Very First "Haute Hump Day" - Baby Steps in Bright Green

Here begins my first Haute Hump Day, with an outfit I see as a gentle "baby step" up, from my usual basic t-shirt & jeans + cardigan.   How did I get here?  Well, I upgraded each piece of my "fashion slump" uniform.  Walk before you run, right?

Thus, my typical basic t-shirt was replaced with a drapey, raw-edged, ruched number; my everyday bootcut jeans were swapped for a dressier pair hemmed long enough to be worn with a favorite pair of white patent-leather wedge heels (instead of my typical plain leather Birkenstocks or boat shoes).   Admittedly, I couldn't help but top it all off with one of my (many) drapey cardigans, which is no upgrade from the fashion slump, but sure felt comfortable and - I think - looked cute!  Ingrained habits are hard to break, but I'll try to push myself further next week.  I adore the green + blue combo!  Thoughts?

Green ruched t-shirt, Anthropologie clearance rack - similar-ish

Dark Wash, Mid-Rise "Hidden Hills - Stream" Bootcut jeans, Paige (via TJMaxx)

Necklace, one-of-a-kind creation by Linda Thelin 

Shoes, Coach (via TJMaxx) - similar

Blue Cardigan (below), Splendid (via Nordstrom Rack) - similar
**Photo Credits: Lisa & Geoff @ The Goodness Photography & Design**

Gotta love the bright-and-shiney siding of my neighborhood bio-diesel station, Dogpatch Biofuels...

A gift from my sister, Hanna.  Crafted by our family friend, Linda Thelin.

Oops!  I forgot to take a picture of my shoes.  

These are not my feet, but these are identical to my shoes!

And finally, my go-to navy cardigan showed up for another turn around the dance floor.

So there we are, folks!  I'd love to know your thoughts.  In particular - any suggestions for how I might "upgrade my upgrade" next week?  :)