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Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

gNordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Hello Pretty Ladies, 

The most anticipated Sale of the Year! It starts tomorrow, but only for cardholders with Icon Static…. I didn’t want non-cardholders to feel left out, so I scoured all 136 pages of the sale section to bring you my top picks throughout the week! Hoping you enjoy seeing some of the pieces I own and a peek at my wish list. I am swooning over them. Perfect pieces to add to your Summer wardrobe, transition into Fall, and pieces you’ll live in all Winter! This Sale is the best price of the Year and makes for a great time to stock up.

I’ve been shopping this sale for over 30 years and look forward to it every year. It’s a great time to pick up items/brands that are hard to find on sale! They have amazing beauty bundles you can’t get any other time of the year!

Items I purchase for my wardrobe, I wear, tend to wear on repeat as well as build my classic wardrobe with good quality pieces. 

This year’s SALE is truly one of the BEST I’ve seen in years… My wish list would be everything you see here in my graphics (if I could. 

Things to Remember & a few tips

Things to remember: The Anniversary SALE is open for preview and starts tomorrow for Icon static cardholders….Don’t have a card? Apply here to shop for the Cardholder sale from July 8th to August 3rd. Store sales will open to the public from July 14th to August 3rd. Are you a cardholder? Remember, you get a triple points day, so don’t forget to schedule it for the day you’re headed to shop.

If shopping online, you can schedule your points on your order before checking out. If you feel like shopping on my page and using my links here and below, I thank you from the bottom of my heart because I get a tiny commission, which allows me to keep doing what I love.

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Mark your calendar:

 Don’t forget to watch my Instagram stories for daily tips, to see my try-on, and for more in-store details. On July 10th, tune in at 4:00 p.m. for my live on Instagram. I’ll be sharing items I own and wardrobe builders. I’m also excited to give you a sneak peek at what will be on Sale from Wit & Wisdom, as they sent me a few affordable pieces to share. Again, thank you for your support and for taking the time to stop by and read my post.

You don’t have to be a cardholder to SHOP the SALE! You can sign up to be a member for free and still earn points. 

Things to Know about the Sale

Link to apply for Nordstrom card HERE

If you want to score early access, apply for a Nordstrom credit card ASAP. The retailer offers two types of cards, a retail credit card and a Visa credit card, which provide the same benefits and are eligible for early access to the Anniversary Sale. While your cardmember status depends on yearly spending amounts (shared below), all cardmembers automatically start at Influencer status, which means you’ll get an extra four days to shop the Sale before it opens to everyone.

Insider tips

Early access for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale begins tomorrow for Cardholders, and even I can’t stop until the 11th! The bummer is that things start selling quickly, so I have some tips!

  • Shop online! This is where you will find the most extensive selection!
  • Add to Wishlist! If you see something you love, add it to your wishlist, so the day you’re able to shop, you can immediately “add to cart”!
  • Add a different size! If the size you are looking for sells out in your size, add a different size to your shopping bag and check back often as things get returned and stocked! I’ve even had luck exchanging after the sale for the correct size and color.
  • Expedite Shipping! For $20, this bumps your order and gives you a better chance to get what you want!

 

When can I shop for the 2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

July 1st- Online preview begins ( you can start planning and creating your wishlist) 

Icons July 8th-11th -Icon Early Access. Icons spend over $15,000 per Year

Ambassadors – July 9th-11th- Ambassador early access. Ambassadors spend over $5000 per Year.

Influencers – July 10th-11th- Influencer early access. Influencers spend over $500 per Year.

Everyone – July 12th- Aug-3rd- General access non- card holders or members can shop

You can preview and create your Wish list NOW HERE

I hope this was helpful

I hope these date reminder sheets and tips are helpful for you to save and refer back to over the next few weeks. Don’t miss my weekly newsletters. Sign up HERE, and I will share round-ups of items I love in the Sale, need-to-know information, and giveaways!

Follow me on Shop Ltk for exclusive content, Sales, easy shopping, and inspiration. Here

How I am Breaking Down the Sale:

What I will be sharing from the Nordstrom sale is broken down. Breaking the Sale down and scaling it into categories is essential. Hopefully, you will find this method easier and won’t feel overwhelmed. Please note that I go through every sale item and think about what a great deal is and what closet staples are great to add without going overboard. I also choose items that are hard to find on Sale, so shopping for them now may be your only chance to get them on Sale. Follow my Shop. LTK HERE, as I’ve created a few Nordstrom Boards to simplify shopping.

My Picks=   6Things I buy Every year HERE| Beauty HERE| Jeans HERE| Shoes HERE| Sweater HERE| Tops HERE| Accessories HERE| Jackets HERE | 

The Breakdown:

Of the six items I purchase every Year. My tried and authentic VIEW HERE 

Items I shopped for last Year are on Sale again. Worth adding to the cart, VIEW HERE

What’s on my wish list? View HERE with all the details, etc. (get a sneak peek below)

Great Wardrobe Builders: I think items are a great deal and worth purchasing for your wardrobe.

Items that make great gifts. 

Beauty Items I use and love

Brands hard to find on Sale- Mother denim, New Balance 327, Gucci, Raybans, Charlotte Tilbury, Free People 

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

6 Things I Buy Every Year

6 items I buy every year at the Nordstrom Sale

A free people cardigan or sweater… It’s a great time to get free people on sale, and they always have a good selection! (This is this year’s pick.) 

A new coat again, it’s the best time to pick up designer pieces that are hard to find on sale.  This is this year’s pick, Ralph Lauren’s plaid cropped pea coat 

Donna Karen’s cashmere deodorant.. I have used this for 30 years and just love it! 1 box lasts for the whole year! Smells great and works

A Charlotte Tilbury makeup set, I love Charlotte T, and this is one of the only times of the year to grab on sale!

The BEST moisturizing lotion by Khiels, it’s so rich and creamy, really moisturizes your skin, and again, only time of year to grab this big size at this price. 

I grab “this year’s” Steve Madden mule. It’s a go-to everyday shoe I can wear with everything! All year long! I want this one too! Loving this year’s gold buckle detail, and comes in several colors!  I want it in the wine, the pearl, and the neutral

If I could only pick 12 things… well, 6 of them I buy every year… shown above. Plus, what’s actually in my cart…I will add later this week…

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Beauty Products You’ll Love

Pillow Talk Original Lip Kit $95 Value Charlotte Tilbury Sale price $63.00

Creme de Corps Body Moisturizer Kiehl’s Since 1851 Sale price $55.00 After sale price $85.00

The Best of YSL Lips Set $85 Value Sale: $57.00 Sale price $57.00

Jumbo Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm Elemis Sale: $89.00 After Sale: $120.00

Candy Glaze Lip Gloss Stick Duo $84 Value Sale price $56.00

Airbrush Blow Dry Brush T3- Sale: $99.99 After Sale: $159.99

Santal & Vetiver Deodorant Duo $40 Value SALT & STONE Sale: $28.00

Santal & Vetiver Body Wash Duo $72 Value SALT & STONE Sale: $49.00 

Featherweight StyleMax Dryer T3 Sale: $129.99 After Sale: $209.99

2-Hour Express 30% off Deluxe Bronzing Mousse

Cashmere Mist Deodorant Trio Set $96 Value- now $70

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Jeans You’ll Love

Holly Ripped Cut Bootcut Jeans –Free People Cambridge Sale: $64.99 After Sale: $128.00

Sienna High Waist Cuffed Hem Wide Leg Jeans KUT from the Kloth- Sale: $78.99  After Sale: $119.00

Good Waist Patch Pocket Palazzo Jeans Good American Indigo 911 Regular & Plus Sale: $106.99 After Sale: $159.00

The Hustler Roller Sneak Jeans MOTHER Easy Does It Sale: $189.99 After Sale: $288.00

Kacey Cuffed High Waist Boyfriend Jeans Pistola- Sale: $104.99 After Sale: $158.00

Gracie Skyrise Double Side Seam Wide Leg Jeans Wit & Wisdom Regular & Petite Sale: $58.99 After Sale: $88.00

The Kick It High Waist Straight Leg Jeans MOTHER Your Turn Sale: $185.99 After Sale: $278.00

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Shoes you’ll want to grab

Kenzen Western Harness Boot (Women) Dolce Vita=Dark Brown Suede 

Lisbeth Pointed Toe Mule Steve Madden Women Sale: $79.99 After Sale: $129.00

Madelyn Mary Jane Pointed Toe Kitten Heel Pump -LifeStride Sale: $49.99 After Sale: $79.99

Regy Western Boot – Dolce Vita Women Regular & Wide Calf Sale: $159.99 After Sale: $240.00

Notice Sneaker Dolce Vita Sale: $89.99 After Sale: $139.00

Lisbeth Pointed Toe Mule Steve Madden Sale: $94.99 After Sale: $145.00

Hensley Western Boot Dingo Sale: $109.99 After Sale: $169.95

Ira Pointed Toe Mule Steve Madden Sale: $69.99 After Sale: $115.00 Pearl | Tweed| Wine| 

327 Sneaker New Balance Women Sale: $79.99 After Sale: $99.99

Roxanne Jelly Thong Sandal  Tory Burch Sale price $79.99 After sale price $128.00

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Sweaters, I think, are great picks

Addy Cable Stitch Sweater Sale: $164.99 After Sale: $248.00

Georgina Floral Intarsia Cardigan Sale: $159.99 After Sale: $238.00

Bonfire Cable Knit Cardigan Free People Sale: $99.99 After Sale: $148.00

Short-Sleeved Marled Sweater Treasure & Bond- Sale: $45.99 After Sale: $69.50

Leopard Crewneck Cardigan Nordstrom-Sale: $72.99 After Sale: $109.00

Swim Too Deep Cardigan Free People Sale: $105.99 After Sale: $158.00

Bright & Optimistic Cardigan Free People Sale: $129.99 After Sale: $198.00

Pointelle & Cable Knit Cricket Sweater, Lauren Ralph Lauren Sale: $109.99 After Sale: $165.00

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Tops worth adding to your wardrobe

Flutter Sleeve Cotton Sweater Treasure & Bond Sale: $45.99 After Sale: $69.50

We the Free Arden Extra Long Cotton Top Free People Sale: $34.99 After Sale: $58.00

Luang Long Sleeve Popover Top FARM Rio Sale: $125.99 After Sale: $180.00

Classic Fit Stripe Broadcloth Button-Up Shirt, Lauren Ralph Lauren Sale: $65.99 After Sale: $99.50

Relaxed Short-Sleeved Sweater Treasure & Bond Sale: $38.99 After Sale: $59.50

Chambray Button-Up Shirt Caslon® Sale price $45.99 After Sale: $69.50

Ruffled Puff-Sleeve Top Madewell Sale price $57.99 After sale price $88.00

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Accessories are hardly ever on Sale to build the look

Orla Woven Faux Suede Clutch JW PEI Sale: $89.99 After Sale: $139.00

Nomad Stone Pendant Necklace– Dean Davidson Sale: $364.99 After Sale: $550.00

Bold Access Bracelet Watch, 41mm Movado Sale: $469.99 After Sale: $695.00

Mae Suede Hobo Bag Rebecca Minkoff- Sale: $249.99 After Sale: $398.00

Odyssey Green Onyx Open Ring Monica Vinader Sale: $131.99 After Sale: $198.00

Deco Courbe Diamond & 18K Gold Plate Bracelet Watch, 26mm x 32mm MICHELE Sale: $1,539.99 After Sale: $2,295.00

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Jackets every wardrobe should own

Ruffle Collar Quilted Jacket– Avec Les Filles Sale: $89.99 After Sale: $139.00

Suede Moto Jacket AllSaints Sale: $299.99 After Sale: $569.00

Longline Wrap Coat Sam Edelman Sale: $149.99 After Sale: $240.00

Herringbone Crop Wool Blend Peacoat Lauren Ralph Lauren Sale: $179.99 After Sale: $280.00

Single Breasted Plaid Wool Blend Coat Lauren Ralph Lauren Sale: $199.99 After Sale: $320.00

Barrel Sleeve Herringbone Crop Jacket Wit & Wisdom Sale price $78.99 After sale price $118.00

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Designer Pieces I adore:

Theron Plaid Tweed Jacket Veronica Beard Sale: $549.99 After Sale: $898.00

Holly Puff Sleeve Belted Denim Shirtdress Cinq à Sept Sale: $283.99 After Sale: $425.00

Double Breasted Wool Blend Crop Coat Lauren Ralph Lauren Sale: $179.99 After Sale: $280.00

Wildior S3U 55mm Square Sunglasses DIOR (add to cart to view price)

Wool Blend Twill Peacoat Lauren Ralph Lauren- Sale: $179.99 After Sale: $270.00

Wool Blend Tweed Coat Lauren Ralph Lauren Sale: $199.99 After Sale: $320.00

My Wish List Sneak Peek below:

Nordstrom 2025 Anniversary Sale Insider Tips and My Picks

Great wardrobe staples I own from Spanx on Sale:

You can add these items to your wish list if they interest you. I know you’ll love these and wear them on repeat as I do. some of the best wardrobe staple pieces,

SPANXshape™ EveryWear Flare Jeans SPANX® Authentic Blue Regular, Petite & Plus Sale price $98.99 After Sale: $148.00 Here

AirEssentials Half Zip Sweatshirt SPANX® Sale: $78.99 After Sale: $118.00 Here

SPANXshape™ Booty Boost® 7/8 Leggings SPANX® Sale price $64.99 After Sale: $98.00 Here

FlexFeel Low Impact Sports Bra SPANX® Sale: $44.99 After Sale: $68.00 Here

AirEssentials Long Sleeve Knit Shift Dress SPANX® Sale price $78.99 After Sale: $118.00 HERE

 

Items I bought last year, I love and wore on repeat, on Sale Again

Swim Too Deep Turtleneck Sweater Free People- Sale: $84.99 After Sale: $128.00

Brittany AB’s Solution High Waist Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans Wit & Wisdom Regular & Petite Sale: $58.99 After Sale: $88.00

 

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D’Arcy

D'Arcy
Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸 Americas Nation Celebrating America’s 250 years🇺🇸

Americas National Potluck initiative 

Bringing people together through food

Individuals & Families are invited to gather and share a meal on 
Sunday July 5th 2026🍽️🇺🇸❤️

Or encouraged to plan community or neighborhood potlucks to celebrate America’s 🇺🇸 250 year Anniversary 

By bringing people together around the table we can celebrate our freedoms we share along with our strengths, and the Sense of belonging that holds us together.

What will you bring to the potluck?

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Thank you to @lees_marketplace  for providing a beautiful sample of dishes ideas and recipes you could bring🍽️🇺🇸 along with providing a n amazing event .
Along with a full reusable grocery bag of food, snacks and gift card🇺🇸❤️💙

Thank you to @americaspotluck @america250utah for the intuitive and to @missamericaut  @slchildrenschoir for amazing and beautiful voices for entertainment, to @cocacola for providing swag and exclusive America250 items and to our host @jbcookinghost 

🇺🇸Fun fact @cocacola  products are made locally in Utah and they created mini cans specially for America250 with unique designs for each US STATE
I’d love to see what each states looks like.. I’ll share Utahs design in my stories today. 🇺🇸❤️💙

Ways you can join in or learn more on: Americaspotluck.org 

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#americaspotluck #america250utah #america250 #utahinfluencer
I don’t know about you but I love a full service S I don’t know about you but I love a full service Selfcare day✔️

I am 54 and feel like I could have them weekly🤣🤣 Wouldn’t that be a dream..

 A weekly blow out
- manicure 
-pedicure 
- Mini facial
A yummy drink and some shopping… sign me up!

Ok back to reality, I am happy to head to @nailed.boutique for my monthly Selfcare day and thrilled I can do it all in one stop✔️

You can too✔️ If  you live in Utah or come to visit✔️

You’ll love their  top notch services and friend staff… 

Not to mention NO drills or dust! They also have clean beauty nail polish options✔️

Make your appointment today… 
What’s your favorite selfcare service?

I’ll go first I love a great foot & leg rub❤️

#nailed #nailedboutique #saltlake #utahinfluencer
🌸I am 54 and these Affordable Summer Sets & Sunni 🌸I am 54 and these 
Affordable Summer Sets & Sunnies &
Sandals are a must this Summer..

Perfect for errands, travel and great for watching and running around with grand kids✔️

🛍️Comment “SHOP” below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK 
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The details:
This cute comfy bold strip set comes in several colors, is soft and easy to wear, fits tts 

Like the $900  version….
Sandals are so good and under $60 comes in a couple colors tts & comfortable 

The sunnies come in a two pack under $14

Vegan leather tote under $100
One of my most used bags for over 5 years

The hydrating lipstick balms are so good and going viral- wearing English Rose
Clean beauty

Bracelet stack Allie Bess- save 20% with code DARCY20

#summersets #midlifestyle #affordablefashion #utahinfluencer
Don’t like to show your arms? I’ve got the perfec Don’t like to show your arms?

I’ve got the perfect pretty white dress for you….

Summer outfit Inspiration- perfect for Brunch, a baby shower, friends Anniversary party, vacation dinner etc

-White dress
Eyelet tie waist white dress fully lined with pockets and I have A DISCOUNT CODE for YOU!  In link

-Think of all the ways you can style this cutie all season long and achieve different looks.  Dress down with a flat sandal, make it western with cowboy boots, take it on vacation with wedges or espadrilles and a straw bag…

Do you like to show your arms or prefer not to?

How I styled it… For church then brunch:

-Turquoise chunky statement necklace 
-Turquoise beaded hoops

-Hobo leather clutch in turquoise 
(I love the pop of color) 

-Inez nude cross knot detail kitten heal- so very comfortable and a perfect height - A go with everything shoe

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Drop it like it’s HOT…. Balancing Menopause and m Drop it like it’s HOT….

Balancing Menopause and midlife can be tricky✔️

From weight gain, mood swings, sleepless nights, dry skin and lady parts, hair loss, eyesight issues, bone loss to personal summers (hot flashes)….. 

Boy hitting 40-50-60’s sounds fun 😅🤣 Actually, it really isn’t that bad, and life is what you make of it, Plus  getting old is a privilege….

In today’s time, we’re lucky because menopause is a Topic WE TALK about NOW, and we have more information and resources to HELP us, unlike our mothers.

Not everyone has every symptom nor do they experience every symptom. 

This is a topic I’ve shared a lot about over on my blog and in future more on my substack (join for free in my bio) 

Below ⬇️ are a few things I’ve found very helpful from my journey over the last 10 years to now, starting at about 44 years old.

-A Homeopathic Hormone replacement specialist- I went at 44 when I gained 12-15 pounds for no reason, had hair loss and wasn’t feeling like myself and went on Bio- identical hormone replacement for about 4 years and the weight feel off and I started to feel like myself again. I stopped I. 2020 due to not being able to get to doctors.. 

-Start a good clean supplement program (not a Doctor) but here’s what helped me.
Magnesium- zinc- Vitamin D3- vitamin K 
-a good women’s multivitamin - 
B-12 shots- Collagen- Colostrum- bone marrow- probiotic, a cranberry supplement and - creatine - NAD- primrose (I have a few others I take as well) full list is on blog 

- Doubled my water intake - (140-160 oz a day) added Fiber- chia seeds- pinch of salt to it … (I do 1/2 teaspoon baking soda twice a week) 

-Daily walks and I added a weighted vest about 4 years ago 

-A cup of warm lemon water to start the day 

- I shoot  for 100 grams of protein daily (I don’t always get this) I just try to get close

-Scalp treatments - Rosemary oil and rosemary supplements 

- Coolnight pjs and cooling sheets  I don’t get or experience hot flashes, but sleeping cooler help me sleep better❤️

- cleansing oil & after Shower oil help with dry skin

-Red light therapy mask helps facial skin and neck

- Derma-planing face helps skin texture and for products to sink in
Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey Here’s a couple thi Melanoma Skin Cancer Journey 

Here’s a couple things I’ve learned on my Journey that I thought I’d share with you I found interesting and very helpful..
 ( now, I am not a doctor) these are things I’ve researched and though I’d share my findings, but you can do your own research :) 

I share in hopes to bring awareness and the importance of getting your skin checked at least once a year.

‼️ 2 things:

-The importance of taking zinc— zinc supplements helps your body give off a natural defense to the suns rays.

⚠️ Like anything I need to stress how important it is to read your labels and start using clean Supplements.  You want to get what you’re paying for and not “fillers” verses the actual minerals and herbs.

- A clean beauty mineral based 
Sunscreen with a high level of Zinc! READ your labels and the ingredientsll

MOST sunscreens have harmful ingredients and hormone disruptors in them! I have 5 brands I love that me and my family use  over on my Liketoknowit or you can comment “shop” and I’ll send them to you.

To know:

⚠️ I get my skin checked twice a year and since being diagnosed with melanoma, I now go every 3 months.

Since my surgeries, I’ve had 2 laser’s treatments to help with scaring (shown in slide 2 is my 2nd surgery) done 6 weeks ago.
I actually should have my 3rd laser done this week, but I moved it to July 1st. 

To be honest I really am not in the head space to deal with another treatment this week! 🙏🏻 I told you I’d be very honest with you in this journey, and it is a roller coaster of emotions… Laser treatments sometimes trigger that for me.

- Laser treatment can be done every 6 weeks

⚠️I have 6 parts of my journey up in my feed, 3 of them pinned to top the others you’ll have to scroll through feed and I have detailed highlights as well. 

I hope you find these helpful

Have any questions you can dm me or leave a comment ⬇️ below.

Happy Monday pretty Lady, and may you
Have a week full of sunshine and gods blessings.

Midlife health journey/ skin cancer journey/ facial skin cancer/ over 50/ facial scars/ sharing life over 50/ cancer warrior
POV: The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long POV:
The Turkey sandwiches I make All summer long my family loves🥪

Not your ordinary Turkey, Avocado, tomato sandwiche🥪🥑🍅

First off the Key to these delicious sandwiches is warm crusty bread straight from the oven yet soft on the inside..

My tip is a French baguette ran under water (a tip my Mother in law taught me 33 years ago) placed in the oven for 5-7 minutes- seriously, makes it like you made it fresh… 

-Boards head spicy pepper Turkey freshly sliced from the deli
- Farm Fresh Tomatoes salt & peppered 
-Micro greens (or sprouts) 
- Peppered jack cheese (or your favorite)
-My Smashed Avocado spread 

Full recipe on my blog

A perfect summer meal to serve alfresco🪴🍽️
 
Serve with your favorite sides 
I served with my :
-Basil corn salad 
- a small charcuterie board
- my easy Blue cheese stuffed grape on a walnut appetizer

 A long  with your choice of sun tea - cucumber mint water or  a sparking water 🥤🍃

All Recipes on my blog ✔️

#recipe/ summer recipes/ family favorites/ entertaining/ summer style/ midlife/ dining alfresco/ turkey sandwich
Summer Forecasts: Slowness & 90% chance of … Bike Summer Forecasts:
Slowness & 90% chance of …

Bike rides- BackYard Gardening- Brunching outdoors 🚲🪴🍽️

3 B’s I can get behind…
I also love beaches, Butter and Beautiful things… 

Follow along for All my favorite things I think you’ll love too❤️❤️❤️

Flowers-entertaining-Recipes-gardening 
-home decor- Tablescapes-Home dates- fashion and beauty….

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What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️ —Desserts and What I wore on our 7 day Road trip✔️
—Desserts and Pools—

I just found the best travel wardrobe from Amazon✔️

I used it to create 6 Outfits 

Styled with Amazon Set & Pieces for the Perfect Summer Capsule mix and match add in a few Favorites.
 
Accessories & nobody would ever#guess these looks were so affordable. 

I Love mixing affordable trending pieces with wardrobe staples for a put together and chic look.
 

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🚗Road Trip —Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺 Last leg of 🚗Road Trip
—Desserts and Pools—🌴🌊🌵🏜️🌺

Last leg of trip…2 days in Las Vegas

- A couple days poolside 
- A couple meals out
-Some shopping (just a little) 
- and yes, we had early nights in…

We’ve been to LV so many times, that we actually don’t enjoy it any more, it’s changed so much over the years, that we actually prefer to have pool time (eat at pool) stay close or at our hotel… Walking the strip is more scary then fun, and the restaurants aren’t what they used to be… people watching isn’t even fun anymore there:(

Lately, We just think of LV as a resting point before we drive the 6-7 long hours home. 

Over the years I’ve shared several amazing LV hotels, restaurants and shopping spots…. Some of those are still good, but several have gotten run down and aren’t the same.  I honestly don’t feel safe in LV and probably won’t have that be a resting point anymore. 

If you’re a gambler or like shows … then LV probably still has appeal, People don’t dress up anymore, the top quality restaurants & hotels aren’t what they used to be, and over priced for what you get. (Trust me we’ve stayed at almost all of the resort’s multiple times) 
I personally think there’s better places to visit. 

😉This is my observation and opinion over the last several times & years we’ve been to Lv. 

How do you feel about Las Vegas?
Have you been recently? 

Sorry, not sorry for my honest review!

#roadtripping #lasvegasnevada #honestreview #pooltimefun #midlife
Road Trip Day 6 —Palm Springs🌴— —Started the day Road Trip Day 6

—Palm Springs🌴—

—Started the day with grabbing a must have coffee or tea from koffie☕️ A must stop

— Pool time for a little bit before later Brunch (we’ll go back to pool after)

— Brunch at FARM🍋‍🟩🍴🍃 It’s a beautiful restaurant off 111 in Downtown Palm Springs with gorgeous outdoor patios, stunning English & French gardens and delicious food☕️🥗🥪🥑 
Great cocktails and a fun dining experience. 

— You can stroll downtown & shop, check out the sidewalk stars 

— we’re off to the pool🌊🌴

—Late afternoon & Early  Evening off to view  a fun garden spot and then a cocktail & light dinner a a fun a casual  Restaurant/Bar @boozehoundsps 

Come back tomorrow as we head to Las Vegas for our final destination before we head home🚗🌵🏜️🪇🌺🌴🌊

Deserts and pools road trip

Do you have a favorite stop in Palm Springs? Drop it below ⬇️ 

 
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Day 5 Road tripping 🚗🌵🌺☀️🌸🍋‍🟩🌶️🏜️ Desserts & Pool Day 5

Road tripping 🚗🌵🌺☀️🌸🍋‍🟩🌶️🏜️
Desserts & Pool Trip
4 States

Palm Springs, California 🌴🌴🌴

-Started day with a bike ride🚲
-Day at the Pool 🌊
-late lunch Early dinner at Norma’s (A must for Brunch-lunch or  dinner everything is always so good! There Cinnamon donuts and lemon curd & whipped cream is so good 🍋🍩
-You can’t go to Palm Springs and not go shopping 🛍️ The Gardens on El Paseo located in PALM Desert 🌴
-Best spicy Margarita on the trip so Far  on El Paseo @ 
-Ended the evening visiting my Bestie Danielle with a 4 hour chat at her potential new desert home🌴❤️

We’ve been going to Palm Springs for over 35 years, it’s one of our favorite places🌴 If you have any questions or need recommendations dm me. 

Stay tuned for tomorrows PS adventures 🌴

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Road Trip🚗 Day 4 Itinerary 🌴☀️🌺🌵🌸🌊 Driving to P Road Trip🚗

Day 4 Itinerary 
🌴☀️🌺🌵🌸🌊

Driving to Palm Springs, Ca. 
4 hours from Mesa, Az

—Walked the grounds 🌴🌺🌊
To stretch and move our body after drive. So beautiful and perfect weather.
(We left early in Am to enjoy a full day PS

-Headed for a full day at the Pool 🌴☀️

-Got ready and headed to one of our favorite “locals favorite”  Mexican restaurants @m  so yummy and of course I had to have a margarita 🪇🌶️

(I realized I forgot to get a photo of what I wore to dinner and to the street fair)  I am a horrible influencer 😉😂
I wore a strapless linen sundress and slide sandals✔️

-Palm Springs  downtown stree fair, takes up the whole historic down town, with handmade crafts, food trucks, locally grown items, music, art, clothing and entertainment . We’ve been going for years and  it’s a fun evening.
(Parking can be tough, uber or go early )

Ben searches out his favorite Gelato guy, every year.. he says he makes the BEST coffee gelato 🍦🍨

🌴Have you been to Palm Springs?
What one of your favorite things?

This weekend they are celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe…. 

☀️🌸What I wore o  today and everything to date is linked on my Liketoknowit 

#palmspringslife #palmspringsstyle #roadtripping #couplegoals❤️ #midlifestyle
—Margarita Time— Ward off evil😂😂😂 Love that Salt —Margarita Time—

Ward off evil😂😂😂

Love that Salted rim🍸🌶️🍋‍🟩🌵🪇🌴

Do you love a good margarita? Are you a on the rocks  or blended girl ?

Fruity or Spicy girl?
Top shelf tequila or doesn’t matter?

Salted-Sugar or Taheen rim?

I am a top shelf, spicy margarita on the rocks with Salt girl… and I like jalapeño and blackberry’s as a garnish 🌶️🍋‍🟩

#spicymargarita #midlifestyle #mexicanfoodlover #cocktaillovers
Day 3 Road Tripping Itinerary 🚗🌵🌴☀️🏜️ Our Last d Day 3 Road Tripping  Itinerary 🚗🌵🌴☀️🏜️

Our Last day and evening in Mesa,Az before heading to Palm Springs, Ca.

We started out with grabbing a coffee & a little walk, then heading to the pool. Our goal this trip was relaxing in the sun ☀️ poolside☀️🌴While enjoying a little late afternoon early evening easy entertaining and good food…

Late afternoon we headed out to the golf course & then later to go on a garden walk and check out a couple local nurseries, before heading to dinner . 

I love to see what grows in that area and learn a little. Plus it’s always beautiful 🌵🌺🌸🌵Did you know a good size catus is $2,000-5,000 and a decent size Palm tree starts at $7,500 to $15,000 and that was the sale prices.

We had a yummy Italian dinner at @pizzicatausa over looks  the painted mountain golf course. 

 Then we went on an evening stroll at the golf course found a bench by the pond and had a cocktail to watch the sun set🌅🌵🍷
Perfect way to end the day ✔️

If you’re looking for an easy & Relaxing  day, this is a perfect itinerary 

Tomorrow morning we’re Off to Palm Springs, Ca. A 4 hour drive from Mesa.Az. 🌴🌺🚗☀️

Do you like a road trip to be leisurely or to pack in a tone of things to do?

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Travel Style over 50 Day 2 Road Trip Mesa, Az ~A Travel Style over 50

Day 2 Road Trip
Mesa, Az

~A much need Relaxing Day at the pool
🌵⛱️☀️🌊
~Then off For a late Lunch, Early Dinner
Found a historic Mexican Restaurant (ok, but not Fabulous) The architecture and grounds were cool🇲🇽🌮🪇🍸

~ Headed to Mesa’s Historic Main st for a little shopping, Mural & Architecture spotting, Local brewery, cool vintage shops, music, book stores, and a fun candy store. 

Stay tuned for another Day “3 “in Mesa…
Then off to Palm Springs,Ca.

Have you been to Mesa, Az? What’s one of the things you did or recommend?

#arizonaadventures #roadtripvibes #styleover50 #midlifestyle #couplevacation
Travel Style over 50 🚗Road Trip Day 1 Itinerary🗻🌲 Travel Style over 50

🚗Road Trip Day 1 Itinerary🗻🌲🏔️🌵🏜️

Hubby and I are on a 7 day Road Trip 3 states 4 states from mountains to desserts… chasing sun and pool time …

Follow along… for our shenanigans, stops and daily itinerary ➡️ Slide for 
Day one… 10 hour drive… with stops along the way for a total 14 hour scenic day.

Beautiful drive- Fun stops, sights and yummy early dinner in historic downtown, Flagstaff. 

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Do you like a road trip and look for scenic and fun places to stop eat and shop along the way?

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