Thank you all so much. You've made such great points.
Shevia, that's right. Silver in accessories and also in the hair...I was probably more used to that already as a blonde. But my blonde had started to lose its lustre, whereas the silver still has it.
Brooklyn, I agree, I can afford to go a bit bolder and less classic now if I wish -- the hair may balance this. Looking forward to it.
Jenn, so interesting that you could not wear red after making the change. I think my own range of red has expanded. More on that later!
Smittie -- "coyote" -- ha! I like it over here on the wild side.
Nishaa, thank you.
Amy -- yes! I have a leopard print scarf like that; it will still work. I'm sad anyway, though, because it was great to have an easily available patterned item I could draw on for cohesion. But such is life. I'll find a substitute. Lyn, you are also right, of course -- if make use of two leopard items there will be enough cohesion for it to work. Tan's a pretty awful colour on me in general so a solid won't work, but there are options.
JAileen, you're way too modest. I have seen a glimpse of you in your favoured olives and greys and you look great.
I'm off to post the second in my series of discoveries.