I'm glad you posted Lisa. I was thinking I'd message you sometime soon and see how things were going... if you were getting bored of the black, or if you'd relaxed into it. I'm really glad to read this and see how positive this experience has been.
I wonder if because of your interest in clothes and fashion, you were concentrating too much on trends and being current, rather than finding your true authentic style. That is something you have in in spades... and which is coming out loud and clear in the pic you posted. I just hope that you are seeing it too! You do not need to shop the latest thing... what you do with clothes, proportion, texture etc is fabulous. I really think you are one of those people who'd make a paper bag look good.
I'd love to see more of your WIW's, for just that reason.
Oh, and another fan of school uniforms here! Never had one, but have always thought they'd have huge value.
I'm also interested in what the MPG pants are... I LOVE the pieces I lemminged off you earlier this year, and would love to know what others are working for you.