14 MINIMAL + BRIGHT PICKS FROM THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE

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Losing my mind with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale right about now. When it comes to shopping I usually find myself in a bit of a fashion dilemma... There's a side of me that gravitates towards sleek minimal style, but then a bright statement piece (or 20) will catch my eye, and I'm left torn. While it's fun to mix and match, sometimes I wish my personal style wasn't so broad. Any of you go through this as well?

Sleek and Minimal:
1. Equipment Margaux Pinstripe Cotton Shirt
2. Michael Kors Bailey Chronograph Bracelet Watch in Gold
3. Amity Home Devin Cotton Throw
4. Waterworks Luna Bathroom Accessories Collection in White Marble
5. Balenciaga Paris Fragrance Set
6. MICHAEL Michael Kors Aviator Sunglasses in Silver
7. Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 Training Shoe in Black/White

Bright Statements:
1. A.L.C. Leopard Print Genuine Calf Hair & Merino Wool Sweater
2. Michael Kors Bailey Chronograph Bracelet Watch in Silver
3. Stila Lip Glaze Set
4. Waterworks Luna Bathroom Accessories Collection in Black Marble
5. Dior Gel Shine & Long Wear Nail Lacquer in Reflects
6. MICHAEL Michael Kors Aviator Sunglasses in Golden
7. Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 4 Training Shoe in Hyper Pink/Grey

{Style} In The Red

Leather jacket- Rebecca Minkoff (love this version too) | turtleneck- J.Crew Factory | sweat pants- Simons | cap toe heels- Zara (old; similar here and here) | bag- Alexander Wang | sunnies- Cheap Monday c/o Surfdome | necklaces- T&J Designs (c/o) + Target (via Kastles) | lips ring- CC Skype | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors | lipstick- Stila 'Beso'
Photos by Sam Brooks

{Style} Pink-On-Pink

Blazer- ASOS | neon sweater- Gap (similar, but love this one too) | boyfriend jeans- Gap | spike heels- ShoeMint | heart clutch- Betsey Johnson (borrowed from Sandy Joe) | necklaces- Forever 21 + Handcuffs Required | bracelets- J.Crew  | watch- Michael Kors
Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Bedazzled Week} The Dress

Blazer- Tahari | dress- French Connection | booties via Ordinary People | bag- Alexander Wang | hat- Topshop | ring- Michael Kors

Is there anything better than jewelled-out dresses to make a girl feel all shinny and new? Not likely. I rediscovered this dress in the depths of my closet since buying it for my birthday last summer, and pulling it out of hibernation made it feel almost new again — don't you just love when that happens? Shopping your closet can yield some pleasantly surprising results... I guess the only challenge is remembering that sometimes, huh?

Thanks for joining me for a week of bedazzled goodness/craziness, and stay tuned for your weekend reading list, up tomorrow! xx

Photos by Kastles

{Bedazzled Week} The Beanie

Denim jacket- H&M (similar) | striped shirt- Saint James (love this jeweled version) | jeans- Forever 21 (want these) | jewelled beanie- H&M (dream version) | shoes c/o Sole Society | necklace + bangles - J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors
Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Style} Prep School

Tweed blazer c/o Lulus.com (dream version) | turtle neck- J.Crew Factory | denim shirt- J.Crew | leather leggings- Wilfred (similar and on sale) | booties c/o Massimo Dutti | crossbody bag- Michael Kors | bracelet- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors
Photos by Kastles

{WW} Borrowed From The Boys

Last week I talked about oversized dressing, but now it's official: When it comes to style, I definitely favour the masculine side of the spectrum. From structured tweeds and sloppy sweats, to the most amazing oversized watch I've ever seen (want!), I'm in it deep. I guess the beauty of these items is that they seamlessly blend with your existing wardrobe, pairing with feminine frocks just as easily as casual basics... As if we needed another reason to raid our boyfriends' closets, but there it is. Fun fact? I'm wearing Mr. AiF's cardigan as I type this — legit.

Happy (Wardrobe) Wednesday! xx

RVCA Fedora | ASOS Aviators |  Rag & Bone Pants | Michael Kors Oversized Lexington Watch | Isabel Marant Gabe Tweed Blazer

{Style} Bundled

Coat c/o Lush Clothing | sweater- Topshop (similar) | jeans- Gap | booties c/o Massimo Dutti | plaid scarf- Forever 21 | hat- Topshop | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | lips ring- CC Skye | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors
Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Style} Friday I'm In Love

Coat- Maison Scotch | jeweled t-shirt- Lord & Taylor | boyfriend jeans- Gap | cap toe booties- ShoeMint | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | necklace- Barefoot Contessa | ring- Saint Laurent | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors

Happy Friday, friends! I hope you all have a nice start to the weekend, and stay tuned for a reading list coming atcha tomorrow morning, just in time for some quality coffee-and-a-laptop-in-bed time. xx

Photos by Andrew Tarver

{Style} Full-Grown Florals

Sweatshirt- Theory | floral skirt- Forever 21 | bag- 3.1 Phillip Lim | Feline beanie- Brian Lichtenberg | colorblock booties- Sam Edelman | necklace c/o T&J Designs | lips ring- CC Skye | bangles- J.Crew | watch- Michael Kors
This cheerful floral print is getting the girlie stomped right out of it (insert evil laugh here) thanks to some edgier pieces and a whole lot of black. And you know what? I don't even think it minds. After all, what floral print would want to be a one-trick pony, always playing the role of the uber feminine print? My thoughts exactly. Rock on, little floral print — rock on.

Photos by Sandy Joe Karpetz

{Style} Light Bright

Dress- Jessica Simpson | moto jacket- Gap | clutch- Nine West | heels c/o Forever 21 | necklace- Lulu Frost x J.Crew | bangles- J.Crew |  watch- Michael Kors
Photos by Andrew Tarver