Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is currently running, offering discounts of up to 56% off across categories including beauty, footwear, travel and home goods. The sale, which runs until 9 August, features markdowns on well-known brands such as Clinique, Dyson, La Mer, Samsonite and Le Creuset, with the article highlighting 40 deals it considers genuinely worthwhile purchases.

Standout picks include a La Mer skin care minis set at $98 (53% off), a Dyson Airwrap at $519.99 (20% off, described as rarely discounted), and a Le Creuset 3.5-quart Dutch oven at $209.99 (42% off). Footwear deals include Hunter rain boots, Ugg slippers, HOKA and On running shoes, and Rothy's loafers, while beauty offers include Bobbi Brown, Ralph Lauren and Clinique products. Travel items such as luggage and carry-ons are also featured among the discounted goods.