I recently moved into a new place and while saying goodbye to my cozy one-bedroom bungalow was bittersweet, the expanded closet space was a welcome change, a celebration even! The brand-new empty walk-in was a blank canvas, my Marie Antoinette shoe-montage dreams finally feeling like a reality (yes, that iconic scene lives rent-free in my mind).
After doing my due diligence and Marie Kondo-ing what no longer brought me joy, it was officially time for a re-up, and after years of having to stack shoes and smush bags, it felt like I could now entertain introducing delicate, beautiful, even impractical shoes and bags into the ecosystem. Bring on the beads, usher in the feathers! No more jostling for space (Ok, maybe jostling a little. I do still have to share the closet with my husband).
I hit the Nordstrom Black Friday sales with a vengeance (and by vengeance I obviously mean safely ensconced on my couch, PJ-clad, leftovers in hand). With the holidays approaching my focus was on pretty wedding-appropriate shoes that would look equally gorgeous at cocktail parties as they would dressing up jeans, a new pair of sexy-but-practical knee high boots and colorful, textured bags to elevate an everyday look.
So run don’t walk (fine, maybe walk if those new shoes call for it) to my Nordstrom accessories roundup below and bag up the goods:
SHOES
Your classic loafer, polished to perfection.
These are getting a prime spot in the closet.
I'm sorry but how FUN are these??
These are flawless boots. Hard stop.
Our editor in chief owns these flats, and swears they are comfortable and look way more expensive than they are.
Sharp and chic.
Hello, it's your New Year's Eve heels on the line.
Slingbacks are always elegant.
A patent Mary Jane, imo, never goes out of style. These would look equally killer in the office as they would strutting in the streets.
Cool girls only.
These look like Valentino. Just saying.
I feel 20% cozier just looking at these.
Mod that feels modern.
For yee-hawing into the new year!
Supersized for added height.
BAGS
This is giving The Row.
Silver is the new neutral.
You could easily convince me this this bag costs $1000.
This feels like a bag I would’ve begged my mom for in middle school (complimentary) and I love the bold contrasting colors.
It's usually the funky colors on sale, so we recommend taking advantage of this rare discounted black purse!
This bag really packs a punch: braided handle, snakeskin print, and how can you not love that price?
Heading somewhere tropical for the holidays? You'e gonna need a raffia clutch.
Textured gold lamé adds dazzle to even the most somber of outfits.
This purse is a showgirl who became a society grand dame.
Pearly perfection for all your party needs.
Another pretty find for those beach-bound.
What can I say? I’m a sucker for checkerboard.
The Ali McGraw of bags.
Ok, this was the bag I actually begged my mom for in middle school (and that heart mirror is the icing on the cake!)
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