Happy Monday, friends… how was your holiday? My heart was especially grateful for a peaceful lake weekend with family, but also heavy with sorrow for our friends, neighbors, and family who have lost so much in the Texas floods.

We are absolutely devastated and shocked by this tragedy, and praying for the precious girls, and all the families impacted. In times like these, my instinct is always to retreat inward… how could I possibly share deals on vacuums and boots when so many have lost so much?

But there’s no help in that, and all I know to do in these situations is be a helper. So I’ll be donating a percentage of sales from this week directly to the families impacted in South and Central Texas. I may not have the words, but I have the means, and I pray this is but one small act of many.

And this week is a doozy, with the the mothers of all sales… the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale AND Amazon’s Prime Day Sale, both kicking off tomorrow!! Crazy that they fall in the same week this year, but have no fear… I’m here to help you navigate these epic events and will be sharing just the best-of-the-best to make your shopping fast and easy.

I’ve scoured the 1000s upon 1000s of deals for both retailers, and today I’m sharing the key pieces to help you prepare your carts!

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale //

I look forward to the #NSale all year, and use it as an opportunity to stock up on products I use year-round, update my closet staples, and even shop for Christmas gifts!

To help you navigate the thousands (and thousands!) of products available this year (preview the full sale HERE), I’ve combed through every single category and chosen the best of the best. This week I’ll be sharing my top picks for everything from Women and Beauty to Home and Gifts, but today is all about my Sugarplum Essentials!

These are my tried-and-true favorites, the things I grab every year… and all will be up to 40% off when the #NSale opens this week! (Log in to your account to see when you’ll be able to start shopping.) We can’t shop them yet, but you can add them to your Wish List for faster shopping once the Sale goes live. (You can see my personal Wish List HERE and all my top picks in every category HERE.)

NSale | Wardrobe Staples //

Every closet needs essential staples to build a stylish wardrobe… quality denim and tee, white button down, basic black dress, classic trench and sneaker, neutral boot and belt… and Nordstrom is not only the best spot to find these must-have pieces, but they’re all about to be on sale!

Before you shop, check your closet to see if your wardrobe lacks any of these key styles. I know I’ll be adding several to cart!

1. Pleated Midi Dress // 2. Dome Hoop Earrings
3. Suede Hobo Bag // 4. Cashmere Travel Wrap
5. Mother Wide Leg Jeans // 6. Station Necklace
7. Cashmere Crewneck Sweater // 8. Pistola Straight Leg Jeans
9. Cotton Trench Coat // 10. White Sneakers
11. Button Down // 12. Crewneck Pocket Tee
13. Block Heel Booties / 14. Suede Belt
Shop All HERE

NSale | Everyday Basics //

The NSale is the perfect time to refresh the basics in my closet… you know, the things that get tired after a few years and a few 100 washes! So these are the everyday basics I’ll be shopping.

1. Nike Running Shorts // 2. Longline Sports Bra
3. Spanx Wide Leg Pants // 4. Thong Undies
5. Cotton Briefs // 6. Crop Pajama Set
7. UGG Slide Slippers // 8. Chambray Shirt
9. New Balance 327 Sneakers // 10. Splendid Tee
11. High Waist 7/8 Leggings // 12. Barefoot Dreams Cardigan
13. Bombas Ankle Socks // 14. Spanx Pullover
Shop All HERE

NSale | Stock Up & Save //

I also like to restock my beauty cabinet and the closet essentials I wear on repeat.

1. Moroccanoil Hair Spray // 2. French Briefs
3. Nécessaire Body Wash // 4. Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Lotion
5. Cashmere Mist Deodorant // 6. Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Kit
7. Slip Silk Pillowcase // 8. Oribe Texturizing Spray
9. Bombas Ankle Socks // 10. Supergoop! Play Sunscreen
Shop All HERE

Just a reminder… the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a rewards event for their cardholders, so they get first access to these incredible new styles, but the fun is open to non-cardholders this Saturday, July 12! Not sure your shopping day? Just log in to your Nordstrom account HERE, and get ready to shop that day!

Pro Tip: Go ahead and ‘heart’ your favorites to a Wish List for fast and easy shopping when your day comes.

Amazon Prime Day //

Okay… moving on to the other mega sale this week…. Amazon Prime Day is literally 10s of 1000s of popular items across all categories that will be on lightning deal starting tomorrow! Heck, it’s even bigger than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined!

The only kicker is you must be an Amazon Prime member to gain access to the discounted prices. Not a member yet? No biggie, you can sign up HERE for a free trial membership. (Cancel anytime!) 

Thanks to Prime’s free 2-day delivery, rarely a week (okay, day!) goes by that an Amazon delivery doesn’t find its way to our doorstep. To help you prep for the fun 4-day sale, today I’ve got some of my top products, and your most requested throughout the year…

Prime Days | Top Deals //

I scoured the Deals List last week (yes, my eyeballs were bleeding!), and these deals are some of the absolute biggest available! Dyson AirWraps and Vacuums, Apple AirPods, Bissell… all the best brands, lowest prices of the year!

1. Smart Air Purifier // 2. Memory Foam Mattress
3. Bissell Carpet Cleaner // 4. Dyson Hair Dryer
5. Dyson Airwrap Styler // 6. Stand-Up Fan
7. Dyson Cordless Vacuum // 8. Apple AirPods Pro
9. beats Headphones // 10. Laser Hair Remover Device
11. Samsung Frame TV // 12. Walking Pad
Shop on LTK HERE & Amazon HERE

Prime Days | Sugarplum Must Haves //

My must-haves that I use and love on repeat…

1. Compression Packing Cubes // 2. Cardigan
3. Adhesive Bra // 4. No-Crease Hair Ties
5. Mattress Topper // 6. Running Shorts
7. Dermaplane Razors // 8. Argan Oil Hair Mask
9. Luxury Detergent // 10. Weighted Vest
11. Electrolyte Powder // 12. Pet Fur Remover Brush
Shop on LTK HERE & Amazon HERE

I’m already filling my Wish List, and making plans for early Christmas shopping… what about you? Tomorrow will be a big day, with two separate blog posts coming your way!! Make sure you’re subscribed HERE so you don’t miss them!

One post will be all things Nordstrom, with my top picks in every Women’s category. If Amazon is what you’re shopping, I’ll have a huge post of just the best Amazon fashion finds, as well. (Find the early Prime Day sales happening already HERE.)

My goal is to be a helpful resource for you, but don’t worry… I’m sticking to just my top picks and the best deals, not a laundry list of every last thing!

Are you shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, the Amazon’s Prime Day Sale, or both?! If so, what are you focused on most? Happy Monday, lovebugs!