SO here is the final sweater. I am happy with how it turned out - especially since it's the first non square thing I have made and it's only my 3rd project ever (well 4th if you count the wonky scarf I tried to make a year ago - I'm not ). Lucky I have lots of seasoned knitters at Stitch N Bitch to help me!
Last weekends shopping trip really helped in revamping my sad, sad, closet.
I am clearly leaning towards this spring's nautical trend over the floral one, I did step out of my comfort zone though and try some floral dresses - they just really don't suit me!