February 29, 2008

Leap Day! Gray "silhouettes" long sleeve t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver dangly heart earrings with "paint" splatters in the heart of red/white/blue/black/yellow/green, white gold with small diamond horseshoe pendant chain necklace. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two black barrettes. Reading: in between books.
Theme this week: Black!

February 28, 2008

Attending to the sick: t-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. Jewelry: rings. Hair thing: scrunchie. Reading: Finished! Bratfest at Tiffany's by Lisi Harrison.

February 27, 2008

Had to leave work to attend to the sick: Layered look gray cashmere t-shirt over black long sleeve cashmere t-shirt, black patch pocket pants, white/black checkered socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, tiny red sparkly stone studs, white gold w/diamond horseshoe pendant chain necklace. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: a little of Bratfest at Tiffany's by Lisi Harrison.

February 26, 2008

Snow, snow go away/ Come again another day: Black wool Delia's zip-up cardigan, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black/red/white plaid skirt, black Spanx tights, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, red plastic disc dangly earrings, brass/silver "feet" heart-shaped pin. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: back to Bratfest at Tiffany's. I forgot Poseur at home :-(

February 25, 2008

10 months until Christmas! Black Laura Ashley embroidered cardigan, creme mesh tank top underneath for decency, taupe/black Laura Ashley swirly flower pattern skirt, off-black pantyhose, black leather Calvin Klein riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, "gold" puffy heart earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: fun, fun, fun Poseur by Rachel Maude!

February 24, 2008

A sunny Sunday! Brown pattern Fair Isle toggle closure hooded cardigan, light blue long sleeve t-shirt underneath, J. Crew flannel lined chinos, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: lots of Poseur by Rachel Maude. Sooooooo good!!!
Theme this week: wearing light blue (it was supposed to be just blue, but turned into light blue).

February 23, 2008

At night, Poor Phil's for dinner (yum!), Healy's for drinks (glug!): Brown pattern Fair Isle toggle closure hooded cardigan, light blue long sleeve t-shirt underneath, J. Crew flannel lined chinos, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: a little bit of Poseur by Rachel Maude. It's sooooo funny!!!!!!!

February 22, 2008

Yea! Friday! Brown fair isle pattern toggle-button hooded cardigan, light blue fleece dress, nude pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, "gold" etched heart locket drop earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: I think I'll start Poseur by Rachel Maude because it's due back in five days!!!

February 21, 2008

Today I wore: Light blue sleeveless sweater with a big angora cowlneck (no scarf needed!), black ribbed long-sleeve t-shirt underneath, black patch pocket pants, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with small diamonds, white gold bow chain link earrings made from the bracelet. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: black scrunchie. Reading: some more of Bratfest at Tiffany's.
At night, birthday dinner at Blackbird (yum!): Dark brown/creme houndstooth pattern sleeveless dress with "tie" at the neck, off black pantyhose, black fabric boots. Same jewelry. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves.

February 20, 2008

I got the snaps to work!!! Light blue shirt with white collar/cuffs/fabric rosette buttons, light blue tank top underneath for decency, "denim" skirt, nude pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with blue inserts and blue sparkly stone, light blue/creme shiny cowboy boot pin, blue lapis heart earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Pearl big barrette. Reading: fun, fun, fun Bratfest at Tiffany's.

February 19, 2008

I wanted to wear a different top! Stupid snaps!!! Primary color city shirt, light blue tank top underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly silver heart earrings with red/blue/black/white/green/yellow "paint" splatters inside the heart. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Bratfest at Tiffany's by Lisi Harrison. Fun as always!!!

February 18, 2008

Costco during the day: Camel cashmere Ralph Lauren crewneck fisherman sweater, white ribbed long-sleeve t-shirt underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, "gold" with five small "diamonds" "X" earrings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves, mink earmuffs. Hair thing: navy scrunchie. Reading: started Bratfest at Tiffany's new Clique novel by Lisi Harrison!!!
At night, work: Camel cashmere Ralph Lauren crewneck fisherman sweater, white tank top underneath for decency, tan "nice" pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown ankle boots. Jewelry and Outerwear same as above.

February 17, 2008

Monster Jam!!! Camel Ralph Lauren cashmere fisherman crewneck sweater, white ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, "gold" with five small "diamonds" "X" earrings. Outerwear: Dark brown satin hooded bomber jacket. No reading: ringing ears!

February 16, 2008

Auto Show during the day; Caponie's at night (yum!) White fuzzy zip-up cardigan, white ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown cords, white socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, "gold" with five small "diamonds" "X" earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Pearls/gold beads big barrette. No reading; looking at cars.

February 15, 2008

Errands during the day, Oven Grinders at night (yum!): Pink chenille vest, pink long sleeve t-shirt underneath, flannel lined J. Crew chinos, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, "gold" heart studs. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Finished! Invitation Only: a Private novel by Kate Brian.

February 14, 2008

Oh, the love (hearts): Red wool satin-tie cardigan, black fleece jumper, black tights w/charcoal gray/white argyle pattern down the side, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, red plastic disc dangly earrings, three bracelets with dark red/white/black/light blue beads. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two black barrettes w/plastic flower. Reading: Almost finished with Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue. It might not turn out as bad as I think it might.

February 13, 2008

One more day to Valentine's Day! Burgundy velour buttondown top, charcoal gray velour long skirt, off-black pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, burgundy/lilac sparkly stone stretch bracelet, gold bow earrings w/pearl drop. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Getting towards the end of Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue.

February 12, 2008

Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln! Black "Mag" cashmere turtleneck sweater, maroon eyelet skirt, black Spanx tights, black leather Calvin Klein riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, burgundy/lilac sparkly stone stretch bracelet, dangly wire heart earrings with two small red beads. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue by James Purdy. I just have this bad feeling while reading the book.
At night, stopped by Vie restaurant (yum!): Black "Mag" cashmere turtleneck sweater, navy cords, black socks, black winter boots. Same jewelry and outerwear.

February 11, 2008

Theme this week: wearing shades of red for Valentine's Day :-) Dusty rose metallic runched sides blouse, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black Lanvin trousers, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly earrings with three fuschia-colored stones and round "gold" etched ball on end. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: the interesting Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue by James Purdy.

February 10, 2008

At work: Black ribbed dress w/attached white shirt underneath, silver circles and squares chain link belt, nude pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, red plastic disc dangly earrings, three-strand necklace: two black beads, one "pearl." Outerwear: mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, creme scarf, mink mittens. Reading: Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue by James Purdy. At night, read: Invitation Only by Kate Brian (eeeee!!!).

February 9, 2008

Valentine's Party during the day: Gray long-sleeve "silhouettes" t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark blue stone heart-shaped earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; took naps the rest of the day.

February 8, 2008

Got to drive around: White J. Crew zip-up hoodie, white ribbed long-sleeve t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, red sparkly stone earrings on burnished metal flower-y pattern setting. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Navy blue scrunchie. Reading: started Invitation Only: a Private novel by Kate Brian (girly squeal!).
Theme this week: ribbed for my pleasure (hahahahaha!).

February 7, 2008

A little red for Valentine's today: White hooded J. Crew zip-up cardigan, white ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, white/black/red plaid skirt, off black pantyhose, black leather Calvin Klein riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, (I forgot my earrings, boo!). Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Gertrude of Stony Island Ave. for the Winter Reading Club. I'm starting to have a book back-up in my locker. Must read faster!!!

February 6, 2008

More SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!! Gray ribbed Lands' End dress, black Spanx tights, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark wire dangly heart earrings with small red bead, silver wavy-ish heart ring, bronze/silver heart-shaped pin with feet. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: started Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue by James Purdy. Strange book, so far, set in Chicago.

February 5, 2008

Mardi Gras! Dark camel ribbed cowlneck sweater, "denim" skirt, *new* brown with orange pinpoint dots Hue tights, black leather Calvin Klein riding boots. Jewelry: rings, silver dangly heart earrings with black/white/blue/green/red/yellow "paint splatters" inside the heart. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Finished Evening Dress by Alexandra Black. Talk about eye candy!!!

February 4, 2008

Very gross outside: Belted pink ribbed long cardigan sweater, brown long-sleeve t-shirt, brown wide-leg pants, brown socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold heart ring from Venture, gold "X" stud earrings with four little "diamonds." Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: finished! The Perfect Boy by Hailey Abbott.

February 3, 2008

Superbowl Sunday!!! Light blue/white marled rollneck sweater, flannel-lined J. Crew khakis, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, dangly silver heart earrings with "paint splatters" of black, white, blue, green, and red inside the heart. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; watching the Superbowl!

February 2, 2008

At work: Plum suit--jacket and skirt, black Banana Republic long-sleeve t-shirt, nude pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with purple inserts and purple sparkly stone. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, creme scarf, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: a few chapters of The Perfect Boy by Hailey Abbott.
At night, dinner at Lula (yum!): Dark brown ribbed turtleneck tunic/short dress, charcoal gray/black/white side argyle pattern tights, black leather Calvin Klein mid-calf boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, very dangly gold chain link earrings. Outerwear: Olive-y-brown satin hooded bomber jacket, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: greens/browns tortoise shell-look big barrette.

February 1, 2008

Snow!!! White H&M cardigan, sage/yellow/dark orange swirly pattern tank top, tan "nice" pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown Kenneth Cole pointy toe flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold big heart stud earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: just a little of The Perfect Boy by Hailey Abbott.

January 31, 2008

I'm wearing black, but I still have a pattern on! Black "Mag" cashmere turtleneck sweater, black Lanvin trousers, large silky multi-color scarf bought on auction at a benefit for the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, matching white gold/diamonds bow chain link bracelet and earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: dreamy The Perfect Boy by Hailey Abbott.
At night, taxes/Avec to celebrate (yum!): Black "Mag" cashmere turtleneck sweater, navy cords, black socks, black winter boots. Same jewelry and outerwear.