The hot, humid stuff gets to everything — including the makeup bag. These are the sunscreens, reds, oils and scents that have actually survived my summer so far, and the few splurges that earn their cost-per-wear.
My 15-piece pre-fall capsule in plain terms: the outerwear, layering knits, and bottoms that carry an entire wardrobe into autumn, plus the outfit formulas I reach for first.
Six pieces that quietly lift any outfit — a good leather jacket, all black, camel, a blazer, sharp denim, and one considered accessory. None of them need a designer price tag to work.
I edit every sale like a wardrobe edit, not a shopping trip. These are the 20 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale pieces that actually pass my cost-per-wear test — the ones my 30-piece capsule would welcome.