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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017 | What’s the Skinny?

One of the most hyped sales of the year is HERE. The Nordstorm Anniversary Sale is a favorite of both bloggers and shoppers as it marks Nordstrom’s release of fall new arrivals. During the three-week sale, the new arrivals are marked down before returning to their regular price. Today is the first day of early access; if you want to shop, you’ll need to use {or apply for} the Nordstrom Credit Card. {Note: if you have the Nordstrom Debit Card from past years, you can access the sale early with that!}

You can expect to see a few mentions of the sale around these parts, but for the most part it’ll be business as usual on What Nicole Wore. I’ll continue to update the Nordstrom Sale 2017 tab of this blog as restocks happen so if you’re shopping now or during public access, feel free to keep checking back.

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Scroll to Shop | Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts

Mother’s Day has snuck all the way up on me so today I wanted to share a round up of easy & stylish gifts for all the Moms in your life.  These last minute Mother’s Day gifts are mostly items I love, use all the time and all ship for free.

1. 1. GLAMGLOW MultiMasking Treatment Set | A few weeks ago, while I was dealing with some awful skin problems, I took to Instagram to ask my followers their favorite skincare masks.  The GlamGlow products were highly recommended.  It seemed like everyone had a different favorite when it came to which mask to use; I always enjoy getting sampler gifts like this so that I can see what I like and try a variety without committing.  This kit runs for under $50 with five different products to test.  If your mom deserves to be pampered this is the last minute Mother’s Day gift for you.
   2. Queen Bee Mug | Mugs tend to be the add on item that I throw in with whatever big gift I pick out for my mom.  For friends or other family members that you may be putting gifts together for, I really like to get either a coffee sampler from Starbucks or a small baking mix to make my own gift set.  With a price tag under $15, this mug is perfect for the Queen Bee in your life and an easy to assemble last minute Mother’s Day present.
   3. Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses | These frames flatter most face shapes and come in a variety of finishes, lenses and sizes.  The pair I wear a ton have black frames and blue mirrored lenses.  While this gift falls into the splurge category at $175, it’s one that the lucky mom in your life will be able to use a ton this summer and year round.
   4. Longchamp Le Pliage Tote | A couple weeks ago, I mentioned that my leather Vera Bradley tote rarely gets showcased on the blog, but used almost every day.  My Longchamp bag also falls into this category!  The bag is waterproof with leather handles and a small interior pocket.  The inside can be wiped down with a wipe and {perhaps my favorite feature}, the bag can be folded down into a small pouch making it perfect for travel.  The easy clean up aspect also makes the bag ideal for mom’s with little ones or the active mom that hits the gym.
   5. Kendra Scott Elisa Necklace | It’s no secret that this necklace has a special place in my heart so I’ll try not to wax poetic about it yet again.  Perfect for layering or wearing alone, this necklace comes in a variety of stone and color options.  I have it in two different druzy stones as well as one abalone shell; all three have held up well and act as an every day necklace for me.  These necklaces come wrapped beautifully with a travel bag making it easy to gift at the last minute.
   6. ‘You Make the World Better’ Succulent | Succulents stay cute without too much {read: any} effort.  Mine’s been sitting next to my window for a year now and just keeps growing.  This one comes in a super cute pot with the sweetest message.  Snag it now for $12!
   7. Madewell Transport Tote | This carryall tote comes in soft leather and a rich hue. While I grabbed the cognac shown above, it does come in black and with the opposite color handles.  This tote does not zip or have any closure at the top, but does have a small interior zipper pocket for keys and phone.
   8. Sugarfina Candy Set | I still haven’t tried these out but they seem to be a cult favorite.  This set has a few of Sugarfina’s popular candy items and comes in a super cute box for Mom!
   9. MAC Red Lip Kit | While Kylie makes my favorite liquid lipstick, MAC claims my top spot for traditional lipstick.  With a wide variety of colors and finishes, there’s multiple options for every skin tone and age.  Nordstrom carries these kits in nude and pink as well so if red’s not your Mom’s cup of tea — no worries.  Each kit includes a lip liner, lipstick and liquid lipstick in coordinating shades.
   10. I Am Very Busy Tote | Ban.do hit it out of the park when they started making novelty items with the ‘I Am Very Busy’ phrase.  Since this accurately defines #MomLife, I had to include it for the new mom, toddler mom, any mom in your life!