Our 2023 NSALE First Picks

It’s here! It’s FINALLY here! The 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale officially kicks off TODAY (July 11th) for Icon cardholders and you better believe the LIY Team was first in line to shop ’till we dropped! While we did place several online orders — shopping in-store can be hit or miss — we searched racks upon racks of NSALE goodies in person to bring you a first look at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Below, you’ll find our favorite finds of the day + widgets with the items that we order online and are awaiting their arrival!

If you can’t shop yet, never fear. Simply add your favorites to your Nordstrom Wish List for easy checkout once it’s your turn to shop! Log into your Nordstrom Account to determine your shopping status! You can find everything you need to know about shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale here! Be sure to join our closed Facebook Group for all-things NSALE (hits & misses, try-on hauls, restock alerts, nightly giveaways, and more!) – join the group here! Now that we’ve got the logistics out of the way, let’s dive into our 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale finds!

Zella Vest [true to size, wearing in small] / Zella Live In Leggings [true to size, wearing in small] / Halogen Shirt [ wearing a medium, size up if in between] / Nike Waffle Sneakers [size up one]

BP Top [wearing in small, but need XS, size down if in between] / AG Jeans [size down one, wearing a 28] / Aquatalia Booties [true to size]

Treasure & Bond Sweater [size down, wearing an XS] / Kut from the Kloth Jeans [size down, wearing a 2] / Steve Madden Booties [true to size]

Halogen Sweater [true to size, wearing small] / Kut from the Kloth Jeans [size down, wearing a 2] / Aquatalia Booties [true to size, so comfortable!]

Adidas Sneakers  [true to size]

Treasure & Bond Top [size down, wearing XS] / Kut from the Kloth Jeans [size down, wearing a 2] / Steve Madden Booties [true to size]

Halogen Blazer [TTS, wearing in XS] // Layering Tank [TTS] // Jeans [TTS, wearing in 2] // Mules [TTS]

Treasure & Bond Varsity Sweater [Size down one, wearing in XS but need an XXS] // Kut from the Kloth Jeans [Size down if in between] // Blondo Booties [Size down .5]

Veronica Beard Mixed Media Top [TTS, wearing in XS] // Kut from the Kloth Jeans [TTS] // Nike Platform Sneakers [TTS]

Mastermind 2.0 Jacket Noir Jacket [true to size, wearing M] // Zella leggings [true to size]

The Way Home Shorts Free People [true to size, wearing M] // Sports Bra // ON Sneakers

Kelsey Fab Ab High Waist Ankle Flare Jeans Kut from the Kloth [size down one, wearing 4] // Sweater // Birks

Treasure + Bond Tie Waist Rib Dress [size down if in between, wearing in size small and 28 weeks pregnant] / Franco Sarto Ankle Strap Pump [TTS, wearing in size 8]

Avec Les Filles Tweed Wrap Coat [wearing in size small and 28 weeks pregnant] / Kut From The Kloth Raw Hem Jeans [wearing in size 4 and 28 weeks pregnant] / Franco Sarto Ankle Strap Pump [TTS, wearing in size 8]

Open Edit Mock Neck Top [TTS, wearing in size small and 28 weeks pregnant] Treasure + Bond Wide Leg Pants [TTS, wearing in size small and 28 weeks pregnant] / Sam Edelman Pumps [TTS, wearing size 8]

Thread & Supply Dad Jacket [true to size, wearing XS] // Halogen Crewneck T-Shirt [true to size, wearing XS] // Mother Ripped Mid Rise Slim Jeans [size down if in between, wearing 26 could do 25] // Steve Madden Haylan Chelsea Boot [true to size, wearing 8]

Nike Airmax 270 Sneaker [size down .5, wearing 7.5]

Thread & Supply Crop Corduroy Vest [size up if in between, wearing Small] // AG Ex-Boyfriend Ripped Jeans [size down, bought size 25] // Nordstrom Signature Long Sleeve Tee [size down, wearing XS] // Steve Madden Haylan Chelsea Boot [true to size, wearing 8]

Liverpool Blazer [true to size, wearing XS] // Liverpool Kelsey Knit Trousers [size down if in between, wearing XS] // Heels [true to size, wearing 8] // Dolce Vita Sneakers [size down .5, wearing 7.5] // Sweater Tank [true to size, wearing XS] // Graphic Tee [true to size, wearing XS]

Blanc Noir Mastermind 2.0 Jacket [Size up if between, wearing in L] // Spanx High Waist Faux Suede Leggings [Size up if between, wearing in L] // New Balance 327 Sneaker [TTS, wearing in Reflection/ Vintage Teal]

Zella Strength Performance Court Dress [ Size up if between, wearing in L] // ON Cloudswift Running Shoe [TTS, wearing in Alloy/ Glacier]

French Connection Long Sleeve Faux Wrap Sweater Dress [TTS, wearing in M in Black – anxiously awaiting for it to arrive in Deep Teal!] // Sam Edelman Viv Pointed Toe d’Orsay Pump [TTS]

Steve Madden Havannah Pointed Toe Bootie [TTS, wearing in M]

Treasure & Bond Plaid Boyfriend Shirt [Size down if between, wearing in M in Ivory Multi Fiona Plaid and Grey- Black Avery Plaid] // Madewell Kick Out Crop Mid Rise Jeans [Size down, wearing in 28] // Spanx High Waist Faux Suede Leggings [Size up if between, wearing in L] // Sam Edelman Viv Pointed Toe d’Orsay Pump [TTS, wearing in Black] // Steve Madden Havannah Pointed Toe Bootie [TTS, wearing in Mushroom]

Mother The Dazzler Ripped Mid Rise Ankle Slim Jeans [TTS, wearing 31 but would prefer 30] // Treasure & Bond Organic Cotton Blend Crewneck Sweater [oversized, wearing in small]

These *might* have just become my new favorite jean, The perfect amount of stretch, a great light wash, and a quality you can trust! 

Zella Quilted Hooded Cocoon Vest  [TTS, or size up if you want to zip with a large chest!] // Zella Relaxed Long Sleeve Slub Jersey T-Shirt [size down if in between, wearing in medium] // Zella Studio Luxe High Waist Pocket [true to size]

Vest season is the best season, and this Zella hooded cocoon vest is ultra plush and super warm!

Apparis Anoushka Faux Fur Coat [true to size, wearing in medium] // Mother The Dazzler Ripped Mid Rise Ankle Slim Jeans [TTS, wearing 31 but would prefer 30] // Dolce Vita Zina Sneaker [true to size] 

Bring on fall and winter, because I NEED to wear this coat ASAP. I absolutely love teddy coats all season long, over jeans and sneaks and even just with sweats!

Crop Corduroy Vest [true to size, wearing in XS] // Jeans [true to size]

Plaid Woven Shacket [true to size, fits over sized, wearing in XS] // Jeans [true to size]

Zella Hybrid Ventilated Hooded Jacket [true to size, wearing in XS] // Jeans [true to size] // Sandals

Free People Sweater [disclaimer: not in NSale, full priced item, TTS, wearing small] / Kut from the Kloth [size down, wearing 0] / Steve Madden Boots [TTS, 8]

Beyond Yoga Tank [size up, wearing medium] / Zella Live In Leggings [TTS, wearing small] / Nike Sneakers [TTS, 8]

BP Bodysuit [TTS, wearing small] / Trousers[TTS, wearing 2 / Schutz Sandals [TTS, 8]

Free People Sweater [cropped, I sized up to a L for a longer fit!] / Mother Denim [size down if in between, lots of stretch!] / Dolce Vita Loafers [TTS]

Madewell Striped Tee [TTS, wearing Large but could do a medium] / Good American Denim [size down if in between] / Steve Madden Loafers [TTS]

Zella Vest [size down if in between, wearing Medium] / Layering Tee [runs small, size up] / Zella Leggings [TTS] / Adidas Sneakers [size down .5]

Madewell Tie Front Sweater [TTS, wearing Medium] / Layering Cami / Good American Denim [size down if in between] / Dolce Vita Loafers [TTS]