thanks everyone for your sweet encouragement. What I love about this blouse is that #1 is long sleeved and also that the print/colors are a bit different than what I normally end up with so I don't feel that it is just another variation of the same theme.
I have a few more blouses on the way, so as long as this one doesn't get trumped by the others, I plan to keep.

On another, much sadder note, the blue suede shoes are going back I had them on for about 30 minutes both Sunday and Monday morning and my feet (well, foot) was hurting me through yesterday. I can't do that to myself, as much as I loved them.

You look great! The blouse is different to what im used to seeing you wear but I really like it. Colours are great and the jacket with it really works. The boots are cute. Would you try long boots with jeans tucked as another option?

Deborah- yes, I can see this with my skinnies and tall black boots too.

Love it! Sorry about the blue suede shoes.

Great blouse, love the color on you and the length. The boots are killer, too. Score!