Happy National Lipstick Day! This is a fabulous day for celebrating lipstick! So, no matter how casual your day is going to be, pull out your favorite lipstick and wear it proudly.
Of course, this is also the perfect day to invest in a new lipstick color. I mean, why not? You can never have enough lipstick!
How cute is this mini moisturizing lip balm trio from Prada! I prefer lip colors which are subtle, so when I saw this set, I knew it would be perfect.
Although the lip balm’s themselves are in funky colors such as blue, green, and yellow, they actually go on as shades of pink. (on me) So, the color change is entertaining.
The lip balm colors are activated by your personal pH balance, so they will look a little bit different on everyone. That being said, they are subtle shades of pink on me, so your lips won’t turn the color into anything overbearing or offensive. You can trust the process.
On me, they are shades of light pink. If you have naturally darker lips, the colors will react differently. You can click here to see how they might look on different colored lips depending on pH balance.
The consistency is like lipstick, not a lip balm such as Chapstick or EOS. So, I am putting these in my lipstick collection rather than balm collection. That being said, they do not dry out lips, so I find these mild color lip balms to be ideal for casual days and no make-up days. Love them!
Shop the Prada mini moisturizing lip balm trio set online:
It’s here! If you have a Nordstrom credit card, you already know your shopping date, if not, the sale opens up to the public on July 18, 2026.
In person, the NSALE is crazy! I can’t shop like that, so I find online shopping is much more relaxing. Some of the sale inventory is pre-fall, while other items are late summer. Before you start shopping, know what you need in your closet. I recommend pre-fall over late summer since you can wear pre-fall well into the fall season.
The key is to not over-buy from this sale. The fall trends aren’t here yet, so this sale is great for buying basics and classic items which will work for several seasons. Remember the sale rule, if you wouldn’t pay full price, don’t buy it on sale.
My Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks are very curated this year. Normally I find a large amount of fabulous merchandise to recommend, but this year, I am sticking to more timeless items which will blend into our wardrobes right now and well into the fall season. If you live in a climate such as California, these styles will work throughout winter too.
So, without further ado, here are my picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for 2026:
Favorite footwear:
Favorite beauty deals:
Favorite sweaters:
Thanks for stopping by, and happy shopping!
XOXO
Cathy
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