I missed this post being away, but I love your new Birks! Loving the red patent - fantastic for your style. And good for you to step away from the coat. And how wonderful to hear the white linen shirt worked out for you and you made the right decision buying it. Your niece is adorable!

I look forward to see you more often again and can't wait to read your musings. I think I'm going through a bit of a shift myself, both in style and attitude towards dressing and shopping.