Splurge vs Steal: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

MariaOnPoint | Splurge vs Steal: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

OPTION 1: ANCIENT GREEK SANDALS KARIATIDA KNEE HIGH GLADIATOR FLAT SANDALS VIA INTERMIX $60 | OPTION 2: STEVE MADDEN ‘SWEETYY LACE UP SANDALS $79.95 | OPTION 3: IVANKA TRUMP ‘ELLYN’ LACE UP SANDALS $109.95 | OPTION 4: STEVE MADDEN ‘RIZZAA’ ANKLE STRAP SANDALS $79.95 | OPTION 5: HINGE ‘AVERY’ WRAPAROUND STRAP SANDALS $69.95 | OPTION 6: DOLCE VITA ‘JASMYN’ GHILLIE SANDALS $89.95 | OPTION 7: STEVE MADDEN ‘WERKIT’ GLADIATOR SANDALS $59.95.

The best sale of the year is upon us. Nordstrom Anniversary sale early access starts on July 22 (cardholders), the sale opens to the public on July 22, prices go up on August 8. Today, I rounded up my favorite brown and nude flats sandals from the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. They’re perfect for summer, comfortable to walk around and if you’re planning to go to Greece, these little brown numbers would look amazing against those white houses and blue sky ocean.

 

Trendy Thursday: What to Wear to Napa

MariaOnPoint | Trendy Thursday: What to Wear to Napa

 

DRESS: TOPSHOP FLORAL TEA DRESS | HAT: LACK OF COLOR THE RUSSO WIDE BRIMMED HAT | BAG: HAT ATTACK ROUND HANDLE TOTE BAG | SHOES: STEVE MADDEN RIZZAA SANDALS | SUNGLASSES: KAREN WALKER NUMBER ONE SUNGLASSES.

Are you planning a trip to Napa and are wondering what to wear to Napa? Not to worry, I’m going to help you. Take this floral dress for example. You can wear a floral short dress to Napa, enjoy the many beautiful vineyards while looking effortlessly chic. This dress showcases a simple silhouette that has a flattering form, which will enhance your figure while you’re sipping on a glass of wine or four. It’s fitted at the waist to give your hips an extra bump. I wear a size 0 in this brand.in order to keep this look fresh and simple, I would take a statement tote bag such as this super cute round straw tote bag to keep all your toiletries together and have room for a bottle or two that you must take home with you because you can’t wait for the cases to be delivered in a few weeks. I never leave the house without my Karen Walker Number one sunglasses, the tortoise style is my favorite.

Splurge vs Steal: Off the Shoulder Dress & Pom Pom Sandals

MariaOnPoint | Splurge vs Steal: Off the Shoulder Dress & Pom Pom Sandals

SPLURGE – DRESS: CAROLINE CONSTAS | HAT: LACK OF COLOR THE RUSSO HAT VIA NORDSTROM | BAG: MAR Y SOL CARACAS TOTE BAG | SHOES: ELINA LINARDAKI PENNY LANE POMPOM GLADIATOR SANDALS.

STEAL – DRESS: SHEIN RUFFLED OFF THE SHOULDER SELF-TIE DRESS | HAT: FOREVER21 WOMEN’S FRAYED FLOPPY STRAW HAT | BAG: SAN DIEGO HAT COMPANY STRIPED STRAW BEACH TOTE BAG | SHOES: GOOD NIGHT MACAROON POM POM SUEDE LEATHER LACE UP SANDALS.

I hope everyone had a fantastic 4th of July weekend, the break was well needed and now we’re back to real life and back on business. Are you planning a summer getaway to Greece, the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii or Miami? I know the options are endless and I’m fully aware that wondering what to pack for Mexico or what to wear in Greece during the summer can be both exciting and overwhelming. I’m giving you two options of very similar looks to adjust to your budget so it doesn’t break the bank and makes you look equally fabulous.

Trendy Thursday: Ruffle Off the Shoulder Top

MariaOnPoint | Trendy Thursday: Ruffle Off the Shoulder Top

Top: Caroline Constas Gia off-the-shoulder swiss dot top – This ruffled off the shoulder top extravaganza is summer perfection at its best! It’s so cute on. I tried the petite size and the fit is true to size. The dots compliment the texture of the ruffles and the off the shoulder silhouette, it’s light considering all the layers the off the shoulder top has. Ruffle tops have become my obsession lately, I’m a petite blogger and I’m always looking for those pieces that accentuate your figure and give you a nice silhouette and these are it! | Bottom: Rag & Bone distressed skinny heans/La Paz – I love this brand and the fit, it’s perfect for petite women, it highlights your figure and tucks everything in the right places. I wear a size 25 | Shoes: Sophia Webster ‘lilicoc underwater’ sandals – Sophia Webster knows shoes and I know shoes and I like these shoes, just look at them, no description needed here | Flats: Steve Madden ‘sunshine’ lace-up flats – Snakeskin are so neutral that they go well with everything, think of them as the traditional black flats | Bag: Apolis city market tote via Nordstrom (anniversary sale early access starts July 14, save the date!) – A cute and ample bag to travel with, it’s on my cart already.