It's not so much that I "changed my mind" Kristen. I would have loved to join in on NAS last year, and the year before that. Honestly I always felt kind of left out whenever NAS time came around, seeing everyone in their fab new purchases and having nothing of my own to share!

But my financial situation just didn't allow for it. Now that I am gainfully employed, I can join in on the fun

Angie - I had a question on the Gallery jacket - when you say 'weather resistant' would that make it appropriate for our Seattle weather? My goal for this NAS is a black rain/trench and a pair of boots! Hopefully I'll be able to find both.

I can't promise I'll be as noble as Fiona, because I'm totally jealous already;-)

I really hope everyone will be able to find some of their top 'wish list items' (Maya, I'm holding thumbs). And please share your NAS loot on the forum? It's so much fun seeing what everybody got!

How does one get invited? I'm a card holder and have bought both in store and on line. I noticed the black "tents" yesterday. Can I just ask?

Maya, either way your positive turnaround in attitude toward NAS is very heartening to see!

Joy, Laura and I just asked and they let us in. Otherwise you need to have a Nordstrom credit card. Oh, and I just re-read and see that you are, so just ask!

Yes Inge, I'm currently a subtle shade of pistachio which is bound to get darker as NAS approaches. Fiona you win the good karma award of the day.

Julie - I wouldn't really deserve it - I had to re-type my comment to make it a lot more moderate!

I think that Harvey Nicks should do a version of NAS...