April 30, 2009

Last day of wearing Easter earrings: White shell with turquoise flower detail at neck, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, dangly white rabbits in a gold hoop earrings, pearl studs. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: Finished! Woof! Writers on Dogs. Listening to: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult.

April 29, 2009

Spring??!! Lilac/white gingham short sleeve blouse, white long-sleeve t-shirt underneath, *new* navy pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, navy shoe with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with purple stone and purple inserts, seashell bracelet, dangly lilac duck under an umbrella earrings. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Hair thing: Brown ponytail holder, lilac/pink/purple scarf used as hair tie. Reading: Woof! Writers on Dogs. It's due tomorrow so must hustle. Listening to: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult. Verrrry tasty.

April 28, 2009

Wearing my scarves this week: Pink 3/4 sleeve buttondown shirt, "denim" skirt, pink/light blue/navy scarf, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with a bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver hoop earrings with colorful sunflower bead and two pearls. Outerwear: Black nylon zip-up jacket. Reading: Woof! Writers on Dogs. Not making me as teary-eyed as I thought it might. Listening to: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult. On disc 6 of 16--I can't believe it's this long!

April 27, 2009

Last day of nice weather: Black long-sleeve buttondown cardigan, gray runched middle tank top, black patch pocket pants, black socks, black upturned toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace, white bunny earrings. Outerwear: Black quilted jacket. Hair thing: Brown elastic, white/black floral scarf used as ponytail holder. Reading: Woof! Writers on Dogs. Listening to: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult.

April 26, 2009

Brunch at Hot Chocolate (yum!): White zip-up fleece lined J. Crew hoodie, gray runched middle tank top, Delia's blue jeans, white socks, silver/turquoise sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings. No reading; outside!

April 25, 2009

Errands day: White zip-up fleece-lined J. Crew hoodie, black surplice cap sleeve top, Delia's blue jeans, white socks, silver/turquoise sneakers. Jewelry: watch, rings.

April 24, 2009

Left a little early: Royal blue/white stripe long sleeve buttondown shirt, black crop pants, black knee high pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue sparkly stones, pearl studs. No coat! Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Woof! Writers on Dogs. Listening to: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult.
At night, Poor Phil's and Cooper's (yum!): Black cap sleeve surplice top, multi-color paisley skirt with sequins, pink metallic really pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, pearl studs, three-strand necklace: two black beads and one "pearls." Outerwear: White zip-up fleece-lined J. Crew hoodie. Same hair thing.

April 23, 2009

Thinking Spring! *New* yellow thin buttondown long sleeve cardigan, white scoopneck 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, cream jellybean earrings with yellow, red, blue flecks, mini pearl studs, gold pearl ring, stackable rings of yellow gold, white gold, and rose gold with diamonds, gold bracelet with blue, brown, purple, green, dark red, and yellow sparkly stones. Coat-less!!! Reading: Woof! Writers on Dogs. Listening to: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult. Both of these are long, so I'll be reading and listening for awhile.

April 22, 2009

Getting better: Pink ribbed long cardigan sweater, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown wide-leg (comfy) pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold cross dangly earrings, stackable rings in white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold with diamonds. Coat-less!!! Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. Reading: Woof! Writers on Dogs. Listening to: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult.

April 21, 2009

Gross out! Fuschia twinset: cardigan and shell, gray Petite Sophisticate pants (last wear; goodbye!), gray/black/white striped socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, mini and small pearl studs (two holes in each ear), pearl necklace, gold pearl ring. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat (maybe its last wear too; goodbye!). Reading: Woof: Writers on Dogs. Listening to: Second Glance by Jodi Picoult. So far, so good!

April 20, 2009

Back to normal: Brown long-sleeved top with attached shirt in "groovy" gray/orange/tan/gold pattern, brown/gray striped pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold/pearl bunny earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Reading: Starting Woof! Writers on Dogs. Listening to: Starting Second Glance by Jodi Picoult.

April 19, 2009

A few different places: Light cadet blue/dark cadet blue striped runched v-neck long sleeve t-shirt, Delia's blue jeans, white socks, black Converse. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace. Outerwear: Dark brown silky hooded bomber jacket. Hair thing: Black scrunchie.
At night, Dinner at Mado (yum!): Changed to dark rinse jeans, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: Same and white gold bow chain link earrings with diamounds. Same outerwear.

April 18, 2009

Lots of different places: Long black short-puff sleeve buttondown cardigan, white mesh tank top underneath, Delia's blue jeans, white socks, black Converse shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. No outerwear! Hair thing: Black scrunchie. Finished Zoey Dean's Star Power: a Talent Novel. Sooo good!!!

April 17, 2009

More kids in: White PRPL short sleeve polo, white scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt underneath, navy pants, navy leather belt, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, hoop earrings with two pearls and colorful sunflower bead, three stackable rings of white gold, yellow gold and rose gold with diamonds. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat (didn't need it for the drive home!). Reading: Zoey Dean's Star Power: a Talent novel.
At night, Poor Phil's and Paramount Room (yum!!!): Long black short-puff sleeve buttondown cardigan, white mesh tank top underneath, gray/black/white plaid leggings, black patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, same rings. No outerwear!

April 16, 2009

Nice out!!! Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle cuffs and placket, black short sleeve turtleneck sweater, black patch pocket pants, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold/pearl bunny earrings, turquoise big plastic "flower" ring. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Zoey Dean's Star Power: a Talent novel. Waiting for my book on cd.

April 15, 2009

Tax day!!! Black embroidered Laura Ashley buttondown cardigan (probably the last wearing ever--getting rid of it), taupe/black swirly floral pattern Laura Ashley silky skirt, off black pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, pearl studs. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Starting Zoey Dean's Star Power: a Talent Novel by Zoey Dean. Listening to: Finished! The River Between Us by Richard Peck. Made me sniffly at the end. Onto an S title.
At night, last Bulls game!!! And Avec (yum): Red wool cardigan with ribbon tie, black short sleeve turtleneck sweater, dark rinse sailor jeans, black socks, black ankle boots. Same jewelry, outerwear and hair thing.

April 14, 2009

Kids in: Stone PRPL long-sleeve buttondown shirt, creme "Cake" short-sleeve t-shirt underneath, stone Lands' End pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, 10k gold ring from Venture, gold/diamond dangly cross earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Light brown woven headband. Reading and Finished: Style Clinic by Paula Reed. Listening to: The River Between Us by Richard Peck. It's making me want to get out a map of Illinois and find these places!

April 13, 2009

Cubs home opener! White fleece-lined J. Crew zip-up hoodie, light blue fleece jumper, nude pantyhose, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, white bunny studs, gold anklet with clear, pink, and light blue sparkly stones. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Reading: Style Clinic by Paula Reed. Listening to: The River Between Us by Richard Peck.

April 12, 2009

Easter! White fleece-lined J. Crew zip-up hoodie, light blue fleece jumper, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, white bunny studs, gold anklet with clear, pink, and light blue sparkly stones. No outerwear! (needed it later, oh well!). No reading; fun and frivolity!

April 11, 2009

Weekend! Light blue marled chenille crewneck sweater, flannel lined J. Crew khakis, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat.
At night, Hot Chocolate (yum!): Black short sleeve turtleneck sweater, black satiny pants, silver circles and squares chain link belt, red high heel peep toe sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds. Outerwear: Dark brown satin bomber jacket.

April 10, 2009

Off! Light blue marled crewneck chenille sweater, flannel-lined J. Crew khakis, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Listening to: The River Between Us by Richard Peck.
At night, Duke's and Paramount Room (yum!): Black fishnet/lady's face patterned top, dark rinse jeans, off black knee-high pantyhose, dark blue/silver Asian-inspired platform shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat.

April 9, 2009

Kids in: White short sleeve PRPL polo, white scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt underneath, navy pants, navy leather belt, nude knee high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in front. Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, gold hoop dangly earrings with white bunny in center of hoop. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat. Hair thing: Big pearl barrette. Reading: Style Clinic by Paula Reed. Listening to: The River Between Us by Richard Peck.

April 8, 2009

Nice outside! Light blue sleeveless angora cowlneck sweater, white scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt underneath, navy chino J. Crew skirt, ribbed navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, creme "jellybean" earrings from a co-worker, silver coil ring with three light blue sparkly stones. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black sued gloves. Reading: Style Clinic by Paula Reed. Listening to: Started The River Between Us by Richard Peck; set in Illinois!

April 7, 2009

Went to the Kohl's Children's Museum (fun!): Yellow ribbed zip-up cardigan, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, flannel lined J. Crew khakis, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black suede gloves. No reading; day off.

April 6, 2009

Spring, where are you??? Dark orange hooded cable knit cardigan, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown/gray striped pants, nude knee high pantyhose, brown leather pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold cross dangly earrings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Olive woven headband. Reading: Started Style Clinic by Paula Reed. Finished!!! The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry. Pretty good!

April 5, 2009

Brunch at Latitudes (yum and fun!): *New* dark orange hooded cable knit cardigan, gray surplice cap sleeve v-neck top, dark denim sailor style jeans, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black suede gloves. No reading; eating!

April 4, 2009

At work: Plum suit: vest and skirt, black ribbed long sleeve t-shirt, off black pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, round dangly earrings with a duck under a lilac umbrella (Easter!), lilac cloisonne bracelet. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: back to The Band Name Book. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry; almost done!

April 3, 2009

Channeling Audrey: Gray 3/4 sleeve ribbed turtleneck, black cropped pants, off black knee high pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, silver wavy ring, multi-strand silver and glass beads bracelet. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Brown elastic, black/white floral scarf used as hair tie. Reading: Time Out Chicago magazine. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry; finishing soon!

April 2, 2009

Wearing more end of winter clothes: Royal blue velour buttondown shirt, charcoal gray Delia's pants, white/black Harlequinn print socks, black leather Kenneth Cole driving mocassins. Jewelry: watch, rings, two silver rings with bright blue sparkly stones, silver bracelet with three lapis inserts, white bunny earrings. Outerwear: Charcoal gray wool pea coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: FINISHED! A Year in Fashion. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.
At night, Hemmingway's Spring Wine dinner (yum!): Royal blue velour buttondown shirt, dark denim sailor style jeans, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, same bracelet, same rings, *new* big round bright blue hoop earrings. Same outerwear and hair thing.

April 1, 2009

April Fool's!!! Brown marled 3/4 sleeve fancy button cardigan, white mesh tank top underneath for decency, thistle windowpane pattern J. Crew skirt, brown pantyhose, brown leather ankle-strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, seashell bracelet, gold/pearl bunny earrings (starting to wear Easter-inspired earrings). Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Brown elastic, seashell scrunchie. Reading: A Year in Fashion (hoping to finish today!). Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry (may finish on Saturday).

March 31, 2009

Going out like a lamb mostly: Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, charcoal gray long velour skirt, off black knee-high pantyhose, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, silver wavy ring, multi-charm gold long necklace. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, black suede gloves. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: A Year in Fashion. Listening to: The Lace Reader by Brunonia Barry.
At night, Caponie's (yum!): Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, brown cords, black socks, black quilted Mary Janes. Same jewelry, outerwear and hair thing.