My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Wishlist

Okay, I told myself I was not going to make a Nordstrom anniversary sale post this year (I think I say that every year) but then I went online and there are so many good finds on there. I told myself I wasn't going to make a post this year because I really don't buy much from this sale so other bloggers would have much better roundups of this sale from what they bought. I tried to find the really affordable options and the items that I thought were the best sales.

I tried to find all of the items I loved and wanted that were under 40$ with the exception of my hunter boots. I love my hunters so much and have talked about them multiple times on my blog. For me what makes the hunters so different than other rainboots is one their quality but also their short option. I have extremely short legs, like so short most short length pants don't fit me but, the hunter short length is perfect for my legs. These boots hit me right under the knee making them easy to walk in and super comfortable. I also love the heavy boot socks that you can accessorize them with which are so warm that I use them as my winter boots. Highly highly recommend the hunters especially for petite girls. 

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Fall and Winter Jackets

It has been pretty chilly here in upstate New York, there was none of that warm cool fall air it pretty much just went to cold. So I have already had to pull out most of my jackets. I feel as if I will never be fully satisfied with the amount of jackets I own and I will always want more.

Halogen(R) Asymmetrical Zip Boiled Wool Blend Coat | Sam Edelman Faux Fur Trim Down Jacket | J.Crew Factory Petite city coat | Patagonia Performance Better Sweater Hoodie |Barbour 'Beadnell' Quilted Jacket | Levi's Rain Jacket | kensie Faux Fur Teddy Bear Coat | J.Crew Factory Water Resistant rain jacket | Barbour Annis Quilted Jacket

J.Crew jackets (along with everything else in that store) I feel are the best quality and styles of jacket. I have been living in the water-resistant rain jacket, I just wish it came with a lining or was a little heavier so I could wear it more as it gets colder. Speaking of J.Crew jackets I have had my eye on the city coat for as long as I can remember and it is definitely going on my Christmas wishlist this year. And they have petite sizes which are even better so it won't go down to my ankles. 

These teddy bear jackets were super in last year and I am so excited to see that they are back in again this year. I love this one by Kensie which looks so cozy I may just get it to use it as a blanket. Comfort is definitely an aspect I look at when buying a jacket, I hate when it's tight and you can't lift your arms. I'm also really sensitive to certain fabrics when it comes to jackets so I always make sure to have that in mind when picking out a new one. 

Weekly Review | Weekend Happenings

Sliding into the weekend like...

Weekly Review: This past week was the first full week of my summer job and it flew by, I can not believe it is over. In other news, this giant water slide showed up at my house yesterday and we spent all night on it, it does not get old. I literally felt like a little kid which was the best stress reliever also. 

I also posted this week about an amazing summer read and did a book review on this must-read book. Then Yesterday I posted about MDComplete which is a great skincare line that I highly recommend. 

Weekend Review: This weekend we are having a sweet sixteen party for my little sister which is why we have this giant waterslide for the weekend. We have like 45 teenagers coming to our house this weekend which will be great (*sarcastic emoji*). Then on Sunday, I am so excited because I am going to the Jason Alden concert which in my opinion will be the best way to end the weekend.

Favorite Things on the Internet:

• Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Okay so I was not going to mention the Nordstrom anniversary sale because to be honest I'm not sure I am going to buy anything and I just don't feel like talking about it, but it is something that people are really into. I have not decided if I am going to do a post quite yet. 
• Build-A-Bear chaos: I think this is the best, the "Today Show" talks about how the deal that Build-A-Bear offered totally blew out of hand. Our local mall had to temporarily close down today because the line was so long. I'm not sure I would ever stand in a line that long for a bear, but then again I'm not a mom yet so we will see in the future.
• Poshmark: I have been obsessed with this app lately. I just recently bought a Lilly Pulitzer dress and I am planning on doing a post and talking about my experiences with Poshmark so look for that on the blog soon!

Summer Pj Sets

Pajamas are one of those items I have a guilty pleasure for (I get it from my momma). I get super hot at night so I prefer pajama sets that are shorts instead of pants. In the summer I spend a lot of time in my pj's and so I love light and comfortable sets to hang out in. These sets range from pricey to less expensive.

Is it weird if I say that I that I sleep better when my pajamas are cute? This is sort of true for me because sometimes when I can't sleep if I change my top then all of a sudden I get ten times more comfortable (is that weird?).

Valentine's Day Outfit Ideas

Tomorrow is the first day of February and I can' believe it. I read a post on facebook and it said "It feels like it's January 74th" and I have never related to something so much in my life, this month dragged on. But now its over and its spring is on the way, so today I found some cute outfits for Valentine's day and I have them from the most expensive to least expensive and then all the way at the end is a super cute casual outfit!

This dress is so stunning this is the Milly Mandy Ruffle Cuff Shift dress from Nordstrom and it retails at 395$ so it is more of a high end dress. I personally think that is a little high for a shift dress but there are some alternatives, if you like the bell sleeves of this dress there is this one at Old Navy. Old Navy also has these shift dresses which don't have the bell sleeves but are just as beautiful.

This dress is a Charles Henry off the shoulder dress, also from Nordstrom and is less expensive than the first one at only $88. This red color is absolutely stunning but if this is still a little too expensive for you then there is this off the shoulder dress at target for only $23 which is equally as gorgeous. 

This lace trim ruffle dress is the least expensive at only $24 from Target, I love the blush color and it is such a sweet and perfect dress for Valentines day.

Top: JCrew Factory | Pants: Old Navy | Shoes: Target | Bag: Old Navy | Earrings: Sugarfix

This is a more causal Valentines day outfit and more of what my outfit for the date night will look like. Kyle and I like to keep it more low key but I still think this outfit is so cute, I am obsessed with these earrings from sugarfix by baublebar. I personally think sugarfix is the best collaboration Target has ever done!

Valentine's Day Gifts for Him | By Kyle

        Hey guys, this is Kyle, Kelsey's very handsome boyfriend. Valentine's day means a lot to me. It's a time for me to show my girlfriend how much she means to her, although I should probably do that every day! Kelsey and I are going to a nice dinner at a great restaurant known as Bellinis! They have great chicken marsala and an even better Margherita pizza! They have this funky mousse dish for dessert that I guess is great, so I'm looking forward to attempting it.

          Now another thing that we do is give each other little gifts each year, I personally love buying things for her, therefore I always agree with gifts. up yonder are just some of the great ideas that most guys might enjoy. The Dome backpack by steve madden. It's very unique looking, a little different looking than the average bag. Some other alternatives would be obviously Northface,  I really enjoy the Jansport bags and also Nike bags! I personally really need a new headset, and luckily gaming controllers nowadays have the 3.5mm jack which allows for basically any headset to work with PS4, Xbox One, and PC. There are also some really good budget headsets on the market right now. The Recon Chat is about 25 dollars and it has an extremely comfortable earpiece and has some pretty good quality sound for a cheap headset, Another alternative if you want the 2 earbuds is the HyperX Cloud Stingers, they are 49.99 and they were named the number 1 budget headset. Another good gift idea is casual footwear. There are many pairs of shoes that are pleasant to look at, at an affordable price. I actually really enjoy the casual shoes from Target, Old Navy, and Zumies. I put a Golf tee shirt on here because you can probably find some really good deals on them because it is currently not golf season.

         It's really cold up here in New York and because of this I've decided to throw up there some Northface Gloves, they are extremely comfortable and very sleek looking. Also, they are very hefty like the winter gloves which is an added bonus. If you are looking for a quick gift to just get, Any video game is an awesome idea, I put up WWE 2k18 because it's a great game and I don't have it yet, other games to looking into are Star Wars Battlefront 2, Assassin's Creed Origins, and Monster Hunter Worlds! Well, that wraps up this lovely blog by Kyle Hitchcock-Powers. The one and only.

Valentine's Day Gift Guide For Her

Valentine's day is quickly approaching, which means it is time for the gift guides to start appearing. For Kyle and I we don't spend very much on Valentine's day we usually stick to a budget of about 50$ and then go to a nice restaurant. We have done this almost every year and this year we're going to be super boring with gifts because we are going right to Pandora to pick up a ring. Last year Kyle bought me this ring and this year I want a smaller ring to stack on top of it. The reason we are going to the store is because I want to pick one that looks the best with the ring I have, and Kyle is good with it so we are going for it!

Jewelry is always a great idea for any women for Valentine's day, I think the whole idea of something small and thoughtful is such a great thing for someone special in your life to show that you care. I am loving this bracelet from bony Levy and this bracelet from Gorjana, they are both so delicate and would be perfect to stack with other bracelets or wear on their own.

It's been awhile since I have looked on the Alex & Ani website but I recently saw this necklace on the Lord and Taylor website and I really love it. I love long necklaces with a stone especially the ones from Kendra Scott but I love this one and the meaning behind it. This is the love trio necklace which would be perfect for my mom because she has three kids it's also expandable so you can wear it short or long.

Thanksgiving Decor Inspo

        Nordstrom has so many good pieces this year for Thanksgiving decor I just couldn't help myself. There is nothing better than coming home after a cold and rainy fall day and having the house feeling warm and decorated to remind us why we love this season so much.

       I'm loving the Thanksgiving pillow which is such a good reminder as to what this holiday season is really all about. Being around family and being thankful for the things we have in our lives. I'm also loving the metallic grateful sign which is such an elegant touch to your wall. This Nest candle will make your house filled with the scent of fall. I also want to make a simmer pot because I've never done one before, I might do a post on it if it goes well.

This weekend we are having a girls trip in Manchester Vermont and I am so excited I really can't wait to get away becuase school has been so stressful. If you wanna follow along on your trip add me on Instagram @petiteinherpearls we plan to do a lot of shopping and eat delicious food.

All Kinds of Coats

Jackets are my favorite fall necessity, I think I like them so much because they can make such statement and there are so many different kinds of them. 

I can remember always loving jackets, I'll never forget this one black and white checkered jacket that I had when I was little. It was a little longer than normal and it was a "fancy" jacket and I thought I was a movie star when I wore it. I think that jacket is what started my love of jackets. 

Barbour, trench and puffer jackets are my top choices for jackets this season. The Barbour is more of an everyday jacket whereas the puffer is for the cold more sporty days. The trench or longer styled jackets are for "fancy" days like my black and white jacket was.