BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): Nordstrom Rack Fall Shopping.

Nordstrom Rack is a favorite of mine and I'm really glad there isn't a store nearby because I would be IN TROUBLE. It requires some digging, but the website always has some great stuff. I went in looking for some good fall-to-winter options and here's what I found:

Oooh, cashmere cardigan. Basically the gin cardigan of our dreams. Wear this to work if you must, but really we recommend wearing it on the couch all cozy while drinking gin and watching your favorite trash television. Ain't you fancy. 

Here's my pitch for coated black denim jeans- they're like those faux leather leggings you kinda want but aren't sure you can pull off. These? You can definitely pull off and they look like leather jeans which is badass. 

These Blondo booties are adorable, come in three colors and they are WATERPROOF. I KNOW. 

Speaking of waterproof, I am still on the fence about my recent raincoat purchase and might also buy this insulted version to compare and contrast. For science. 

This is a leather Botkier tote that also comes in olive green but I audibly gasped when I clicked on this color. Beautiful. 

I have lots of scarves but I really want a big plaid scarf this fall. Like this one. Maybe exactly this one.

Marianne loves J.Crew pajamas and this cheerful flannel set is basically the best. I mean. 

Listen, these Ugg slippers are the last slippers you'll ever need. Just don't wear them out of the house because it's a slippery slope. 

BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): Nordstrom Rack Clearance digging.

True story: during a recent trip back from DC I asked my boyfriend if we could stop at Nordstrom Rack for, like, 20 minutes. I was trying to track down this Madewell tote which is being sold on eBay and the like for $125-$150. I found a bunch of them in the clearance rack for $79! Score! I totally missed it online but there were lots of them in the store.

If you don't live near a NR there are always some decent deals on their website. Here's what I found digging around in the clearance section. First up, bags:

This Minkoff tote also comes in black, but I thought this olive color was really cool and different. 

I am crazy about the punk rock flair of this studded canvas MJ tote and it comes in three colors. 

Something about this little Orla Kiely bag really appeals to my modern art minimalist side. 

Okay, so this. This is a pink velvet version of the Minkoff Julien backback but it's only $49?

Now for clothes. I honestly wasn't finding much that I thought worth posting about but then I saw a bunch of Madewell stuff including these: 

Madewell Slim Boyjean in Walton wash! They have a fair range of sizes available, which is amazing.

I also thought this Madewell hoodie looked like a solid choice. Definitely a gin hoodie.

It feels inevitable that I'll eventually be wearing Eileen Fisher. This silk dress is a good gateway. 

I also don't hate this EF weird high-low dress? I don't know. It just looks comfy. 

Final stop, the accessories department: 

Even on clearance this stabby Rag & Bone scarf isn't inexpensive but I SO love it. 

Super pretty dangly Botkier earrings for $12.

More Madewell! This tassel necklace is so pretty and it's under $10! 

That's it for today! I feel like my enabling work here is done.

BUY THIS (So We Don't Have To): Nordstrom Rack is Ridiculous Right Now.

Like the truffle pig I am, I went rooting around in Nordstrom Rack's clearance section looking for rare bargains just for you guys because I am not allowed to buy things right now. What did I find? A metric TON of Soko jewelry! I was like"Ooooooh shit" because I love my new pendant so much and I WANT ALL THE THINGS. WHAT A STUPID MONTH FOR A NO-BUY. 

Anyway, just because I'm a stupid idiot doesn't mean you have to be. I mean, lookit this necklace:

AND THESE EARRINGS:

I want it allllllll. They're so beautiful and also ethical, you guys! I also found this Botkier tassel pendant which I couldn't not include because I'm still into tassels and this looks like a good one:

It ain't Soko, but I still really like it and it's rull cheap. SIGH. I moved onto bags after that because why not just punch myself in the face for fun? I didn't actually find anything to get hysterical about but I do think this Frye saddle bag is quite minimal and cool:

That's nice, right? So sleek. I also found this cute Marc Jacobs chipped stud pouch in a good teal color:

There’s also a zip phone wristlet in the same color/style. I don't need these things but I super love the distressed stud detail.  And, if you’ve been looking for a new laptop bag this Marc by Marc bag is $51 and fits a 15” laptop. Apparently it’s faux fur lined? Heh. But seriously, I dig it:

The shoes section is a disaster (new slogan idea: Where weird Birkenstocks go to die!) but I did find something good amongst the (also mostly weird) clothing! In case I didn’t convince you earlier this week to get an Eileen Fisher gin cardigan, perhaps this will help? 

This isn't technically in the clearance section but it's still quite well-priced for the quality and fit. I also found this purple cardigan which is even less $$ and is cut a lot like mine:

So cute and basically perfect for drinking gin in a ditch or whatever you like to do while wearing a big soft cardigan. I don't judge.