The tomato red color is striking with the turquoise. I like it partially buttoned and agree that left open it looks boxy, at least in the photo. You will have fun with this.

Love it - great color on you and it buttons fine the way you show it. Left open I also like except I would pair with a top that hugs your curves more; then it won't seem so boxy (i.e. the turquoise top is boxy, not necessarily the cardi).

Have you tried belting it?

KILLER. You are on a roll!

love it buttoned, anne! what a great cardi!!

What an amazing cardi Anne. You look incredible. I may have to copy that look :)

I haven't seen a red cardi in a loong time...you got lucky!! It looks great

SUPER color! Looks great on you.

i love it buttoned over the turquoise! it's a color combo i've only been brave enough to do in very small doses, but now i'm going to have to try it! :)

You definitely are on a roll Anne! The cardi is beautiful, the colour looks fantastic on you, and I don't think it looks boxy unbuttoned.

And I'm with you, I have a feeling it will look lovely with your floral blouse.

Thanks everyone - I am glad I got it. I am obviously too perfectionistic, as demonstrated by rejecting it the first time!

And wow - having Tanya think of copying something I did (Which truth be told was just because I was doing all my new clothes at once!)

Whoops - double post

Anne, love that tomato red on you and I really like the way that you have paired it with turquoise!

Anne, you win this month's YLF award. Your style and body transformation is AMAZING. I’m proud of you :0)

Anne, what a beautiful color on you! I agree with Shana that it looks fantastic and very current with the turquoise top.

Your metallic sandals also caught my eye.

Thanks again Kari and Angie - and Angie I am blushing! Thank you again for all your help.

Kari - the metallic sandals were cheapies from Spendless shoes, bought after a failed attempt to buy silver flats. I am not sure they'll last all that long but they are at least a neutralish colour, are tending towards a low vamp have a wedge which is good for stability and have a medium heel (they are about 2 inches high, which means for me that they still aren't all that comfortable)

GORGEOUS & the price was a steal!! You look great in it!! Good for you!! :)

I forgot to attribute my magic word to your outfit, Anne. Shame on me! Here it goes: KILLER, KILLER, KILLER.

Thanks Angie - you did use the K word in your first comment though!

Here it is with the blouse and belted
http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....oz/025.jpg

(and an insight into my house!)

Hope you can see with my daughter in the way!

Anne, I've been away for a bit and my jaw dropped at how fantastic you are looking in these photos! Excellent work, you are dedicated and amazing!

Also: LOVE this cardi with the blouse! 10, 10, 10!!!

Thanks Ellen! Very encouraging!! (I didn't wear it very long though - way too hot)

Oh boy. I'm not getting enough sleep, Anne. My mistake :0(

No problem! Did you like the blouse and cardi combo? Getting enough sleep is hard isn't it!

That combo is totally fantastic. You look great Anne!

Thanks Bella - I think it may have been inspired by you - love the way you do belts.
Anne (off for a little mummy nap, I hope, because 6:30 is way too early for a saturday wake up!)

Belted with the blouse - WOW! LOVE IT!!!

Anne -- you look totally amazing with the blouse, skirt and belted cardi. Definitely fab!!!!

Anne that cardi with the flowery top is a magic combination. Your whole outfit is gorgeous!!!

Now quick, please tell me where you got the SS red cardie from :) I have one of those on my shopping list too!!!