I Shouldn't Be Buying Anything, But These 5 Nordstrom Picks Are Too Good

It seems there are lots of birthdays at the moment, so I've sworn that my shopping will focus solely on gift giving. With my tiny Brooklyn closet already at capacity, there’s no room for me to add anything new. Unfortunately for my plans, the minute I began to peruse potential gift items, I found myself thinking about how cute certain finds would look on me.
Curious as to exactly what it is that caught my eye? Well, if you read on, you’ll find the five items that I now have patiently waiting for me in my cart. The good news is that setting them aside is not an entirely selfish endeavor; I see them as being the kind of gifts that could turn into a "one for her, one for me" kind of situation. There’s a pair of gorgeous flats that, while neutral, are anything but boring; a tote that’s casual but made to stand out; and even a pair of very on-trend jeans that may convince me to go on a Wild West vacation.
If any of this sounds intriguing, then you are welcome to join me in finding a little bit of room for these in your own closet.
Free People Marilyn Sweater
COS Quilted Leather Micro Bag
Levi's 501 Chap Jeans
Vince Camuto Mary Janes
Reformation Nelle Organic Cotton Blend Body-Con Dress
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This story was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.

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