[nordstrom #nsale favorites under $100]

[Topman cardigan: $39.90] [Raen sunglasses: $89.90] [Herschel backpack: $42.90] 

[Vineyard Vines shirt: $65.90] [Sperry boatshoes: $59.90] [Vineyard Vines bowtie: $35.90]
[Dockers chinos: $39.90] [Kiehl's facewash: $20]

Nordstrom's biggest sale of the year, the Anniversary Sale is here. One of the reasons this sale is so great is that it features new fall merchandise ahead of the season, instead of offering things you can't wear for another year like most sales. Above features my favorite finds from the sale, all for under $100. The sale ends August 3rd so don't wait too long to check it out!

Are you planning on buying anything from #nsale? Let us know in the comments.

[national cherry blossom outfit ideas]

[Sperry sneakers] [Duke & Winston hat] [Brooks Brothers polo]

[Warby Parker sunglasses] [York River Traders belt] [Chubbies shorts] 

This upcoming weekend marks the final days of the National Cherry Blossom Festival here in D.C. If you haven't taken the opportuntity to see the famous blossoms yet, make sure to swing by the Tidal Basin this weekend. Events include the festival parade on Saturday and the closing orchestra concert on Sunday. The beautiful weather we're supposed to have should ensure there are big crowds this weekend, so plan accordingly!

If you're attending or are out and about this weekend in D.C., here are some outfit ideas.

[carolina cup outfit ideas]

[Vineyard Vines pants] [Bonobos shirt] [Harding Lane hat] [Cotton Snaps straps] 

[Social Primer bowtie] [Sperry boatshoes] [Ray-Ban sunglasses] [Smathers & Branson belt]

The eighty-second annual Carolina Cup is being held this Saturday, March 29 in Camden, South Carolina. The event kicks off spring with a day of great horse racing, friends and drinks. The event is also a day to showcase your finest prep fashion- expect to see lots of bowties, pastels and needlepoint. 

If you're lucky enough to be attending, here are some outfit ideas to help you go all out prep for the big day.

[sperrys: the quintessential prep shoe]

You probably knew it was coming sooner or later: my first post about Sperry boat shoes. I discovered Sperrys the first time I went to Charleston (about five years ago) and saw what seemed like everyone wearing them. I  bought a pair at M. Dumas & Sons and threw them on for a day of sight seeing around the city. Of course, I didn't realize you had to break them in, and ended up with blisters all over my feet. Even still, I've developed a love for Sperrys and found that they work for nearly any occasion.

There are lots of different Sperry styles to choose from, but let's start with the Authentic Original Boat Shoe ($85). Sperry was the first to create boat shoes in 1935 and have only perfected them since. After breaking them in, they are incredibly comfortable, and will become your go-to shoe for the spring/summer. As we've mentioned before, do NOT wear socks with boat shoes of any kind.

Depending on your work environment, Sperrys are also a great casual Friday shoe. They're more relaxed than a traditional dress shoe, but still look nice with jeans or chinos. The whole purpose of casual Friday is comfort, and these boat shoes certainly fit that bill while helping to kick start the weekend.

[nautical sock options]

[Gap mini anchors] [J. Crew lobsters] [Banana Republic anchor] 

[Ralph Lauren sailboats] [Sperry Top-Sider plaid]

As the snow continues to fall outside, it's clear that boat shoe weather is still far off. In the meantime, these nautical socks keep you warm and add some prep in your step (see what I did there?). Of course, when it does finally get nice out again, please don't wear these or any socks with your boat shoes.