November 29, 2007

Brrrr! Royal blue velour button down shirt, gray Petite Sophisticate pants, black/white checkered socks, black Kenneth Cole leather driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue stone, silver bracelet with three lapis inserts, dangly two bright blue beads earrings made by a former co-worker. Outerwear: mink coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves. Reading: Style A to Zoe by Rachel Zoe. I *might* finish it today.

November 28, 2007

At a meeting: Stone PRPL long sleeve buttondown shirt, light blue long sleeve t-shirt underneath, stone khakis, tan swirly socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold hoop earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray pea coat, creme scarf, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves, mink earmuffs. Reading: Read a fair amount of Style A to Zoe by Rachel Zoe.

November 27, 2007

Dodging illnesses going around: White H & M button down cardigan, light blue fleece dress, nude pantyhose, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with blue inserts, silver/clear beads multi-strand bracelet from a co-worker, light blue/white bead dangly earrings from a former co-worker. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: pearl barrette. Reading: Style from A to Zoe. Finished Enchantment on the way home last night!

November 26, 2007

Back to normal: Primary color "city" shirt, pink tank top underneath, navy J. Crew skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow at vamp. Jewelry: watch, rings, red plastic disc dangly earrings. Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. In between books so read the September 2006 issue of Vogue. Listening to: confident I will finish Enchantment by Donald Spoto tonight!

November 25, 2007

One more month until Christmas!!!! Brown fair isle pattern toggle-button cardigan, light blue short puff sleeve polo, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Mushroom brown corduroy jacket with white furry collar, black leather gloves. Reading: read a little of Style A to Zoe by Rachel Zoe.

November 24, 2007

At work: Gray ribbed Lands' End dress, charcoal gray tights, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver "heart" ring, silver squiggly pin, silver heart earrings with "splattered paint" effect in primary colors in center of the heart. Outerwear: mink coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves. Reading: Lucky: an It Girl novel by Cecily von Ziegesar. Listening to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto. On disc 10 of 10!

November 23, 2007

The day after, driving around: Brown fair isle pattern toggle-button cardigan, light blue short puff sleeve polo, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, black leather gloves, mink earmuffs. Reading: Lucky: an It Girl novel by Cecily von Ziegesar.

November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving! Brown fair isle pattern toggle-button cardigan, pale blue long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown cords, white socks, brown ankle boots. Jewerly: watch, rings. Outerwear: mink coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves. Read a little of Style: A to Zoe while waiting for turkey. Listened to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto.

November 21, 2007

Almost gobble-gobble. Creme open weave sweater, pink long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown/gray stripe pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold plastic leaf earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, black leather gloves, mink earmuffs. Reading: Lucky: an It Girl novel. Listened to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto. Onto disc 9 of 10!

November 20, 2007

Shoulda worn gray. Blah outside: Camel cowlneck ribbed sweater, "denim" skirt, multi-stripe tights from Victoria's Secret, black knee high riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, two brown sparkly stone drop earrings, pin from the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Outerwear: Charcoal gray peacoat, creme scarf. Hair thing: a bobby pin. Reading: Style from A to Zoe by Rachel Zoe (it's due back the soonest). Listening to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto. 1 1/2 discs left!

November 19, 2007

Theme this week=wearing brown! Peach long sweater, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown swingy pants, brown socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, brown sparkly stone starburst pendant on a black cord necklace, matching two brown sparkly stone drop earrings. Outerwear: Mink coat, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves. Hair thing: Brown/greens big barrette. Reading: Lucky: an It Girl novel. Listening to tonight: Enchantment by Donald Spoto.

November 18, 2007

Back to Berwyn already :-( Creme "Cake" t-shirt, purple long sleeve t-shirt underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: same jewelry as yesterday. Outerwear: same outerwear as yesterday. Reading: Read a little of Lucky: an It Girl novel on the way home. Read a few more months worth of Before You Put That On at night.

November 17, 2007

Six year wedding anniversary spent in Muskegon, MI! Pink chenille vest, purple long sleeve t-shirt underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, matching white gold bow chain link earrings. Outerwear: Mink coat (picked up from storage!), mink earmuffs, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves. Reading: read Time Out Chicago magazine on the way there.
At night, dinner at Hearthstone bistro (yum!): Black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater, black detachable mink fur collar, gray marled bias cut skirt with fabric pink flowers at knee, black tights, black fabric knee high boots. Same jewelry, except no necklace. Same outerwear, except no earmuffs.

November 16, 2007

Theme this week=black! Light charcoal gray 3/4 sleeve ribbed turtleneck, black fleece jumper, dark gray tights, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold bow chain link bracelet and matching earrings (worn in anticipation for the celebration of upcoming anniversary :-), brass/pewter heart pin with baby feet :-). Outerwear: Charcoal gray peacoat, mink earmuffs, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves. Reading: Lucky: an It Girl novel. Listening to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto. Started disc 7 of 10 this morning!

November 15, 2007

Report card pick-up: Black "Mag" cashmere turtleneck sweater, black scarf with white flowers, gray herringbone pants, black/white graphic socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold chain link bow bracelet with diamonds, white gold chain link bow earrings made from the bracelet. Outerwear: Charcoal gray peacoat, mink earmuffs, bright pink Kenneth Cole velour gloves. Reading: Lucky: an It Girl novel. Listening to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto. Started disc 6 of 10 today!

November 14, 2007

Better today! Royal blue/white stripe long sleeve shirt, black J. Crew pants, black socks, black Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, bright blue bead dangly earrings made by a former co-worker for my wedding (6 years ago Nov. 17!). Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: started Lucky: an It Girl novel by Cecily von Ziegesar. Yummy!!!

November 13, 2007

Sick day :-( Gray "silhouettes" long sleeve t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, black Converse sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: a few more months of Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston.

November 12, 2007

Worky-work: Black Laura Ashley cardigan, taupe/black swirly floral pattern Laura Ashley silky skirt, black tights, black knee high leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, white gold w/diamond bow chain link earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston. Listening to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto.

November 11, 2007

Recovering after last night's house party: Yellow zip-up cardigan, white tank top underneath, brown corduroy pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Mushroom brown corduroy jacket with white furry collar, black leather gloves. Reading: read a few weeks of Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston.

November 10, 2007

During the day: Yellow zip-up cardigan, white tank top underneath, brown corduroy pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Mushroom brown corduroy jacket, black leather gloves. Listening to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto.
At night, house party!!! Black curly wool zip-up sweater jacket, black tight sweater, brown corduroy mini skirt, black tights, black knee high leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold w/diamonds bow chain link bracelet, white gold w/diamond bow chain link earrings, brown leather flower pin with turquoise/gold beads.

November 9, 2007

Theme this week=pants! Brown long sleeve top with attached groovy 70s(?) gray/orange/tan/dark brown pattern "shirt," brown/gray striped pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front of the shoe. Jewelry: watch, rings, big dangly orange earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray peacoat, cream scarf, bright pink Kenneth Cole gloves, mink earmuffs. Hair thing: Browns/greens big barrette. Reading: Finished! Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. It was really good; I can't wait for the cd to come out--I hope he reads it. I *might* get to listen to my book on cd tonight. Check back later for an update :-)
At night, dinner at Hemmingway's (yum!): Pink sweater with angora collar, brown corduroy pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front of the shoe. Jewelry: watch, rings. Same outerwear. Hair thing: Pearl barrette. I did listen to Enchantment on the way home.

November 8, 2007

Helping at the Daisy Girl Scouts after work (hee-hee): Pink cable sleeveless sweater, black ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black J. Crew pants, black socks, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, white gold bow chain link earrings made from a bracelet. Outerwear: charcoal gray peacoat, cream scarf, bright pink Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two black barrettes. Reading: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. Almost done!

November 7, 2007

BIG day! Stone PRPL buttondown long sleeve shirt, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, tan swirly socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from Venture, "gold" hoop earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray pea coat, cream scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour gloves. Hair thing: Browns/greens big barrette. Reading: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. Listening to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto; it's about Audrey Hepburn. I guess I'm on my auto/biography phase of reading :-)
At night, "helped" at Socca (yum!) Brown Fair Isle pattern toggle button cardigan, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Same jewelry, outerwear and hair thing.

November 6, 2007

I was a guest star! Fuchsia cardigan twinset, gray Petite Sophisticate pants (I miss that store!), white socks with fuchsia/pink/orange butterflies, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, burnished "gold" bow earrings with dark pink roses and pearl drop, pink multi bead bracelet from a former co-worker. Outerwear: Charcoal gray peacoat, cream scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour gloves. Reading: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. I might listen to some of Enchantment tonight.

November 5, 2007

Out of uniform day for me! Brown Fair Isle pattern toggle button cardigan, light blue short puff sleeve polo, "Jag" jeans, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, brown wood lighthouse earrings. Outerwear: mushroom brown corduroy jacket with white furry collar. Reading: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. Seemingly will be a quick read too. Listening to: Enchantment by Donald Spoto.

November 4, 2007

Brunch at Lula's (yum!): Brown Fair Isle pattern toggle button cardigan, light blue short puff sleeve polo underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/light blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: mushroom brown corduroy jacket with white furry collar. Reading: just a month of Before You Put That On by Lloyd Boston.

November 3, 2007

Clean-up day: t-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. Finished! reading: The Sweetest Thing: an Inside Girls novel by J. Minter!!!

November 2, 2007

Yes, the Lite has started playing Christmas music. Proceed with tearing out hair NOW!!!
Black/white stripe blazer, black tank top underneath, black/white/red plaid skirt, off black pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, three strand necklace: one "pearls," two strands of black beads, red plastic disc dangly earrings Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Getting out other winter accessories this weekend! Reading: I think I'll start The Sweetest Thing: an Insiders novel by J. Minter since it will be due back before the Steve Martin book.

November 1, 2007

Still wearing black for Halloween week: Black tight sweater, black Lanvin pants, large multi-color scarf worn as a belt, black socks, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, black plastic disc dangly earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: Born Standing Up by Steve Martin. It's an ARC so I get to read it first, nah-nah-de-boo-boo.

October 31, 2007

Went out trick-or-treating! Gray long sleeve silhouettes t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, black Converse sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings, black dangly bat earrings, black plastic spider ring. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. No reading; ran errands.