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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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Happy Friday! If you haven’t heard Nordstrom is having their huge anniversary sale next week. This sale is amazing since brand new fall pieces will be on sale, and once the sale is over they will go back to their regular price. It is a great time to stock up and shop for fall/winter staples. They will also have a few new summer arrivals included so if shopping for fall items in July isn’t your thing be sure to check this section out, which I will also include in this post.

How to shop:

Early access to the sale starts July 12th. The key to gaining early access is to have a Nordstrom card. Cardholders get to shop the sale early from July 12th- 19th. You can apply for the Nordstrom card here. I recommend shopping early access since these items usually sell out super fast. I know a lot of people don’t like using credit cards for obvious reason, good news is you can apply for the card, be approved, and use your own debit card (not associated with Nordstrom). Being a Nordstrom cardholder allows you to shop early access, however, you can use any method of payment you’d like to make your purchases.

July 20th- August 5th is when the sale opens to the public if you prefer to wait. Either way this sale is going to be SO good. Nordstrom released their preview catalog about a week ago and I have already picked out some things I will definitely be purchasing. I will be linking items here on this post starting July 12th. So if you see something in the catalog you like I will have everything linked here to shop the day of the sale! Just come back to the post and click the items you want, add to your bag, and checkout FAST before its gone. Check out the catalog here. Enjoy!

 

Some of my faves!-

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Life Update

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Hey loves! Happy Wednesday!

I have received a bunch of requests to do a life update post and figured this would be the perfect time. February is our busiest month.. Isabella’s birthday was the 2nd, my birthday is the 9th, my sisters is the 11th, Valentines Day, and Jake’s is the 28th. Plus we are MOVING this month (totally unplanned)!!!

If you saw my InstaStories last week I explained what was going on. I wanted to share on here as well in case you missed what was happening. A few weeks ago our apartment notified us we received a complaint about Isabella, our German Shepherd barking early in the morning. I just want to include that this is the most dog friendly apartment complex as the entire company is. A few days after this we received an email of a lease violation.. stating that her “excessive” barking violated our lease and that if we received one more complaint we would have to remove her permanently from the premises or be evicted. I was in shock. I can’t even explain what I felt when I received this email. NO WAY was I getting rid of my baby!? You want to know the best part? These complaints were coming from our downstairs neighbors who never once came to us directly.

I instantly called the property manager and discussed what was going on. She repeated that our options were to get rid of her if we received one more complaint or eviction. I was so upset. How could they even ask us to get rid of our dog? She is apart of our family! Later on that night I sent her an email explaining that it isn’t an option for us to get rid of Isabella nor for us to be evicted. A few days later I received a response giving us the option to terminate our lease. Again I was shocked. Terminating our lease or “buying out” would be well over $5,000. The email said there would be no fees associated with terminating the lease but we would only have 30 days.

That entire week was awful and nothing but stress. We went house hunting two days after we received that email and found a place for rent that we loved. A big back yard with a fence, 3 beds, 2.5 baths everything we wanted. We applied and were approved a few days later. I now realize this was a blessing in disguise and couldn’t be anymore thankful.

We are SO ready to get out of our current complex and get settled into our new home! I received numerous requests to do a house tour on move in day so be on the look out for that on the 24th. Maybe even a bedroom tour or another house tour once we get everything organized? Let me know what you guys want to see!

I also wanted to thank everyone who reached out over the past few weeks and sent your prayers and well wishes. It means SO SO much to me and is one of the reasons I love blogging/ Instagram. You all mean the world to me and I am so happy + blessed with your friendships!

xoxo

Alexa

Lavender & Grace Boutique

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Happy Saturday, Babes!

We have had a pretty relaxing Saturday at home. Jake isn’t feeling all that well today. I did a try on haul with one of my favorite boutiques, Lavender & Grace a few weeks ago. Don’t forget to check that out on my InstaStories. They offer really great, high quality pieces at a reasonable price. Here are a few of my favorite pieces..

Peep Toe Booties

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How cute are these?! I am obsessed with them and they are under $50 + so comfy!

Tan Knit Lace Up Sweater

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This is the cutest + comfiest sweater! And it is on major sale right now.

Hunter Green Floral Bell Sleeve Top

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This top is perfect for spring & summer and has the cutest cutout detailing. It is also super light weight which I love, especially for summers in the south!

 

Use code alexapugliese for 20% off your entire purchase valid even on sale items! Have you guys ever ordered from Lavender & Grace? Leave your favorite boutiques in the comments below!

 

xoxo

 

 

 

All thoughts and opinions are my own and as always 100% honest. I only share products I personally use and love. Thank you Lavender & Grace for sending me these products.*

Holiday Gift Guide- For Her

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How is Christmas less than 2 weeks away?!? Every year I swear time goes by quicker and quicker! Today I wanted to share a few of my picks that I think would make the perfect gift for your friends, moms, sisters, wives, or any woman in your life. These are products that I have used and loved.

1. Tula Skincare- One of my favorite skincare brands and they have the cutest Holiday sets. The one I have linked here would be perfect for someone just trying Tula, this is suitable for all skin types and their most popular products. Use code ALEXAP for 20% off your entire purchase!

2. Impressions Vanity Makeup Mirror– Just received this mirror in the mail and LOVE!

3. Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray– I have been using this stuff for years and is a holy grail product for me. This keeps my makeup in place all day and helps prevent oil. This set includes 2 full sized bottles for only $42!

4. Purity Facial Cleanser –  I use this to wash all of my makeup off every night. This is the only makeup remover that completely removes all of my makeup without a ton of product.

5. Baublebar Gabriela Tassel Fringe Earrings-– These are such a fun gift & they come in 9 different colors! Perfect stocking stuffer.

6.  Knit Beanie–– Can’t go wrong with this Faux Fur Pompom Beanie. Comes in 2 colors.

7. DIFF Eye wear–– One of my favorite pairs of sunglasses are my DIFF Jessie James Decker sunnies in the pink/gold color. Use code ALEXAP25 for 25% off any pair on their website!

8. CALPAK Luggage Set– 5 color choices and the pretties luggage set! This is such a good gift for anyone. Throw some plane tickets inside and you’re all set 😉 LOL- but really wouldn’t that be the perfect gift?!

9. Tory Burch Miller– I need a pair in every color! So perfect to throw on and are comfy!

10. Over the Knee Boot– These are currently 40% off and come in black and grey. I am in love with my black pair!

11. Perfect Roll Tab Sleeve Tunic – Hands down my absolute favorite top. I have it in almost every color and love how versatile it is. & it is on sale for less than $30!

12. BLANKNYC Suede Moto Jacket-– This is such a great jacket. I have it in the grey color but have been eyeing the spice colored one as well. The spice and the black colors are 40% off right now, which is such a good deal! Snag one while you can.

 

Hope you enjoyed my very first gift guide of the season and my very first one in my blogging career! Let me know if you’d like to see a gift guide for him within the next few days!

xoxo

Alexa