Absolutely beautiful!

I'm glad you're not EA, because you bring something special to the equation. You look wonderful, Deb.

I like your version better than EA's. I look at her and the word "giraffe" comes to mind.

When I was younger, tall and skinner than now, I didn't like the skinny pants look, nor did I like the teasing, not that anyone would tease EA.

In fact, you look fabulous!

You look wonderful. Love your version.

Like Shannon, I prefer the longer shirt and shorter jacket as you have styled. I think it's great interpretation of an icon's look!

Thanks so much ladies! I have decided I would like a more slouchy white blazer so that's going on my list for 2013. But I am glad this jacket works. Tucking is definitely another option but not with these pants due to the very firm fit on the tummy so I am thinking of trying this with my slouchy black pants as I can tuck or at least semi tuck with those,

It was fun to do an inspiration outfit! I tend to be very literal and often don't bother trying because I can do the look exactly lol

I think your jacket works very well with the outfit. Though nothing wrong with adding another to the repertoire (have one on my list for spring too). Such a great combo of edgy and elegant, you are too fabulous!

You look great in the EA outfit. I would say it's true enough, you are elegant and EA is really more rangy. It's her long torso.

EA, meet DA (Deborah of AU)! You look lovely with this inspiring photo and now I want to copy both of you! I'm still trying to figure out if I'm seeing front slits on the bottom of EA's hems or if the shoes are creating the illusion for me. Whatever, I like it and think you pulled it off.

You look great in this. I prefer you to EA in this scenario (but it's not her best facial shot) Great interpretation.

Woefully late here. So frustrating - I could not see the pictures very well on my phone and wanted to wait to reply until I had the computer!

You may not be Emmanuelle Alt, but you are one heck of a gorgeous and stylish woman! I love your version; it is right for you. So elegant and fresh.

I don't mean to keep bringing this thread to life but I just want to say thank you again for your incredibly kind comments.

Vicki, if you look closely, EA is wearing a skinny leg but the cut of her shoes/sandals are creating what looks like a split...pretty cool look I think.

Suz, and others, you made me want to cry:). As a little girl I used to always notice and admire stylish women and that's so what I wanted to be when I grew up (among other things) so your words are just so encouraging and have really blessed me.

Oh, but this is a great interpretation. You added your personal ladylike spin to it. I can see what you mean about the jacket, but I actually think it still works as is. I hope you felt great!

Deborah, you really are very stylish in this outfit. It works, it really does!

ETA I wrote this hours ago and never pressed submit! Anyway here goes