Glad to help Karen!! Its amazing how little things just really do go "DING"

Sounds like you've got a great mantra now... I think I may steal it too!!!

Oh and did you end up buying those oxfords????

I'm glad this thread was revived because I had a lightbulb moment today. I was thinking about how I have fewer clothes now than I did a year or two ago, but I FEEL like I have more clothes. I realized it's because I'm doing a better job of only keeping the clothes I wear, getting clothes that play well with others and allow for a wider mix of outfits, and I'm wearing my clothes more evenly instead of playing favorites! It's great!

Anyone would think I have been living in the dark - I've had a few lightbulb go off this week alone

I started a thread this week about my frustration over getting to that point of being happy with my wardrobe and Kate made a comment about basing your wardrobe around a few colors to begin with and then build on it. "Happiness is not a wardrobe with each and every color in a 120 pack of crayons" and that resonated with me. I've been trying too hard to get color into my wardrobe but just getting random colors with nothing to wear them with is no help to me and only serves to frustrate more. So now I am focusing on my base colors to build myself a better wardrobe.

The other one was about the way I like to formulate outfits. I realised that after looking at some fav outfits I have saved in my inspiration folder that what I found appealing about them is that the components of the outfit were basic but 1 feature was outstanding - whether it be a statement necklace, brightly colored or luxe fabric top, gorgeous handbag etc. I realised that I dont need to have fantastic pieces of everything I wear and that I can dress up a basic outfit with 1 special thing.

I feel like these things are really starting to make sense to me all thanks to Angie and all the lovelies on YLF **happy dance**

I totally agree! The power of accessories has made such a difference for me. I bought a silk scarf for the first time in my life a while ago. It felt like a splurge but I wear it often and always get compliments.

My other revelation is "I live in Wisconsin, I should own some boots" (other than snow boots)! I can't believe it took me so long to figure that one out. Now I have four pairs and I'm starting to make the most out of style in a cold climate.