I'm Nordstrom's Associate Fashion Director—These Are the 14 Key Items to Buy From the Anniversary Sale

If you were to look up "great taste" in some sort of fashion dictionary, Linda Cui Zhang's info would certainly be right there. The associate fashion director at Nordstrom is a style force (just look at her outfit above) and is responsible for guiding trend direction for everyone's favorite retailer, Nordstrom.

And yes, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially here. So I naturally had to ask the style expert about the Anniversary Sale picks she deems the true front-runners. Below, you'll find her edit of the 14 best finds to consider from the epic shopping event.

Keep scrolling for more, but you better act fast—these finds will sell out on the earlier side of the sale.

Effortless Pieces

"Effortless outfitting with styles that you can wear year-round like a short-sleeve knit and denim. Pair with a pair of flat sandals this summer, and layer a jacket over the look to transition into fall." — Cui Zhang

Suede Accessories

"Sumptuous suede accessories add dimensional texture to an outfit, especially in rich hues of acorn brown and olive green." — Cui Zhang

Earthy-Elegant Items

"Bring an earthy elegance to your wardrobe with natural stone jewelry and tortoise pattern eyewear." — Cui Zhang

Cashmere

"A cashmere throw makes a memorable gift for a special someone—a housewarming, a new parent, a ‘just because.’ There’s plenty to celebrate with cashmere!" — Cui Zhang

Sporty Picks

"Play into the sporty aesthetic with a classic sweatshort." — Cui Zhang

Perfect Boots

"The perfect riding boot does exist." — Cui Zhang

New Fragrance

"Discover a new favorite fragrance by exploring a travel-size set." — Cui Zhang

Beauty Restocks

"Restock on your favorite bath and body products. The eucalyptus scent in this Nécessaire brightens my start to the morning." — Cui Zhang