p.s. Who makes the bag?

Vicki, it's a Kate Spade bag. I saw it in an outlet store but it was still more yhan i felt comfortable spending, so I stalked it on EBay. Let me find the link for you..

Here's a link to the bag sold in other colors: http://shop.mobileweb.ebay.com.....sley+maeda

My dress debut is tomorrow! I hope I can do it justice!! I am stealing your turquoise necklace idea.

Kari, thank you for the bag link and your sustainable fashion musings. Your comments and those shared by others are really insightful and I'm going to save this link for more mulling and musing.

modgrl, I can't wait! *grin* That dress just rocks with turquoise.

I'm still musing on this concept as well, Vicki, so please feel welcome to share your thoughts/wisdom! I have a lot of learning/practice to do until I truly have a relationship with every piece in my wardrobe, but I love the concept.

Not much to add (just marking the post for future reference, b/c it is really great).
Kari: love the B44 dress on you, love the Ecco shoes and really love the specs. Way to rock it, girl! Great insights too!