Look of the Day: These Boots were Made for Walking

My wine tasting outfit include my Joie OTK boots, Nordtrom Leather jacket from last year's Anniversary sale , COH jeans and a Rebeca Taylor Tunic. Casey kept pointing out when girls were checking me out and by checking me out he meant they were checking out my sweet boots. I'm glad it provided entertainment for him and I do have to say these boots are pretty awesome.

Yay for a different mirror!
I was able to sneak in a little outlet shopping on our way to Carneros Valley. We only hit up the American Apparel outlet but we got some good stuff.
Kicking up my feet after a long day.
Mom, thanks so much for the fireplace suite! It was awesome!

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Look of the Day: Bohemian Rhapsody

Sunday was of one of my best friend's birthday. I have spent about 20 birthdays celebrating with her. This year's, her 26th birthday, we spent the day celebrating with some wine tasting, shopping and mani/pedi's. It was gorgeous out and we had a great time strolling around down town and indulging. I wore a bohemian inspired outfit and picked up a fabulous pair of studded leggings I can't wait to wear!

Joie top and Steven by Steve madden boots, both from the Nordstrom Half yearly sale, and nightcap leggings with attached skirt.
Wine tasting selections.

Our bill came in a book, it was such a cute idea!
The pair of studded leggings that I picked up yesterday, and I can't wait to wear.

Shopped till I dropped

Alrighty I am back from the sale. I didn't really find many Christmas gifts but I got Birthday gifts for two of my very best friends who have Birthdays this week. And I earned two pre-screening passes to see Twilight (Jackie if you were in Cali I would take you!) . I guess that means I have to finish that book soon! I also picked up a couple tops for myself and found an Elizabeth and James knockoff School boy shirt.

Presents and Passes. They came with special VIP Lanyards. LOL
Sale tops for myself. The Joie one looks like the one I was On the Hunt for and missed out on at the Planet Blue sale. The blue Robert Rodriguez one reminds me of my Robert Rodriguez dress I purchased on clearance last winter, but the color of this top makes my eyes pop.
Dress (and picture) from last year, The top has a similar fit to this dress.
I was waiting for this to happen, actually it took longer then I expected. An Elizabeth and James School boy copy cat shirt, one of my all time favorite tops. This copy cat style costs a mere $34.00, the only color online is this one which is copy of this E&J style.
Tips for shopping at Nordstrom:
-Utilize their customer service. I got one of the presents I purchased for a steal because the price was marked wrong. They also have great price matching, price adjustments and a no questioned asked return policy. All three of which I utilize regularly.
- When shopping online at Nordstrom use ebates to get cash back. Right now you can earn 5% back on purchases. I will sometimes find items in store and then go home and purchase online so I get cash back. I have free shipping because of my Mod card so that works out better for me to order online.
-Get a Mod card. A Mod card gives you all the benefits of a credit card without being a credit card. It is synced with my Debit card so it has no interest, no payments, no fees etc. But I get the benefits of free shipping, rewards points, advanced sale notice and so on.

On Your Mark, Get Set, Shop

Every November Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale marks the unofficial start of my Christmas shopping. I always make sure my calendar is clear that morning so I can I be one of the first in the store with all the little old ladies. Hope I find some great deals and some wonderful gifts! Well I'm off to go find outsome deals! Hope you find some as well.