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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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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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Fashion

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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Fashion / Gift Guide

Birthday Wish List

June 29, 2017

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Okay, so we know our birthday was a couple of weeks ago, but we never had a chance to share our birthday wish list. Some of these we own already, and want more of, or are things we just have on our wish list! We thought we would share them in case you all have a birthday coming up, or you were looking for some gift ideas!

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Aviator Sunglasses: these are just classics and they’re flattering on every face! We have the mirrored ones and the gold-rimmed ones, but this all black pair is next on our list.

St. Tropez Self Tanner: y’all know we use this stuff all of the time! It is seriously a game changer and it gives a great, natural-looking tan. This kit comes with everything you need, and you can totally use it on your face, too!

Gucci Soho Disco Bag: this one we are buying ourselves to share for our b-day. We are deciding between the black and tan, and love how it is just a classic, every day bag! We talked about it more in this podcast.

Marble Phone Case: we have other cases by this brand, and they really do protect your phone! We own this one and this one, but this one is next on the wish list! The pink is so fun for summer.

Stainless Steel and Gold Watch: this watch is a great dupe for a Rolex, and it is a great price point. We used to have a gold one and it was a great watch.

Pave Bangle: this is a great gift for you, or someone else. These bangles can be stacked with other ones, or alone. They sparkle just the right amount for an every day bracelet.

T3 Curling Iron: y’all always ask us what we use to curl our hair, and this is it! It is a great tool, and you can switch out the barrels for a wand or different thicknesses.

Diptyque Perfume: our grandpa got us hooked on this perfume a couple of years ago. He used to always get our bottles hand-painted for our gifts, which was SO cool! The smell of this perfume is so amazing, and it lasts all day long!

Red Statement Earrings: we love a good statement, and have been told that red is our color, so these would be super cute with a a black or white dress.

David Yurman Ring: this ring is GORGEOUS, and we are both major fans of all of his pieces. This is a newer version of a ring we both have.

Leopard Flats: you just can’t go wrong with leopard, and these flats are nothing short of adorable! They look super comfy, too!

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Fashion / Fitness / For the Gym / Lifestyle

Why We Love Our Apple Watch

June 19, 2017

I will be totally honest, at first, when Sam got her Apple watch, I thought it was just another piece of technology that I didn’t need to be addicted to. I mean, between my MacBook, iPhone, and tablet, I do not need another device to be glued to. After recording one of our first few episodes of our podcast, An Extra Dose, my friend, Olivia, and my sister were talking about how much they use their Apple watches. Of course, I immediately felt like a little girl again, and had to get one immediately. One of my friends happened to have seen them on sale at Target, so I ordered the rose gold 38mm with the rubber band. I am definitely a pink girl, so I had to go for the most barbie-looking one, right?

I ordered the Series 1 just because I didn’t feel like I needed a waterproof one. It is a lot more expensive, and I honestly just didn’t think I would use it. Sam has the Series 2 Nike addition. Hers is obviously waterproof, but she said she has never used it for that.

A lot of you all wanted to know if we like it better than the Fitbit, and honestly, I have never had one before, so I can’t honestly answer that, but I do LOVE my watch. You all had requested that we share some of our favorite features of the watch, and what we love about it, so we are finally doing that!

WHAT DO WE USE OUR WATCHES FOR:

WORKOUTS:

Track Your Workouts + Activity
- We love using our watches for working out and running. You can see what your heart rate is, and how many calories you’ve burned, etc.

Check Your Heart Rate
- Similar to working out, it is good to see how high your heart rate is during your workouts, and it honestly motivates us to push ourselves harder for a workout. Also, it is good to monitor if you’re stressed, and need to chill out, haha.
Play Music

EVERYDAY STUFF:

View The Time Discreetly
- Nobody wants to make a big scene if you need to check the time during a meeting, or at a dinner. You can view the time discreetly, without making a big scene.
Respond To A Message
- Just like checking the time, you can respond or read a message super quick and easily.
Directions (walking and driving)
- We love using this when we are driving, or walking around a new city because you don’t have to pull out your huge phone, or be really distracted when driving.
Pay with ApplePay

WORK:

Answer A Call
- We both knew you could answer your phone, but recently, we answered a call from one of our watches, and it was life-changing. Okay, not really, but it was pretty cool!
Respond + View Emails
Ping Your Phone
- This is a game-changer because we lose our phones way too often, so when you can’t find your phone, you can ping it, making it super easy to locate it!
Board A Plane
- Great for when you’re holding your bags, coffee, and need to board the plane. Makes your life so much easier!

And, if you’re someone that constantly loves changing your watch face out, or the band, we LOVE that you can change your background out with so many options. We both change ours all of the time.

Our favorite bands are these, and we found them in a TON of colors here.

Sam has this mesh one in the rose gold.

This article that has some tips + tricks that we didn’t even know about.

If you’re looking for some apps to put on your watch, this article has a bunch of good ones!

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How We Stay Positive

June 8, 2017

Before we get into the main topic of this blog, we wanted to talk about this easy, summer look! When it hits the 90’s in Dallas, we basically want to live in minimal clothing, as weird as that sounds, haha. This black cami is loose and flowy, and comes in a few other colors! We paired with these denim cutoffs that we seriously live in. They are AMAZING! Now, about the accessories: this saddlebag is what we brought to Napa and SF, and it fit SO much in it. These lace up sandals are a great neutral shoe, and a good heel height because they are not too hight or not too short!Okay, and now about our main topic: staying positive. It is probably one of the most difficult things to do. I (Alexis), for one, struggle with being positive way too often. I would say Samantha is better at being positive, and I am usually the one who is more likely to get impatient or judgmental. If a lot of stuff goes wrong in my day, I am just left with this “feeling sorry for myself” feeling, and am pouting the rest of the day. That is probably a little bit of an exaggeration, but it is so true, haha.I feel like staying positive is definitely a learned skill, or something that you have to practice constantly. I have been trying to be better at not thinking the worst of every situation and wanted to give some tips (you may have heard some of these on our most recent podcast) on how I am trying to stay more positive.
1. Look at Pinterest inspirational quotes:

I know Pinterest can be a spot where we all look for recipes, outfit ideas, decor, etc., but they do have a lot of inspirational quotes that I love reading. Sometimes when I am down, I go and read a bunch of them and instantly feel better. I also love saving them and setting them to my computer background or phone background.
2. Think about the current situation and if it will matter a week, a month, or year from now:

I know for me, I tend to get really upset about small things, and also stress about them. Most of the time they end up being SO silly, and get resolved, so sitting there stressing doesn’t do anything but stress me out even more, and raise my blood pressure. I think it is great to kind of shift your thinking, and ask yourself if your current situation will be corrected in a week, month, or even year from now.
3. Take care of yourself or do an activity that will clear your mind:

For me, usually working out or going on a walk helps me. I have been incorporating yoga and some other classes to help with taking my mind off of work or stress. As much as I could work all day long, just a short walk or time away from technology (with friends or alone), can do wonders!
Do you all have any tips on staying positive?! We would love to hear yours!{ Black Tie Back Cami | Denim Cutoffs | Lace Up Sandals | Tan Saddlebag | Sunglasses | Nail Color | Gold Earrings | Lip Color ” Life of The Party” | BRACELETS: David Yurman Cable Bracelets here , here, and here and Cartier Love Bangle| RINGS: David Yurman Ring here and here | David Yurman Necklace | WATCH: Michele Deco Watch }

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