Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2021

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Sorry! Hope I didn’t offend you. As I’ve gotten older I’ve become less concerned with trends and I also find SM to be very uncomfortable. For a while I shopped the higher end Steven line.
Not at all, no big Steve Madden fangirl here :-D I think it highly depends on the shoe, I have some of the Birkenstock dupe sandals and those I find very comfortable, as well as a pair of sneakers that I really like as they zip on the sides so I don't have to untie them and very easy to get on and off (I have other sneakers that are a pain to get on/off). I think the different line names (Steve Madden, Madden Girl, Steven) are just a marketing gimmick, I have seen almost identical shoe models being sold under these different labels, seems some are marketed more to discount stores and some to better stores like Nordstrom, but no discernible difference in the product.
 
As promised from post I just did here are the photos
 

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I suspected that. I was one of those who spent like $2,001 last year and got screwed when they combined the bottom two levels. I got a pass to shop Ambassador level, even though I was no where near close to $5k (and never will be).
I was screwed too. Not happy about that. May I ask how you got a pass? I've already spent over $3,000 but I'm not dropping $1500+ right now just to jump to Ambassador.
 
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I agree with Erin and would not invest in skinny jeans. I live in Europe and the shift away from skinny’s is visible. Wear the ones you already own but I wouldn’t buy more. I don’t follow influencers but I have seen Erin through this forum. She seams to be good . I have young nieces and when I bought baggy jeans last Christmas they loved them. They don’t were skinny any more.
This is a clear marketing trick. With this you will have to buy new tops and shoes. I get trends but shifts like this all very planned and manipulative to drive sales. The fashion industry gets you to feel like you're out of fashion, they will wait out a style for 4-5 years (enough time that you purged the replaced style) and then reintroduce it. I kept all my old bootcuts for this reason. They will do the same in 4-5 years when they bring skinny jeans back (save them if you can). So either be prepared to be "influenced" and buy new stuff to wear what instagram is pushing or wear whatever you want. I really don't think it's that big of a deal, wear what you feel good in. I have too many fab boots that go with skinny jeans to give them up right now.
 
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I'm Ambassador, but got a golden ticket to shop today, I wasn't going to, but I happened to be free...I went to the South Shore Plaza (Boston), and was sorely disappointed in that NOT ONE clothing item or shoe I wanted (out of @20) was on the floor! I couldn't believe how sparse it was. I was also the only one shopping for much of the time. Jewelry was also sparse, but handbags looked ok...I didn't want anything there so didn't really look there. The Athleisure looked to be better stocked, and they had 2/3 of the beauty stuff I wanted.

Based on what I saw, there will be a ton of popbacks/returns, because everyone will have to order online vs. try on in store.
 
Bummed because two things I really wanted (L'agence Blazer and Spanx skirt) are already sold out. Hoping for popbacks as people make returns. I checked out my local store this weekend, they had all the sale merchandise out but roped off. I didn't see either of those pieces in store.

Has anyone tried the Commando neoprene leggings? Looking for a more substantial legging to replace my old J.Crew Pixie Pants. TIA!
 
I shopped at Valley Fair Nordstrom this afternoon, which is under construction, so it was a bit scattered. However, two things I wanted to share. I loved the Reiss cargo pants and asked about them since they say sold out. I was told they didn’t get them in their warehouse yet, so to just keep looking online everyday. Last year the maison francis-kurkdjian paris baccarat rouge540 was part of the sale in the smaller bottle. Now it’s just part of their regular stock for $180 for the small 1.1 oz size(which I think is what they charged last year during the sale). Expensive stuff, but I know people loved it last year.

I shopped the store for roughly an hour and purchased 5 things for myself and two pairs of jeans for my teenager. The Club Monaco striped twist dress is a great material and surprised me how much I liked it, but their tie waist top material was thick and scratchy, not soft like I wanted.

Happy shopping these next few days! I hope y’all get some nice items!
 
Bummed because two things I really wanted (L'agence Blazer and Spanx skirt) are already sold out. Hoping for popbacks as people make returns. I checked out my local store this weekend, they had all the sale merchandise out but roped off. I didn't see either of those pieces in store.

Has anyone tried the Commando neoprene leggings? Looking for a more substantial legging to replace my old J.Crew Pixie Pants. TIA!
I don’t think they are sold out I do not think they got them at the warehouse yet.
 
I’m so excited for this years sale! Not even because I want to buy a ton but because of just mentally feels like such a relief to have this little piece of normalcy back. I’ll be shopping Wednesday 8 am at Bellevue square! Has anyone tried on or seen in person the Paul Green Jano lug sole bootie or the La Canadienne Mila?

I’m super sad to see some of the yearly main stays not in the sale this year! Where the heck are the antica farmacista diffusers and the Jack Black beard lube??!!
I saw the Paul Greens. I tried them on but went with the Paul Green combat boots and the gunmetal crinkle instead. I am short with muscular calves and the Jano hit me in a weird spot. But they are very comfortable.
 
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OK i just got back from the store. They DO have plenty of the On Cloud shoes in store. She said the website is just not showing some things as some of the colors are new and it's not updated for some reason. I found them to be a bit narrow so i did not get them.
Also I am an Ambassador but got the golden ticket to shop on day 1 of Icon. I asked how they determined who got that and she said it was based on how close you were to Icon level. So if you were just below that, you got the golden ticket.
Same with my store. They had the rose on clouds. I bought them and they run TTS.
 
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Just want to say wooooooo! I love when the icons start shopping and sharing! Anyone wanna have a midnight party tomorrow night with me? I am apparently an Ambassador, which I have stopped trying to understand. I shop when they tell me to.
I don't think I am going to go in-store with the golden pass (Icon jr./Ambassador)- I will wait for the online access. Too bad they did not allow online early access with the pass. I will party with fellow Ambs tomorrow night!
 
Thank you for sharing your purchase and wishlist. I have a couple of similar items also on my wishlist. Unsure if you were able to pick them up at the store today, but I would love to know the quality of the RAILS v-neck shirt (white one is on my wishlist) and Jenny Kayne mule. I am eligible to shop this Wed.
 
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