I want to be Emma Pillsbury (minus the OCD)

I'm so glad my friend Phoebe convinced me to watch Glee.  After the songs, I love Emma Pillsbury's outfits second most.  She rocks bright colors and cardigans in the workplace with statement jewelry - obviously I would be drawn to her.

Today I decided that my must-purchase item for spring shall be a mustard yellow cardigan.  I'm going to pair it with dark jeans and pencil skirts and colorful jewelry to make outfits like the one below (I put it together on polyvore.com ) 

So far, I've found candidates at chadwicks.com and landsend.com and will be monitoring both sites until one goes on sale.  Until then, I'll make do with what I have and be a little braver with bright color. 

However, if you're looking for a cheap Emma outfit right now, I've put together the pieces below for under $60.  The sweater is $22.80, the skirt is $10, and the shoes are $28.  Wear with pearls.  :)