So laughing about your Barney's story, I know exactly what you mean. Though you do wear distressed denim awesomely. Don't give it up, I need you to keep me apprised on all the new denim trends!
I love this outfit, and I think sweaters like that are classics. I will never get rid of mine. The neon accents are great, would love that bag myself. I had the most awesome neon pink leather tie when I was in grade 7. I still try neon pink every now and then and it is usually a disaster. I have a striped pink and nude silk blouse and it makes me look like I'm half naked with painted neon stripes. Ugh, total fail. Might need to try yellow, I digress. You look fabulous!