I’ve lived in Los Angeles for 15 years, so it’s safe to say I’ve adopted a number of Angeleno customs, including a weekly Erewhon smoothie habit, daily hikes, and regular sweat-yoga sessions. This also holds true of my fashion choices. Relaxed jeans and tank tops are essentially a second skin, I wear flip-flops year-round, and a leather blazer is the warmest jacket I ever need to own.
Taking my L.A. style expertise into account, I curated a selection of 30 pieces from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, focusing on the SoCal perspective. Whether you reside here or simply want to embrace the L.A. cool-girl lifestyle, feel free to browse and shop the items below. The discounts are too good to miss.
Nordstrom
Seamless Layering Camisole
A sleek camisole in an L.A. essential.
AGOLDE
Dame High Waist Wide Leg Jeans
All the cool L.A. girls own a pair of relaxed wide-leg jeans.
Madewell
Back Pleat Classic T-Shirt
I live in white tees year-round.
Pistola
Charlie High Waist Ankle Straight Leg Jeans
The perfect straight-leg to wear with heels and flats alike.
Nordstrom
Seamless Layering Tank
If there’s one item you need in L.A., it’s a versatile tank top.
BP.
Seamed Oversize V-Neck Rib Sweater
This sweater is so good for the price.
BP.
Low Rise Baggy Wide Leg Jeans
The silhouette L.A. girls love.
Open Edit
Luxe Sculpt Rib Sweater Tank
A ’90s boatneck top is a style you’ll see all over the city.
An outfit isn’t complete without a bold pair of earrings
AG
Adria Low Rise Baggy Wide Leg Jeans
The coolest pair of jeans to style with a tank top and necklaces.
TOM FORD
Bruce 61mm Navigator Sunglasses
Sales are the perfect time to invest in a designer pair of sunglasses.
Open Edit
Collared Rib Cardigan
A cute ribbed cardigan works for day or night.
Steve Madden
Pipa Ballet Flat
You’ll get so much use out of these modern ballet flats.
AG
Brinley Mid Rise Straight Leg Jeans
Just add heels and a chic top for an evening out.
Schutz
Jules Ankle Strap Sandal
Strappy sandals are an L.A. must-have.
Commando
Butter Thong Bodysuit
FRAME
The Easy High Waist Cutoff Shorts
Is it even possible to live in L.A. without an effortless pair of denim shorts?
Tiffany & Co.
56mm Gradient Oval Sunglasses
All the coolest It girls wear oval sunglasses over here on the West Coast.
Zella
So Soft Strappy Camisole
Look stylish in your next Pilates class.
Zella
Renew Mélange High Waist Leggings
If you live in Santa Monica (where I live), then you live in leggings.
UGG
Classic Ultra Mini Spillseam Genuine Shearling Bootie
Yes, Angelenos love their Uggs.
Varley
Harmon High Waist Shorts
I love the idea of styling these sporty shorts with a pretty embroidered top.
Run, don’t walk, when SL 72s are on sale.
Veronica Beard
Boxy Leather Shoulder Bag
East-west bags continue to reign supreme.
Madewell
Kensington Cardigan
BP.
Wide Leg Fleece Pants
Madewell
Puff-Sleeve A-Line Top
Monica Vinader
Beaded Stone Necklace
The laid-back lifestyle calls for a free-spirited beaded necklace.
Caslon
Cotton & Modal T-Shirt
Casual, cool, and effortless.
