Joy, first of all, I'm so impressed with how you are systematically evaluating. your black items as you work this challenge! And I love the idea of playing with texture via a vest that it quilted on one side, fuzzy on the other. Nice design feature.

You fit right in with Angie's accessories blog post today because your bag (it looks like Missoni!) and your specs are the stars of the show! It's hard to see the details but it looks as if the pants may have become too large for you? In the other outfit I love the pairing of scarf and metallic footwear.

A feast for the eyes on a drab Winter's day!

Keeping it short and sweet:

Suz, YOU LOOK KILLER in reds, lilacs, silvers, whites, and blues. Lots of fab variety too