This was the first year I participated in the NAS, and for a great part thanks to Angie's incredibly helpful list, I can already declare it a resounding success.

I truly LOVE everything I ordered, and yes, I spent a pretty penny, but I'd been saving up and considering my lifestyle and climate all these items are going to be wardrobe workhorses.

1/2/3 I love how soft the Classiques Entier sweaters are + that they are a true elbow length and quite long in general too.
I tried the tanzanite one with a few different blazers.

4/5 Halogen back button sweater in magenta. Fantastic colour and I love the style. Pity the black/grey striped version is sold out in my size, I've been stalking it for days now:-)

6/7 I was worried the Halogen satchel would be a bit too olive-y green irl, but it's perfect!! Love the military vibe. Do you think the bag could work together with the sand-coloured boots?
(extra shot, you can also see the CE sweater paired with a waistcoat: I forgot to adjust it for the pic, hence the strange fit on the shoulder).

8 Nordstrom geometric pendant. I'd been looking for this type of pendant for ages. I wasn't sure the scale of the chain would be right for me, but I think it works.

9 Alexis Bittar leopard patterned pendant. Sorry I couldn't get a clear picture. The green is beautiful and the colour and pattern change with the light.

10/11 And the pièce de résistance: the Aquatalia boots!!! Angie was NOT exaggerating, I actually think this is the best item in the NAS 2011. They really are MIRACLE boots, and I'm SO in love with them. The style is unique and eye-catching. They look very chic, classy and modern at the same time and they fit like a glove (they seem to fit different calves just as perfectly). They are also incredibly warm (I hadn't expected that) and soft, and I can already feel they are going to be super comfortable.
FYI: you can also see the Nordstrom scallop stripe tights.

Did I do ok?-)
All comments and thoughts welcome.

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