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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

July 20, 2018 by Hillary Wortham Leave a Comment

Getting ready to online shop like a professional requires a hair flip and comfortable sitting position. I am a big fan of sales that don’t force me to buy things I didn’t want in the first place. I have not always been a discount or sale shopper because of the selections. However, anytime there is a first time customer discount or a coupon on a select item of your choice it is a great opportunity to save on what you would have bought regardless. The Nordstrom sale is the perfect chance for those of us with a list of things we need or want and to get the best deal possible. I am a Nordstrom card holder and shop early access. It is my only credit card and I would not recommend anyone to get one because I think we all have different needs, strengths, and limitations. I wait to post on the Nordstrom anniversary sale until it is open to everyone. There is nothing you can’t live without that won’t be available during public access 😉 Here are a few of my favorites that make great purchases for yourself of a gift for someone else. I even snatched a few hostess gifts for early September. Planning ahead is great when there comes a sale as good as this one. Enjoy and Thanks for stopping by!

-Hill

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

La Mer lotion / Diptyque Candle Set / Glow Pro kit / Charlotte Tilbury Lip Set / Serene House Diffuser

Mixed Stitch Cardigan / Leather Sandals / Dover Blazer / Ribbed Bodycon Dress

Original 214 by Kori Jean

July 18, 2018 by Hillary Wortham Leave a Comment

This dress is such a fabulous find and starts off as a success because it has pockets! The sizes run S, M, L and I am wearing a Small here 4 months pregnant and it fits great! If you are generally a small this may be big on you. There is a full skirt that flatters any figure, or belly for that matter, and there is a snap closure on the bust which happens to be perfect for future breastfeeding needs. I am showcasing this dress in a summer setting but this dress will fall into my autumn wardrobe much better because it keeps me so warm. Come November I can see myself wearing this weekly. I have been excited to share about this piece because of its quality but also its origin being the new boutique Original 214 by Kori Jean. Kori Jean is a close friend and continuous inspiration to me. I just finished Elizabeth Gilbert’s novel BIG MAGIC, a must read, and I couldn’t help but think of Kori during every chapter. She is BIG MAGIC up close. This girl is the one you meet at the party and know you must connect with her somehow so you can hear more about her life and accomplishments later. We all need a friend, if not multiple, that inspire us and encourage us to become our best and that is certainly who Kori is to me. Please go check out her boutique. She is a fabulous sight to be seen! Thanks for stopping by!

-Hill

Dress / Shoes / Clutch

Photography by Madison Katlin

The meaning in a label

July 11, 2018 by Hillary Wortham Leave a Comment

Dressing with a rapidly changing body is a challenge for anyone. You ask yourself How much will my body change? How long will it stay here? How do I want to motivate myself with my clothing and sizes. A.K.A. I don’t want to be this forever. and the most important question of ‘How do I feel good in my skin TODAY’. As dreamy as it is to be pregnant there is difficulty in seeing your body morph into something you know you are not, or haven’t been before. At the very same time it is incredible to witness what it can do. I have been so impressed with my body and the miracle it is producing and how it is doing it on it’s own. I feel stronger kicks each week and know the progression is natural and wonderful yet my clothes start to shrink. Although, I’d love to blame the launderer … I know better. What I have found assisting me in focusing on the miracle and not the weight gain or shape shifting is clothes that fit. We all go through phases of change. Having babies, lifestyle shift, menopause, Freshman fifteen… there is something to push us off course. Goals are good but a cutting waistline is distracting from the now. Find beauty in YOU today. You look good today, it’s okay to say “I’ll look better tomorrow.” but you need pants that fit today and help you feel YOU. I have found for short term body changes that spending a little on clothes that put me in a good mood is well worth the cost. However, this isn’t the time to blow bunches on your wardrobe so what do you do? I have bought some good quality pieces for less than what I usually spend and sized up. DOn’t be scared of the number or the letter size 4 … Size M etc. These are meaningless markers that help us navigate retail not a label. I am not Medium as in average that is just where I am right now and you tell yourself you are a Marvelous medium with a capital M! Make it work and love yourself right now. Here are a few shops to peruse. Thanks for stopping by!