October 30, 2007

Almost the witching hour! White zip-up fleece J. Crew hooded jacket, black fleece jumper underneath, charcoal gray tights, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, white dangly ghost earrings, black plastic and purple plastic spider rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond on a chain necklace. Outerwear: Black zip-up nylon jacket. Reading: muddling through It Had to Be You. I *might* finish it tomorrow. We'll see.

October 29, 2007

Sunny but chilly! Black "Mag" cashmere turtleneck sweater, maroon eyelet skirt, off-black pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, black plastic spider ring, black bat dangly earrings, "gold"/purple/dark red stones owl necklace. Outerwear: black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: It Had to Be You by Cecily von Ziegesar. Just a few more chapters!

October 28, 2007

At work! Black knit dress with white shirt attached underneath, silver circles and squares link belt, nude pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, black bat dangly earrings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with a small diamond in between the bows, three strand necklace--two black beads and one "pearl." Outerwear: mushroom brown corduroy jacket with white fuzzy collar. Hair thingy: pearl bar barrette. Reading: It Had to Be You. Getting there.

October 27, 2007

Fun and frivolity at night! Brown embroidered puff short sleeve top with sparkly beads along the waistline, "Jag" jeans, nude knee high pantyhose, brown Kenneth Cole pointy toe flats with tan ribbon around the shoe. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with a small diamond in between the bows. Outerwear: mushroom brown corduroy jacket with furry white color. No reading; just fun!

October 26, 2007

Yea, Friday! Black long sleeve Banana Republic t-shirt, multi-color crazy pattern skirt with sequins, nude pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, purple plastic spider ring, black bat dangly earrings, "gold", silver marcasite and white sparkly stone eyes owl pin. Outerwear: black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: It Had to Be You. I'm trying to finish listening to Kiss Me Like a Stranger by Gene Wilder tonight. Wish me luck!
At night, Socca yet again: Black curly wool zip up sweater jacket, black long sleeve Banana Republic t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, black socks, black quilted Mary Janes. Same jewelry, but no spider ring. Finished Kiss Me Like a Stranger at night. It was lovely and funny--what I had hoped!

October 25, 2007

Just two months until Christmas! Cream ribbed turtleneck, pink pleated skirt, nude pantyhose, brown ankle strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, "people" earrings, seashell bracelet. Outerwear: mushroom brown corduroy jacket with fuzzy white collar. Hair thing: pearl bar hair clip. Reading: It Had to Be You. I didn't watch _Gossip Girl_ last night and I don't think it really matters. They're messing with the story so much I almost don't care. Listening: Kiss Me Like a Stranger. I might finish it tomorrow morning; three tracks left!

October 22, 2007

Chilly! Brown marled 3/4 sleeve fancy button cardigan from Costco, white tank top underneath for decency, tan "nice" pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown Kenneth Cole pointy toe flats with tan-ish silk ribbon around the shoe. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings, brown leather flower pin with turquoise beads, 10k gold ring from my mom. Outerwear: mushroom brown (?) corduroy jacket with white furry collar. Hair thingy: browns/greens tortoise-y wide hair clip. Reading: It Had to Be You. Now that song is in my head--Harry Connick Jr. version. Listening to: Kiss Me Like a Stranger. Started the last disc!

October 23, 2007

Sunny, but chilly! White zip-up hooded fleece J. Crew jacket, black ribbed long-sleeve t-shirt underneath, black/red/white plaid skirt, off black pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, black dangly bat earrings, silver ring with black stone, black plastic spider ring. Outerwear: black nylon zip-up jacket. Hair: two black barrettes. Reading: It Had to Be You; it's getting better. Listening to: Kiss Me Like a Stranger by Gene Wilder.

October 22, 2007

Back to yucky weather: Light blue shirt with white cuffs and white fabric flower buttons, light blue tank top underneath, navy J. Crew skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow at vamp. Jewelry: watch, rings, white dangly ghost earrings, silver coil ring with three sparkly blue stones, silver ring with blue inserts and sparkly blue stone. Outerwear: black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: It Had to Be You; the last one, wah! Listening to: Kiss Me Like a Stranger. I *might* finish it this week.

October 21, 2007

And nice again! Black v-neck short sleeve "Danica" t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; just watching sports!

October 20, 2007

Nice outside again! Red ribbed v-neck sweater with curvy hem and at ends of sleeves, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings. Outerwear: black nylon zip-up jacket.
At night, Halloween party: Sailor uniform, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings, black plastic spider ring, purple plastic spider ring.
No reading; having fun!

October 19, 2007

Compliments on the shoes: White H&M long sleeve cardigan, light blue fleece jumper, nude pantyhose, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat (didn't really need it). Reading: Finished Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn. Started It Had to Be You by Cecily Von Ziegesar!!!! Listened to: Kiss Me Like a Stranger by Gene Wilder.
At night, tried Iggy's 3: Black curly wool front sweater jacket, black silk dress with oriental pattern flowers in pink/white/red, black satin pants underneath, nude knee-high pantyhose, black quilted Mary James. Same jewelry. No outerwear.

October 18, 2007

Gretchen inspired me to wear this today: Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle trim at cuffs and lapel, black long sleeved t-shirt, black Lanvin pants, black patent leather belt, black socks, black Kenneth Cole leather driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, black plastic spider ring, pumpkin stud earrings, white gold with diamond horseshoe pendant necklace. Outerwear: don't really need it but it will rain--Aqua short trench coat (last item I will ever receive from Petite Sophisticate, wah!). Reading: almost done with Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn by Sarah Miller. I hope she's written other things; I want to read more by her!
At night, wine dinner at Hemmingway's (yum!): Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle trim at cuffs and lapel, black long sleeved t-shirt, black knit hankerchief hem skirt, nude pantyhose, black quilted Mary James. Same jewelry. No outerwear.

October 17, 2007

Feeling bright! Primary color "city" shirt, pink sleeveless cable sweater, navy J. Crew skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow at the vamp. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark yellow dangly leaf earrings, silver ring with blue inserts and sparkly blue stone. Reading: Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn; my new favorite book. Listened to four tracks of: Kiss Me Like a Stranger by Gene Wilder. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat; it's pretty!

October 16, 2007

Gray=gray: Gray ribbed dress, charcoal gray tights, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond on a chain necklace, silver cuff bracelet with white flower inlay on a blue background. Outerwear: black nylon zip jacket found in lost and found. Reading: Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn by Sarah Miller.

October 15, 2007

Variable cloudiness: Black/white pinstripe jacket, fuschia Gap tank top underneath, "denim" skirt, off-black pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, black plastic disc dangly earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond on a chain necklace, black plastic spider ring. Outerwear: Black nylon jacket found at work. Reading: Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn. Listening to: Kiss Me Like a Stranger by Gene Wilder. I actually started this last week, but I forgot to mention it.

October 14, 2007

Family birthday party: Caramel furry front zip-up sweater jacket, brown long-sleeved t-shirt, brown corduroy pants, brown socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, "people" stud earrings. Outerwear: wore the sweater jacket. No reading; just watching football!

October 13, 2007

Cleaned during the day; Blackhawks game at night (they won!!!): Caramel furry front zip-up sweater jacket, brown long-sleeved t-shirt, brown corduroy pants, brown socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, "people" stud earrings. Outerwear: wore the sweater jacket. No reading; just relaxing!

October 12, 2007

Blustery! Brown knit long sleeve top with attached "shirt" underneath with orange/tan/gray/dark brown 70s groovy pattern, brown skirt, nude pantyhose, brown Kenneth Cole pointy toe flats with tan ribbon woven around. Jewelry: watch, rings, yellow leaf dangly earrings. New categories I'll be starting today and continuing for the winter at least--outerwear and what I'm wearing in my hair.
I'm wearing a browns and dark green big rectangular barrette (which is the starting piece of the rest of the outfit. Outerwear: Brownish corduroy jacket with wooly white collar. Reading: the hilarious Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn. LOL literally!

October 11, 2007

Brrrrr!!! Pink long sleeved button down shirt, navy pants, navy leather belt, pink/lilac/dark pink wavy pattern scarf, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow at vamp. Jewelry: watch, rings, "people" earrings, silver ring with purple inserts and purple sparkly stones, lilac cloisonne bracelet, purple plastic spider ring. Reading: Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn. It's fun!

October 10, 2007

Back to autumn :-( Charcoal gray ribbed turtleneck, black fleece jumper, dark charcoal gray tights, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings, silver ring with black stone, black plastic spider ring. Reading: the interesting Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn by Sarah Miller.

October 9, 2007

Denim Day at work! Pink 3/4 sleeve button down shirt, "Jag" jeans, pink scarf with various colors of circles worn as a belt, white socks with pink and orange butterflies, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings. Started reading: Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn. Yummy!

October 8, 2007

Off for Saturday! Creme "Cake" t-shirt, "It" jeans, white socks, black Converse sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; Brown Cow ice cream parlor at night (yum!).

October 7, 2007

Watched the Bears win! Creme "Cake" t-shirt, "It" jeans, white socks, black Converse sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings. Reading: finished Beautiful Stranger by Zoey Dean. Is it the last one???

October 6, 2007

At work: Plum suit: vest and skirt, purple long-sleeve t-shirt, nude pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, silver necklace with black marcasite pendant, black plastic disc dangly earrings. Reading: Beautiful Stranger. Almost done!
At night, went to the Violet Hour (fun!): Black v-neck cap sleeve surplice top, black satin pants, navy Oriental pattern platform wedges. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, three strand necklace of black beads and "pearl" beads, black plastic disc dangly earrings.

October 5, 2007

So HOT outside again! Black Banana Republic long sleeve t-shirt, multi-color crazy paisley skirt with sequins, off black pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, black plastic disc dangly earrings, silver ring with black stone, turquoise "opal" ring, silver necklace with marcasite pendant from Avon, 5 sparkly bangle bracelets. Reading: ever glamourous Beautiful Stranger by Zoey Dean.
At night, dinner at Socca (yum!): Black surplice cap sleeve v-neck top ($1.99!), multi-color crazy paisley skirt with sequins ($4.99), off black pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: everything same except no silver ring with black stone, 11 sparkly bangle bracelets (why don't I have an even amount?) and I changed to the three strand necklace with "pearls" and black beads. Total cost of outfit= under $20 (except for the jewelry :-) !!!!!)

October 4, 2007

Still warm outside! Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle trim, black long sleeve t-shirt, black Lanvin trousers, black patent leather belt, black socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, pumpkin stud earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace. Reading: Beautiful Strange by Zoey Dean. I keep hearing the Madonna song in my head!

October 3, 2007

Nice day for the cemetery :-) White shell with turquoise flower detail at neck, white ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, yellow-orange dangly leaf earrings (it's fall, you know!) Reading: the yummy, if not good, Beautiful Stranger by Zoey Dean.
After, so nice outside! Gray surplice cap sleeve v-neck top, "It" jeans, white socks, black Converse sneakers. Same jewelry.

October 2, 2007

Today I am wearing: Light blue gray long sleeve shirt with white cuffs and white fabric flower buttons, light blue gray tank top underneath for decency, navy J. Crew skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow at the vamp. Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin stud earrings (it is October, you know!) Reading: Beautiful Stranger by Zoey Dean. Some of the characters are getting annoying, but it's good enough until the new Cecily Von Ziegesar series starts up!

October 1, 2007

All the winter clothes are in my closets! *New* 3/4 sleeve brown heather cardigan, white mesh tank top underneath for decency, pink pleated skirt, nude pantyhose, brown ankle strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring, pumpkin stud earrings. Reading: Beautiful Stranger by Zoey Dean. Just a few editing mistakes so far.

September 30, 2007

Switching over clothes day; good-bye summer Most of the day: t-shirt, shorts, slippers. In the evening: black v-neck short sleeve "Danica" t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, black Converse sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings.

September 29, 2007

So pretty outside! Black v-neck short sleeve "Danica" t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, black Converse sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; just relaxing!