The Lazy Girl’s Guide To Easy & Efficient Shopping
With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and Amazon Prime Day this month, we are in the thick of summer sale season. As I’ve mentioned before, the major benefit of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is that unlike most sales that feature items from the previous season, customers can find deals on both current-season items and new arrivals for the upcoming season.
I’ve shared plenty of info on the Nordstrom sale and why I think it’s fabulous for restocking on your favorite pieces. But what if you want to know about sales when they’re happening and not just wait for sale season??? In other words, how can you be a smart and efficient shopper year-round?
I am sharing this sale shopping shortcut because I recently learned it and it’s one of those revolutionary, kinda life changing tips I just have to share! Especially, if you like the savings associated with shopping a sale, but don’t always have the time or energy to actively search out sales. I’ve got to tell you, even as someone in the industry, and as someone that uses LTK pretty much every day, this really simple tip blew my mind!!
But Before I Spill the Beans on the Sale Shopping Shortcut…
I’ve got to give you the 411 on LTK - the vehicle you can use to make all of your shopping easy-peasy. When it comes to shopping in the digital age, convenience and reliability are key. Enter LTK, a transformative shopping app that enables you to buy items straight from your favorite influencers' and fashion bloggers' Instagram posts. If you follow me on Instagram, you have probably seen me mention that you can shop the pieces in my post on the ShopLTK app. If you read my blog, you’ve seen LTK as well - whenever I feature photos and links on my website, they’re through my LTK profile!
How to Be a Smart Shopper with the LTK App!
Efficient, User-friendly Features
LTK comes packed with user-friendly features designed to streamline your shopping experience. Once you've downloaded the app, you can follow your favorite accounts and explore posts via popular hashtags like #LTKunder100 or #LTKfit.
Save For Later and Organize Your Favorites
Once you’re in the app, you can easily save items for later just by tapping the heart icon! If you’re like me and take screenshots of things you like, thinking (or ahemmm wishing) you’ll remember and actually be able to find them when you do want to purchase - but alas you rarely can - this is the feature you need!
The BONUS feature, at least IMHO, is that when you have an item hearted - you will then be able to be notified when it goes on sale!!! Mind blowing, right?? Details on how to make sure you get those notifications are below.
Moreover, you can create personalized collections like "Vacation Outfits" or "Beauty Favorites". When you're ready to shop, tap the product and you'll be directed to the retailer's website to complete the purchase.
Reliable Product Recommendations
LTK prides itself on the quality and reliability of the products showcased by influencers. Influencers are encouraged to link the exact items they're wearing. When an exact piece is linked, I mark it as “exact”. If an item is sold out or not available online, a similar one is tagged and marked as “similar”. For some posts, I will also link similar pieces at various price points.
What's more, LTK features over 7,000 retailers and 1 million brands. Both retailers and creators undergo a thorough application process before being accepted onto the LTK platform, further ensuring the quality of content and reliability of recommendations. This commitment to quality makes LTK a trusted platform for smart shoppers.
Effortless Savings with LTK - AKA Sale Notifications
One of the key features of LTK is its Price Drop Alerts. This feature allows you to be notified about price reductions on your favorited items, meaning you can grab your coveted pieces at a fraction of the cost.
To take advantage of these alerts, be sure to turn on your notifications in the Menu tab under Settings > Notifications. Then, simply add the items you're interested in to your Favorite Products tab by clicking the heart icon.
In addition to Price Drop Alerts, LTK has introduced a new feature known as the Deals tab. This feature is a dedicated section within the app that automatically pulls in product deals and sales curated by LTK creators from top brands. It puts the most desirable deals from the top shopped brands at your fingertips, helping you discover the best items at the right price without having to comb through multiple websites. This new feature makes shopping smarter a breeze and helps you save big on your favorite pieces.
Getting Started
Signing up with LTK is as simple as downloading the app and signing up. For updates on trending items, you can subscribe to their weekly emails, giving you a wealth of information right in your inbox.
In conclusion, LTK is more than just an app—it's a tool that enhances your online shopping experience, making it more efficient, personalized, and enjoyable. Whether you're a lover of fashion or a casual shopper, LTK is a smart choice for navigating your online shopping journey.