March 30, 2009

Last day of wearing earrings from the second box: Cream ribbed silky cardigan, sage/yellow/orange swirly pattern tank top underneath, tan "nice" pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown leather pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from my mom, gold pearl ring, gold interlocking chain drop earrings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black suede gloves. Reading: A Year in Fashion. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.

March 29, 2009

Little Branch Cafe for brunch, relaxing afterwards: Creme crochet poncho, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown cords, white socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black suede gloves. No reading; watching tv.

March 28, 2009

Relaxing during the day, MK at night (yum!!!): Black/tan/red/white/light blue striped keyhole top, brown tiered mini skirt, off black pantyhose, black patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, matching earrings, diamond studs, white gold pearl ring, stackable bands of white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold with diamonds. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. No reading; vegged during the day.

March 27, 2009

Driving around: 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. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: when needed, brown scrunchie. Reading: Time Out Chicago magazine and a little of The Band Name Book.
At night, America's Bar and Goldy Burgers (fun!): Creme crochet poncho, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown cords, white socks, brown ankle boots. Same jewelry and outerwear.

March 26, 2009

Putting winter coats and accessories away: White shell with turquoise flower detail at neck, white scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt underneath, navy pants, navy belt, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, gold X earrings with diamonds, stack of glittery bangles. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Cream woven headband. Reading: A Year in Fashion. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. Switched narrators on me without warning!

March 25, 2009

Feeling "professional:" Brown leather jacket, light blue gray sleeveless angora cowlneck sweater, tan "nice" pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown leather Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold zipper earrings, stackable bands of white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold with diamonds. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Reading: a little of A Year in Fashion. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.

March 24, 2009

Spring showers and all that: Black embroidered Laura Ashley cardigan, taupe/black swirly floral pattern Laura Ashley silky skirt, nude pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, silver drop etched earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: A Year in Fashion. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.

March 23, 2009

Getting to the end of "clothes winter:" Layered look gray cashmere t-shirt over long sleeve black cashmere t-shirt, "denim" skirt, navy waffle weave tights, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, marcasite/gold owl pin, dark blue owl earrings, silver bracelet with three lapis bars. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: A Year in Fashion. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.

March 22, 2009

At work: Black ribbed dress with attached white shirt underneath, silver circles and squares chain belt, nude pantyhose, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, silver stars drop earrings, three strand necklace: two black beads and one "pearls." Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Hair thing: Brown rubberband, black/white floral print scarf used as hair tie. Reading: some of The Band Name Book. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.

March 21, 2009

Bright and sunny! Cadet blue/dark cadet blue striped runched middle banded bottom top, Banana Republic wide-leg dark rinse jeans, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: a little of The Best Band Name Book.

March 20, 2009

Off! Cadet blue/dark cadet blue striped runched middle banded bottom top, Banana Republic wide-leg dark rinse jeans, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.

March 19, 2009

Official wear: Stone PRPL long sleeve buttondown shirt, yellow "owl" short sleeve t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold cross drop earrings, 10k gold ring from Venture. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Light brown woven headband. Reading: Again, reading A Year in Fashion. Started listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.

March 18, 2009

Another nice day: Gray 3/4 sleeve ribbed turtleneck, black fleece jumper, black tights, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, brass/silver heart-shaped feet pin, silver/clear bead multi-strand bracelet, pink pig studs. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Starting Gray Horses by Hope Larson; finished it--it was short.
At night, Home Depot and Hemmingway's Bistro (yum!): Gray 3/4 sleeve ribbed turtleneck, *new* Banana Republic wide-leg jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Same outerwear and hair thing.

March 17, 2009

In the spirit: Forest green velour v-neck top, gray Petite Sophisticate pants, black/white harlequinn socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, dark green cloisonne bracelet, small silver hoops, silver chain link necklace with swirly olive sparkly stone pendant. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat (won't need it tonight!). Hair thing: Browns/greens tortoiseshell big barrette. Reading: Perfect Match by J. Minter. Trying to finish today; and I did!

March 16, 2009

Finally, back to work! Black tight sweater, pink pleated skirt, black waffle weave tights, black leather riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold heart locket drop earrings, *new* gold multi-charm long necklace. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat (didn't need it during the day!). Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Perfect Match by J. Minter. Listening to: Finished! Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez. Onto an L title.

March 15, 2009

Finally feeling better: t-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. Jewelry: rings. Hair thing: Brown scruchie. No reading; watching tv.

March 14, 2009

Now, James has it...to the emergency room: Tan cashmere fisherman crewneck cashmere sweater, white camisole underneath for decency, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. Reading: Time Out Chicago magazine and Perfect Match by J. Minter.

March 13, 2009

Had the stomach flu; one more day off: Nightgown, slippers. Jewelry: rings. No reading; recovering.

March 12, 2009

Tummy still hurts :-( went to see the doctor: Tan cashmere fisherman crewneck cashmere sweater, white camisole underneath for decency, navy cords, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. No reading; bad tummy.

March 11, 2009

Not feeling so good: nightgown, slippers. Jewelry: rings. No reading; tummy hurts.

March 10, 2009

Another year older: Fuschia twin set: cardigan and shell, tan side-embroidered crochet-edge skirt, nude pantyhose, brown leather ankle-strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold stackable bands with diamonds. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, cream scarf. Reading: a little bit of Perfect Match by J. Minter. Listening to: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez; almost done!

March 9, 2009

Almost my b-day!!! Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, maroon eyelet skirt, black tights, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold/purple stones chain link owl necklace, dark red/lilac sparkly bead stretchy bracelet. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Starting Perfect Match: Inside Girl novel by J. Minter. Listening to: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez.

March 8, 2009

Lazy day: t-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. Jewelry: rings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. No reading; vegging.

March 7, 2009

Costco run: Brown fair-isle hooded toggle-button cardigan, light blue long sleeve t-shirt underneath, flannel lined J. Crew khakis, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; shopping and watching tv.

March 6, 2009

I swear, I saw the beginnings of buds on some trees! Cream ribbed silky cardigan, aqua short sleeve top underneath, aqua/cream/gray/yellow/brown paisley silky skirt, nude pantyhose, brown leather ankle-strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, stackable bands of white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold with diamonds, turquoise "opal" ring, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, gold drop diamond cross earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Reading: Paradise Lost by Kate Brian. Very tasty; finished it at night!!! Listening to: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez. Making me nervous again.

March 5, 2009

Nicey-nice out!!! Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at placket and cuffs, black tank top underneath, black Lanvin trousers, black patent belt, black socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving moccasins. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold puffy heart earrings, turquoise "opal" ring, delicate turquoise flower ring. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, cream scarf. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Paradise Lost by Kate Brian. I'm starting to get nervous!!! Listening to: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez. I really like the narrator.

March 4, 2009

Official-wear: Stone PRPL long sleeve buttondown shirt, "Cake" short sleeve t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, white gold pearl ring, gold drop earrings with pearly stone. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, cream scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Hair thing: Pearls/gold beads big barrette. Reading: Paradise Lost by Kate Brian. Listening to: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez.

March 3, 2009

Spring, where are you??? Black embroidered Laura Ashley buttondown cardigan, taupe/black swirly floral pattern Laura Ashley silky skirt, nude pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, *new* silver swirly pendant with olive bead and olive sparly stone dangling from it on a chain necklace. Outerwear: Mink fur coat, cream scarf, red rabbit earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Finished Privilege last night!!!! Starting Paradise Lost, the new Private series novel by Kate Brian!!!!!! Listening to: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez.

March 2, 2009

In like a lion, I'd say: Brown fair-isle pattern toggle button hooded cardigan, light blue fleece jumper underneath, tan tall Ugg boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, light blue/white striped glass bead dangly earrings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, red rabbit earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Privilege by Kate Brian. Listening to: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriquez.

March 1, 2009

Celebrating birthdays at Yu's (yum!): Pink chenille vest, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown cords, white socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, red rabbit earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; relaxing and eating!!!

February 28, 2009

Last day of February! Pink chenille vest, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown cords, white socks, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, red rabbit earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. No reading; watching tv.