Thank you again for your lovely comments.
Lyn67, I often tag posts as favorites so I can find them easily. There are many outfits posted here that I like to refer back to for inspiration. Oh, and I work for an international aid agency.. Not very fab on the style front I'm afraid:(
Tam, yes the shoes were from our Melbourne meet, I am loving them and wearing them quite a bit.
The bag is from "Strandbags", moderately priced and also on sale. I had my eye on it for a month or so.
Christyg, I would love to see your leather skirt. I too was a bit intimidated, particularly given I don't think I have seen a leather skirt since I moved here, but I really enjoyed wearing it. I am looking for another blouse to wear with it...something colorful like Bei Jing's outfit.
Again you have made my week. Thanks for your encouragement, you have me feeling quite fab!