Hi Debbie, I've been browsing through your threads a little and have noticed the following:

- You are eager to try new and different things and actively look for ways on how to make them work for your lifestyle
- You tend to wear darker colours and solids, but aren't afraid to try brights (that blue Winter coat) from time to time either
- Up to now we've mostly seen you in trousers
- You and your family travel quite a lot, and you love sightseeing and shopping abroad;-)
- You have gorgeous curly hair, and have sported different lengths with style
- You have lots of beautiful items to work with, but - correct me if I'm wrong - we haven't seen all that many accessories
- If you are the Debbie that commented on Angie's post today, you like wearing hats for sun protection

I've tried to come up with a challenge that takes all of the above into account.
Imagine this little scenario:

You're on holiday in Florence, Italy. It's August, so very sunny and quite hot (90 degrees and up), you'll need a hat;-)
Today you're not just going sightseeing, nohoo, your husband is taking you to Tiffany on the via Tornabuoni where you're going to buy that 'nice little something' you've been dreaming of for ages. And afterwards you're going to dinner in an upscale restaurant, possibly a table outside (bring a jacket, cardi or wrap, just in case...).

So: I'd love to see you in a dress or skirt that is not black/a dark colour - it doesn't have to be super dressy, but stylish and chic enough to work for today's activities. Something with a pattern would be fab.
It's Summer and you feel like wearing at least one brightly coloured item or accessory. Don't forget the extra layer for the evening breeze/airco inside!
Like I said, you'll need a hat and if you feel you need two pairs of shoes (one pair for walking around the city, one pair for dinner), then by all means, bring an extra pair in your bag.

If the hat or anything else is a problem, just let me know Debbie, then I'll make some adjustments.

I hope you'll have fun putting together your Italian outfit!