December 30, 2008

Almost done with 2008! Royal blue velour buttondown shirt, "denim" skirt, navy ribbed tights, black leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, sparkly snowflake earrings, two silver rings with bright blue sparkly stones, Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Museum pin. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, *new* red rabbit fur earmuffs!, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Forgot my books! Reading a magazine.

December 29, 2008

Back at work: *New* tan merino wool shawl collar long cardigan, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, tan "nice" pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown leather pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, stackable rings in white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold with diamonds, brown sparkly stone floral motif pendant on a leather cord necklace, gold cross shape earrings with diamonds. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Starting Jellaby by Kean Soo (graphic novel); finished it on lunch!

December 28, 2008

Stupid Bears, go Blackhawks! *New* tan merino wool shawl collar long cardigan, brown short sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Reading: Finished Lip Gloss Jungle by Melissa de la Cruz in one fell swoop!

December 27, 2008

Warm out! *New* tan merino wool shawl collar long cardigan, brown short sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. No reading; watched The Dark Knight and The Incredible Hulk at night.

December 26, 2008

The day after; watched the Christmas classic Knocked Up: *New* tan merino wool shawl collar long cardigan, brown short sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. No reading; relaxing.

December 25, 2008

Christmas!!! *New* tan merino wool shawl collar long cardigan, brown short sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse jeans, red "Grinch" socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, Santa face earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Brown rubberband, Santa scarf as hair thing. No reading; presents!!!! At night, watched the Christmas classic No Country for Old Men.

December 24, 2008

Christmas Eve and the Grandmas came over! Red ribbed v-neck sweater, navy cords, black snowman socks, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, Santa face earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; festivites!

December 23, 2008

Christmas Eve dinner shopping: Camel ribbed crewneck cashmere sweater, brown long sleeve t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, black snowman socks, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Lip Gloss Jungle by Melissa de la Cruz.

December 22, 2008

Little bit more Christmas shopping and Holiday food at Socca at night (yum!): Camel ribbed crewneck cashmere sweater, brown long sleeve t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, tan wool socks, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, Santa face earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Brown rubberband, Santa scarf as hair tie. No reading.

December 21, 2008

Finished Christmas shopping! Camel ribbed crewneck cashmere sweater, brown long sleeve t-shirt, flannel lined J. Crew khakis, tan wool socks, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Black scrunchies. No reading; relaxing.

December 20, 2008

Christmas shopping: Gray long sleeve "silhouettes" t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; shoppings!

December 19, 2008

Last day at work until December 29! Red wool cardigan with red ribbon, black fleece jumper, black tights with charcoal/white argyle sides, black upturned toe shoes, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, Santa face earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Lip Gloss Jungle by Melissa de la Cruz. I'm confusing all my characters from all my teen reads series!

December 18, 2008

So close to Christmas: Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, maroon eyelet skirt, off black pantyhose, black leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark red stone earrings set in marcasite, gold owl necklace with lilac jewels. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Lip Gloss Jungle by Melissa de la Cruz. Finished listening to: Sleeping Arrangements by Madeline Wickham. It was pretty good!

December 17, 2008

Christmas clothes this week since I won't be at work next week: Burgundy velour v-neck buttondown top, charcoal gray velour long skirt, off black pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, bright red sparkly stone earrings set in marcasite, bright red sparkly stone studs, burgundy/lilac sparkly bead bracelet. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves, cream scarf. Reading: Starting Lip Gloss Jungle by Melissa de la Cruz. Listening to: Sleeping Arrangements by Madeline Wickham (on the last disc!)

December 16, 2008

Snow!!! White fleece-lined J. Crew zip-up hoodie, black ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black/red/white plaid skirt, off black pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, red plastic disc dangly earrings, diamond studs, three strand necklace: two black beads, one pearl. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Finished The One Hundred by Nina Garcia. Listening to: Sleeping Arrangements by Madeline Wickham.

December 15, 2008

Brrrr! Forest green velour v-neck top, gray Petite Sophisticate pants, black socks with candy cane, black Kenneth Cole driving mocassins, Santa scarf. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold cross earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: The One Hundred by Nina Garcia. Listening to: Sleeping Arrangements by Madeline Wickham (same person as Sophie Kinsella!).

December 14, 2008

Belated Thanksgiving dinner (yum!): Black cap sleeve surplice v-neck top, black ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse jeans, snowman socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie.

December 13, 2008

Christmas shopping: Black cap sleeve surplice v-neck top, black ribbed long sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse jeans, snowman socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, three stackable bands of white gold, rose, and yellow gold with diamonds. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: started and finished Salamander Dream by Hope Larson. It was a short, graphic novel.
At night, company dinner at Vie (yum!): Brown marled 3/4 sleeve cardigan with fancy buttons, white tank dress with brown and black abstract floral pattern, nude pantyhose, black patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds and matching earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves.

December 12, 2008

Off! Camel crewneck ribbed cashmere sweater, white camisole underneath for decency, dark rinse jeans, snowman socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, three stackable rose, white gold, yellow gold bands with diamonds. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: two weeks worth of Time Out Chicago magazine and The One Hundred by Nina Garcia.

December 11, 2008

All one color today: Camel cashmere cable knit sweater, tan "nice" pants, red "Grinch" socks, brown ankle boots, Santa scarf. Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, gold dangly cross earrings, gold twisty chain bracelet, rose, white gold, yellow gold stackable bands with diamonds. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Greens/browns tortoiseshell big barrette. Reading: The One Hundred by Nina Garcia. I must say, I think I'm pretty close to having almost all of them! Listening to: Sleeping Arrangements by Sophie Kinsella. I'm getting nervous!

December 10, 2008

Comfy cashmere week: Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, maroon eyelet skirt, black tights, black upturned toe shoes, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, red sparkly stone earrings, burgundy/lilac sparkly bead bracelet, gold/lilac sparkly stone owl pendant necklace. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: The One Hundred by Nina Garcia. Listening to: Sleeping Arrangements by Madeline Wickham. It's nice to "read" an adult book every once in awhile.

December 9, 2008

Gray out: Light blue sleeveless sweater with big angora cowlneck, white scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy tights, black leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver coil ring with three light blue sparkly stones, silver ring with light blue sparkly stone and blue inserts, gold/diamond dangly cross earrings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Finished Last Christmas last night. EEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Starting The 100 by Nina Garcia. Listening to Sleeping Arrangements by Madeline Wickham. Very good!

December 8, 2008

Working daytime: Layered-look gray t-shirt over black long sleeve cashmere t-shirt, "denim" skirt, waffle pattern black tights, black leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, silver ring with black stone, silver heart ring, red sparkly stone earrings, diamond studs. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: soooo good Last Christmas by Kate Brian. Listening to: Sleeping Arrangements by Madeline Wickham (Sophie Kinsella!).

December 7, 2008

At work: Brown long sleeve top with 70s inspired cuffs and attached "shirt," brown/gray striped pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold/diamond cross earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Last Christmas by Kate Brian.

December 6, 2008

Cut down the Christmas tree! Pink chenille zip-up vest, charcoal gray ribbed turtleneck underneath, khaki flannel-lined chinos, tan wool socks, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves, black angora beret. Hair thing: Brown scruchie.
At night, Socca (yum!): Layered look gray t-shirt over black long sleeve cashmere sweater, dark rinse jeans, black/white harlequinn socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, Santa face earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves.

December 5, 2008

Velour velour velour! Charcoal gray ribbed turtleneck, long charcoal gray velour skirt, off-black knee high pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, burgundy/lilac sparkly stone elastic bracelet, Santa face earrings, gold chain link costume jewelry owl pendant with lilac stones. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, black angora beret, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Timely Last Christmas by Kate Brian. It's due back today. Uh-oh.

December 4, 2008

Decided to wear velour the rest of the week: Royal blue velour buttondown top, brown patch pocket pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front, black winter boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, two bright blue sparkly stone rings, snowflake earrings, silver bracelet with three lapis inserts. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Last Christmas by Kate Brian.

December 3, 2008

Holiday party day! Forest green velour pullover top, charcoal gray Delia's pants, snowman socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, Santa earrings. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Black Santa scarf, brown hair elastic. Reading: hopefully a little of Last Christmas by Kate Brian.

December 2, 2008

Short day: Burgundy velour v-neck buttondown blouse, black Lanvin pants, black patent belt, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold cross earrings, burgundy/lilac sparkly bead stretch bracelet. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Starting Last Christmas: a Private Prequel by Kate Brian.

December 1, 2008

Back to normal: Brown fair isle toggle-button hooded cardigan, light blue fleece jumper underneath, nude pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front, black snow boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold/yellow gold/rose gold stackable bands with diamonds, gold/diamond cross earrings (beginning of Christmas jewelry). Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, black angora beret, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: forgot my book!

November 30, 2008

Looooooong day of travel: White hooded fleece-lined zip-up J. Crew cardigan, black v-neck "Danica" short sleeve t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: everything. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Hair thing: Black scrunchie. Reading: Finished Almost Famous: a Talent novel by Zoey Dean. Told you it was a long day of travel.

November 29, 2008

Beach day: White short sleeve t-shirt dress with pink abstract bows all over, black striped bikini, red jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear (at night): White hooded fleece-lined zip-up J. Crew cardigan. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. No reading; last day of 80s for awhile.