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10 Things We Will Be Buying At The 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

July 12, 2017

In case you all missed our post covering the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary sale, you can read all about in this post. Early access to the sale begins TOMORROW, so be sure to check back for all the details and our favorite sale pieces to stock up on! Also, be sure to listen to our most recent podcast, where we covered some of our tips for shopping the sale, as well as what we will be buying during the sale.

We wanted to share the 10 items we will be buying tomorrow that are musts for the sale!AG LEGGING ANKLE JEANS/ RIPPED JEANS: We bought these jeans last year and wear them ALL of the time! they are going to be on sale for under $150, regularly $225. They are super stretchy, and have the perfect rips in them! Shop more ripped jeans here! These dark jeans are also going to be on sale for under $39 (a STEAL!)BLACK JEANS: Black jeans are great for fall and winter because who doesn’t love an all-black look? Pair them with booties, and you have a cute, casual look! This pair is going to be on sale for under $39! Shop more jeans here. BP OPEN FRONT CARDIGAN/ LONG CARDIGAN: This cardigan was also another piece that we bought last year, and it goes with SO many things! This one is going to be on sale for $32 from $49. Shop more cardigans here.LUSH DEEP V-NECK TEE / V-NECK TEE: If you buy anything from the sale, it has to be this tee! We own this tee in several colors, and it is just one of those that is a great buy. This one will be on sale for under $16 from $24. Shop more tees here.

BOOTIES: We purchased these Farren booties last year and they are going to be on sale again this year for under $70. They are a great color, and will go with shorts, jeans, dresses, and leggings. Shop more booties here.MOTO JACKET: We talked about this moto jacket in our most recent podcast, but we really think jackets are a great thing to buy during the sale. A moto jacket is a great thing to buy because you can wear it with jeans or a dress, or dress it up with a skirt or slacks. This BlankNYC jacket is going to be on sale for under $65 from $98. Shop more jackets here.EVERYDAY BLOUSE: We also bought this Lush woven shirt last year and it comes in a TON of colors. It is marked down to under $28 and can be worn with skirts, jeans, shorts, and dress pants! Shop more blouses here. Shop more blouses here.NEUTRAL BAG: Last year, we bought several neutral bags for fall and winter. We got a few by Rebecca Minkoff like this one, Tory Burch, and a few other designers. A great Tory Burch bag is going to be on sale for under $284 from $428, which is incredible! Shop more bags here.EVERYDAY DRESS: We love picking dresses that can be worn now, in the summer, and then transitioned into fall/winter with booties or riding boots. This Lush t-shirt dress is going to be marked down to under $30. Shop more dresses here.LINGERIE/LOUNGEWEAR: This is a great time to stock up on those pricier bras and loungewear. This cardigan is SO soft (we got it last year) and live in it during the fall and winter. It is marked down to under $77 from $116. These grey jogger pajama pants are on sale for under $30 (we own these and LOVE)! Our Natori bra (we got a couple of months ago) is marked down to under $45 from $68! It is a great bra and looks great under t-shirts and any other top! If y’all are into SPANX, those are on sale for under $33! Shop more loungewear here.

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Summer Packing List

July 11, 2017

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It is about that time that most people are taking their summer trips. In case y’all are about to head out on a trip, we wanted to share some of our must have summer vacation packing essentials. We don’t know about you, but we are known to overpack, especially when we are going on a beach trip. You can never have too many options, right?! And, what if you aren’t in the mood to wear what you packed! UGH, the struggle is real.

We want to talk a little about what is on our packing list:

SUNGLASSES: of course, you have to have good shades. Yes, they are to protect your eyes, but let’s be honest, they are also for the fashion statement.We love these mirrored ones, and these aviators are classics.

TOTE: a good tote is a necessity for heading out to the pool and beach. We love to bring one that doubles as a travel bag as well. This one is on sale and super cute!

SUNSCREEN: we literally ALWAYS forget this on every.single.trip. We love this brand, and the scent of this one looks amazing!

WATER BOTTLE: we started doing this and bringing a water bottle with us. It is great to bring to the beach, so you can make sure that you are drinking enough water and staying hydrated.

WHITE JEANS: always a classic, and we love the fit of these!

DENIM SHORTS: These are great to throw on top of a swimsuit and we love the cuff on these!

SLIP ONS: we swear by these because they’re under $60 and come in a bunch of colors!

BRIGHT SANDALS: these are a good color and these are super comfy! They also come in a bunch of colors!

HAT: we love a good hat, and this fedora hat is a great option that can be worn with your swimsuit or regular clothes.

SUGAR LIP BALM: This one is super moisturizing and it has a light shade of color.

BB CREAM: This is one is a great every day color. We have been using this one pretty much every day and we love how lightweight it is, but it is also good coverage for during the day.

BIKINI TOP: a fun bikini top is a must. This gingham one is so cute and super cute with colored bottoms.

BRIGHT ONE-PIECE: we don’t usually go for one-pieces, but this one is a great color.

SWING DRESS: This one is a great option for traveling because it is comfy AND it has pockets!

TENNIS SHOES: These are a must! If you bring them on your trip, you have no excuse to not get a workout in!

STATEMENT EARRINGS: We love bringing these on trips because they look super cute with the swimsuit or with your hair up in a bun.

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Fashion / Lifestyle

Spray Tan Tips

July 10, 2017

Some of y’all may have seen we got a spray tan (airbrushed by someone) a couple of weeks ago. We usually use this self-tanner (more about how to use it in this blog post), but we had the opportunity to get sprayed by Airbrush Tanning Dallas, and LOVED the results! She did an amazing job, and made it super easy for us. When we shared that we got a spray tan, a lot of y’all were asking if we could share some tips on getting a spray tan. Honestly, we have only done it a few times, but we can share some of the tips she gave us, as well as some tips we read before we got sprayed! Nobody wants to look like a ghost in the summer, haha.
Before we get into the spray tan talk, we wanted to share some of these adorable summer pieces that can easily be worn into fall! We know it is only July, but fall will be here before you know it! This knit cardigan is on sale right now (40% off) and so cozy! We love this oatmeal shade because it is a great neutral, and can be worn with everything. We paired it with these super comfy lace up heels (under $90) and this leopard clutch that is only $38! Leopard is one of those prints that goes with everything, even other prints!
You could wear both the bag and shoes into fall with some ripped jeans or a cute little black dress!
Here are some of the tips we learned from our spray-tanning experience:

Don’t use any moisturizer, perfume, or deodorant before getting sprayed
Exfoliate well before the spray tan
Wear dark, loose clothing after getting sprayed
Avoid touching yourself until you rinse off
Do the spray tan that has the 2-hour option, as opposed to 8 hours. Nobody wants to be all sticky for that long
- We only had to wait two hours for ours, so we could rinse off right before bed, which was a game changer
Use coconut oil or shea butter to moisturize after the next day
Use only a clear gel soap to shower with and NO scrubs
After rinsing off, gently pat yourself with the towel, don’t rub the towel on your body, as the color could rub off
Use baby powder near your chest (where your bra rubs on your skin) and on your feet when working out, so it creates a sweat barrier, and the tan won’t rub off
Use our fave self-tanner or Jergens Natural Glow to prolong your tan

If you all have any other specific questions about spray tans, let us know! Xo
{ Knit Sweater (40% off) | Black Tank | Denim Shorts | Lace Up Sandals | Leopard Clutch | Lip Color ” Life of The Party” | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Pave Bangle and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | Name Necklace Here | WATCH: Apple Watch Series 1 }

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Friday Favorites + Weekend Sales .3

July 7, 2017

Weekend Sales + Friday Favorites .3 | adoubledose.com

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Happy Friday, babes! In case you missed the last Friday Favorites post, you can check it out here. We have’t done one of these in almost two months, so it was time to bring it back! We wanted to share some fun pieces that are on sale, or affordable if you’re looking to treat yourself to some fun stuff this weekend! PS- Be sure to check back next week for the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. We will be covering it and sharing all the best deals! If you didn’t have a chance to check out yesterday’s post, we talked all about the sale, and the best ways to shop it!

Y’all, we have both been on a MAJOR sweet tooth kick recently, so this no-bake s’mores icebox cake looks INSANELY good, and its GF and DF!

Anything mediterranean is right up our alley, so this sheet pan Greek style chicken is definitely going to be made at some point. We have both been eating out SO much, so we need to cook more.

If you all are major fajita fans like we are, this sheet pan fajita recipe is for you! It looks so easy, and they have great reviews!

Been dying to make cookies, so this recipe for chocolate chip cookies looks amazing!

Don’t have access to a gym, or want a good workout at home? This 40-minute bodyweight workout looks killer!

What nobody tells you about self-employment (we could totally relate to all of this!)

We have both been on Bumble for dating, but this article has great tips for how to meet guys if you’re over the bars.

The healthiest drinks to order at Starbucks!

If you’re visiting a beach, or live near one, this beach workout is a great one to try out, especially when it’s so nice out!

We are big fans of meal prepping, especially if you work a lot away from home! These meal prep ideas look delicious!

We have been trying this mBreakfast powder in our pancakes and smoothies, and loving it. We were a but skeptical of it at first, but have a ton more energy after using it for a couple of weeks, and we love the whole idea behind it. You can order some here.

In case you all haven’t heard yet, our podcast, An Extra Dose, is where we share a ton more about us and different everyday topics! You can search for it on iTunes OR you can listen here.

Let us know if you want to see more posts like this in the future! Xo

ALSO! Here are some great sales taking place this weekend:

EXPRESS: up to 70% off sale pieces

ANN TAYLOR: up to 60% off + 40% off all tops with code WEARNOW

BANANA REPUBLIC: 40% off select pieces, no code necessary

WEST ELM: 25% off with YOUR25

J.CREW: 40% off swim with code DIVEIN

J.CREW FACTORY: 50% off with code EXTRA50

LOFT: extra 40% off sale items

ABERCROMBIE: up to 50% off

MACYS: up to 60% off

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017

July 6, 2017

2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale | adoubledose.com

The biggest sale is almost here, and we want to give y’all all the information you need to successfully shop the best stuff! We will be updating this page throughout the sale, so be sure to check back for updates. You can check our posts from last year here.

BLOG POSTS:

10 Things We Will Be Buying At The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: What We Bought

Our Top Tens In Every Department: Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

An Extra Dose Podcast : Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Tips + Tricks The Lowdown On Protein Powder, Styling Workwear

NSALE Workout Gear Faves

Our Fave Pieces under $150 + Our Top Pieces During The Public Anniversary Sale

NSALE Workout Pieces

NSALE Shoe Must Haves

Handbags On Sale

Items Still In Stock At The Sale

Q+A:

WHAT IS THE NORDSTROM SALE?

The Nordstrom sale is one of the best sales all year (we would say it could even be better than some of the holiday sales)! It is a great sale to shop for all 2017 fall and winter pieces that are majorly marked down. There is no promo code needed, and all of the sale prices are listed!

WHEN IS THE NORDSTROM SALE?

The 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is from July 21-August 6. But, Early Access to the sale begins on July 13. This grants qualified customers access to the sale a week before the sale goes live to the public (before all the sizes sell out!). SHOP the sale here when it goes live!

July 13 : Early Access to all Nordstrom cardholders
July 21: 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is open to the public
August 6: Sale ends

HOW DO I SHOP THE SALE?

You can shop the sale both in-store and online. Our preference (and the less hectic and stressful way) is online! You can use their amazing in-store pickup feature, which allows you to pick up your items the same day (hello, instant gratification!). Since we are major planners, this is how we will be shopping the sale:

Check this post on July 13 for all the best finds and deals.
Select the “in-store pickup” option at the checkout, if available. You will receive a text or email when your order is ready for pickup!
If that is not an option, Nordstrom always offers free shipping and returns, so we always like or order multiple sizes, just in case!

WHAT IS EARLY ACCESS?

Early access offers Nordstrom cardholders access to shop the anniversary sale a week before the public. Early access begins on July 13-21. We suggest getting a Nordstrom card solely for this reason. We got one last year, and here is the reason why: you can get access to ALL of the sizes before it sells out (isn’t that the worst feeling ever?!) There are also a ton of other positives to having a Nordstrom card. We use ours as a VISA all of the time!

HOW DO I GET EARLY ACCESS?

Early access to the sale is available to all Nordstrom cardholders. If you don’t have a card and want to sign up, you can do that here. If you sign up by July 9, you will get a $20 Nordstrom Note.

Here are some benefits to applying for the Nordstrom card:

If approved, you can sign in to access your card online and start shopping right away.
Earn 2 points per dollar spent in stores and online at Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, HauteLook and Trunk Club.
Plus, get a $20 bonus Note when you spend $100 at Nordstrom with your new Nordstrom card the day you’re approved.
Enjoy the benefits of being a Nordstrom cardholder.
No annual fee.
24/7 Nordstrom customer service.

HOW DO I GET A NORDSTROM CARD?

You can apply to get a Nordstrom card here. The process is pretty simple, and the approve you right away!

They offer two cards that provide the same benefits:

Nordstrom Retail Card
VISA Signature Card (we have this one and love that you get Nordstrom points with any purchase using the card)

SHOP IN STORE OR ONLINE?

We love shopping online because its stress-free, you can shop any time, and you don’t have to be ready, YES please! Also, sizes tend to sell out much quicker in-store, so we always opt for online.

WHAT ARE THE BEST THINGS TO BUY DURING THE SALE?

This sale is a GREAT time to stock up on fall pieces. You can see what we bought last year in here. We bought some great booties, riding boots, jeans, jackets, and more! It is also a great time to stock up on stuff for the men and kids in your life!

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Festive Red, White, and Blue

July 3, 2017

Festive Blue and White | adoubledose.com

Happy 4th holiday week/weekend! We hope you all have some fun plans this week for one of our favorite holidays! We are hoping to be outside in the gorgeous summer weather for most of it! We wanted to share two holiday-themed looks that can be worn any day in the summer, but especially for the fourth, if you’re still looking for ideas! We showed two ways you can style these peep toe booties and white jeans!
This first look combines one of our favorite kind of tops: off shoulder! This one is actually comfortable and stretches a lot in the shoulder area. The white jeans and booties dress it up a little bit, but not in too dressy of a way!
This other look is another one of our favorites: embroidery! We love anything embroidered, and of course, anything that is red, white, and blue is even more of a favorite! This one can be worn with white jeans or some denim shorts!We found the booties and both of these tops at Bootbarn. Typically, most of us associate Bootbarn with cowboy boots and western wear, but they have some really cute pieces that you would never think you’d find there! These booties are a well-known cowboy boot brand, but these are super trendy and fun!

{ Off Shoulder Top | Embroidered Top | White Jeans | Peep Toe Booties | Lip Color ” Life of The Party” | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Pave Bangle and Cartier Love Bracelet | RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | Name Necklace Here and Evil Eye Necklace Here | WATCH: Apple Watch Series 1 }

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