One ditto Queen in fact I'd wear my bright clothing so that people notice you, not that you should have to attract their attention, good for standing up for yourself. Hoe your appointment goes better than expected.
Blair Dry I know exactly what you mean re: style rut/know what suits you best. I'm happy on the whole with what I wear, I use summer to try out new styles and colours but I cannot see myself wearing cropped culottes this summer - famous last words 
Blair I'm very tempted by Everlane but I completely forgot about the tax.
Queen I've got a khaki jacket from Banana republic which is very similar to yours, I've had it years and I wear it every s/s without fail, it's one of my favourites, it's my alternative to a denim jacket.
Lib great fedora and glad the building work is coming to an end.
Stokey how are you coping with yours? We had our kitchen done about 8 years ago it does become a distant memory although dh wasn't amused when I suggested doing a side extension to the kitchen 
Shop I'm glad your treating yourself to something nice, you blooming' well deserve it after the tough time you are having, it's lovely and such a gorgeous colour.
Marsha sounds like you're having a great holiday.
Blingy beautiful McQueen dress and very you, love the Chloe top and I imagine it will look fab with leather leggings. Your daughter's outfit sounds very cool European. Maybe she was doing her own people watching whilst you were on holiday.
Talking of brights I'm ready to dump the winter sludge and embrace colour.
Saw this in store and decided to order online:
Hush neon pink
was the Madewell tank I bought at the weekend