I got a bunch of NAS packages a day early today! Here's a quick review that got terribly long...

1-2) James Perse Double Breasted Blazer, 0. I had high hopes for this as my splurge. It's super comfortable and a very high quality knit; the size 0 (= 00 according to Nordstrom) fits me the way I wanted, slim. But ultimately I'm returning because I forgot that cropped toppers throw my proportions off when they're buttoned, and I need this jacket to be able to button (I would wear it as outerwear during summer outings up to San Francisco, and the notorious SF summer chill is real).

3) Halogen Lace Detail Crewneck Sweater, XSP. Super feminine and pretty, soft knit, beautiful lace. But the petite size is too short in the sleeves (unusual, as I have short arms), and all regular sizes are currently sold out I'll be stalking this one.

4-5) Michael by Michael Kors Asymmetrical Zip Front Hooded Trench, XSP. I was actually somewhat disappointed by this coat, expecting perfection, but it's a solid 8-9/10 and I need a raincoat replacement so I'm probably keeping it. The underarms are a bit snug (the coat rides up when I raise my arms) but the bust is roomy so I couldn't size up. Sleeves are also a tad long despite ordering a petite, although acceptably so for a raincoat. I do like the styling a lot for a gear piece. It just won't be replacing my CM toffee trench as a topper for dry days (which is good in its own way, no splitting wears).

Request: I'm interested in hearing others' thoughts on the trench. For now I put it in my closet but kept the tags on.

6-8) Paige Verdugo Ankle Skinny Jeans, 26. I've tried this style from Paige in many washes over multiple years, so I was pretty confident in my sizing. But I've lost a few pounds recently since I picked up a new sport, and this size is loose in the back waist/upper rear. I could get it tailored, but I ordered the size 25 to compare first. I think the jean still fits TTS, it's just my body that has changed shape somewhat (my previously nonexistent waist has a tiny bit of nip). The color and fabric are divine!

9-10) Vince Camuto Floral Scuba Fit & Flare Dress, 2. I loved this dress on first sight online, but the fit is off on me. Too puffy in the waist despite tailoring darts there. I tried to show what I mean in photo 10. The dress might work better for someone with a longer waist--I have a long torso but a short waist--or more curves to fill it out.

11-12) UGG Gradie High Top Sneakers, 5. I think these sneakers run a bit large, but only if you're between sizes. Easy to adjust the fit with a thicker pair of socks if needed. They look fine on the foot but felt a bit masculine for me, even as a Sporty Luxe wildcard; I much preferred the New Balance butterfly sneakers that also arrived today (shown in 8 and discussed below).

13) Natori Feathers bra in smoke/blue spruce, 32B. A great bra (I buy a new one every year at NAS) that fits a range of sizes, especially shallow breast shapes. Runs small, at least on the small end of the size range, as I wear a 32A in all other bras including another Natori style. (And I am a properly fitted 32A, I promise. Close to a 30B but I prefer a looser ribcage fit.) I wanted to show this colorway though--it's a slate blue-grey base with deep navy trim, more prominent contrast than the product shot online.

Finally, let me sing the praises of two non-NAS items that also arrived today:

14-17) STS Blue Denim Gaucho Pants, 0/1. Comparable in price to a Chelsea28 pair in the NAS, with a better wash IMO. I've now tried these pants in 3 sizes; I almost gave up after the first size was huge and baggy, and then I almost didn't order two sizes down because no way can I wear a size 0 in juniors (I normally take a 26 in premium denim). But that's the size that fits and looks best! Flip through the photos in order and see how much of a difference a bit of styling makes. 14-16 are the size 0, 17 is the size 1.

shown in 8) New Balance 420 Re-Engineered Sneakers, 5.5. (Not from Nordstrom; they're on sale on the New Balance website and you can Google for many promo codes.) Love love love the teal butterfly wing print. I'm not a sneaker person but I plan to wear these casually without socks, as well as with socks if I'm playing tennis or something. They're very lightweight and comfy, as one would expect from New Balance. Sizing runs TTS to a bit small; the size 5.5 fit like the size 5 in the UGG Gradie sneakers above, for instance.

And that's all for now (thank god, you're thinking). Still waiting on the VC Earina flats in two sizes, plus the Trouve side slit tunic and Trina Turk military coat that I ordered later. I'll probably ask again about the Paige jeans once I have the size down to compare.