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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: The Chaos Have Begun + Tulah Ray Zip Split Satchel

Have you shopped the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale yet? The sale started yesterday but I didn’t really fancy anything apart from their beauty exclusives and Hanky Panky thongs so I did my shopping online. I did drop by at lunch time to snag a pair of Clarins UV Plus Day Screen SPF 40 (they are sold out!) and found lots of designer sunglasses by Oliver Peoples, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Fendi and more at $100+ (originally $300+). It was crazy then so I skipped the crowds and didn’t pick up anything. I might go back for a pair of Oliver Peoples sunnies and give my Chanels a break.

One of the most popular items from the anniversary sale is this gorgeous Tulah Ray Zip Split Satchel in berry. Most of it had been pre-ordered so my friend, who braved the crowds yesterday at 7AM, got the last one in the store. It was also briefly unavailable online so I’m thrilled to see that it’s now available with an approximate ship date of 9/19/08. I have two new handbags that I have yet to use so I didn’t really think of getting another one. But it’s gorgeous, yes? And it’s 40% off and only a click away. Should I go to the Foley + Corinna sample sale instead? Or save up for the Barneys Warehouse Sale (next month)? Sigh. Decisions, decisions. Update: The bag (in berry and black) is now sold out.

Pre-Order Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives Now!

Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale won’t begin until July 18 but you can pre-order their Beauty Exclusives now! This is great because I already know what I want and when I’m done shopping the Beauty Exclusives, I can concentrate on other departments like shoes and clothing! Strategize, girls.

Beauty Exclusive items will begin shipping on Friday, July 18. There are currently 113 exclusives online from beauty brands such as M·A·C, Laura Mercier, Philosophy, Kiehl’s, shu uemura, Shiseido, Chanel, Clarins, La Prairie, Origins, Prescriptives, Fekkai, Phyto, L’Occitane, Decléor, Lancôme, Nars, Smashbox, T3 and so much more.

Here are my favorites. What’s yours?

philosophy ‘amazing grace’ shower gel 32 oz. $29.50 ($44 value)

philosophy ‘purity made simple’ one step facial cleanser $42.50 ($64 value)

Clarins UV Plus Day Screen SPF 40 $56 ($80 value)

L’Occitane Hand Cream Duo $35 ($56 value)

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps with Pump $70 ($89 value)

Fekkai Anniversary Technician® Set $46 ($62.50 value)

Prada ‘Infusion D’Iris’ Gift Set $95 ($115 value)

M·A·C Colour Forms Lipstick $14

T3 ‘Boost’ Travel Set $119 ($157 value)

shu uemura Anniversary Brush Set $70 ($91 value)

Bare Escentuals® ‘In Fashion’ 8-Piece Set$75 ($127 value)

Smashbox ‘Socialite’ 8-Piece Beauty Collection$59 ($161 value)

Why wait? Pre-order now. Beauty Exclusive items will begin shipping on Friday, July 18. Shop Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Beauty Exclusives!

Nordstrom Beauty Gift With Purchase

With your $100 beauty or fragrance purchase at Nordstrom, receive a vibrant reversible tote plus the following deluxe samples:

Anastasia Brow Gel
Anthony Logistics for Men® Self-Tanner with Anti-Aging Complex
Clarins Sunscreen Soothing Cream SPF 20 (0.28 oz.)
Cover FX ‘Skin Prep FX’ Treatment & Priming Serum sample
Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel (0.1 oz.)
Freeze 24.7® IceCrystals™ Anti-Aging Prep & Polish sample
Hanae Mori ‘Butteryfly’ Eau de Parfum (0.04 oz.)
John Varvatos Eau de Parfum (0.05 oz.)
KORRES Natural Products Guava Body Butter (0.85 oz.)
Lancôme Hypnôse Custom Volume Mascara (0.07 oz.)
Laura Mercier Eye Colour in Sandstone (0.03 oz.)
Origins ‘A Perfect World™’ White Tea Skin Guardian (0.17 oz.)
PHYTO Phytodéfrisant Botanical Hair Relaxing Balm (0.5 oz.)
TanTowel Self-Tan Towelette (1 application)

Online and in store. One per person, while supply lasts. Gift will be added automatically in checkout and can only be shipped to the same destination as your order.

So if you get those Revas that I just posted and make a $100 beauty order, you get free shipping plus all these goodies! Shop Nordstrom.com and get your beauty gift now!

Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for Women & Kids

Save 40% or more on apparel, shoes, accessories and more for women and kids at Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. The sale runs from today through Sunday, June 1.

I haven’t had time to check out the sale yet due to my very busy schedule at work. If you’ve shopped the sale, let me know.

Shop the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale now!