A BIG hug, a hand squeeze and lots of sympathy for you, Angie. Deaths in the family are hard but it also means a lot of special family time. And special family time goes for the puppies too. Give them lots of cuddles for me.

If I could hire Angie for the day, I'd go after accessories and one head to toe killer outfit that I would have never dreamed up on my own.

Late to the party but I just wanted to pop in to give Angie my heartfelt condolences. I'm so so sorry for your loss. Lots of cuddles to the two beautiful ladies, Rosie and Jasmine, who have loads more healthy, happy years ahead of them.

If I were to hire Angie for the day, I think we would go shopping for woven tops, blazers and dresses. Unfortunately I've hit a major hole in my business formal clothing so I desperately need to fill this before the summer and full-time work starts!

More hugs to Julie. And by the way, a cupboard full of vintage florals and pastels sounds like the way to go for your style. Keep the dream alive.

Thanks for the compassion Kate, Patience and Dawn. We are all doing well.

Dawn, I see you in arty 50's dresses with modern cover-ups and they would be so fun to shop for together.

Kate, hope you make it down to Seattle! I always welcome frock shopping.

Patience, not only would we aim to fill your sandal shrine but seeing you wear sandals that I can't gives me great pleasure. I'm sort of itching to put you in a red and black Spanish frock with a flower behind your ear and of course, killer heels.

I've been off the board for a bit and boy did I miss a bunch. I'm so glad you're feeling better, Angie. Sounds like you really had quite a day the other day. I, too, want to thank you for your generosity and real concern for us. I constantly marvel at your ability to remember us all and even the little details of our lives. Your exuberance in sharing your passion is so fantastic. I am so appreciative of you.

In fact, just yesterday I was thinking about how much you'd changed my life for the better. My husband and I were enjoying seeing some high school students heading off to prom and we were recalling our prom experiences. I noted that I always wished that I could wear the trendier dresses, but could never bring myself to do it. I was not confident enough. And frankly, it wasn't until recently with your help and the help of the ylf ladies that I've given into that desire to wear those more fashion forward things. I'm still nowhere near trendy but I'm doing it my way. I'm having so much fun and feeling so great. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Angie, you're so sweet, that was a monumental post, even for someone to make on a good day! I'm sorry to hear about your uncle.

I'll look in to mock wraps - I've avoided them because real wraps are not good on me (draw too much attention to my goofy, wide rib cage), but I'll give them a try!

Angie, I love your vision for my wardrobe. I've been gradually moving my wardrobe in that direction for the last two months and I think it really reflects my personality. It would be great fun to go shopping together, and of course I would treat you to some of my homemade cakes and treats afterwards.

Oh Angie I was really sad to catch up on news about your uncle. It's always hard, and easy to feel isolated when you are far away. Hope your little family is banding together and feeling better about things now.

Needless to say I'd adore an Angie shopping experience as well. One thing I know I should focus on this year is BAGS. I think summer dress shopping would be amazing as well. And maybe picking up a few dresses for the rarer fancier occasions. I never know what to wear, and always feel a bit underdressed at things like weddings and the races (not that I go often).