Hi everyone! Today I wanted to share this easy summer look that I wore last week. This top is one of my new favorites. I LOVE the sleeves. It reminds me of something Kelly Kapowski would wear (any other Saved by the Bell fans out there?!) which makes me loved it even more. AND it is only $25. It comes in three different colors/patterns as well.
If you're a Nordstrom card holder, don't forget to make your NSale purchases today before it opens to the public tomorrow. If you're not a cardholder. Make sure you know exactly what you want to buy so you can purchase it early tomorrow before things sell out! Remember, if there is something you want that is sold out or they don't have your size, keep checking back in on it online because sometimes items get restocked or different sizes become available as people return them. You can see all my top picks on my latest post or on the side bar.
Today is the day! The NSale has begun! This sale can be overwhelming to say the least. It can be easy to get caught up in the sale and end up over-buying. It's important for you to know what you need/want going into the sale to help keep you focused. I didn't want to overwhelm anything with this post so I just decided to pick my top twelve from the sale (& you can find a few more items I'm loving at the bottom). I'm explaining why they are my top picks and how much they cost during the sale vs. their original price. My advice is to shop the sale online first before going to the store. If you think online is overwhelming, in store shopping is 10 x more overwhelming (and frustrating when you can't find your size). Remember, it's okay to buy something in two sizes if you are unsure. Nordstrom always offers free shipping and free returns!
Sale Price: $299, Original Price: $499
First up are these classic Tory Burch boots. They are come in two different colors (brown and black) and they are fall staples. You won't find a price lower than this when it comes to TB boots. I've had all of my similar pairs for years and they last so long. In most of my TB boots, I go down half a size, so keep that in mind if you are buying them for the first time.
Sale price: $499, Original Price: $798
Next up, are these gorgeous Stuart Weitzman boots. They also come in two colors (this brown color and black). These are classics and you can't go wrong with either color!
Sale price: $164, Original price: $268
These flats are another classic pair of shoes for fall. I wear my TB flats so much and they are definitely a must-have. Usually the more unique colors are the ones part of the sale, but this year this classic black is available as well!
Sale price: $99, Original price: $149
I just love these ankle boots and the split shaft makes them so unique. This color is perfect for fall (they also come in grey). For $100, you can't go wrong!
Sale price: $31, Original price: $49
This cardigan is one of the things I was most excited about ordering. I ordered it in two colors and it is available in 6 colors! I love the length and the color options are gorgeous. It runs big, so be sure to size down. At this price point, why not order a few?!
Sale price: $41, Original price: $64
I wanted to share a few pairs of jeans at different price points. First up, are these distressed ones. I ordered these and I can't wait to get them. They are perfectly distressed and the price is right!
Sale price: $149, Original price: $225
This next pair is a little more on the pricey side, but if you are looking to invest in a great pair of jeans, these AG ones are perfect!
Sale price: $62, Original price: $95
I just love this adorable little dress. The pattern is perfect and the ruffled skirt adds the perfect feminine touch. I love that it will be able to be styled for work or for the weekends.
I'm always looking for a few cute new sweaters at the Anniversary sale. Whenever October rolls around, I start wearing my sweaters to death. This one is perfect because of the classic black color, but the interesting fun neckline.
Sale price: $31, Original price: $49
This top is the only thing I purchased that is a little more summery. I love the front tie detail and I couldn't pass it up for $31. It comes in three colors including white, light pink, and this color).
Sale price: $69, Original price: $108
Alo leggings are my favorite when I'm looking to spend a little more on a pair of leggings (I also love Zella like these ones that are also on sale - $42!). This is a great price forthese. I have a pair of whites ones and they aren't see through at all. Great quality leggings. These specific ones come in black and white.
These are my top picks, but there are SO many other good things in this sale! Below are a few more of my favorites. I broke them down into categories (i.e. shoes, tops/dresses, activewear, etc.) to make it a little easier to shop.
Last week with the Fourth of July and a wedding out of town, I didn't post on my blog at all. I was, however, still posting quite a bit on Instagram so I wanted to share all the details from everything I wore.
Don't forget that the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts tomorrow (for cardholders). Be sure to come back tomorrow and check out all my top picks from the sale! You DON'T want to miss this sale, it is so good!
I'm so excited to be sharing an easy in-home professional whitening product with you all today! Who doesn't want brighter, whiter teeth? Throughout the years I have tried plenty of tricks and products to achieve whiter teeth. I've tried different whitening toothpastes, mouthwashes, and strips hoping to see results, and was never satisfied with the results. After talking with Smile Brilliant, I was eager to partner with them and try their product (including custom whitening trays)! Smile Brilliant's team of dental professionals send you all the materials you need to make your own custom fitted trays, like they would in a dental office (more than a $400 value!). All of the products are easy to use and you get all the perks of professional teeth whitening from the comfort of your own home.
Creating Your Custom Trays
One of the aspects of this product I was most excited about were the custom trays. Smile Brilliant's custom trays ensure that the whitening product is evenly distributed on your teeth and keep the product in place. I've tried whitening strips so many times and I was always so frustrated with how difficult it was to keep the strips in place and keeps them from slipping and sliding around on my teeth long enough for them to work. I also found that sometimes I wouldn't get a good seal and the strips would fall off immediately, forcing me to throw them away before they even did their job. With Smile Brilliant and their custom trays, you don't need to worry about this! They send you a kit to make your teeth molds at home and they even send extra in case you make a mistake ensuring you get the perfect mold of your teeth. They send very detailed step-by-step instructions along with the materials and it is so easy to do yourself. Honestly, I was worried I was going to mess it up, but it was a piece of cake. Then all you do is mail your molds to Smile Brilliant and they create your custom trays. The turn-around time was so quick and I was whitening with my new custom trays in no time! The team at Smile Brilliant was also so helpful and encouraging and you can email them with any questions you have along the way. You can read more about the benefits of custom trayshere!
Whitening Process
Once I received my custom trays, I was surprised to see how flexible they were, making them so comfortable to wear. Make sure to follow the directions exactly when using the product to minimize sensitivity and get the most out of the product. I recommend whitening at night (when you're not planning on eating or drinking anymore for the day). I also recommend using the product the lowest recommended time to ensure your teeth don't become overly sensitive. You will start to see a difference in your teeth after just a few uses. Something that I particularly loved about using this product is the addition of the desensitizing gel. You apply it after the whitening process using the trays to eliminate any teeth sensitivity. After using other whitening products, I always hated how sensitive your teeth feel afterwards. With Smile Brilliant this is not a problem! The only sensitively I felt was in my gums after my first application, because I put too much gel in my trays (which is why it is so important to follow the directions closely). After that I had no sensitively whatsoever! Read more about teeth sensitivity here. You can also read more testimonials from real people that have used and loved this producthere!
Results
As you can see in this before and after picture, the product works great and I was extremely happy with the results and I plan to continue to use Smile Brilliant's product in the future to keep my teeth their whitest and brightest.
Giveaway
Smile Brilliant has generously offered to host a giveaway so that one lucky reader can receive their own whitening kit (a $139 value!). The kit includes Custom Teeth Whitening Trays, 3 whitening gels syringes, and 3 desensitizing gel syringes. The syringes last for quite a few whitening applications (I still have a lot of mine left to use in the future). It's super quick and easy to enter!
In addition to the giveaway, all readers can receive 5% off using code 'sweetsandstylejustright5', so everybody wins!
The giveaway will close two weeks from today and it's open to all UK, Australia, and US residents!
I hope that by sharing my whitening journey with Smile Brilliant you were able to learn more about this great product and all the benefits of professional at home whitening. If you are looking to whiten your teeth, I highly recommend this product. Be sure to enter the giveaway for your chance to win your own custom whitening kit! Thanks for stopping by!
