Following YLF's advice to take care of hair and shoes first, I got my hair cut & colored today.

Since I like modern lines and bold colors, I opted for a dark, almost-black color (which happens to be my natural color, before it started to go gray and faded.) I also went from a soft rounded shape to a more defined, geometric shape cut straight across the back. (It's still curly and layered so no fear of looking too severe.)

Now I need to look for some comfy shoes. I'll probably go for a black ballet flat of some sort, and maybe some colorful fashion sneakers. Am I on the right track?

I also want to find some nice summer bags. I'm looking for a roomy bag and a wristlet. Any suggestions for someone who likes to wear bright blues, fuschias, and purples? (And lots of black too.) I love the Coach wristlets
http://tinyurl.com/coach-wristlets and I hope I can find a suitable color to go with everything else. I'd like to find something other than black for my summer bag.