I'm here!
Anna, this was a GREAT epiphany. Good job!! Perhaps you are craving a little simplicity in your life. This makes sense. We all crave degrees of it because life is complicated no matter what.
The way I see it, you have always spent the bulk of your fashion budget, and rightly so, on shoes - saying it is your complete weakness! So that has not changed. Toppers are a year round thing for us so spending money on that, and footwear, is a decision I stand behind by a billion percent. And that's for EVERYONE actually. I'll throw in bras, skincare, and your hair too.
I also think that your need to look interesting, as you have put it, is achievable with less. I'm not suggesting a minimal style at all!! That is not your style persona. I mean from a visual stand point - whenever you wear a simple piece with an interesting one, the interesting piece stands out more - as does the focus on YOU, and not your outfit. You're an attractive lady Anna, with a killer smile and stunning glass green eyes. I love to see you first, and then the outfit! That makes your outfit shine even more.
Sooooo back to the wardrobe, YES! Incorporate a simpler support act to the wackadoodle pieces. It's a beautiful thing!!! As far as the opera capsule goes - I vote pull out all the stops! There is your opportunity to live your fashion fantasy life. As long as you can afford it, why not!
