Get maximum benefits from the bag we love for summer—the versatile, hard-working tote. This all-star performer serves up big bold color in practical and pretty style. Check out some of our favorites:

Shopper's Paradise
The lightweight construction of the Longchamp 'Xlight' Nylon Bag makes hands-free shopping a breeze with its rugged web straps, zip top and stylish leather detailing.

Best for Brunch
The perfect companion for a get-together with friends, Juicy Couture's 'Stewart Print — Dahl' Tote Bag makes a boho-inspired statement with tassel-scarf accents, in a choice of three bright colors.

Work Ready
Carrying a laptop and all your essentials is light work with this extra-large quilted MARC BY MARC JACOBS Logo Tote.

Beach to BBQ
Everything you need for a casual afternoon is here in the candy-colored Elaine Turner Bucket Bag with its grass-cloth texture topped by sturdy rope handles.

Weekend Getaway
kate spade's 'park slope — clemantine' tote will carry camera, guidebook, light jacket and water bottle, in smooth-leather style, wherever your weekend plans may take you.

Night on the Town
And when you're ready to dance till dawn, the Tory Burch Metallic Leather Tote shines on in vintaged, shimmery leather.

There's nothing like a cool, eye-catching tote to add dimension to your hot summer looks.

We recently spoke with Bill Wilson, Nordstrom's National Director of Specialty Coffee.

What's your day like?
Most of my time is spent in the stores ensuring consistent quality and service, tasting our products and developing new drink recipes.

New drink recipes—kind of like a mad scientist?
I like to think more like a beverage chef.

So what drink will you go down in history for creating?
Can I choose two?

Our Mexican Mocha Ice Storm is a great summer drink made with premium Ibarra chocolate we import from Mexico, blended with coffee and ice.

And the Tropical Pomegranate smoothie. It's made with fresh-squeezed lemonade, pomegranate, frozen pineapple and bananas and Häagen Dazs mango sorbet. Delicious.

Do you offer up a side of fries with that?
No fries, and we don't serve anything with hydrogenated fats and oils. We do have great grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, all made in-house daily.

So what's your favorite go-to lunch at the Ebar?
I alternate between the Thai Chicken Pasta Salad and the Chicken Caesar Wrap.

How do you compete with all the other coffee shops out there?
Two things: our Nordstrom service, and the fact that we use manual versus automated espresso machines. We build the drink from scratch in the European style. The barista controls and monitors the entire process to make the perfect shot. And we don't use pre-mixes for anything.

How do the Nordstrom coffee experience and the Nordstrom shopping experience interact?
I tell our baristas that we are either the appetizer or dessert to our customers' shopping day.

Will you be offering anything special we should know about during the Anniversary Sale?
All of our retail coffee will be on sale, including our Fair-Trade Organic and Kona as well as the Ibarra Mexican chocolate. Our stainless-steel water bottles and coffee mugs will be on sale, too. And we'll have our coffee card promotion, where our customers get an extra $5 for every $25 purchased on the card.

If you were a coffee drink, what would you be?
The perfect shot of espresso, of course! It's smooth, sweet, and the soul of all our great drinks.

Debbi Hartley-Triesch, National Beauty Director for Nordstrom, shares insider beauty tips and her favorite products.

Are your feet sandal-ready?
If you love the look and feel of a professional pedicure, here's how you can recreate the experience at home in a few easy steps. All it takes is the right products to save you time and money—with beautiful end results.

When it comes to the chicest nails in the industry, look no further than my friend Deborah Lippmann, the celebrity manicurist and nail expert who has worked with stars like Reese Witherspoon, Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige (pictured left).

Since we carry her line of special products here at Nordstrom, I called Deb for some tips on how to get your feet looking great for summer.

Deb recommends using an exfoliator first to get rid of the extra-rough spots—usually the heels and balls of feet. Her 'Get Off' Callus Softener is an in-depth treatment that removes calluses, cracks and corns. Just spray on, let it dry and use a pumice stone or foot file to gently smooth and buff.

Follow with 'Soul Mission' Cosmeceutical Foot Scrub to repair and polish. Its grapefruit crystal scrub simultaneously exfoliates and hydrates (and it's great for hands too).

Apply 'Steppin' Out™' Foot Cream to moisturize, paying special attention to dry, callused areas. It's packed full of beneficial ingredients like Kokum Butter, Aloe Vera and Goat's Milk to soothe and soften.

For a sexy summer look, finish with a bright shade of nail color, which looks great against a tan. The Lippmann Collection just launched two perfect new shades—'It's Raining Men', a timeless, Parisian red and 'Call Me Irresponsible', a vivacious violet.

Deb always says, why spend all that money on beautiful open-toed shoes if you're not going to take care of your feet?

With the Lippmann Collection, it's now so easy to do.

The current evolution of young men's fashion is smokin' hot—bolder and braver than it's been in a long time. And though several trends seem to be setting this season's wheels into motion, we want to give a special shout-out to 'Thanaz', a new pair of jeans from DIESEL^® whose color, cut and overall cool are Hollywood-hot.

What you're likely to notice first is red—and plenty of it. But trust us, guys, these are jeans—they've just been reinvented by a warm and buzz-worthy brick-like hue. DIESEL'S exclusive resin coating also amps things up, creating a gently worn appearance and powdery-soft feel.

Now, if you're a detail guy, your eye may go straight to the back pockets, each of which has a hand-embroidered dragon. It's a super-subtle application, but it gives this popular slim cut (we're talkin' low rise, with a slight taper from the knee, down) a little extra bite. Definitely the pair to wear with your best T-shirt—and a whole lot of swagger.

Complete the look with the: Dirty English Slim Fit Crewneck T-Shirt

How to make the most of summer? Have everything you need to look your best all season long, whether your plans include a long-awaited vacation, beach barbeque or afternoon ball game.

From cover-ups to carryalls, and bronzers to beachwear, you'll find all the hot trends to wear right now, at affordable prices. With every item under $90, we've made it easy for you to pick up all the essentials.

Now's the time to make sure you've got all your bases covered.

Backstage at New York Fashion Week, seconds before his show, Michael Kors took a moment to talk with Jeffrey Kalinsky about his ideal urban wardrobe.

The icon of American fashion always achieves the perfect balance between timeless and totally right now, and his fall collection epitomizes that aesthetic. Crisp, clean lines with an emphasis on design—these are the classics, reinvented. Blacks and greys dominate the palette, with shocks of neon adding major impact. In a word: impeccable.

Go behind the scenes with Jeffrey, see our exclusive interview with Michael Kors and get a look at some of fall's most inspired styles as they come down the runway.

With so many hot looks to whet your shopping appetite, you may wonder where to start. Answer: here. We've identified a trio of prime pieces that will take you through the heat, to the beach and back.

First, there's the easy elegance of print tops for summer. Dressed up or down, a breezy top is the cornerstone for your warm-weather wardrobe. Next up: a bold maxi dress. Going for a stroll or hanging at a BBQ, the maxi's length adds drama everywhere you go. Round out your summer look with a pair of white denim shorts, worn long or rolled up.

Amp it up by adding a few key accessories. Not sure what works? Check out the 'Fashion Mixer'—just click and drag tops, bottoms, bangles and bags to preview your latest look.