Whether it's tracking down a must-have blouse that's sold out everywhere or instantly recognizing the brand of an untagged dress spotted on Instagram, I'd say I'm a pretty resourceful shopper. It's no wonder I found a way to turn my talent (if you can even call it that) into a job. Hey, what can I say — some people are good at math, others are good at science, and I'm really good at knowing the best brands, noteworthy pieces, and exactly where to shop them.
Seeing as I spend so much of my time going down the rabbit hole at my favorite online retailers, I sometimes forget that not everyone is doing the same. If you love sporting the coolest pieces, but not so much doing the research it takes to discover them in the first place, this one's for you. Here, I've rounded up the best contemporary fashion-girl brands you might not be aware are shoppable at Nordstrom, along with the exact piece you should pick up from each. Yes, the retailer is known for carrying luxury designers like Chloé and affordable, trendy brands like Topshop, but they also carry everything in between — some of which even I didn't know are available!
