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These Editor-Approved Nordstrom Finds Are Getting Us So Excited For Summer

Jelly mules, chic capris, Vitamin C serums, and more.

May 7, 2025

Summer is hands down my favorite season. The sun is shining, weekend trips are on the calendar, shorts and dresses are back in rotation, and life just feels a little more carefree. Like any seasonal shift, moving from spring to summer often inspires a routine refresh — whether that means spending more time outdoors, switching up your skincare, or reorganizing your closet for warmer weather. We’re right there with you, and we’re here to make the transition as easy (and exciting) as possible.

This season, we’re turning to Nordstrom for all things beauty and fashion. From versatile denim shorts you can wear to work and on the weekend, to self-tanning facial mists that deliver a sun-kissed glow (without the UV damage), these are the Nordstrom picks we’re adding to our carts this summer.

Sydney Ankle Strap Sandal

I can’t get enough brown suede, and these heels are a stylish way to bring the trend into the warmer months. Pair them with a maxi dress for a summer wedding, or with jeans and a button up for that big work meeting.

Tilly Rib Button-Up Top

Easy white cotton tops are essential in my summer wardrobe. This one has a touch of stretch, ribbed details, and pretty shell buttons that allow you to wear it as open or closed as you’d like.

Orange Gelée SPF 30 Sunscreen Gel

My new favorite body sunscreen! This gel-to-oil formula gives your skin a gorgeous glow and leaves it so soft and hydrated.

Fornax 53mm Oval Sunglasses

When the weather gets hot, a dark pair of sunglasses is essential. This vintage-inspired style is super affordable and provides full-coverage UV protection.

The Brynn Long Cutoff Denim Shorts

Madewell’s Brynn denim shorts have a slightly longer inseam that’s not quite a bermuda, yet not a short-short. These are a great choice if you’re looking for something you can feel comfortable wearing to work, and still want to wear on the weekends.

Clarifying Cleanser

Tata Harper Skincare

Between layers of sunscreen, sweat, and oil, summer can take a toll on your skin. Tata Harper’s Clarifying Cleanser is formulated with natural enzymes and acids that target impurities, help balance oil, and leave your skin (or my skin at least!) feeling so soft and happy. Plus, it smells incredible.

The Mesh Demi Jane

The perfect marriage of the mesh shoe trend and the Mary Jane trend, these adorable flats from Margaux are available in four essential colorways (I want them all). They’re designed with a flexible leather sole enhanced with 5mm of plush foam padding for added comfort.

Classic Beauty Bag

You can never have too many beauty bags, and my latest fixation is this red-lavender stripe design from Rubi Shoes. Priced under $20, this one’s a no-brainer for summer travel.

Crepe Capri Legging

It took me a while to get on board the capri trend, but here we are. This crepe version from Open Edit hits in all the right ways.

Acqua Hydrating Mist Self-Tanning Water

If your mind is telling you to stay out of the sun, but your heart is telling you to get as tan as possible this summer, go ahead and order Dolce Glow’s Self-Tanning Water. A few mists of this on your face and neck each day will have you glowing all season long, without the UV damage.

Stretch Cotton Ribbed Tank Dress

Packable, versatile, and made from breathable stretch cotton, this ribbed maxi dress is the perfect companion for summer travel.

Barcelona Jelly Cage Mule

I haven’t been big on the jelly shoe trend, but this brown cage mule is something I can get behind.

Audrey Nubuck Suede Leather Tote Bag

Again, I cannot stop with brown suede. This top-handle tote from Ezra Arthur is at the very top of my summer wishlist. Perfectly slouchy, big enough to hold a laptop and water bottle, designed with brass hardware... I wouldn’t change a thing!

Daily Vitamin C Serum

Not only does my dermatologist stand by a daily Vitamin C serum, she suggests looking for one with a pump design — like Omorovicza’s Daily Vitamin C Serum — rather than a dropper that gets opened and oxidized with every use. This formula is fragrance-free and formulated with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.

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