with the shades, there's something for everyone. Purple-gray is still going strong, especially in sweaters, dresses, bags and boots. Add something in green-toned gold and that just about covers it.
The color purple in shades from lilac to eggplant was omnipresent in leather and suede boots, heels and handbags; lipstick and eye shadow shades; panties and bras; wool and leather coats; sweaters, tops and tights. You'd be remiss not to add something to your fall wardrobe in this color. Play with the shades, there's something for everyone. Purple-gray is still going strong, especially in sweaters, dresses, bags and boots. Add something in green-toned gold and that just about covers it.
Leopard print
The print adds a rich elegance in small doses, but overdo it and you'll look like a big cat with bad breeding. Choose a pair of well-heeled pumps, a slinky top underneath a chic black jacket, a soft faux-fur scarf with your jacket or an a-là-Mrs. Robinson bra-and-panty set.
The print adds a rich elegance in small doses, but overdo it and you'll look like a big cat with bad breeding. Choose a pair of well-heeled pumps, a slinky top underneath a chic black jacket, a soft faux-fur scarf with your jacket or an a-là-Mrs. Robinson bra-and-panty set.
Luxe Handbags
They continue to be wonderfully textured and embellished with serious hardware, leather tassels and zippers. Sometimes the bags are too heavy even before you put anything in them, so I give them a heft first. There were many great choices on the sale table, save one egregious mishap: a silver metallic snake bag that looked like a disco ball gone berserk. In contrast, the classy Oryany bag in a pale-gray stone leather with a woven satchel handle and crossbody strap was fabulous and a steal at $189.90 ($289 after the sale).
They continue to be wonderfully textured and embellished with serious hardware, leather tassels and zippers. Sometimes the bags are too heavy even before you put anything in them, so I give them a heft first. There were many great choices on the sale table, save one egregious mishap: a silver metallic snake bag that looked like a disco ball gone berserk. In contrast, the classy Oryany bag in a pale-gray stone leather with a woven satchel handle and crossbody strap was fabulous and a steal at $189.90 ($289 after the sale).
Boots and booties
From just above the ankle to thigh-high, the boots the season are especially tempting and add punch to any wardrobe staple. Try one of the styles with lace-up fronts, suede-and-leather combinations or anything in shades of gray.
From just above the ankle to thigh-high, the boots the season are especially tempting and add punch to any wardrobe staple. Try one of the styles with lace-up fronts, suede-and-leather combinations or anything in shades of gray.
Ladylike sheath dresses
These are indispensable. You'll always have a go-to dress that works during the day and can be accessorized in the evening for a sexy ensemble. These fitted dresses come with or without faux-jewel embellishments or interesting necklines, such as the Trina Turk dress ($169, $258 after the sale). The secret for day wear is to add a short, fitted cardigan.
These are indispensable. You'll always have a go-to dress that works during the day and can be accessorized in the evening for a sexy ensemble. These fitted dresses come with or without faux-jewel embellishments or interesting necklines, such as the Trina Turk dress ($169, $258 after the sale). The secret for day wear is to add a short, fitted cardigan.
Sweaters and cardigans
You'll still find plenty of ruffles, drapey styles that barely skim the heinie, and flower-embellished cardigans. They go with everything from jeans and pants to short skirts and dresses.
You'll still find plenty of ruffles, drapey styles that barely skim the heinie, and flower-embellished cardigans. They go with everything from jeans and pants to short skirts and dresses.
Jeans
There are lots of brands and styles of jeans, from skinny to bootcut at a third of the price, including Joe's Jeans, True Religion and 7 For All Mankind.
There are lots of brands and styles of jeans, from skinny to bootcut at a third of the price, including Joe's Jeans, True Religion and 7 For All Mankind.
Lingerie
Unlike the muted tones in other departments, the lingerie department is exploding with color and patterns from fuchsia to prints. I love the silky "Lush Lace" Felina boyshorts ($7.90, $12 after-sale) the cashmere hoodie ($64.90, $98 after-sale) and poly/rayon sleep pants ($27.90, $42 after-sale) from Shimera.
Unlike the muted tones in other departments, the lingerie department is exploding with color and patterns from fuchsia to prints. I love the silky "Lush Lace" Felina boyshorts ($7.90, $12 after-sale) the cashmere hoodie ($64.90, $98 after-sale) and poly/rayon sleep pants ($27.90, $42 after-sale) from Shimera.
Alas, Nordstrom falls flat in the jewelry department. The sparkly rhinestone and crystal jewelry is too conservative and staid, the silver earrings and bracelets uninspiring, and generally the costume jewelry is too costume-y. This department should be rockin' to support all the other pieces in-store.
I showed enormous restraint and bought two Caslon rib-knit cardigans for $39.90 each (still a bargain at $59 after the sale) and a pair of tights for $6.90. I'm still mulling over a pair of Sam Edleman gray leather boots ($199, $299.95 after the sale). I'll need to think fast -- prices go up on August 2.
Did you find anything you love at the sale? Let us know in the comments below.
From: http://www.nwsource.com/
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