Haute Chocolate: The Devil's in the Details

When I was in middle school, I liked to make sure that each outfit I wore had some sort of detail that made it "pop." Of course, my attempts to apply this self-imposed rule tended to look mildly ridiculous - for example, I'd pair a red tee with a white skirt and decide to throw a bright green striped tank top over it, giving the overall effect of a Christmas elf.

Now, I still have a minor obsession with details, but I've learned to tone it down a bit. In this outfit, I love the pattern on the sweater (and it is so soft!), the dainty cut-outs on the tee, and the way the multiple silver bracelets look together. Also: Barbie pink nails - too much fun! These details still make the outfit special, without going the overboard Christmas elf route. :)

I decided to step it up a notch and wear heels today - no pun intended. True, they're not much different than my typical black flats, but I like the extra inch and the pretty round toe. Also, I'm still on the hunt for my next pair of neutral casual shoes. Any suggestions?