One of my main goals when shopping and planning my upcoming outfit rotations is to make sure that everything looks and feels elevated while still making getting ready in the morning super easy. As a mom of two little ones, this gives me one less thing to worry about every season. With that in mind, I took a peek at what Nordstrom and Zara have in stock at the moment and rounded up my top picks below.
With a new season on the horizon, my curated list is full of transitional pieces that can be worn for the end-of-summer yet straight into fall. Think chic jackets, pretty dresses, cool jeans, elegant sweaters, trendy necklaces, suede standouts, must-have sneakers, and so much more. Keep scrolling to shop 32 elevated Nordstrom and Zara finds that make getting ready so much easier and chicer.
Shop Chic Nordstrom and Zara Finds
Effortless indeed.
Great alone or layered under a T-shirt or sweater.
The perfect shade of Adidas Samba sneakers for fall.
You'll instantly look like a fashion person.
A stellar pair of under-$50 sunglasses.
This one is bound to sell out.
Classic-jeans alert.
So sleek.
This whole suede jacket look is a winner.
Suede bags will continue to reign supreme.
Dôen vibes.
The buttons! The scalloped hem!
Slingback heels in a rich hue.
Madewell jeans are top-notch.
Lovely for the chilly weather on the horizon.
Brown suede sneakers give a luxe touch.
Under-$100 cashmere? Yes, please.
The cord necklace trend is still going strong.
The Row bags comes to mind.
Yes, I will be wearing a white skirt straight into fall.
Nothing like a classic pair of Mary Jane flats.
Butter-yellow pieces keep selling out.
An incredibly chic black dress.
V-neck tops have my attention.
Polished trousers elevate any look.
I'm obsessed with woven bags.
Wait until you see the back.
Barn jackets will be everywhere come fall.
Another chic suede bag.
To wear forever.
Done and done.
Cuffed jeans are still top-of-mind for me.
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