The Nordstrom Sale is here! Hype and coverage seem to dominate social media. I took a look at the previews and selected what I think are smart purchases for fall–classic items that you will wear repeatedly and look forward to wearing when it’s finally cool enough to do so.

pink turtleneck sweater // Every closet needs a bright pink, loose and slouchy pink turtleneck sweater for the extremely cold days. Cozy and cute!
spanx leggings // If you don’t have a pair or your current pair is looking a little tired, this is an excellent buy! I’ve had my leggings for three years and still wear them often in the fall and winter.
sweater dress // I adore a sweater dress in fall! The v-neck and loose sleeves means this won’t feel like a straight jacket and like you’re suffocating. Polished and cute!
striped sweater // This will be so cute with white jeans in winter! Love a colorful look!
pink coat // Every wardrobe needs a colorful coat. Your outfit underneath could be blah, but topping with a bright coat transforms it! The vivid pink combats dreary winter months.
boucle tweed coat // Another very class coat option with tons of texture in the boucle tweed! I envision this with all winter white outfit underneath!
pink sweater // This has a beautiful drape; perfect with jeans!
Shoes
The NSale always has excellent deals on boots and shoes for fall. In the past, come November, I have regretted not making the boot purchase in July. Learn from my previous experiences and get the shoes now!

wedge booties // I will definitely be ordering these! I tried on a pair of these booties last fall and they were so comfortable! This will be my everyday bootie pair for flares, dresses, skinnies, and everything!
cork sandals // This brand is known for their comfort and the neutral color of these will take you well into our warm fall days.
pink slingbacks // I thoroughly enjoyed wearing my rattan slingbacks this spring and I think these pink will be super fun. The texture looks like grosgrain; love that touch of prep to them. I see this as an all black outfit with the pop of pink!
shooties // These caught my eye because they look like wedge booties, but open heel so that makes them more of a mule. This looks like the answer to the clog trend. Clogs can sometimes look a little too homely, but these shooties give the effect while being more stylish.
tall boots // There’s always a pair of knee high boots that are so classic and this is the pair this year! A fabulous neutral color and pretty seamless–chic!
Home
There’s a few bargains in the home department. If you’re placing an order, several of these items would be smart to add to cart because they will be excellent gifts!

gold cheese knives // such a great hostess gift!
marble coasters // the best neutral that looks good in any room!
acrylic tic tac toe // love the acrylic games that have been on trend lately and this one is actually affordable on sale!
marble and wood serving board // another practical gift
gold ice bucket // classic! A smart gift for a couple getting married!