got to the store at 9.15 am. entered through shoes. chaos already reigned.

My SA was in point of view- she was brand new. We had super fun together.

some purchases:
3 big ones:
Helene burman camel coat ( oversized)
Burberry brit down jacket in gold/olive- color is lighter in person than pics
miz mooz tan boots.

other catalog purchases::
rag and bone twill pants- page 5 of catalog.-TTS
white halogen sweater with metal detail from catalog-page 8-inyteresting back detail-runs big
faux leather quilted vest- page 25-one size

others: ( non catalog purchases)
halogen black and green brocade like short pleated skirt-TTS
halogen camel cashmere sweater- non itchy!!!!!!!!!-I bought oversized to layer and for a slouchy look. runs one size big.
joie sweater- animal print in front- black sleeves and back-runs big but looks better one size big on me at least for what I plan for fall/winter
hinge sweater with lace in front, black sleeves and back with bow detail in back- runs big
my usual Vince camuto brown leggings- buy these every season-runs very big. I bought a small.
a zebra scarf for $7.
a gorgeous top with front print, short collar and jewel detail at neckline- TTS

pics of what I wore to NAS.
then teasers of my loot bags!!
also pics of Burberry coat

Bulk of investment was in coats and shoe but I have no coats that fit me anymore so this was a necessity.

more pics later in the week. have a doc apt in an hour.

lots of leather but I had to edit my leather purchases to be work friendly hence the quilted vest only although I did like oxblood top on page 18 and a fitted hinge/halogen? top with piping detail and slight flare from waist.
and also the halogen cashmere sweater on page 12 was divine but I was already $400 above budget..

All in all I'm feeling pretty good .all keepers!!

ETA: stock photos: except the helene burman and and hinge sweater wont save as front view!! : helene burman, joie sweater, brocade like halogen skirt, back detail of hinge sweater with lace detail in front.