You ladies are awesome! Thanks for all the kind and helpful words!
MsMaven: Yes! I was thinking a skirt for the top too, but right now I don't have one to go with it. I'm keeping an eye out for a nice one on summer clearance though.
Suz: The picture behind me is a small piece of fabric art done by an artist friend of mine. I just ADORE it, and that green is one of my favorite colors. Yup, the jacket is Gear, as Angie said. The photo of me holding out my hand shows the thumb hole. When I have it on it doesn't feel "gearish" at all (lol, it's not like any of my gear).
pil: The belt is Jessica Simpson. But I'm a huge Fossil fan! I just happened across the belt at the Rack the other day and it filled a hole.
Kristin SF: Thanks for the hair complement! I've been trying to get my stylist to give me an "edgier" look but she was hesitant. Finally last time I told her I just turned 50 and if I didn't start having fun with it, when would I? I told her I wanted short on one side, longer on the other, short in back, and left the color up to her.
Lyrebirdgully: Thanks for the tips for top pairings! I have a pair of pants that are a perfect burnt orange but I can't wear them until it cools off a bit. Right now I have that top on with my very boring Lee khaki shorts and it looks great as an at-home look. I'm also thinking very faded denim, because the top has light blue in it too.
FlorenceFearne: Metallica! Haha! I had a run-in with them years ago (actually, their legal team). Long story, but I was A-OK and it had to do with a product from the UK I was selling that used their same name. It's kind of like the way nobody is allowed to sing "Happy birthday" without paying royalties. Whatever winds their clock I guess!