December 29, 2007

At work: Gray ribbed Lands' End dress, gray tights, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver swirly pin, white sparkly snowflake earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: So Super Starry by Rose Wilkins. It's like reading Georgia Nicholson but her being more mature and famous.

I won't be able to update until at least Sunday January 6, 2008!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year!!!

December 28, 2007

Friday! Camel ribbed crewneck cashmere sweater, white tank top underneath for decency, tan Petite Sophisticate pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from Venture, gold cross dangly earrings, gold twisty chain link bracelet. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: the fun So Super Starry by Rose Wilkins.
At night, dinner at Socca (yum!) Dark tan cowlneck ribbed sweater, brown cords, brown socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves.

December 27, 2007

Getting the last wears for the Christmas socks: Forest green velour v-neck top, gray Petite Sophisticate pants, black socks with a candy cane and green bow on them, black Kenneth Cole leather driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, sparkly Santa Claus face earrings, multi-color Christmas "lights" necklace. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Olive rubberband, multi-color jingle bells hair elastic. Reading: started So Super Starry by Rose Wilkins; I've wanted to read it for some time and it's cute and fun so far!
At night, dinner at Hot Chocolate (yum!): Camel ribbed crewneck cashmere sweater, white tank top underneath for decency, flannel-lined J. Crew khakis, white socks, brown ankle boots. Same jewelry, but no necklace. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat.

December 26, 2007

The day after :-( Layered look gray t-shirt over long sleeve black cashmere t-shirt, "denim" skirt, off black pantyhose, black leather mid-calf riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly star earrings, silver slight heart shape ring, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond on a chain necklace. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. I forgot my books! Reading a magazine.
At night, Blackhawks game (they won!!!) Layered look gray t-shirt over long sleeve black cashmere t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Same jewelry. Outerwear: *new* dark gray satin bomber jacket.

December 25, 2007

Christmas!!! (new!) Layered look gray t-shirt over long sleeve black cashmere t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white/black diagonal pattern trouser socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, green bell dangly earrings. Outerwear: mink fur coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; opening presents!!!

December 24, 2007

Christmas Eve!!! Red ribbed sweater from Delia's, "Jag" jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, green bell dangly earrings. Outerwear: dark blue denim fake fur lined coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; cooking!

December 23, 2007

Finished shopping! Brown pattern fair isle toggle button cardigan, light blue long sleeve t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, red stone with dark gold setting earrings. Outerwear: Dark blue denim fake fur lined coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Olive rubberband, multi-color jingle bells hair elastic. No reading; shopping and wrapping!

December 22, 2007

Cleaned the place: sweatshirt, t-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. Jewelry: rings. Hair thing: scrunchie. No reading; wanted to but couldn't get into it.

December 21, 2007

Friday before Christmas!!! Gray ribbed 3/4 sleeve turtleneck, black J. Crew pants, sparkly Snowmen socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, green bell dangly earrings, multi-color "strand of lights" necklace. Outerwear: Denim coat with fake fur lining, mink earmuffs, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves. No reading; not at work long enough. I finished Downers Grove by Michael Hornburg yesterday and, boy, it was a downer.

December 20, 2007

Semi-theme this week is velour as well as Christmastime! Burgundy velour button down top, long charcoal gray velour skirt, off-black knee high pantyhose black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, red sparkly stone studs, burgundy sparkly stones bracelet. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Downers Grove by Michael Hornburg. Not exactly a cheery Christmas story.

December 19, 2007

Helped make an ornament :-) Forest green v-neck velour top, gray Petite Sophisticate pants, black socks with candy cane and green bow, black ankle boots, Santa Claus scarf. Jewelry: watch, rings, Santa Claus sparkly face earrings, silver ring with green stone. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: some of Downers Grove by Michael Hornburg. I have a sinking feeling it might not end well. Meep.

December 18, 2007

Kids are in! Stone PRPL long-sleeve buttondown shirt, yellow "owl" t-shirt, stone khaki pants, red "Grinch" socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from Venture, "gold" twisty chain bracelet, gold cross earrings with cubic zirconias (I think from Avon). Outerwear: Denim coat with fake fur lining, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Downers Grove by Michael Hornburg. "I like to shop in downtown Downers Grove"--lyrics by Emo Phillips.

December 17, 2007

Making the most of Christmas-themed attire: Royal blue velour buttondown top, "denim" skirt, navy ribbed tights, black mid-calf leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, multi-color Christmas "lights" necklace, sparkly Santa Claus face earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Olive hair elastic, multi-color jingle bells hair elastic. Reading: Downers Grove by Michael Hornburg. Listened to and finished: The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin. I liked it alot!

December 16, 2007

Breakfast at Al's Grill (yum!); wrapped presents: White crochet cardigan, white tank top underneath, brown cords, brown socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, green bell dangly earrings. Outerwear: denim coat with brown "fur" lining, mink earmuffs, mink mittens. Hair thing: Olive hair elastic, multi-color jingle bells hair elastic. No reading.
At night, fish tacos and mariachi band at Socca (yum and fun!): Pink angora poncho, brown long-sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown cords, brown socks, brown ankle boots. Same jewelry. Outerwear: mink fur coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves.

December 15, 2007

Breakfast at Ina's (yum!); Finished up Christmas shopping! White crochet cardigan, white tank top underneath, brown cords, brown socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, green bell dangly earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, mink mittens. Hair thing: Olive hair elastic, multi-color jingle bells hair elastic. No reading.
At night, company dinner at Blackbird (yum!): Multi-color large scarf worn as top, dark brown BCBG tiered short skirt, black pantyhose, (new!) silver sandals with sparkly bits on the front part. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, white gold bow chain link bracelet, matching earrings made from the bracelet. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves.

December 14, 2007

Rode around; Yu's at night (yum!); Healy's afterwards (beer): Yellow "Owl" t-shirt, brown long-sleeve t-shirt underneath, "It" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, sparkly Santa Claus face earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray pea coat, cream scarf, mink earmuffs, mink mittens. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie during the day. Reading: Read a few chapters of Downers Grove by Michael Hornburg.

December 13, 2007

The kids were in! Stone long-sleeve buttondown PRPL shirt, yellow "Owl" t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, red "Grinch" socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from my mom, gold dangly cross earrings (I didn't keep with the bracelet theme this week). Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two rainbow barrettes. Reading: the parts I couldn't listen to because the cd was messed up of The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin.

December 12, 2007

Holiday Luncheon! Red cut-out wool cardigan with ribbon closure, black fleece dress, charcoal gray tights, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, red plastic disc dangly earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: olive hair elastic, Black/red/white Santa scarf as hair-tie. Reading: a few pages of Downers Grove by Michael Hornburg. Yes, the suburb of Chicago.

December 11, 2007

I think the theme this week will be "Bracelets:" Pink long-sleeve Lands' End buttondown shirt, navy pants, navy belt, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow on upper, pink/dark pink/lilac swirly scarf. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with blue inserts and sparkly blue stone, lilac cloisonne (sp?) bracelet, sparkly Santa face earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: starting Downers Grove by Michael Hornburg. May listen to The Pleasure of My Company tonight.

December 10, 2007

Not sure yet what my clothes theme for this week is: Light blue sleeveless sweater with big angora cowlneck, black long-sleeve t-shirt underneath, black Lanvin trousers, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with sparkly blue stone and blue inserts, light blue/brick red/black/white beads three-strand bracelet, sparkly white snowflake studs. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: finished Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston last night, so read a magazine today. Listening to: The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin; started disc 3 of 4 today!

December 9, 2007

At work! Black knit dress with attached white shirt underneath, nude pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes, black/red/white/green Santa scarf as belt. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, green bell dangly earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink mittens, mink earmuffs. Reading: Might finish Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston (just December left to go).

December 8, 2007

Shopping and eating in the city: Pink chenille vest, pink long-sleeved t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks with pink/fuschia/orange butterflies design, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, Santa face sparkly earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray pea coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, black leather gloves. Hair thing: multi-color jingle bells hair elastic, olive hair elastic. No reading; watched the second Pirates of the Caribbean movie on Blu-Ray disc (oo-er!)

December 7, 2007

Again, not dressing in layers, but dressing festively! Forest green velour v-neck top, gray Petite Sophisticate pants, red/black/green/white/silver sparkly snowmen socks, black Kenneth Cole leather driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly green/red "bell" earrings, green cloisonne bracelet, silver ring w/green stone. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, mink mittens. Hair thing: Multi-color jingle bells hair elastic, olive green hair elastic. Reading: only two more months left of Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston. I'll hopefully listen to The Pleasure of My Company tonight.

December 6, 2007

My theme this week is layers but I didn't really hold to that today: Black "Elizabeth" cashmere turtleneck sweater, maroon eyelet skirt, off black pantyhose, black leather riding boots (actually mid-calf high). Jewelry: rings, (forgot my watch!), bright cubic zirconia dangly cross earrings, dark red stones on a gold owl necklace from a former co-worker. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston. I did not get to listen to my book last night, so I definitely will tonight!

December 5, 2007

Looking "professional" today: Plum suit (vest, skirt), black long sleeve ribbed t-shirt, nude pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver star dangly earrings, multi-color strand of "Christmas lights" necklace. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston. I might get a chance to listen to The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin tonight.

December 4, 2007

Supposed to SNOW!!! Black wool zip-up cardigan, white long sleeve ribbed t-shirt underneath, marled charcoal gray bias-cut skirt with pink flower embroidery on right leg, black tights, black knee high leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, dark red stone on silver square piece earrings from a former co-worker (I consider red earrings "Christmas-y"). Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two black barrettes. Reading: Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston. Listening to: The Pleasure of My Company by Steve Martin.

December 3, 2007

Wearing Christmas-themed jewelry for the rest of the month: White shell with turquoise/light green flower detail at neck, white ribbed long sleeve t-shirt, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from Venture, sparkly Santa Claus head stud earrings, multi bright sparkly stone bracelet from my MIL. Outerwear: mink coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Read a few days of Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston. Started listening to: The Pleasure of My Company written and read by Steve Martin.

December 2, 2007

Decorated the tree! White cableknit fuzzy-lined sweater vest, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, flannel lined chinos, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: black nylon zip-up jacket.
At night, drinks & appetizers at Blackbird (yum!): White/tan/red/light blue/black striped keyhole neck top, black satin pants, off black knee high pantyhose, dark blue/silver oriental-inspired platform wedges. Jewelry: watch, rings, Santa Claus head sparkly stud earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; just playing.

December 1, 2007

Went to cut down the tree! White cableknit fuzzy-lined sweater vest, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, flannel lined chinos, white socks, black snow boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading, just sleepy.

November 30, 2007

Off! Gray "silhouettes" long sleeve t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, silver/turquoise sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray pea coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: read a few weeks of Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston.