I really apologize ladies, I completely forgot to respond to my own thread, duh!
Thank you SO much for all the advice and opinions! I'm always walking on clouds after reading all that YLF praise-)
I was a little surprised that so many of you loved the outfit with the floral cardigan and the wide-legged trouser jeans (I know they're not the most trendy option at the moment). But I'm not complaining;-)
I'm already looking for a pair of fab skinnies or straight-legged jeans. I'm excited to see how they will change the feel of some of my outfits.
Susan, Bella and Kristen: thank you for the camera suggestions. I will try this next time. I could do with a photography course, couldn't I...
Dani, Marianne and Julie: thanks for the accessories suggestions. The one thing I haven't tried yet is a pin and a chunky bracelet, on to that asap!
I've also realized that I can ignore the cowl neck if I want to, and just wear a fab scarf over it. Then the focus is not on the collar, but on the rest of the dress. Can work too.
Shana: I did try the pearls with the dress, but something looked a bit off. I do wear earrings, but only small studs and very small hoops, not very noticeable really. A vest is a fab suggestion too.
Angie: I will NEVER get sick of your KILLER rating;-)
Jean and Danja: thank you for the compliment on the living room. It does represent my style and personality (although that wall looks a little bare now, I have some prints that still need to be framed;-)
I'm also very pleased that many of you like the pencil skirt, and I'm always standing a little straighter when I read your compliments about my posture.
Thank you again!!