Suz - that's what got me started on gray. I realized it was just "grayscale" black lite from white to black. So Im good with that!! I'm probably going to sit out NAS although I'll check the recommendations. I bought the hoodie and cashmere dickey to go with my VB kennedy jacket. Also the EF game 2 sneakers which I've been watching. Deciding if my neuroma is totally happy since I've wanted a pr of dressy high top leather fashion sneakers. So bye-bye budget but those are things I really wanted. Now of course you all will find fabulous things and I will be benched!!

I signed up for the card last year for the sole purpose of getting in early. And then I bought willy-nilly. I also returned quite a bit, though. I didn't see anything in this year's catalog that I need. We'll see what Angie recommends, and then maybe I'll find something that I can't live without.

BTW, grey is awesome. I like charcoal because it contrasts so well with my hair. I haven't been wanting to wear it this summer, but I think I'll return to my favorite when it cools off.

I have learned from past mistakes (and a lot of returning) to wait for Angie's recommendations. My exception to this will be if they have Hanky Panky boy shorts as part of the sale. They did last year and they went out of stock very quickly. Other than that I'm on the lookout for the perfect leather moto jacket, possibly another pair of weatherproof boots to compliment my much loved Aquitalias, and maybe a puffer coat. I've been the happiest with my NAS purchases when I spend on a few high quality items instead of trying to buy all the things that will probably go on sale later anyways. I can't believe we're already talking about NAS. I've just barely started wearing my summer wardrobe!

Jaileen - I prefer charcoal too although a good pearl grey is super too.I usually wear more silvery gray summer and charcoal in cool weather too.
AviaMariah - agreed NAS is best IMHO for splurge high quality items or stocking up reasonably. I do best with that also!!