October 31, 2008

Gotta wear all black today! Black long sleeve t-shirt, black fleece jumper, black tights with gray/white argyle pattern down the sides, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, big orange multi-hoop earrings, orange rubber "Read" bracelet, silver ring with black stone. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Hair thing: Black fuzzy cat headband, two black barrettes. Reading and Listening to: The Borrowers by Mary Norton.

October 30, 2008

One more day to Halloween! White fleece-lined zip-up J. Crew hoodie, black long sleeve t-shirt, black/red/white plaid skirt, black cross-hatch pattern tights, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, dark yellow plastic leaf dangly earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: The Borrowers; the cd was skippy. Listening to: The Borrowers; I'm listening faster!

October 30, 2008

One more day to Halloween! White fleece-lined zip-up J. Crew hoodie, black long sleeve t-shirt, black/red/white plaid skirt, black cross-hatch pattern tights, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, dark yellow plastic leaf dangly earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: The Borrowers; the cd was skippy. Listening to: The Borrowers; I'm listening faster!

October 29, 2008

Almost Halloween! Black embroidered Laura Ashley cardigan, taupe/black swirly flower pattern Laura Ashley skirt, off black pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark yellow plastic leaf dangly earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, creme scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Miss Happiness and Miss Flower. Listening to: The Borrowers.

October 28, 2008

Chill in the air: Layered look gray cashmere short sleeve top over black long sleeve cashmere top, black patch pocket pants, black/white harlequinn socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings, white gold/diamond horseshoe pendant necklace. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool peacoat, creme scarf, bright pink Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Miss Happiness and Miss Flower by Rumer Godden. Listening to: The Borrowers by Mary Norton.

October 27, 2008

Feels like winter! Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and placket, black mock turtleneck short sleeve sweater underneath, black Lanvin pants, black patent belt, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, dark yellow plastic leaf dangly earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool peacoat. Reading: Starting Miss Happiness and Miss Flower by Rumer Godden. Listening to: The Borrowers by Mary Norton.

October 26, 2008

Barbecued: Brown Fair Isle pattern toggle-closure hooded cardigan, light blue long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown cords, white socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark yellow plastic leaf dangly earrings. Outerwear: Light brown corduroy jacket with white furry collar. No reading; eating!

October 25, 2008

Hung out at home during the day: Sweatshirt, sweatpants, slippers.
At night, dinner at Hemmingway's (yum!): Pink chenille vest, charcoal gray ribbed turtleneck underneath, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. No reading; watching sports.

October 24, 2008

Riding around: Pink chenille vest, charcoal gray ribbed turtleneck underneath, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. Reading: Finished Revelation by Kate Brian. EEEEEE!!!!

October 23, 2008

Comfy clothes: White fleece-lined hooded zip-up cardigan, black fleece jumper, black tights with charcoal gray/white argyle on the sides, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings, three strand necklace: two black beads and one "pearl." Outerwear: black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: Revelation by Mary Norton. Listening to: The Borrowers by Mary Norton. I'm not sure if I like the narrator, but it's the last one I have to listen to.

October 22, 2008

Cold in the morning!!! Black/white striped jacket, fuschia tank top underneath, "denim" skirt, off black pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver/diamond encrusted owl pin, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: Revelation by Kate Brian; my stomach is already in knots. Started listening to: The Borrowers by Mary Norton.

October 21, 2008

Taking over the black clothes wearing mantle for the next two weeks: Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, black silky skirt with red and white flowers on it, off black pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings dark yellow plastic leaf dangly earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Hair thing: Black hair elastic. Reading: Starting Revelation: Private series by Kate Brian. Finished listening to: The Incredible Journey. I knew the ending would make me cry!

October 20, 2008

I think I'll start wearing black for Halloween next week: Black short sleeve turtleneck sweater, black/white floral scarf, black patch pocket pants, nude knee high pantyhose, red slingback heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: You Just Can't Get Enough. Listening to: almost done with The Incredible Journey. And it is!

October 19, 2008

Morton Arboretum and Ikea! Gray "silhouettes" long sleeve t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings. Outerwear: Light brown corduroy jacket with white furry collar. No reading; enjoying nature!

October 18, 2008

At work, in my "uniform": Purple suit--vest and skirt, black long sleeve ribbed t-shirt underneath, nude pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, purple sparkly stone drop necklace and matching earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: You Just Can't Get Enough. Listening to: The Incredible Journey.
At night, bugging Mike at The Bristol (yum!): Black turtleneck short sleeve sweater, dark rinse jeans, nude knee high pantyhose, navy oriental pattern platform wedges. Same jewelry and outerwear.

October 17, 2008

Friday! Royal blue/white striped long sleeve shirt, *new* black cropped pants, nude knee high pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue sparkly stone, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: You Just Can't Get Enough. It's pretty funny! Listening to: The Incredible Journey. It's not funny but sooo good.
At night, relaxing at home: Gray long sleeve "silhouettes" t-shirt, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Same jewelry and outerwear.

October 16, 2008

Leaves are so pretty: Creme ribbed silk cardigan, sage/orange/yellow swirly pattern tank top underneath, tan "nice" pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, twisted "gold" bracelet, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings. Outerwear: Light brown corduroy jacket with white furry collar. Reading: You Just Can't Get Enough by Annabelle Vestry. Started listening to: The Incredible Journey.

October 15, 2008

Yucky outside: Fuschia twinset: cardigan and shell, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings, multi-color wood stretch bracelet. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: Started You Just Can't Get Enough: Carlyles series. Finished listening to: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer.

October 14, 2008

Only Tuesday: Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and placket, white tank top underneath, tan embroidered skirt with crochet edge, nude pantyhose, brown ankle strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings. Reading: forgot my book so looking at Instyle. Listening to: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer. The story took a dark turn, but it is good!

October 13, 2008

Worked at night: White zip-up fleece lined J. Crew hoodie, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, multi-color swirly pattern skirt with sequins, nude pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings, three-strand necklace--two black beads, one "pearl." Listening to: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer.

October 12, 2008

Last day of boating on the Chain: Gray runched middle tank top, "Jimmy Z" jeans, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Black scrunchie. No reading; more boating.

October 11, 2008

Last day of boating on Lake Michigan: Gray surplice v-neck cap sleeve top, black ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, "Jimmy Z" jeans, white socks, black Converse. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Black scrunchie. No reading; boating!

October 10, 2008

Errand day: Black "Danica" short sleeve t-shirt, Jimmy Z blue jeans, white socks, black Converse. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; off!
At night, The Publican (yum!): Gray surplice cap sleeve v-neck t-shirt, black ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, Jimmy Z blue jeans, nude knee high pantyhose, black patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly gold chain earrings. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket.

October 9, 2008

Classic day: Brown marled 3/4 sleeve cardigan with fancy buttons, creme mesh tank top underneath, thistle windowpane plaid J. Crew skirt, brown pantyhose, brown ankle strap heels. Jewelry: rings, burnished gold owl face earrings, seashell bracelet. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. Reading: in between books so looking at Lucky magazine. Listening to: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer.

October 8, 2008

I wore white; everyone else wore black! White crochet cardigan, light blue fleece jumper underneath, nude pantyhose, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver coil ring with three light blue sparkly stones, silver ring with blue inserts and light blue sparkly stone, gold Minnie Mouse earrings with aquamarine stone. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. Reading: Ambition by Kate Brian. Sooo good! Listening to: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer. Also good!

October 7, 2008

Denim Day! Pink 3/4 sleeve buttondown shirt, *new* dark rinse jeans, white socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, multi-color wood stretch bracelet. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. Reading: Ambition by Kate Brian. Soooo good! Listening to: just started Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer. Also good!

October 6, 2008

Worked daytime: Black/white striped jacket, pink sleeveless cable knit sweater underneath, "denim" skirt, off black pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, black plastic disc dangly earrings. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. Reading: some of Ambition by Kate Brian.

October 5, 2008

Brunch at Hemmingway's (yum!); Costco afterwards: Purple scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt, pink tank top underneath, "Jimmy Z" jeans, white socks, silver/turquoise sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings, purple sparkly stone drop necklace, matching purple sparkly stone drop earrings. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. No reading; eating and shopping.

October 4, 2008

Looked at a boat: Yellow "Owl" t-shirt, purple scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt, "Jimmy Z" jeans, white socks, silver/turquoise sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. No reading; driving around.

October 3, 2008

Driving around: Yellow "owl" t-shirt, long sleeve purple t-shirt underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, silver/turquoise sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black nylon jacket. Hair thing: Light brown woven headband. Reading: Ambition by Kate Brian.
At night, Beck concert!!! Purple paisley faux-wrap top, black satin pants, nude knee high pantyhose, black patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat.

October 2, 2008

Brrr! Creme ribbed long sleeve silky cardigan, creme mesh tank top underneath, brown patch pocket pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown ankle strap heels (winter shoes!). Jewelry: watch, rings, pumpkin studs, silver/wood inserts choker. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Hair thing: Light brown woven headband. Reading: Finished! An Evening of Long Goodbyes last night. Started: Ambition the next Private novel by Kate Brian. Listening to: Finished! Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace. So sweet!

October 1, 2008

Forgot to wear my Halloween jewelry! Royal blue/white stripe long sleeve buttondown shirt, black patch pocket pants, black cut-out heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, bright blue sparkly bead dangly earrings, two silver rings with bright blue stone. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: An Evening of Long Goodbyes by Paul Murray. Listening to: Betsy-Tacy. I saw a book called Betsy's Wedding, so I can read this series forever if I wanted!