Outfit - Delicate edge

Brown is a colour I have avoided wearing for many years.  There are several reasons for this:  it makes me look pale (paler), I don't really like how it mixes with my golden blonde haircolour and I find it near impossible to match in an outfit.  I really don't like brown with black (black and tan work okay), and so I am wondering what colours you mix it with?  What works, what doesn't?

The Outfit:

For the outfit I picked up a bag I rarely wear; it has been laying around for years.  I actually have never worn this dress before either.  I picked it up at the Guess outlet for around 10$ and it's been sitting in my closet ever since.  I bought these shoes a few weeks ago and I am in love with them.  I took this opportunity to showcase the dress and the shoes; to mix a delicate feminine piece with some edgier ones. I fell in love with these boots right away.  They remind me of a pair I saw on the spring runway -- can anyone remember the designer??  ;)  I had to poke an extra hole for the strap in order for them to fit right but they are comfortable, sturdy, and a perfect, practical heel.  I also think they would look great with denim!!!!!

Dress:  Guess 10$
Shoes:  Winners 40$
Purse:  Claire's / DIY
Bracelets:  Mango 5$
Necklace:  Real pearls

Xo Veronica