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NAS Part 1 - and two other items

August 4, 2012

Finally! The first of my items from NAS arrived. Unless you see something glaringly wrong, these are both keepers and I couldn't be more pleased.

First up is the Halogen tipped sweater blazer in two tone purple. It's very soft and has a lovely fit. The details in the buttons and the tipping are very nice. This is a petite and I quite like the length. I think the size is spot on - not too tight and not too loose.

Secondly is the Elliot Lucca leather snakeskin handbag - what can I say other than LOVE!

I'm also showing the Jeffrey Campbell three-tone low heeled oxfords in patent leather and the correct size black Halogen seamed pencil skirt - both of these are going to be workhorses for me, I can tell and both fit perfectly. Since I never owned the previous incarnation of the pencil skirt I don't know how it compares with the other one but this one fits me well.

So what do you think of the sweater blazer, handbag, oxfords and skirt? Am I off to a good start?

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31 Comments

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Winners all around!

  • merwoman replied 11 years ago

    Are you ever! The fit is perfection. Love how bag echos the colours in the shoes - simply fab combo! You look amazing!

  • DonnaF replied 11 years ago

    Fab!!! You did so well! Everything looks great!

  • sarah replied 11 years ago

    SCORES all around!

  • replied 11 years ago

    Delightful choices on delightful you!

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    Gorgeous choices, Shannon!! So glad you found some winners. It is so risky cross-border shopping. This time it paid off!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Thanks ladies!

    Still to come: Vince Camuto teal striped bandage tee, Maggy London black/white wrap dress (the same one Rita bought) the Vince Camuto houndstooth, Rachel Roy tree print skirt and the Blondo Vergara boots. Hoping I'll be as lucky with the next batch that arrives!

  • Tina replied 11 years ago

    Shannon, I am excited for you! The fit looks perfect on the skirt and sweater. Looking forward to seeing the rest! Don't you just love getting new things in the mail and having them fit?! I hope I do as well as you, how long did this order take to arrive?

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    You made out like a bandit! How wonderful - everything is simply perfect. Awaiting round 2 with baited breath. :D

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Thanks Rae - I must admit it makes me feel more positive about the things on the way!

    Thanks Tina! I ordered on the first day open to the public which was July 20th so took two weeks. Not really that long for an international order but it seemed like forever (lol)!

  • Jamie replied 11 years ago

    Success!! The skirt and blazer are perfect for you, and I love those shoes and bag. Congrats!!

  • Jem replied 11 years ago

    Yay, yay, yay!! :-) I'm glad that international shopping was worth it this time. I'm so jealous of that sweater. I love that one!! I think they are pretty much sold out now. Your skirt fits perfectly and I love your bag! I'm glad it finally made it. It's a killer waiting for that slow mail across the border!!

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    Wow! These are stunning, but so workable and mixable.

  • Vicki replied 11 years ago

    Oh, woman!!!!! Do you know how to shop! Love all three and I can't wait to see the next episode! Those shoes in #4...I feel like it should go into video so I can see you move in them! Wow to all your purchases, Shannon. ;) ^_^

  • cciele replied 11 years ago

    Oh my, that blazer sweater fits perfectly and the color is wonderful! Love the shoes and the bag too -- score!

  • Debbie replied 11 years ago

    Shannon you did great! Can't wait to see the rest of your haul!

  • christy replied 11 years ago

    All of these are keepers! I'm coveting that handbag and that purple color is beautiful on you.

  • annagybe replied 11 years ago

    Yes, yes and qualified yes. I saw the bag in person and wasn't 100% on the finish. But if you love it, then it's yours.

  • Sveta replied 11 years ago

    Yes, yes, yes and yes. Apparently your NAS is much more successful than my NAS this year :-)

  • jen replied 11 years ago

    Lovely, I really like the size of this handbag, this bag is my favourite so far :)

  • Midwest Girl replied 11 years ago

    You look fantastic in your new purchases. You did well!

  • lynne replied 11 years ago

    Simply stunning, worth the wait.

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    ALL an 11 out of 10 :)

    Fun to see you choose my top picks.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    YAY!!! So glad you all like them - now I'm even more impatient to get the other items :)

  • cjh replied 11 years ago

    You look beautiful! I love that nice soft fuchsia color on you. Great shoes, too!

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    Oh my gosh! Those are stellar!!

    I had been coveting that Elliott Lucca bag and this post pushed me over the edge... so we are going to be bag twins! And holy cow! It is so perfect with those three-tone oxfords!! Love it all!!!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Yay MaryK - don't you think these oxfords and this handbag were separated at birth? I love this bag and you are too!

  • Kari replied 11 years ago

    Shannon, your instinct is SO good for adding statement pieces that really mesh with your existing wardrobe. It's a fine line to walk and you master it so well. I think all of these items are going to be workhorses, both the NAS and non-NAS pieces. I love 'em all. The oxfords and the blazer are great together! (And yes, I think the oxfords and handbag were separated at birth too... dynamite combination!)

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    Great choices and all definitely keepers. I think I saw J Crew doing a similar sweater jacket.

  • shiny replied 11 years ago

    Love all, but that bag is just to die for... and the shoes are so cute!

  • modgrl replied 11 years ago

    I can't believe I missed this thread!! LOVE LOVE LOVE everything. YLF!! That is all I have to say.

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.