I’ve Worked at Nordstrom for 18 years—These Are My Top Fashion and Beauty Picks

One thing that often crosses my mind when perusing my favorites online stores, is that some stylish someone or team came together to create that very shopping experience. The art of buying and putting together a great selection of product seems exciting and overwhelming all at once. Not to mention the great insight you get into what’s popular, plus getting first dibs on the best of the best to hit the site. One such person behind-the-scenes is Nordstrom’s national beauty director, Autumne West.
West has worked at Nordstrom for 18 years and graciously gave us a glimpse at some of her top fashion and beauty products from the major retailer. From sleek blazers and timeless shoes to incredibly effective skincare and standout make up selects, we can’t help but want every last piece—many can be worn forever. Ahead, shop West’s stylish picks, plus a few extras we have our eye on as well.
Fashion Picks
I love to play with fashion trends—my current obsession is Valentino Hot Pink. But like beauty, I will always have my classic go-tos. These are my personal fashion staples I can’t live without.
Beauty Picks
When it comes to beauty, I’ll vouch for the tried-and-true classics but I also love to experiment with newness. In my years within the industry one thing remains the same, I love discovering new products and having fun with beauty.
Once you find your perfect nude shade, you stick with it and for a forever sensual nude shade, this is the one. There are many great lip products but what impresses me with this Dior lipstick is how smooth it goes on –it’s longwearing and it doesn’t feel dry. Many coffees and meetings later, it’s still on!
This has been a new addition to my make-up bag. I’ll draw a bit of this color up from my cheek into the outer corner of my eyes. I just love how this looks! It’s chic and a little edgy, but still a very wearable everyday beauty look. I use the shades Fuchsia Illusion or Born In Roma.
Someone once described this to me as a Zamboni treatment for your face and I’ll never forget that. I only use it a couple times a month as an intense treatment that really works. I use this the night before an event or special occasion so my skin will look smooth, tight and naturally glowing in the morning.
I am obsessed with the texture of this product. The fact that it is a retinol is an added bonus. It is extremely smoothing and moisturizing, but isn’t thick or heavy. It is a great thin base layer if you are planning to wear any concealer or powder around your eyes.
This is a newer product I am obsessed with. No matter how dramatic my eye makeup is, or my lip color may be, this is the perfect finishing touch for fresh, bright skin. I’ll use it daily – it’s great to wear in place of your blush for slightly dewy cheeks with a hint of color.
Everyone knows about La Mer’s iconic crème, but I think this soft lotion version of their moisturizer is underrated. It’s light weight but gives that same great hydration that La Mer is known for. It works well as a morning or evening lotion, and my skin drinks this up. I like that it has a pump applicator – it makes it so much easier.
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Next up: 30 Trendy Nordstrom Buys Fashion People Are Freaking Over in 2023.

Jennifer Camp Forbes is a senior shopping editor at Who What Wear, where she has worked in a variety of capacities including creative director and various editor roles. She’s a well-known shopping expert that’s sought out for advice and insight on the latest trends, outfit ideas, and fashion picks thanks to her thoughtful shopping roundups. Jennifer's lifelong interest in fashion led her to intern at Harper’s Bazaar as an undergraduate. Later, while working towards her masters degree in psychological counseling at Columbia University, she founded two digital fashion publications: Le Fashion and Olsens Anonymous. The popularity of both sites grew and after graduation she decided put her plans to become a therapist aside to pursue a career in fashion.
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