Style Files Archives - My Style Diaries https://www.mystylediaries.com/category/style-files/ Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:40:34 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 84396539 A Few Favorite Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds https://www.mystylediaries.com/2024-nordstrom-anniversary-sale/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/2024-nordstrom-anniversary-sale/#comments Wed, 10 Jul 2024 02:37:29 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=21186 Frame denim shorts; Wacoal t-shirt bra; Madewell long sleeved tee; Adidas Gazelle sneakers; Stance athletic socks; Nike sneakers; Paige wide leg jeans; Madewell striped shirt; Celine sunglasses; Paige denim jacket

Well, gals – it’s that time of year again. It’s July, when the sales are everywhere you turn and every blogger and her mom is pushing links at you daily. While I won’t be covering every single sale that’s happening over the next couple of weeks, today I’m sharing some of my favorite finds from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale because honestly, I enjoy shopping the sale myself. (The sale is currently open for “Early Access” to cardholders and will open to everyone on July 15th.)

In years past, I rounded up EVERYTHING that I loved in the sale, but these days, I’m only interested in things that I really love that I can use right now. (Let’s face it, we never know if or when sweater weather will show up in Southern California. It’s a big IF.) This year the things that caught my eye the most are denim, sneakers, and designer sunnies (like I need anymore sunglasses). Oh, and socks. I really just freaking love Stance no-show and athletic socks. I would also absolutely buy these slippers if I didn’t already own them.

But below I’ve also included a couple of sweaters, loungewear pieces, and boots/booties just in case you’re looking for those. (Side note: these boots are giving major Staud vibes for a fraction of the price.) And I’ll be sharing more fave finds over on my Instagram in stories all week long. If you’re shopping the sale, here’s hoping you find just what you’re looking for. Happy shopping, friends!

xoxo

Paige wide leg jeans; AG high waist ankle jeans; Madewell denim shirt jacket; Pistola large pocket jeans; New Balance sneakers; JW PEI bag; Steve Madden denim dress; Frame denim shorts

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A Cute and Comfy Cape Blazer https://www.mystylediaries.com/scoop-blazer/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/scoop-blazer/#comments Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:21:06 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=21123 Scoop cape blazer | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Scoop cape blazer | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Scoop cape blazer | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Scoop cape blazer | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Greylin skirt (old); Scoop cape blazer (size down); Anine Bing boots (similar here); Vince Camuto silver bag (Use code CYBERPREVIEW); Isabel Marant sunglasses

A holiday blazer, but make it SoCal warm weather friendly. That’s exactly what I love about this cute and comfy little cape blazer from (where else?) Walmart. Wear it solo with a camisole and flowy skirt like above, or layer it over a dressed-up turtleneck and leather leggings. It makes for an easy and chic holiday look, and luckily it was just restocked in all sizes. Grab one before they’re gone again, and I’d recommend sizing down – wearing a small here for reference.

xoxo

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beek’s Biggest Sale of the Year https://www.mystylediaries.com/beek-sale/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/beek-sale/#respond Mon, 06 Nov 2023 19:36:51 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=21102 beek's biggest sale of the year | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergastbeek's biggest sale of the year | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergastbeek's biggest sale of the year | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast 525 America sweater dress; beek shoes (use code NIKKI20); Vici denim jacket; Staud shearling bag

November has barely arrived, and the holiday sales have already begun. But what’s not to love about that? beek has been one of my favorite brands of shoes for years now, and if you’ve had your eye on something from the line, now is the best time because their biggest sale of the year is here. Technically, the sale starts tomorrow, BUT you can shop it today using code NIKKI20 to take 20% off anything on the site.

beek’s shearling-lined styles are some of the coziest fall footwear you’ll find, and every style is just so chic. The Penguin bootie in today’s post is so comfy and kind of give me elevated Ugg vibes. I also LIVE in this Gallito style and have my eye out for a restock in the Vulture. You can also check out this post for a few more of my favorites, but if you plan on shopping the sale, don’t wait because some styles/sizes will definitely sell out.

Here’s hoping you snag a little something to make the upcoming holidays the coziest yet.

xoxo

beek's biggest sale of the year | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergastbeek's biggest sale of the year | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergastbeek's biggest sale of the year | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast beek's biggest sale of the year | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Splendid pants; Amazon sweater; similar Express coatigan; beek shoes (use code NIKKI20); Lack of Color hat; Tod’s bag

Photos thanks to Candace Rock

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A Few Fall Looks Lately https://www.mystylediaries.com/15-fall-looks/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/15-fall-looks/#respond Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:07:21 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=21080 Reformation cargo pants, denim bomber jacket, Tod's handbag | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Reformation pants (size down, wearing a small); Target sweater; Mango denim jacket; Tod’s bag

There’s no question, fall weather and fall fashion are my favorites of the entire year, and lucky for me, we’ve actually had a couple of chilly days and nights around here to bust out a sweater or two and my current favorite boots. (They’re a splurge, but they really do look great with so many things in my closet. Adding a look for less here that’s worth checking out too!) Today I’m sharing a few fall looks I’ve been wearing lately. Hope everyone has a great start to November and my favorite time of the year.

xoxo

Staud Bridget dress, shearling bag, and Western Wally boots | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Staud dress, bag, and boots

Bottega Veneta handbag, Isabel Marant boots | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki PrendergastTarget sweater; old skirt; Isabel Marant boots; Bottega bag Ulla Johnson Isolde dress, Staud Western Wally boots | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Ulla Johnson dress; Staud boots; Tod’s bag

Love & Fit Emerge leggings | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Love & Fit leggings; Vici jacket; beek sandals (use code MYSTYLEDIARIES10)Quince ponte wide leg pants and cashmere sweater | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Quince wide leg pants and cashmere sweater

Quince cashmere sweater and jogger set | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Quince cashmere sweater and joggers; Golden Goose sneakers

Mango striped dress, beek shearling sandals | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Mango dress; beek sandals (use code MYSTYLEDIARIES10 for 10% off) English Factory sweater dress, Staud Western Wally boots | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast English Factory dress (also on sale here); Staud boots

Vici plaid dress, Staud Western Wally boots, Tod's handbag | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Vici plaid dress; Staud boots; Brixton hat; Tod’s bag

Staud Western Wally boots | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Shein dress; BlankNYC jacket; Staud boots

Scoop faux leather pants | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Scoop pants; Target tee; Tod’s bag

English Factory black dress, Marc Fisher boots | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast English Factory dress; Marc Fisher boots (use code NIKKI20)

Scoop jeans and cropped sweater | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Scoop jeans, sweater, and booties; Lack of Color hat; Tod’s bag

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Fall Trend: Silver https://www.mystylediaries.com/fall-trend-silver/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/fall-trend-silver/#respond Fri, 13 Oct 2023 22:27:16 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=21064

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I’ve always been a gold-loving gal, but this season, I’ve got my sights set on second place with all things silver. From bags to shoes and everything in between with jewelry as the exclamation point, silver is everywhere this season, and there’s something that just just feels so fresh about it. Personally I’m loving this studded bag, have already ordered these boots and these flats, and am currently trying to figure out if I need a pair of metallic Western boots. Oh, and this $10 layered necklace was a no-brainer.

I’m definitely not ditching any of my golden favorites, but this season I’ll be dipping my toes into the silver pool. Anyone joining me?

xoxo

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Fall Trend: Seeing Red https://www.mystylediaries.com/fall-trend-red/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/fall-trend-red/#respond Tue, 10 Oct 2023 20:09:44 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=21055

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In case you haven’t heard, red is one of the hottest hues for fall and winter this year, and honestly, I couldn’t be more excited about it. I LOVE a fun pop of red in an outfit and have found that my red handbags are some of my most used. (If you’re in the market for a red bag, I love this Khaite bag for a splurge and this Madewell version for something a little less spendy that’s still super classic and easy to wear.) I’ve also worn my red Sambas a ton already this season and just snagged this affordable little red sweater. And now I’m thinking I may need these red trousers for a full on monochromatic scarlet look a la Helena Glazer Hodne of Brooklyn Blonde. (She posted this look in 2020, and somehow it’s still just so great.)

Whether you go for just a little pop or a head to toe look, you can’t go wrong with seeing red this season.

xoxo

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beek’s New Fall Collection https://www.mystylediaries.com/beek-fall-collection/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/beek-fall-collection/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:57:58 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=21011

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The brand new fall collection from beek has just launched, and oh my, it is just so pretty. Featuring molded arches and made of buttery-soft leathers, beautiful suedes, and luxe shearling, every single style is perfect for the transitional months ahead. (Nothing beats a fall sandal for easing into our SoCal “fall” which just so happens to be some of the hottest months here.)

Wear them with jeans, dresses, sweats, you name it – beek continues to be one of the most comfortable and versatile staples in my shoe wardrobe. The hardest part here is definitely choosing a favorite, but if you’ve already found your fave, use code MYSTYLEDIARIES10 to take 10% off site wide.

xoxo

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Shopbop’s Big Sale on Sale https://www.mystylediaries.com/big-shopbop-sale-2/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/big-shopbop-sale-2/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 22:58:43 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=21007

Lack of Color hat; denim belt; Isabel Marant sunglasses; DL1961 ivory wide leg jeans; MOTHER sweatshirt; Free People polo top; Isabel Marant aviators; leather crossbody; Good American wide leg jeans

One of my favorite online retailers Shopbop is currently having a pretty big sale on sale offering 25% off already reduced prices, and I have to say, the finds are good. (Make sure you use code EXTRA25 to get the additional 25% off at checkout.) I initially wasn’t going to put together a post, but after perusing page after page (and placing, I’ll admit, more than one order), I figured it was too good not to share.

Personally I had my sights set on a new pair of jeans, and more specifically, I wanted a new pair of wide leg denim. There were tons in the sale, but after eliminating any that were final sale or didn’t have my size, I landed on the two pairs above that I can’t wait to try. I think they’ll be so great now with heeled sandals and a tank (I ordered this one) and later with booties and a sweater.

There are also lots of great dresses (I ordered this one under $50) and some really cute sweatshirts that I DO NOT NEED (Jesus take the wheel). If you’re shopping the sale, here’s hoping you find something GOOD.

xoxo

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My 2023 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks https://www.mystylediaries.com/2023-nordstrom-anniversary-sale/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/2023-nordstrom-anniversary-sale/#respond Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:10:15 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=20989

 Brixton straw hat; Isabel Marant sunglasses; Farm Rio belted dress; Kate Spade straw hat; Beis mini weekender bag; Beis carryon luggage; Nordstrom cubic zirconia bracelet; Tie-strap floral dress; Birkenstock sandals; Rails denim skirt 

My favorite sale of the year is here – well, sort of. Almost. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opened today to top tier cardholders (which does not include me) and will open to all cardholders on Thursday. (The sale opens to the public on July 17th.) I spent a whole lot of time combing through the sale this past week, and here are some of my favorite finds.

This year, the denim and the sneakers are the two main standout categories to me. I saw so many great denim finds that I actually forced myself to try on all of my jeans over the weekend so that I could make room for new pairs. And while I don’t need any more sneakers, there’s no harm in looking, right? If you’ve had your eye on a pair of New Balance 327’s, now is the time to grab them. I seriously wear mine ALL the time and think they are so comfortable.

And while most of the sale finds are fall pieces, above I’m highlighting some of my favorite summer-ready buys that you can buy now and enjoy now. And below I’ve got some of my favorite denim, designer (that leather jacket!), sneaker, and boot finds. Obviously, this is one of a million sales going on right now (hello, Amazon Prime Day, Circle Week, Walmart+ Week, etc.), and it can get a little overwhelming. Just know that sales come and go, but if you’re shopping for something in particular, here’s hoping you find something you love.

xoxo

 Mother “The Tripper” jeans; AllSaints denim moto jacket; Levi’s 90’s denim trucker jacket; Blank NYC frayed hem jeans; AG distressed denim shorts; Mother “The Hustler” jeans; Veronica Beard denim clog

 Crop Cashmere PJ set; L’AGENCE pointed toe sandal; Isabel Marant black sunglasses; Veronica Beard slide sandal; Veronica Beard slim straight jeans; L’AGENCE leather jacket; Isabel Marant aviator sunglasses; PAIGE tiered dress

 New Balance 327 (top left); New Balance 574 (top right); Nike Air Max sneakers; P448 John sneakers; New Balance neutral 574; Adidas 3-stripe sneaker; Nike Air Max Futura; Nike React Phantom; New Balance teal-trimmed 327

 Marc Fisher tall black boots; 42 Gold light blue suede booties; Stuart Weitzman black booties; 42 Gold tan suede booties; Marc Fisher beige tall boots

 Dagne Dover large carryall duffel, belt bag, and cosmetic organizer bag

 

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Pretty Summer Pieces from Walmart https://www.mystylediaries.com/walmart-summer-finds/ https://www.mystylediaries.com/walmart-summer-finds/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2023 01:49:20 +0000 https://www.mystylediaries.com/?p=20957 Summer style from Walmart | My Style Diaries blogger Nikki Prendergast Midi cutout dress; studded jelly sandals; woven straw tote; designer sunglasses all via Walmart

I’m probably going to sound like a broken record here, but these just might be my favorite fashion finds from Walmart yet. If you’re picky with fabrics like I am, then you’ve probably decided there’s linen and then there’s good linen. And the dress above is the good linen. The thick kind that doesn’t get insanely wrinkled every single time you move. (Listen, I know that wrinkles in linen are normal, but sometimes things just start looking way too crumpled.) The cut of this dress is also just so good for summer.

And I’m rounding up a few more favorite finds below. Whether you’re looking for affordable summer staples or maybe a designer splurge, there’s a little something for everyone right now at Walmart. I mean those white dresses…come on! So good. Happy shopping and happy weekend ahead, friends.

xoxo

 Walmart striped tank and shorts; woven sandals; straw bucket hat; tortoise sunglasses; straw bag; linen tie-front shirt; linen pants

 Walmart white midi dress; designer handbag; oversized sunglasses; white eyelet dress; gold sandals

 Walmart striped midi dress; square sunglasses; designer handbag; white and gold bangles; studded sandals

 Walmart straw bucket hat; designer sunglasses; o-ring coverup; woven straw tote; scrunch material swimsuit; studded jelly sandals

Brought to you by Walmart #WalmartPartner

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