Alicia Tenise

D.C. Fashion, Travel and Lifestyle Blogger

Top 10 Cute Shoes from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Top Shoe Picks featured by top Washington D.C. fashion blog, Alicia Tenise

Shop the #NSale look: Cardigan | Lace Tank | Similar Jeans | Boots 

The day has finally come: the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now finally open to the public!

To be candid, a good number of items sold out during the presale for Nordstrom Cardholders. Most of the clothing I purchased last week is now sold out. I’m going to keep an eye out for restocks and share them on either Instagram Stories or the LikeToKnow.It app!

Although most of my clothing picks being sold out, I’m finding that shoes are still nearly fully stocked! I think shoes are a fantastic piece to invest in during this sale — boots can get pricey, and I rarely ever see my favorite fall/winter shoes go on sale before they sell out. I’m loving the shoe options this year, and I’m rounding up my Top 10 favorite shoe picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year!
 
Read More

My Breast Augmentation Experience with Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery

Breast Augmentation Experience at Bruno Brown Plastic Surgery, a review featured by top US life and style blogger, Alicia Tenise

If you’ve been following along over on Instagram Stories, you know that back in May, I opted to get a breast augmentation with the folks at Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery. And so far, I am 100% happy with this decision! My body changed pretty drastically after gaining 20 pounds over the last year, and this is something I’ve been contemplating for a while now.

A full disclaimer before I dive into this post: if you’re considering plastic surgery, you should do it for you and only you. There’s no need to try to conform to society’s unrealistic standards of beauty! However, if you believe that undergoing a cosmetic procedure will improve your self-esteem and self-confidence, then by all means: go for it. 

Today, I’m going to break down some of the most frequently asked questions about my breast augmentation experience with Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery. And also, share a before and after, so make sure to keep reading!
 
Read More

15 Amazon Prime Day Deals That Need to Be On Your Radar

15 Amazon Prime Day Deals That Need to Be On Your Radar by popular Washington D.C. lifestyle blogger, Alicia Tenise: collage image of Amazon Prime Day Deal products.

One | Two | Three
Four | Five | Six
Seven | Eight | Nine
Ten | Eleven | Twelve
Thirteen | Fourteen | Fifteen

Two sale posts in a row? It must be July! A few hours ago, Amazon Prime Day deals went live, and I’ve had fun shopping some of the deals thus far.

You can shop Prime Day if you’re an Amazon Prime member. Don’t have a membership? No problem! You can do a 30-day trial of Prime to see if you like it! 

I think this year, the home and technology picks are incredible. Admittedly, I was a little disappointed with the fashion picks for this years’ sale. However, I’ve already gotten my clothing fix with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, so it’s probably for the best!
 
Read More

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Top Picks Under $100

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Top Picks Under $100 featured by top US fashion blog, Alicia Tenise: collage image of top 10 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items for under $100.

ONE: BP Lace Cami | TWO: Spanx Faux Leather Leggings | THREE: Barefoot Dreams Circle Cardigan | FOUR: Nordstrom Moonlight Short Pajamas | FIVE: Barefoot Dreams Cable Throw | SIX: Madewell Ryder Stripe Cardigan | SEVEN: Madewell Raw Hem Skinny Jeans | EIGHT: Steve Madden Everly Over The Knee Boot | NINE: Beautyblender Makeup Sponge Set | TEN: Ugg Scuffette II Slipper

Ah, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: not to sound like a broken blogger record, but it is one of the best sales of the year (seriously!) It’s incredible because you can shop brand new fall arrivals at a serious discount, and Nordstrom carries some of my favorite brands.

The #NSale is now open to Nordstrom credit card holders today, starting at 12:30 PM EST, and it is open to the public on July 19th. I personally use the sale to stock up some things I hate to buy full price: jeans, shoes, and designer handbags. I’ll be making a few posts during the sale throughout the next couple of weeks, but don’t worry: I won’t bombard you with it! I don’t want to pressure you into buying a whole bunch of things you don’t need. Make a list of what items you’re looking for: whether it be denim, workwear, investment pieces, coats, etc. Prioritize what’s essential for you, and stick to your budget! 

To kick things off, I wanted to share some picks from the sale that are under $100. Above are some pieces that I think will sell out pretty quickly, based on what items have been top sellers during previous sales. I tried on this Madewell Stripe Cardigan yesterday, and it’s my #1 pick of the sale. It’s so soft IRL, and I love the color block details. Also, these Spanx Faux Leggings are 100% worth the hype. They managed to suck my belly in, yet they’re super comfortable and something I can see myself wearing for several hours.
 
Read More

Alicia Tenise is a part of several affiliate advertising programs. This means that if you click and/or make a purchase through certain links on this site or any related social media platforms (including Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest), I may make a commission from that click and/or purchase. Read our full privacy policy here.

Alicia Tenise also occasionally receives some gifted items. I only feature items that I love on the blog, and all gifted items are marked ℅. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep this little blog's doors open!

Let's Stay In Touch!

Sign up for the weekly Alicia Tenise newsletter for exclusive content and special sale alerts!