July 31, 2008

Tired today: Fuschia cardigan/shell twinset, black J. Crew pants, black socks, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, black plastic disc dangly earrings, fuschia beads/fabric rosettes bracelet from a former co-worker. Reading: Started Legacy by Kate Brian and continuing Carried Away: All about bags.

July 30, 2008

Hot! Olive ombre tie-back "gypsy" top, pink tank top underneath, creme/taupe gingham J. Crew skirt, white calf-high socks with pink flowers, creme shoes with leather flower on the side. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, burnished gold owl face earrings. Hair thing: Big barrette of greens/browns tortoise-shell. Reading: Finished! Amy Unbounded by Rachel Hartman. Read Carried Away: All about bags. Also finished listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella. So good!!!

July 29, 2008

Almost the end of the month! Pink long sleeve t-shirt with fuschia attached tank top underneath, pink/creme/lilac/light blue/dark pink striped linen skirt, nude pantyhose, pink metallic really pointy toe flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, seashell bracelet, white seashell disc dangly earrings. Hair thing: Brown rubberband, seashell scrunchie. Reading: Carried Away: All about bags and Amy Unbounded by Rachel Hartman. Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 28, 2008

Nice out for Monday: Light blue long sleeve t-shirt, blue gray long skirt with fleur-de-lis pattern throughout, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with blue sparkly stone and blue inserts, chunky blue beaded choker necklace, white plastic disc dangly earrings. Reading: Some of Amy Unbounded and Carried Away: All about bags. Listening to: the last disc of Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 27, 2008

Driving back: Maroon Mercedes polo tank top, dark denim shorts, red jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. No reading; more visiting.

July 26, 2008

Driving out to Sterling, IL: White ribbed short sleeve shirt, white tank top underneath, pink floral capris, brown Ugg slide sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. No reading; visiting.

July 25, 2008

5 months until Christmas! Aqua short sleeve silky cardigan, tan "nice" pants, tan espadrilles with turquoise band on the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, matching earrings made from the bracelet. Reading: starting Amy Unbounded by Rachel Hartman. Will also read a little of Carried Away: All About Bags. Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella. I'm still unsure of how this is going to end!

July 24, 2008

Only Thursday. Pink long sleeve buttondown shirt, navy pants, navy belt, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front, pink/lilac/purple swirly pattern scarf at neck. Jewelry: watch, rings, pearl studs, "Mother" pin, lilac cloisonne bracelet. Reading: read the parts of Remember Me? I don't remember (haha, actually, the parts the cd messed up) and Carried Away: All about Bags. Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 23, 2008

Been thinking about wearing this for awhile: Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at lapels and cuffs, black tank top underneath, black patch pocket pants, nude knee high pantyhose, black cut-out heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, light blue sparkly stone studs, "L" encrusted diamond pendant necklace from a co-worker. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Continuing Kristen by Lisi Harrison. Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 22, 2008

Tuesday! Light blue buttondown blouse with white cuffs, collar, and fabric rosette "buttons," navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in front. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly light blue/white striped bead earrings. Reading: Finished Talent last night, so onto Kristen: a Summer Clique novel by Lisi Harrison. Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 21, 2008

Back to work: White H&M long sleeve cardigan, navy blue/white gingham bib front dress, red jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue sparkly stone, red round plastic disc dangly earrings. Reading: hopefully finishing Talent by Zoey Dean. Listening to: the fab! Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 20, 2008

Broke in the new Weber grill! Green t-shirt with yellow sequin flower on shoulder, dark tan capris with green turtles all over, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. Reading: a little of Talent by Zoey Dean.

July 19, 2008

Hung out at home and with the neighbors: Green t-shirt with yellow sequin flower on shoulder, dark tan capris with green turtles all over, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; relaxing.

July 18, 2008

Summer dress day: Lime green/white chain link pattern short sleeve dress, white ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, nude pantyhose, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, pearl studs, pearl necklace. Reading: Talent by Zoey Dean. Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.
At night, Kiki's Bistro (yum!): Dark green background v-neck tunic tank top with yellow/pink/white floral design, stone pleated capris, brown Ugg slide sandals. Jewelry: rings, pearl studs.

July 17, 2008

Official wear: Stone PRPL buttondown long sleeve shirt, yellow owl t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, "gold" hoops. Hair thing: pearls/gold beads big barrette. Reading: a little bit of Talent by Zoey Dean. Listened to: a little bit of Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 16, 2008

Hot, hot, hot! White long sleeve H&M cardigan, ombre blue dress with swirly pattern, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, chunky blue bead necklace, two blue beads (one with orange stripe) drop earrings made by a former co-worker. Reading: Talent by Zoey Dean. Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 15, 2008

Summer dress week (except for Thursday): White ribbed 3/4 sleeve cardigan, olive green spaghetti strap dress with white/pink/yellow/blue/olive stitched pattern band on top, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, seashell bracelet, white seashell disc dangly earrings. Reading: Carried Away: All about Bags. Also, starting Talent by Zoey Dean (new series!!!). Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella (funny!!!)
At night, Costco: Dark green background v-neck tunic tank top with yellow/white/pink flowers all over, dark tan with side detail shorts, brown Ugg slide sandals. Same jewelry.

July 14, 2008

Got the little one a cute pair of glasses! Bright green dot tank top with creme crochet trim, light stone side tab shorts, brown Ugg slide sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; off.

July 13, 2008

At work: Black ribbed dress with 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, white plastic disc dangly earrings, three strand necklace--two black beads, one "pearl." Hair thing: Two silver barrettes. Reading: Carried Away: All about Bags. Listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.

July 12, 2008

Lazed around during the day; Socca at night (yum!): Tan patterned tank top with leather ties at shoulders, dark tan side detail shorts, strappy tan leather wood-heeled sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from Venture, "gold" really dangly multi-strand earrings. No reading; relaxing/out.

July 11, 2008

Play the lottery! Creme ribbed silk long sleeve cardigan, aqua short sleeve top underneath, white/aqua/gray/yellow/brown paisley silk skirt, nude pantyhose, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, white gold bow chain link earrings with small diamond. Reading: started Carried Away: all about bags. Started listening to: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella.
At night, Kiki's Bistro (yum!): White/pink abstract flowers t-shirt dress, white patent sandals. Same jewelry.

July 10, 2008

Official fun: *New* white short sleeve PRPL polo, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Reading: Finished (yesterday) That Extra Half an Inch by Victoria Beckham. Finished today (semi-short) Chiggers by Hope Larson. A graphic novel!

July 9, 2008

Back to black: Black sleeveless dress with white collar, white "Girlfriends" long sleeve t-shirt underneath, orange jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, white round plastic disc dangly earrings, orange rubber "Read" bracelet. Reading: That Extra Half an Inch by Victoria Beckham. Must. Read. Faster.

July 8, 2008

Jeans day! Aqua short puff-sleeve sheer waist-tie blouse, aqua short sleeve top underneath, "Jag" jeans, nude knee-high pantyhose, light blue lace shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, creme "jellybean" dangly earrings with light blue/red/yellow flecks. Reading: some of That Extra Half Inch by Victoria Beckham. It makes me want to read the new Louise Rennison book; maybe it's that British dialect.
After, doctor/Dairy Queen! Dark green background surplice cap sleeve tank top with white/yellow/pink flowers throughout, khaki capris with green turtles, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring.

July 7, 2008

Back to normal: White ribbed short sleeve cotton shirt, black patch pocket pants, *new* dark red heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, red round platic disc dangly earrings, silver multi-strand beaded bracelet from a co-worker. Reading: That Extra Half an Inch by Victoria Beckham.

July 6, 2008

Summerfest in Milwaukee! Dark green background surplice v-neck tank top with pink/yellow/white flowers throughout, stone pleated capris, brown Ugg slide sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; more festivities!

July 5, 2008

To the boat! Black v-neck surplice cap-sleeve top, denim wide leg capris, black striped bikini underneath, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear (at night): White zip-up fleece lined J. Crew hoodie. Hair thing: Black scrunchie. No reading; relaxing!

July 4, 2008

4th of July picnic: Coral/creme striped J. Crew short sleeve polo, denim wide-leg capris, navy/white striped wedge espadrilles. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear (at night): White hooded zip-up fleece-lined J. Crew cardigan. Hair thing: Two brown rubberbands. No reading; festivities!

July 3, 2008

Day before a three day weekend! White H&M long sleeve cardigan, navy/white gingham bib front dress, red jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue sparkly stone, red round plastic disc dangly earrings. Hair thing: Two silver barrettes. Reading: Finished!Alicia: a Summer Clique novel by Lisi Harrison.
At night, tried to see fireworks :-( White zip-up J. Crew fleece-lined hoodie, navy blue/white/red BMW tank top, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Same jewelry. Same hair thing and navy blue scrunchie.

July 2, 2008

Red, White and Blue: White H&M long sleeve cardigan, brick red/light blue Hawaiian print cap sleeve dress, nude pantyhose, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings. Reading: Started Alicia: a Summer Clique novel by Lisi Harrison. Shouldn't take long to finish.

July 1, 2008

Wearing patriotic colors this week: Royal blue/white striped long sleeve shirt, black J. Crew pants, black socks, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue stones, blue lapis heart earrings. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Waking Up to Boys by Hailey Abbott. May read some of That Extra Half an Inch by Victoria Beckham.