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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
10 under-$100 picks to grab from Nordstrom's half yearly sale
It only comes around once a year! The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale is a big event for shoppers, offering huge savings across everything from summer dresses and pajamas to footwear and bags. Whether for a seasonal refresh or adding a few classic essentials to your wardrobe, now is the perfect time to pick up deeply discounted finds from beloved brands like UGG, Free People, Levi's, and more. Where to begin? We've rounded up 10 splurge-worthy picks that all come in at under $100. Be quick to click, because the sale wraps up on June 1. ASTR the Label Bow Smock Dress - $59.40 (was $99) Levi's Faux Leather Moto Jacket - $60 (was $150) UGG Tazz Platform Slippers - $91 (was $130) Don't miss this chance to save 30 percent on a pair of gorgeous UGG Tazz slippers. The popular platform is renowned for its comfortable-meets-stylish design and is gorgeous in this rich blue hue. It's only available in whole sizes, so if you're a half size just order the next size up for max comfort. Lands' End Cooling Pajama Set - $59.96 (was $79.95) If you tend to sleep hot, a pair of cooling pajamas can be life-changing. At this time of year, you'll want nothing more than to kick back and relax in this lightweight set featuring a sleeveless tank and matching wide-leg pants. It's available in three pretty color options, including mango, blue/white stripes, and a soft yellow/white print. Florence by Mills Cozy Crush Forever Embroidered Sweatshirt - $27.47 (was $54.95) Bauble Bar Light Show Earrings Set - $19.20 (was $48) Light up your lobes with a pair of brilliant studs! This set includes three luminous pairs of earrings in the brightest colors, including hot pink, emerald green, and vibrant blue. Wear them together or on their own for a fun little pop to dress up any look. At 60 percent off this is a solid deal for three pairs! Sam Edelman Floral Embroidery Minidress - $62.99 (was $158) With its exquisite embroidery, this halter dress will definitely turn heads. It's fully lined and features a glam floral overlay adorned with a stunning pink and red bouquet design. There's a little bit of a sheen, too, and it has some shape to it without feeling snug or restrictive. And who doesn't love a new night-out dress for summer? NIC+ZOE Pinstripe Ponte Blazer - $94 (was $188) If you're looking for some new workwear, you'll find everything you need in the Nordstrom sale including separates like this sleek blazer. In a rich, dark grey hue with subtle pinstriping, this contemporary jacket is perfect for throwing on with the matching pants or even for throwing on with jeans and a tee. Free People Solar Cardigan and Pants Set - $76.80 (was $128) Elevated loungewear always tops our list! This relaxed matching set is perfect for wearing around the house but still feels pulled together enough for wearing when you're out and about. Whether you're WFH or grabbing coffee with a friend, this cute two-piece with its super-soft, flex pants and matching self-tie cardigan will see you through everything in comfort. Mavi Jeans New York Raw Hem Straight Leg Jeans - $96.60 (was $138) Once you find the right pair of jeans, you do not look back. Ask anyone who's stepped into a pair of Mavis — they are unmatched for their comfort. The raw hem on these feels a little undone without veering into messy territory. And the high-rise fit snatches your waist while the looser leg keeps them super relaxed!
Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Titans QB Will Levis: My situation 'sucks' after Cam Ward draft pick
Will Levis is in an unenviable position, as he went from the Tennessee Titans' primary quarterback to presumably being their backup, with the franchise selecting Miami quarterback Cam Ward with the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. Levis was candid about his situation. "Anyone who's ever been in my situation would agree that it sucks," Levis said on Wednesday, according to "I'm just trying to do the best I can to not let it affect me and just being the same dude every day in the building and being there for the guys however I can and just trying to get better every day." Levis is coming off a turbulent 2024 season, which saw the Titans go 2-10 in the games that he started; he missed time due to a shoulder injury and was benched for Mason Rudolph late in the year. In what was his second season in the NFL, Levis ranked 52nd among quarterbacks in rushing grade (58.2), 60th in overall grade (54.9) and 62nd in passing grade (54.6), according to Pro Football Focus. Levis started 21 games for the Titans from 2023-24, with the team going 5-16. He averaged 1,950 passing yards, 11 passing touchdowns, eight interceptions and an 82.7 passer rating per season, while completing 61.0% of his passes. Despite losing his starting job, Levis remains dialed in. "I haven't been a backup in a while, but I don't plan on shifting my mindset, regardless of what the situation is," Levis said. "I'm just going to be ready to play quarterback whenever my name is called." The Titans traded up to select Levis with the No. 33 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Kentucky. Levis started two seasons for the Wildcats (2021-22), most notably helping lead them to a 10-3 record in 2021, which was preceded by two seasons at Penn State, with whom he was primarily a backup to starting quarterback Sean Clifford. Outside of Ward, a 2024 Heisman Trophy finalist, and Levis, Tennessee's quarterback room also includes Brandon Allen and Tim Boyle. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience National Football League Tennessee Titans Will Levis recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
Entrepreneur
5 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Her Dorm Room Side Hustle Led to $60,000 in Sales Overnight — Then Over $1 Million.
When Ali Grace was in high school, she loved thrift shopping for vintage denim with her mom. She'd cut up old jeans and repurpose or tailor them to fit her. And when she went off to college at UMass Amherst, she studied math and computer science. But by her senior year, in 2018, she'd gotten a little bored with her STEM studies and started looking for a creative outlet. She and her roommate started prowling thrift shops for vintage Levis and customizing them to fit the girls who lived in their dorm. Word got around, with more girls requesting their own custom jeans, and soon it became a side hustle, with Grace selling five to ten pairs a month for about $150 each. Want to read more stories like this? Subscribe to Money Makers, our free newsletter packed with creative side hustle ideas and successful strategies. Sign up here. " I had this thing on my website where you'd do a deposit and you'd fill out a form with all your measurements, inspo photos, what you want, and then I would individually text every single customer and talk to them about their order one-on-one before I Venmo requested them," she says. Around that time, Grace made her first wholesale connection. "I met this guy in front of a wall of Levi's at a thrift store, and he was like, 'Oh my mom has a barn of these.' It's crazy that the lady had the same birthday as me, drove the same car. She was essentially me but 55! Her name was Karen." During that period, Grace also took a class called Creative Entrepreneurship, which she credits for changing the trajectory of her life. The professor introduced her to a local business accelerator, which she decided to apply for, and got in. From the top 300 businesses, she made it through multiple rounds of elimination to the top 12, and won a few thousand dollars. "It wasn't about the money," she says. "It was about proving that this small business had the potential to be something big and that we were on the cusp of it. Once I saw the momentum, I moved forward with aligrace at full force." Image credit: Lauren Alexandra The first couple of years after graduating, her business, which she called aligrace, was a one-woman show. She opened a little boutique in Cape Cod, and then moved to California. "I will say I was extremely profitable then, and our jeans were probably 30% to 50% cheaper than they are now because I didn't have rent. All I had was the cost of inventory, the labor cost of me working on the jeans, and the seamstress cost." Related: She Quit Corporate Life to Pursue a Side Hustle With Her Sister. They Saw Over $100,000 During Launch Weekend — and Now Have an 8-Figure Brand. Profitable or not, those years were a grind because Grace wanted to maintain personal connections with her customers. She texted each buyer in a kind of one-on-one consultation. "I remember I would stay at my office until midnight because I had to text everybody," she says. "Like, there are 75 people that I have to get through before I can start their orders! But it was really impactful and because when they would get their jeans, they would personally text me like, 'Oh my God, I've never had a pair that fit like this before!' When the pandemic hit, Grace shut down for a couple of months to cope with the chaos. But when she was ready to take orders again, she opened her website around midnight and went to bed. " I woke up and we had like $60,000 in sales in like 12 hours," she says. "At this time, I'm operating out of a shed in my yard. I have hundreds of Levi's, but I don't have a setup to accommodate like 300 orders in a day. So I got a warehouse. I expanded, I bought more inventory. I hired my first employee. I started hiring more teams of seamstresses. Things just really snowballed from there." To the uninitiated, building an entire business on customizing vintage Levi's might sound like an impossible sourcing dilemma. But, as Grace explains, there's actually a vast Levi's wholesale market, with sellers all over the world. After all, Levi's has been making jeans since 1873, and their jeans last a long time. "All of the denim we have is 20 to 30 years old," Grace says. "We have some jeans that are even older than 30 years old and they really hold up." In many ways, it's the most sustainable possible model for a fashion brand: recycling used materials, paying for local labor. But, unsurprisingly, everything about the business — from sourcing to the actual alterations — is labor-intensive. "One of our main wholesalers is in San Jose and he ships us like a thousand jeans at a time," Grace says. "We'll go up there on buying trips, which can be upwards of a 10 to 12-hour day. We drive up there with a U-Haul, dig through pallets trying to find grade A or B vintage denim. Then we size it, grade it and organize it by waist, butt and length, so when orders come in, it's really easy to find the sizes we need. Then we alter it to the desired style, with all the little extras — tilted pockets, split seam, unfolded hem, whatever it may be. It goes to the seamstress, and then there's a whole stain treatment process to clean the denim, since it's vintage. It's very hands-on and it's definitely been a grind to figure out how to scale this." It was in 2020, after ramping up production, that Grace also started reaching out to influencers. "To this day, we haven't paid a dollar in influencer marketing," she says. "Everything is just pure gifting. I don't ask anything in return." Image credit: Lauren Alexandra And though it took a little while, those no-strings-attached influencer relationships paid off in a big way. Revolve, the online fashion retailer, had long been a dream partner for Grace. "I tried all my avenues of getting in touch with Revolve and everything was a dead end," she says. "Then one day, I think it was in October 2023, I had a DM from Casey, the denim buyer. She had found us on TikTok through Kelsey DiPrima, one of our OG influencers." Related: Why Big-Name Influencers Are Losing Power — and Micro-Influencers Are Taking Over Still, even if it was the dream, selling to a retailer like Revolve meant finally developing standard sizing — a departure from Grace's foundational concept of vintage denim customized to each woman's body. "That was kind of hard for me because I loved that we were fully custom for so long," Grace says. "But it's just not scalable, you know? So I developed our 23 through 35 standard sizing based on all of our customers' measurements over the previous seven years, and then we crafted these standard size guides. But you still have the option to buy custom on our website." Since starting their partnership with Revolve, aligrace has also started selling at FWRD, the showroom Place, and recently launched with Anthropology. Last year, the company hit $1 million in sales, and Grace says, "I believe we can do $2 million this year with our website and wholesale connections." For Grace, one of the most rewarding parts of her journey has been staying connected to the "ride or die" aligrace customers she was texting into the wee hours, six years ago. "Some have like 15 pairs of our jeans in their closets now," she says. "They're my friends. It's not possible for me to be that hands-on anymore, but if I didn't do it like that back then, I don't think we would be where we are today. It really developed a community of people who wanted to support us."
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Nordstrom's Half Yearly Sale just dropped! These 10 under-$100 deals are the ones fashion editors actually want
It only comes around once a year! The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale is a big event for shoppers, offering huge savings across everything from summer dresses and pajamas to footwear and bags. Whether for a seasonal refresh or adding a few classic essentials to your wardrobe, now is the perfect time to pick up deeply discounted finds from beloved brands like UGG, Free People, Levi's, and more. Where to begin? We've rounded up 10 splurge-worthy picks that all come in at under $100. Be quick to click, because the sale wraps up on June 1. The Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale: Editor-approved picks ASTR the Label Bow Smock Dress Shoppers are completely obsessed with this 'cute summer dress' that's adorned with a trio of bows on the stretchy smocked bodice. There's a peekaboo situation happening on the top that's super subtle, plus it has pockets which, of course, we all love. And it's available in seven amazing colors, including this peppy yellow. $59.40 (was $99) Shop Levi's Faux Leather Moto Jacket This cropped moto jacket brings a fresh twist to a classic style with its creamy oyster shade and sleek faux leather. The fit is tailored just right — it's structured without being stiff — and has a little bit of rawness about it. It's the kind of laid-back layer that instantly styles any look, perfect for tossing on over denim, dresses, and more. $60 (was $150) Shop UGG Tazz Platform Slippers Don't miss this chance to save 30 percent on a pair of gorgeous UGG Tazz slippers. The popular platform is renowned for its comfortable-meets-stylish design and is gorgeous in this rich blue hue. It's only available in whole sizes, so if you're a half size just order the next size up for max comfort. $91 (was $130) Shop Lands' End Cooling Pajama Set If you tend to sleep hot, a pair of cooling pajamas can be life-changing. At this time of year, you'll want nothing more than to kick back and relax in this lightweight set featuring a sleeveless tank and matching wide-leg pants. It's available in three pretty color options, including mango, blue/white stripes, and a soft yellow/white print. $59.96 (was $79.95) Shop Florence by Mills Cozy Crush Forever Embroidered Sweatshirt The perfect stretchy, laid-back, oversize sweatshirt! Low-key but never boring, this cozy French terry top brings all the chill vibes with a soft off-white hue and has two sweet red roses stitched up top. Throw it on with sweats or denim and call it a look. (P.S. There are matching sweatpants available, too!) $27.47 (was $54.95) Shop Bauble Bar Light Show Earrings Set Light up your lobes with a pair of brilliant studs! This set includes three luminous pairs of earrings in the brightest colors, including hot pink, emerald green, and vibrant blue. Wear them together or on their own for a fun little pop to dress up any look. At 60 percent off this is a solid deal for three pairs! $19.20 (was $48) Shop Sam Edelman Floral Embroidery Minidress With its exquisite embroidery, this halter dress will definitely turn heads. It's fully lined and features a glam floral overlay adorned with a stunning pink and red bouquet design. There's a little bit of a sheen, too, and it has some shape to it without feeling snug or restrictive. And who doesn't love a new night-out dress for summer? $62.99 (was $158) Shop NIC+ZOE Pinstripe Ponte Blazer If you're looking for some new workwear, you'll find everything you need in the Nordstrom sale including separates like this sleek blazer. In a rich, dark grey hue with subtle pinstriping, this contemporary jacket is perfect for throwing on with the matching pants or even for throwing on with jeans and a tee. $94 (was $188) Shop Free People Solar Cardigan and Pants Set Elevated loungewear always tops our list! This relaxed matching set is perfect for wearing around the house but still feels pulled together enough for wearing when you're out and about. Whether you're WFH or grabbing coffee with a friend, this cute two-piece with its super-soft, flex pants and matching self-tie cardigan will see you through everything in comfort. $76.80 (was $128) Shop Mavi Jeans New York Raw Hem Straight Leg Jeans Once you find the right pair of jeans, you do not look back. Ask anyone who's stepped into a pair of Mavis — they are unmatched for their comfort. The raw hem on these feels a little undone without veering into messy territory. And the high-rise fit snatches your waist while the looser leg keeps them super relaxed! $96.60 (was $138) Shop
National Post
27-05-2025
- General
- National Post
5 perfect linen pieces for summer
Article content Linen is a summertime staple. Article content Article content The textile, made from fibres from the flax plant, is celebrated for its lightweight feel and breathability. Plus, it's said to dry faster than even cotton, which makes it a perfect pick for the sticky-hot days of the season. Article content Article content Denim gets a lightweight update with the new Linen+ collection form Levi's. The collection features Ecovero material, a wood-sourced fibre material, to help create a fabric innovation that has the look and feel of denim, with the airiness of linen. We love it in these vintage-inspired, relaxed-fit shorts. Article content A short-sleeved linen shirt never goes out of style. This straightforward design from the Japanese brand Uniqlo features an innovative nylon and linen-blend yarn for a wearable, washable spin on linen. Available in sizes XXS to XXL and in a chic selection of shades. Article content Longline, waistcoat-inspired vests are a top trending style for this spring and summer. This vest from Veronica Beard plays into the popularity, while also tapping into a favourite summer textile. Available in sizes zero to 16, the tailored top is made from an Italian stretch linen for a slim fit that's also comfortable. Article content Article content Article content Few styles scream 'summer' quite like a loose-fitting maxi dress. It's elegant, effortless and oh-so airy. This chic design from COS, which features recycled linen made from fabric-cutting waste, balances the roomy, relaxed shape with slender straps and a delicate tie detail at the back. It's the perfect piece for picnics, seaside dinners, garden weddings … the list goes on. Article content Another sweet summer style, this mini skirt has the look of a wrap skirt — without the unpredictability of a wrap style. Featuring a flattering A-line silhouette and a highrise waist, the linen and viscose-blend skirt adds interest thanks to a flutter hem. Pair it with a simple white T-shirt for a perfectly unfussy daytime look. Article content
