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I Scout Trendy Items For a Living—29 I Found Hiding In Nordstrom's Sale Section

Eliza Huber  Mon, 31 Jul 2023  Who What Wear

I'm on the lookout for trendy, of-the-moment items 24/7, whether I'm sitting at my desk or laying in bed and scrolling on my phone. It's more than a job for me—it's a lifestyle. So, you can bet that when Nordstrom's biggest sale of the year kicked off earlier this month, I quickly got to work devouring it, searching for the absolute coolest, most on-trend pieces included in the offering. But actually, I've been to the NYC flagship already four times since the sale started to scout pieces and likely rummaged through the online selection a dozen times if not more. 

Fortunately, it wasn't all for nothing, because this year's sale section is overflowing with finds, from the forever-necessary AllSaints leather jacket that's haunted me ever since I worked at the SoHo store the summer after my sophomore year of college to the sunglasses that Olivia Wilde's been wearing for a majority of 2023. But neither come close to competing with the under-$150 Miu Miu–esque buckle motorcycle boots that I discovered. All of the above and so much more are just a click away when you scroll down and through my hand-picked curation of the most impressive buys from Nordstrom's epic Anniversary Sale, which ends on August 9. 

This jacket has a permanent spot in my brain. 

You can't go wrong with one of these. 

Everyone loves the classic Wayfarers, but if you want a fresh update, try this new Mega style.

Me? Shopping for halters? How surprising. 

These will get so much wear.

The boots in question. How do they live up the hype? That's a rhetorical question, clearly. 

A good belt will take any outfit to another level. It's like salt but in outfit form. 

If it's sleeveless with a turtleneck, I'm 100% there. 

I don't think I've ever said no to a new pair of Levi's in my life. 

If you're into the current corporate-cool trend, this pinstripe overcoat's for you. 

Winter is coming (even if it doesn't feel like it outside). 

Classic cashmere knits were all over the fall/winter 2023 runways—it's just about how you style them that makes the timeless sweater feel modern and new. 

This was one of the items I tried on during my last IRL Nordstrom-sale tour. It's literally scrumptious and I would've maybe splurged if they had my size in the store. 

The '90s It girl vibes are strong.

Madewell's been killing it lately. 

A big satchel like this one does it all: looks chic and carries everything you need (and then some).

This '90s-inspired silhouette makes me want to get a pixie cut like Gwyneth Paltrow. 

I'll never say no to on-sale Pradas.

The perfect topper for a simple jeans and tee look.

I love the sheer lace on this camisole. It's so pretty. 

I mean, duh. 

Worn by supermodels in London and dads in Ohio. 

Just gorgeous.

Add a belt and a tank top and you're good to go.

I'm very into this gold chain. 

The tailoring on this coat is simply elite. 

Saint Laurent's last show has me obsessively buying silk and satin tanks.

These are, indeed, perfect. 

Someone stop me before I buy yet another pair of loafers.