I Trend-Spot for a Living—Here's What Caught My Eye at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale

If there's one unofficial holiday our editors look forward to the most each year, it's the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. It only happens twice a year, and it's incredible.

I know sometimes certain sales can feel like the leftovers and aren't actually what you want, but this one couldn't be further from that. For example, how often can you get Balenciaga for 50% off? There are markdowns on Maison Margiela, Tory Burch, Cecilie Bahnsen, Chopova Lowena—the list goes on and on.

As someone who spots trends for a living, I treat this sale like a treasure hunt. I found on-trend capris, Tabis, wedge flip-flops, kitten heels, and emerging designers to know.

With discounts through June 1, I went through hundreds of products to pull what stood out the most. Here's everything that caught my eye.

Justine Clenquet

Sam Hoop Earrings

Justine Clenquet is a favorite among my friends for jewelry.

Cotton On

All Day V Neck Halter

Halter tops all summer long.

BDG Urban Outfitters

Je T'Aime Camisole

Mesh tops for when it's too hot.

Ray-Ban

53mm Pillow Oval Sunglasses

Marc Fisher LTD

Tracey Kitten Heel Slide Sandal

SKIMS

Scoop Neck Cotton Blend Jersey T-Shirt

I want everything from Skims.

Cotton On

Women's Haven Micro Short

I just love a little mini short when it's warm.

Balenciaga

Le Cagole Leather Card Holder

I want this Balenciaga card holder.

Balenciaga

Bb Soft Lambskin Leather Hobo Bag

Fifty percent off this bag?

Balenciaga

Extra Small Le Cagole Rose Leather Shoulder Bag

Okay, this concludes my Balenciaga roundup.

Tory Burch

Cap Toe Slingback Pump

I've been considering these Tory Burch slingbacks for a while now.

Maison Margiela

Tabi Ballerina Flat

indego africa

Braided Raffia Day Bag Natural

Tory Burch

Claire Ballet Flat

Hear me out. My co-worker recently wore a pair of Tory Burch flats to the office, and it totally changed my perception of them.

Chopova Lowena

Calamity Suit Skirt

One of the designers I looked forward to seeing the most at London Fashion Week.

Tory Burch

Miller Platform Wedge Flip Flop

These honestly aren't my typical style, but I feel like they'd be so fun for a beach trip.

Palm Angels

Paradise Palm Glitter Graphic T-Shirt

This Paradise T-shirt is so good.

Steve Madden

Cary Heeled Sandal

Simone Rocha

Negligee Bow Slipdress

The loveliest Simone Rocha slip.

Cecilie Bahnsen

Alena Bralette Recycled Faille Midi Dress

Sandy Liang

Roche Lambswool Blend Cardigan

The sweetest Sandy Liang cardigan.

Proenza Schouler

Belted Canvas Tote

Thirty percent off Proenza Schouler.

Valentino Garavani

Polka Dot Bib Collar Pleated Shantung Silk Minidress

And I'll leave you with an aspirational Valentino dress for 40% off. (I cried when I saw the its last haute couture collection because of how inspiring I found it.)