My NAS order arrived and I'm really happy with my purchases! For context, I am a 5'7", size 16-18 hourglass living in a climate with cold winters. I work at home, so skew casual. Always happy to answer questions.

1. Aquatalia booties. Angie is dead right about these. They are amazing. I wear a US 10M but followed site guidelines and ordered a 10.5. I'm glad I did. I always wear socks with my boots and with socks the half-size up fit perfectly. The leather is textured and thick, not a thin suede, and the shaft is neither tight nor loose on my ankle. The color is a truer dark gray than it looked on my computer screen. This is a good thing.

2. Vince cardigan. I like chunky, supple knits. Maybe it's my years living in Wisconsin. Maybe it's that I like knits to mold to my body but still have a bit of structure. In any event, this sweater delivers. A substantial knit that has good weight and will keep me warm AND presentable for casual meetings or family appearances. I wear a 16 and ordered the large. It fit perfectly, including my far from sleek upper arms.

3. Halogen cardigan. MIght be my favorite purchase. The booties are very nice, but...this sweater is very flattering. Yes, I am highly susceptible to flattery, and this lightweight and slightly playful little cardigan magically makes me look slimmer, lighter, and more fluid. I bought the Large size based on my other Halogen garments and that was the right size. The knit is lightweight, and though it has buttons I plan to wear it open. It also looks amazing with black jeans, a white EF silk tee, and those booties. Definitely a team player.

4. Missoni scarf. Love the colors. Now that my hair is silver, I use cheery scarves to alert people that I am fun-loving and approachable. This is particularly necessary in winter, when coats hide all else.

5. Other. What is there to say about bras, under layers, and lingerie wash, other than that lingerie wash makes a box with booties already in it quite heavy.