April 30, 2008

No more wearing of the winter clothes after today! White crocheted tie-front cardigan, black fleece dress, charcoal gray tights with side argyle pattern, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, black plastic disc dangly earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: olive rubberband, seashell scrunchie. Reading: Finished Massie last night. It was short but good, good, good. So, reading a magazine today.

April 29, 2008

Almost done with the winter clothes: Black Laura Ashley embroidered cardigan, white mesh tank top underneath for decency, maroon eyelet skirt, off black pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, metal dangly heart earrings with dark red bead and orange bead. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two black barrettes. Reading: Massie by Lisi Harrison. This character is soooo funny!

April 28, 2008

Back to yucky weather! Black wool zip-up cardigan, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, gray marled skirt with pink fabric rosette on the right side, black "Spanx" tights, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, big "diamond" studs. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two black barrettes. Reading: stared Massie from the summer Clique collection by Lisi Harrison. Massie is sooo funny!

April 27, 2008

At work: Gray ribbed Lands' End dress, black "Spanx" tights, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver owl pin. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Reading: just Time Out Chicago magazine.

April 26, 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, black plastic disc dangly earrings. Outerwear (boo!): Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Reading: Finished Some Kind of Wonderful by J. Minter yesterday. It was super awesome!!! So, reading Time Out Chicago magazine between books.
At night, Caponie's (yum!): Pink long sleeved top with feather trim at neck, navy cords, nude knee high pantyhose, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat.

April 25, 2008

Nine months til Christmas but it feels like summer! White hooded fleece-lined J. Crew zip-up cardigan, light blue fleece jumper underneath, nude pantyhose, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, creme "jellybean" dangly earrings from NOLA. Reading: almost done with Some Kind of Wonderful by J. Minter.

April 24, 2008

Spring, Spring, Spring! Red wool open knit cardigan with ribbon closure, black tank top underneath, black patch pocket pants, black socks, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, red dangly plasic disc earrings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds. Hair thing: brown woven headband. Reading: Some Kind of Wonderful by J. Minter. Yummy!!!

April 23, 2008

Wishing for my summer clothes: Black tight sweater, pink pleated skirt, off black pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, matching earrings made from the bow chain link bracelet. Hair thing: two black barrettesReading: Some Kind of Wonderful by J. Minter. Tasty!
At night, ice cream (yum!): Black "Wishbone" ringer t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry and Hair thing the same.

April 22, 2008

Still wearing my clothes in order: Camel ribbed cowlneck sweater, "denim" skirt, pink background with multicolor dots scarf worn as belt, nude pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, burnished gold owl face earrings, red/blue/green/black/ "gold" Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Museum pin. Reading: started Some Kind of Wonderful: an Inside Girls novel by J. Minter. Finished Party Dress yesterday.

April 21, 2008

Working during the day! Brown long sleeve top with "groovy" attached cuffs/collar in orange/tan/ gray/brown/gold, brown/gray striped pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, "gold" hoop earrings. Hair thing: Browns/greens tortoise shell-look big barrette. Reading: Party Dress by Alexandra Black.

April 20, 2008

Spring has sprung!!! Black "Danica" v-neck short-sleeve t-shirt, Jimmy Z's blue jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; outside!!!

April 19, 2008

In the 70s!!! During the day, relaxing: t-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. At night, Avec (yum!): Dark brown ribbed turtleneck sweater dress, black "Spanx" leggings, *new* red high heel sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Olive satin-y bomber jacket with fur-trimmed hood.

April 18, 2008

Off! White "Cubs" long sleeved t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. No outerwear!!! Reading: Time Out Chicago magazine.
At night, La Notte (yum!): Tan/pink/creme sweater dress with pink pearls all over the front, "Jag" jeans, *new* blue ankle wrap Ugg sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings.

April 17, 2008

Still nice out! Forest green v-neck velour top, gray Petite Sophisticate pants, grays/black striped socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, dark green cloisonne bracelet. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Reading: looking at the pretty pictures in Party Dress by Alexandra Black. Also read: Owly: a Time to Be Brave by Andy Runton. Adorable!!!

April 16, 2008

First 70 in 178 days!!! Creme open weave sweater, brown long sleeved t-shirt underneath, brown/gray striped pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: rings, brown starburst pendant on black cord, matching two sparkly brown stones drop earrings. Outerwear (in the morning): Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Hairthing: browns/greens tortoise shell big barrette. Reading: finished Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott. Now I can read the sequel with the book fresh in my mind!
In the evening, walking the dog: White "Cubs" long sleeve t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Everything the same, except no outerwear.

April 15, 2008

Tax Day! Primary color "city" shirt, pink cable sleeveless sweater underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, "people" earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Reading: Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott.

April 14, 2008

Better weather: Black/white striped jacket, black tank top underneath, black/white/red plaid skirt, black "Spanx" tights, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, black dangly round plastic disc earrings, three strand necklace--two black beads/one "pearl." Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Hair thing: two black barrettes. Reading: started looking at The Party Dress by Alexandra Black.

April 13, 2008

Spring, where are you??? Pink chenille zip-up vest, pink long sleeve t-shirt, J. Crew flannel lined chinos, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat. Still reading: Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott. Just as good as I remember!

April 12, 2008

Yucky outside! Pink chenille zip-up vest, long sleeved pink t-shirt, 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: finished Confessions by Kate Brian!!!!

April 11, 2008

Kids in: Stone PRPL long sleeve buttondown shirt, white ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, tan swirly socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark gold owl stud earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Olive ponytail holder, *new* seashell ponytail holder. Reading: Eeeeee!!! Confessions by Kate Brian.
At night, Kiki's Bistro and Avec (yum x two!): Camel ribbed cowlneck sweater, black satiny pants, off-black knee high pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Same jewelry. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined jacket

April 10, 2008

Gross rain! Turquoise tweed tulle cuffs and placket jacket, black long sleeved t-shirt, black Lanvin trousers, black patent belt, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, "gold" Minnie Mouse earrings with aquamarine stone. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two black barrettes. Reading: getting better! Confessions by Kate Brian.
In the afternoon, Daisy Girl Scout meeting: Gray v-neck surplice cap sleeve top, black long sleeved t-shirt underneath, Jimmy Z's blue jeans, black socks, white/blue gym shoes. Same jewelry, outerwear and hair thing.

April 9, 2008

Gray day: Royal blue velour button down top, gray Petite Sophisticate pants, white/black checkered socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue sparkly stone, silver bracelet with three bands of lapis lazuli, bright blue sparkly bead dangly earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Confessions by Kate Brian.

April 8, 2008

April showers: Burgundy velour v-neck button down top, charcoal gray velour long skirt, off-black knee high pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, lilac/burgundy sparkly bead coiled bracelet, metal heart dangly earrings with pink bead and dark red bead. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: two black barrettes. Reading: switched to Confessions in the Private series by Kate Brian. It's good!!!
At night, Costco: Gray "silhouettes" long sleeve t-shirt, Jimmy Z's blue jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Everything else the same.

April 7, 2008

Still nice outside! Royal blue/white stripe long sleeve shirt, black J. Crew pants, black socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue sparkly stone, two navy beads with orange stripe dangly earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Reading: Eight Cousins, again, by Louisa May Alcott.

April 6, 2008

Beer dinner at The Local Option (yum!): Brown embroidered short sleeve velvet-tie top with bead-encrusted "belt," "Jag" jeans, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan silk ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, two brown sparkly stones drop earrings, brown sparkly stone/metal bracelet. No outerwear!!!

April 5, 2008

Spring! Creme "Cake" t-shirt, purple long sleeve t-shirt underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. No outerwear!!! Hair thing: Navy blue scrunchie. Reading: finished Foreign Exposure by Lauren Mechling and Laura Moser.

April 4, 2008

Nice outside! Light blue button down shirt with white collar, cuffs and fabric rosette buttons, light blue tank top underneath for decency, navy J. Crew skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with blue inserts and blue sparkly stone, light blue/white bead dangly earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: some more of Foreign Exposure by Lauren Mechling et. al.

April 3, 2008

Thursday already?! Light pink long sleeve Lands' End shirt, pinks/purples swirly scarf, navy pants, navy belt, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings "Mother" pin, pearl studs. Outerwear: Charcoal wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair Thing: Big pearl barrette. Reading: still fun Foreign Exposure by Lauren Mechling.
At night, dinner at a friend's house: Creme "Cake" t-shirt, purple long sleeve t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, nude knee high pantyhose, multi-color sequin shoes. Same jewelry except for "Mother" pin and outerwear.

April 2, 2008

Still following the order of clothes in my closet: Sage green 3/4 sleeve blouse, stone Lands' End pants, tan swirly socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, sage green button earrings, multi-colored sparkly stone/"gold" bracelet from my MIL. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: fun! Foreign Exposure by Lauren Mechling, et. al.

April 1, 2008

April Fool's Day! Creme silk ribbed v-neck cardigan, turquoise short sleeve top, yellow/creme/turquoise/brown paisley silk skirt, nude pantyhose, brown ankle strap shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, I forgot to put on the rest! Outerwear: Dark denim fur lined coat, mink earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Started Foreign Exposure by Lauren Mechling and Laura Moser.