Best Fall Boots & Booties | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I'm super excited to get a break from bikini prep to indulge in some <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Fall Fashion Shopping! </b> </a>My contest is in two days y'all! I can't believe it's finally here after three months of prep, but you better believe I'm ready! And tired. And hungry! I'll be posting updates on <a href="https://instagram.com/honeywerehome/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">my Instagram (@honeywerehome)</a> if you want to check in over the weekend. <br /><br /><br /><br />In glorious fashion news, the <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Nordstrom Anniversary Sale</b> </a><b><a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">starts today</a> </b>for cardholders and debit card holders <i>(cue cheering, applause, and the site of women everywhere hugging and jumping up and down in a frenzied state of excitement! Hey, I'm right there with you;) </i>You also earn double points when you use your cards from the 9th - 16th.  If you want to shop the sale early, <a href="http://<a href="//www.bluehost.com/track/honeywerehome/HWH" target="_blank"> </a>" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here get the card</a>.  The sale opens to everyone on July 17, so don't despair if you have to wait a week.<br /><br /><br /><br />I get most excited about the <b><a href="http://bit.ly/1KXGfAR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fall boots and booties</a></b>, so I rounded up the best deals for you today from the sale.  You won't believe the discounts!  So good!  <b><i>Do you spy some favorites?</i> </b> Keep in mind most of these boots come in other colors too and the tall boots are available in wide calf sizes for us with a little extra back there. <a href="http://bit.ly/1H1piFx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nordstrom has free shipping and free returns</a>, so order two sizes if you aren't sure and just return the ones that don't fit!<br /><br /><br /><br />I'll be rounding up the rest of the fashion goodies tomorrow morning in my weekly Weekend Steals & Deals post.  You're gonna want to come back for that for sure! See ya soon! :) </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIdt9g7wp6umeunDWosmc06FqQux7TpHDCBqCpKSOQMRdQwmxmJflaBFRF_i7_gm9d4dhOy2eFaEsixR5V3GME7RUt_hxWma6edpwupc1DCcPRPc88kMbCGfghpDiu_OCEEmoAzF1CzM/s1600/Best+Fall+Booties+on+Sale.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Fall Fashion - Best Fall Booties on Sale " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQIdt9g7wp6umeunDWosmc06FqQux7TpHDCBqCpKSOQMRdQwmxmJflaBFRF_i7_gm9d4dhOy2eFaEsixR5V3GME7RUt_hxWma6edpwupc1DCcPRPc88kMbCGfghpDiu_OCEEmoAzF1CzM/s1600/Best+Fall+Booties+on+Sale.jpg" title="" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1NQNMkk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frye Billy</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">(western chic + great reviews)</span></i> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1SaMVvX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vince Camuto Connolly</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">(nice heel height)</span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1HQfYDQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cole Haan Hayes</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">(loving that grey suede)</span></i> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1SaMlOR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BP Trott</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">(great value)</span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1HhMihj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MK Clara</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1NQMMMU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ivanka Trump Taren</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-small;">(I've always been happy with Ivanka Trump boots- great quality and fit)</span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1HPB9aJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UGG Meredith</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">(want- they look comfy and add height!) </span></i>| <a href="http://bit.ly/1NVxA1I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vince Camuto Maves</a><i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(getting these for sure!) </span></span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1LTTa7V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Louise et Cie Zalia</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1NVynjt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Treasure & Bond Catalina Mid Engineer</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">(so want these!)</span></i></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1HhLx7L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lucky Brand Betwixt</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;"> (getting these for sure!)</span></i> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1KX5uTY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Franco Sarto Linen</a> <i><span style="color: #cc0000;">(my staple last year & great reviews) </span></i></div><br /><div class="shopthepost-widget" data-widget-id="854336"><br /><br /><br /><div class="rs-adblock"><br /><br /><br /><img onerror="this.parentNode.innerHTML='Disable your ad blocking software to view this content.'" src="//assets.rewardstyle.com/images/search/350.gif" style="height: 15px; width: 15px;" /><noscript>JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. 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Best Fall Boots & Booties | Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

I'm super excited to get a break from bikini prep to indulge in some Fall Fashion Shopping!   My contest is in two days y'all! I can...

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Bikini Contest Prep | Last 2 Weeks Out Recap

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="text-align: center;">I can't believe we've made it to the final week of the competition!  Some days it felt so very far away, and now it will be show time on Saturday!  The contest is the NPC Branch Warren Classic in Houston at NRG Stadium.  Two weeks ago, I wasn't feeling ready at all because I still hadn't gotten my posing routine down and I felt like my stomach still looked too bulky, but I think it's finally all coming together now!  The next week will be lots of preparation and I'm just hoping to stay positive, keep to my diet and exercise, and get lots of rest!  </span><br><br /><span style="text-align: center;"><br></span><br /><span style="text-align: center;">To keep me going on my cardio, I downloaded a bunch of new music onto my iPod and it's seriously helped so much.  If you need a little push to get you through those workouts, get your favorite music to help you along. </span><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">2 WEEKS OUT </span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />I missed taking a picture at exactly 2 weeks out, but the one below is technically taken at 1 1/2 weeks out.  I darkened the brightness of the photo so I could see what I might look like once I get my spray tan.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJ61g8j1jrxOz7AbSK_NYPxJjEkI-N8spnvZZuT6AMj8iJaP5eanI3sTlmnGsH9_wZRfXHdxooIKd6dDYqVggwpJhcQSrmxJGTbVMG_kxDLfOwNLOxkd7L_xG9NrvcQj_ReIxdPiBnNM/s1600/Bikini+1+Week+Out.3790.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtJ61g8j1jrxOz7AbSK_NYPxJjEkI-N8spnvZZuT6AMj8iJaP5eanI3sTlmnGsH9_wZRfXHdxooIKd6dDYqVggwpJhcQSrmxJGTbVMG_kxDLfOwNLOxkd7L_xG9NrvcQj_ReIxdPiBnNM/s1600/Bikini+1+Week+Out.3790.jpg"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/07/bikini-contest-prep-last-2-weeks-out.html#more">Read more »</a>

Bikini Contest Prep | Last 2 Weeks Out Recap

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Weekend Steals & Deals | July 4th Sales

<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I hope you are doing something very fun this holiday weekend!  We've often hosted a Memorial Day or July 4th party at our house, but this year, we're letting our friends do the hosting (at their house with a pool- even better!) and we'll be celebrating the holiday with them.  It should be a low-key affair with just a few families and a chance to show it down, which I'm really looking forward to. <br><br /><br><br />All the stores are celebrating this weekend with major sales, which I've highlighted below.   And there are great deals to be had, especially on summer stuff since many retailers are already gearing up for fall!  <a href="http://bit.ly/1HCFhe6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale </a>starts next Thursday (July 9) for cardholders, July 17 for everyone else, and prices go up August 3.  I got the catalog and there are plenty of drool worthy boots and fall bags to lust over that I'll be sharing next week.  We're just getting into the hottest months, so we'll still be in shorts and tanks for awhile.  If you follow me on <a href="https://instagram.com/honeywerehome/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, you saw I just <a href="https://instagram.com/p/4m6XiSyLU7/?taken-by=honeywerehome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">chopped my hair</a> even shorter and it's my favorite cut yet!  I can only do a tiny low ponytail, but the shorter length is so much easier for these humid Texas summers.<br><br /><br><br /><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/06/wardrobe-wednesday-maxi-dresses.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Maxi dresses</a> are still my favorite way to look dressed up while staying comfortable.  And my HWH <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/05/wardrobe-wednesday-hwh-everyday.html" target="_blank">Everyday Faves for Spring/Summer</a> are in full effect.  Which suddenly makes me think of the piles of laundry I have waiting for me as soon as I finish this post! <br><br /><br><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: x-large;">WEEKEND STEALS & DEALS</span></div><br /><br><br />I've been smitten with off-the-shoulder tops lately, and this <a href="http://bit.ly/1H01jqT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Topshop daisy print</a> one is pretty cute!  Just wear a <a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/04/wardrobe-wednesday-best-bras-for.html" target="_blank">bandeaux/strapless bra</a> with it and you're good to go! <br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimoI1lsQ1F7KYgjOco2bbOkzJc1hivALVyC9Dv0FX80XzS97Fxw1bfcjtUHTofmpzHcMb8mYNnowXM6vZs8eBg1P58tqfkOXi09T7_FQV6hVWY120VSD5Kjf2ZzZpsRm2uu3fNUfuZUQk/s1600/daisy+top.25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Weekend Steals & Deals - Topshop off-the-shoulder daisy top" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimoI1lsQ1F7KYgjOco2bbOkzJc1hivALVyC9Dv0FX80XzS97Fxw1bfcjtUHTofmpzHcMb8mYNnowXM6vZs8eBg1P58tqfkOXi09T7_FQV6hVWY120VSD5Kjf2ZzZpsRm2uu3fNUfuZUQk/s1600/daisy+top.25.jpg" title=""></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="http://bit.ly/1H01jqT" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">Topshop Daisy Off the Shoulder Top</a><span style="text-align: start;"> | </span><a href="http://bit.ly/1e11XYC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pineapple earrings</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1DRj6Zm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kendra Scott Rayne pendant necklace</a> | <a href="http://bit.ly/1LxeePl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henri Bendel bangles</a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The top comes in <a href="http://bit.ly/1dAMv4j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">solid black and solid white</a> also. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />The <a href="http://bit.ly/1f7aidU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kendra Scott 'Rae' Pendant necklace</a> is <i><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">on sale </span></b></i>33% off ($65, $43.55).  It's the same as the one I'm wearing without the tassel.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><a href="http://www.honeywerehome.com/2015/07/weekend-steals-deals-july-4th-sales.html#more">Read more »</a>

Weekend Steals & Deals | July 4th Sales

I hope you are doing something very fun this holiday weekend!  We've often hosted a Memorial Day or July 4th party at our house, but thi...

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