September 30, 2008

Goodbye summer clothes: Fuschia cardigan and shell underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, lapis blue heart studs, multi-blue/silver beaded chunky necklace. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes. Started listening to: Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace.

September 29, 2008

Fall like: Sheer aqua blue short puff sleeve blouse, aqua short sleeve top underneath, aqua/gray/yellow/brown/creme paisley silk skirt, nude pantyhose, light blue lace shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, creme "jellybean" earrings with blue, yellow, and red flecks. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes.

September 28, 2008

At work: Black ribbed dress with white attached shirt underneath, nude fishnet stockings, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings, three strand necklace: two black beads, one "pearl." Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray. I swear I'm reading this fast!!!

September 27, 2008

Delicious Rib-a-Que at Moonshine (yum!): Robin's egg blue ruffle collar short puff sleeve polo, denim wide leg capris, tan espadrilles with turquoise woven band in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, bright blue sparkly bead dangly earrings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie.

September 26, 2008

Yea, Friday! Lilac v-neck 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, pink tank top underneath, creme/pink/lilac/light blue multi-stripe linen skirt, nude pantyhose, metallic pink really pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with purple inserts and purple sparkly stone, white seashell round disc dangly earrings, sparkly bangle bracelets. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes. Listening to: Caddie Woodlawn; one more disc! Finished at night!!!
At night, Kiki's bistro (yum!): Lilac v-neck 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, pink tank top underneath, "Jag" jeans, nude knee high pantyhose, metallic pink really pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats. Same jewelry.

September 25, 2008

Three more months until Christmas! Morning, doctor's appointment: Robin's egg blue ruffle collar puff sleeve t-shirt, denim wide leg capris, brown Ugg slide sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Listening to: Caddie Woodlawn.
In the afternoon, work: White 3/4 sleeve ribbed cardigan, coral lace front short sleeve top, tan pleated skirt with coral/green/yellow embroidery and beads in the pleats, nude pantyhose, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, orange rubber "Read" bracelet. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes. Listening to above.

September 24, 2008

Summer waning: White H&M long sleeve cardigan, black sleeveless dress with white collar, black fishnet tights, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, black plastic disc dangly earrings. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes. It actually is quite funny! Listening to: Caddie Woodlawn.

September 23, 2008

Kids in: White short sleeve PRPL polo, white long sleeve scoopneck t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray. Listening to: Caddie Woodlawn.

September 22, 2008

Feeling like summer: Lime green/white chain pattern dress, white long sleeve scoopneck t-shirt underneath, nude pantyhose, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, pearl necklace, pearl studs. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray. Listening to: Caddie Woodlawn.

September 21, 2008

Chore day: t-shirt, shorts, slippers. Jewelry: rings. No reading; chores!

September 20, 2008

Go Cubs Go!!! Light blue short puff sleeve polo, white Trina Turk skirt, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie.
After, people over: White "Horry Cow" short sleeve t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Same hair thing. No reading; baseball!!!!!!!

September 19, 2008

Yea, Friday! White ribbed short sleeve buttondown cotton shirt, blue gray skirt with white/olive/maroon fleur-de-lis pattern, nude fishnet tights, brown sequin espadrilles with ankle strap. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver cuff bracelet with cloisonne lotus flower, light blue gray/white striped bead dangly earrings. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray. Started listening to: Caddie Woodlawn.
At night, Hemmingway's (yum!): Robin's egg blue ruffle collar polo, "Jag" jeans, nude knee-high pantyhose, light blue lace shoes. Jewelry: Everything except the earrings. Same outerwear.

September 18, 2008

Official attire: Stone PRPL long sleeve buttondown shirt, brown t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from my mom, gold hoop earrings. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes. Getting funnier.

September 17, 2008

High and dry! White fleece-lined zip-up J. Crew hoodie, pink Banana Republic long sleeve t-shirt, pink tank top underneath, creme/taupe gingham J. Crew skirt, white socks with pink flowers, creme shoes with leathery flower in front. Jewelry: watch, rings, white seashell disc dangly earrings. Hair thing: Pearl big barrette. Reading: some of Confessions of a Slacker Wife and An Evening of Long Goodbyes.

September 16, 2008

Short day: White seersucker one button jacket with yellow/light blue/purple/light pink stripes, pink sleeveless cable knit sweater underneath, pink pleated skirt, nude pantyhose, metallic pink really pointy toe flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, creme "jellybean" earrings from a co-worker. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray. Finished listening to: Children of Green Knowe by L.M. Boston.
At night, on the boat: White fleece-lined zip-up J. Crew hoodie, pink sleeveless cable knit sweater underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Same jewelry. Hair thing: two brown rubberbands.

September 15, 2008

Fall-like: Yellow 3/4 sleeve cardigan with light blue/white/light green stripes on arms, light blue tank top underneath, navy pants, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, sage button earrings. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: back to Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray. Listening to: Children of Green Knowe by L.M. Boston.

September 14, 2008

Minds as well wear it again: Creme "Cake" t-shirt, brown long-sleeved t-shirt underneath, "Jimmy Z" blue jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. No reading; slept in!

September 13, 2008

More driving around: Creme "Cake" t-shirt, brown long-sleeved t-shirt underneath, "Jimmy Z" blue jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; watching college football.
At night, Hot Chocolate (yum!): Black/white/tan/light blue/red striped keyhole-neck top, black satin pants, nude knee high pantyhose, black patent sandals. Same jewelry. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket.

September 12, 2008

Driving around: Creme "Cake" t-shirt, brown long-sleeved t-shirt underneath, "Jimmy Z" blue jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Reading: Finished Claire: Summer Clique novel by Lisi Harrison. Started Crawling by Elisha Cooper.
At night, Mado (yum!): Black/white/tan/light blue/red striped keyhole-neck top, black satin pants, nude knee high pantyhose, black patent sandals. Same jewelry.

September 11, 2008

Gosh, 7 years ago: Stone PRPL long sleeve buttondown shirt, white PRPL short sleeve polo underneath, stone Lands' End khakis, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from Venture, burnished gold owl face earrings. Hair thing: Bright brown woven headband. Reading: Claire by Lisi Harrison. Listening to: Children of Green Knowe by L.M. Boston.

September 10, 2008

More internet craziness at work: White H&M long sleeve cardigan, white tank top with periwinkle blue and green flower pattern, white tank top underneath, bright green/white "tennis" skirt, white calf-high socks with pink flowers, creme shoes with leather-y flower in front. Jewelry: watch, rings, tiny "diamond" studs, seashell bracelet. Outerwear: Aqua blue short trench coat. Hair thing: Brown rubberband, seashell scrunchie. Reading: Started Claire: Summer Clique collection by Lisi Harrison. Listening to: The Children of Green Knowe by L.M. Boston. Very good!!!

September 9, 2008

Fall-like: Pink 3/4 sleeve buttondown shirt, "denim" skirt, pink/light blue/navy striped scarf, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow on the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver square bracelet with blue lapis inserts, blue lapis heart-shaped earrings. Outerwear: Aqua blue short trench coat. Reading: Short, but good The Ashleys: Birthday Vicious by Melissa de la Cruz (finished it in the afternoon!). Started listening to The Children of Green Knowe by L.M. Boston.

September 8, 2008

Rainy Monday: Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and placket, white tank top underneath, tan skirt with embroidery up the side and crocheted-edge, nude pantyhose, light blue lace shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, gold Minnie Mouse earrings with aquamarine stone. Outerwear: Aqua blue short trench coat. Reading: almost done with The Ashleys: Birthday Vicious by Melissa de la Cruz.

September 7, 2008

Ribs at Roger's (yum!) *new* Purple scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt, light blue tank top underneath, "Jimmy Z" jeans, nude knee high pantyhose, metallic pink really pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, purple sparkly stone teardrop necklace, matching purple sparkly stone teardrop earrings. No reading; eating!

September 6, 2008

At work: Plum suit: jacket and skirt, black long sleeved t-shirt underneath, nude pantyhose, black leather cut-out heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, purple sparkly stone tear drop earrings. Reading: The Ashleys: Birthday Vicious. So far, so good.
At night, German fest (crowded!): White "Horry Cow" Cubs t-shirt, black long sleeved t-shirt underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings.

September 5, 2008

Nip in the air: Pink belted long cardigan, *new* white scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt, tan "nice" pants, nude knee high pantyhose, white patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold drop earrings with pearlescent stone. Reading: The Ashleys: Birthday Vicious by Melissa de la Cruz. Finished listening to: The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall. It was wonderful!!!

September 4, 2008

Rainy! Pink long sleeved Lands' End blouse, navy pants, navy belt, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, pearl studs. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Hair thing: long pearl barrette. Reading: Started Birthday Vicious: the Ashleys by Melissa de la Cruz. Listening to the last disc of: The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall.

September 3, 2008

Official wear: Stone PRPL long sleeve shirt, white PRPL short sleeve polo underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from Venture, "gold" interlocking hoops earrings. Hair thing: Pears/gold beads barrette. Reading: Finished! All That Glitters by J. Minter. Listening to: The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall.
At night, school open house: *new* brown short sleeve t-shirt, dark tan capris with green turtles, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings.

September 2, 2008

Goodbye, Summer :-( Aqua silky short sleeve cardigan, white "Trina Turk" embossed skirt, nude pantyhose, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, multi-strand silver beads and glass small beads bracelet, big "diamond" studs, "L" diamond-encrusted pendant necklace. Reading: All That Glitters by J. Minter. Listening to: The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall.

September 1, 2008

More boating fun! Yellow "Caps on the Water" t-shirt, light stone side-tab J. Crew shorts, black striped bikini underneath, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: two brown rubberbands. No reading!

August 31, 2008

Up to Janesville: Lawn green dots tank top with creme crochet band at top and bottom, light stone side-tab J. Crew shorts, black striped bikini underneath, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Two brown rubberbands.
Stayed overnight: Lawn green dots tank top with creme crochet band at top and bottom, "Jag" jeans, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: White fleece lined zip-up J. Crew hoodie. Hair thing: Brown rubberband.

August 30, 2008

During the day, on the boat! Lawn green dot tank top with creme crochet at the top and bottom, light stone side-tab J. Crew shorts, bright pink/white floral bikini bottoms, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: two brown rubberbands. No reading; boat ride!
At night, Shochu (yum!): Aqua silky short sleeve cardigan, white "Trina Turk" embossed skirt, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, seashell bracelet.