So this year, although I was sorely tempted by many of Angie's picks, I held back. Our cooler weather does not start until mid-November, and the past two years that I've purchased fall or winter NAS merchandise, it's hung unworn in my closet for months. But I do love the lingerie selections so I tried a number of pieces.

Sadly the DKNY Modern Lights is no longer available. That bra fits me so well. So I tried the DKNY Signature Lace bra and it is too big. Same with the Betsey Stocking Stripe bra. The Chantelle Intimates Memory Foam bra is a perfect basic bra. I already knew to size down one cup because this brand runs big on me, compared to American brands like CK or DKNY. However, the band is too loose and it doesn't come in a 30. I believe my bra size is changing -- I have taken off 5 lbs but usually that's not enough to change my size. I think it's more than that. Probably the M word.

I'm keeping the Hanky Panky low rise thongs, even though I usually prefer a higher rise. I felt ready for a change and like the way the low rise thong is more fitted. I'm also trying the Hanky Panky V-kini for the first time. So lots of new exciting things in my underwear drawer! I also LOVE the Nordstrom large lingerie bag. I am using it for fine knits, it's big enough for that. It's well made.

Is anyone else a fan of SuperFeet high heel insoles? I have a pair that are three years old and still going strong. I'm now happy to have a second pair. Highly recommended item and at a great price right now.

My final item was not part of NAS. It's this Sandra Ingrish knit shirt, for my work capsule. I ordered it in both the S and the XS but the XS isn't even as fitted as on the model on me. I sent the S back. We'll see if the XS shrinks to fit like on the model, that's what I'm looking for. Fitted tops simply stay put better than baggy tops when working.