My Fashionable Aunt Is a Mom on a Budget—33 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Finds She'd Approve Of

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My aunt loves to shop. In her most extravagant years, she was known to splurge on investment pieces, from an Hermès bag to an extensive collection of designer shoes. Now that she's in her 40s and a mom, she's slowed down a bit. She still loves shopping, but she's on a budget these days and always has an eye out for a sale worth shopping. With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale going on, she texted me and asked me to shop it for her.

As I put together a list, I was mindful of prices while also knowing she's incredibly stylish and has expensive taste. I'd describe her aesthetic as a little maximalist—unafraid of bold colors and statement pieces. Wide-leg track pants and a beaded necklace feel very her. At the same time, I know she likes to get as much wear as possible out of everything she buys, so I made sure to include wardrobe staples too.

I also had to send beauty options since she's always excited to try new products. The first thing that came to mind was Byredo, which is one of her go-to fragrance brands. I think she'd love Roz's shampoo, Dr. Dennis Gross's peel pads, and Make Up For Ever's lip set.

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Audry Hiaoui
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Audry Hiaoui is a writer based in New York. For Who What Wear, she specializes in emerging designers, independent labels, and brand discovery, as well as interviews both on and off camera. Her writing has appeared in AnOther, Wonderland, Office, Interview, Love, and i-D, among others, with multiple cover stories and features in print, and she has worked as an editorial producer for Vogue during fashion months. She holds a master's degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from City, University of London, and has an extensive background in film, having worked for Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Vice UK as well as on various projects including documentaries and music videos and most recently as a writer's assistant on an upcoming HBO/A24 series.