February 24, 2010

Almost the end of February! Black wool zip-up cardigan, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, gray tweed skirt with pink rosette fabric flower, black tights, black leather calf-high riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, bronze heart-shaped pin with silver feet, gold bow earrings with pink enamel flower and pearl drop. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: Looking for Anne of Green Gables.

February 23, 2010

Next skirt: Red wool open cardigan with silky ribbon closure, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, black skirt with red and white floral pattern, off black pantyhose, black runched suede boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, red round plastic disc dangly earrings. Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Finished! Dogs in Vogue.

February 22, 2010

Next skirt: Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, taupe/black swirly floral pattern Laura Ashley skirt, black knee-high pantyhose, black winter boots, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver/gold owl pin, wire dangly heart earrings with red bead. Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Dogs in Vogue. Listening to: Finished! A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck. Onto an R title!

February 21, 2010

Lounging: t-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. Jewelry: rings. Hair thing: Black scrunchie.

February 20, 2010

Driving around: Camel crewneck cashmere fisherman sweater, white tank top underneath, dark rinse wide-leg jeans, tan Ugg boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: some of Time Out Chicago magazine.
At night, Yu's birthday dinner! Dusty rose shiny runched middle long sleeve blouse, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, dark rinse wide-leg jeans, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with small diamond necklace, white gold bow chain link earrings, diamond studs. Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Two black barrettes.

February 19, 2010

Back to the next skirt: Cream ribbed silky cardigan, aqua short sleeve top, aqua/gray/yellow/brown silky paisley skirt, nude pantyhose, brown ankle-strap leather heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, gold X earrings with diamonds, diamond encrusted "L" necklace. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: Dogs in Vogue and Looking for Anne of Green Gables. Listening to: A Year Down Yonder.

February 18, 2010

Jeans day! Brown tunic sweaterdress, dark denim wide-leg jeans, black socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark red sparkly stone studs, long gold necklace with brown and gold large beads. Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Dogs in Vogue and starting Looking for Anne of Green Gables. Listening to: A Year Down Yonder.
At night, dinner at MK (yum!): Dusty rose shiny runched middle long sleeve blouse, black mock turtleneck sweater, black/white tweed skirt with pink flower detail, off-black pantyhose, black suede runched boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, white gold bow chain link earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace. Outerwear: The usual.

February 17, 2010

Next skirt: White hooded fleece-lined J. Crew zip-up cardigan, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, multi-color paisley swirly pattern skirt with sequins, black tights, black pleated front shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, gold heart shaped studs, bright pink owl necklace. Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Dogs in Vogue. Listening to: A Year Down Yonder. Very funny!

February 16, 2010

Next skirt: Brown marled 3/4 sleeve fancy button cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, thistle windowpane pattern skirt, nude pantyhose, black winter boots, brown leather ankle strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, seashell bracelet, frosted light blue heart-shaped bead dangly earrings. Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Brown ponytail holder, seashell scrunchie. Reading: Dogs in Vogue. Listening to: A Year Down Yonder.

February 15, 2010

Day off! Brown Fairisle pattern toggle-button hooded cardigan, light blue long sleeve t-shirt underneath, flannel lined khakis, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, red furry earmuffs, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Dogs in Vogue.

February 14, 2010

At work: Black ribbed dress with white attached shirt underneath, silver circles and squares chain link belt, nude pantyhose, black winter boots, black front pleated shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, red round plastic disc dangly earrings, three strand necklace: two black beads and one "pearl." Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Dogs in Vogue. Listening to: Starting: A Year Down Yonder by Richard Peck.

February 13, 2010

Day off! Brown fairisle hooded toggle button cardigan, light blue long sleeve t-shirt underneath, flannel-lined khakis, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly light blue heart-shaped bead earrings. Outerwear: Dark denim fake fur lined coat, pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves. Reading: Finished! Confessions of a Slacker Wife.

February 12, 2010

Friday! Burgundy buttondown velour long sleeve top, charcoal gray long velour skirt, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black winter boots, black quilted Mary Janes. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold bow earrings with pearl drop, burgundy/lilac sparkly bead bracelet, gold long multi-charm necklace. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: Confessions of a Slacker Wife. Finished! Listening to: Devil in the White City. Really good!

February 11, 2010

Next skirt: Black wool zip-up cardigan, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, maroon eyelet skirt, black waffle weave tights, black leather calf-high riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver heart pendant necklace, long dangly wire heart earrings with red bead. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: Confessions of a Slacker Wife. Listening to: Devil in the White City.

February 10, 2010

Little earthquake this morning! Brown marled 3/4 sleeve cardigan with fancy buttons, cream mesh tank top underneath, white embossed skirt with fabric buttons, brown tights, black winter boots, brown satiny peep toe wedges with bow. Jewelry: rings, dangly wire heart earrings with red bead, sparkly brown stone sunburst pendant on black cord necklace. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: Confessions of a Slacker Wife. Listening to: Devil in the White City.

February 9, 2010

Snowy! Bright yellow long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, brown leather skirt, brown pantyhose, black winter boots, brown leather Kenneth Cole pointy toe flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, heart-shaped gold studs, gold/pearl ring. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: Confessions of a Slacker Wife. Listening to: Devil in the White City.

February 8, 2010

At least it's sunny: Cream asymetrical collar short sleeve buttondown cotton tunic, brown "denim" skirt, nude pantyhose, black winter boots, brown leather pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon around the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, seashell bracelet, gold drop etched heart-shaped locket earrings, stackable rings in white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold with diamonds. Outerwear: The usual. Hair thing: Brown ponytail holder, seashell scrunchie. Reading: Confessions of a Slacker Wife. Listening to: Devil in the White City.

February 7, 2010

Birthday party and Superbowl! Tonal cadet blue striped runched middle v-neck long sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse sailor jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Gray plaid hooded sweater jacket, bright purple scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves.

February 6, 2010

Running errands: Tonal cadet blue striped runched middle v-neck long sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse sailor jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: The usual.
At night, Bistro Bordeaux (fun and yum!): Pink long sleeve sweater with feathery fur neckline, black mini-skirt, black leggings, off black knee-high pantyhose, black suede runched boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold chain-link very dangly earrings. Outerwear: *New* gray plaid hooded sweater jacket, bright purple scarf, bright pink velour Kenneth Cole gloves.

February 5, 2010

Friday! Fuschia twinset, tan side-embroidered skirt with lace edge, nude pantyhose, black winter boots, brown ankle-strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold ring with pearl, pearl necklace, gold bow earrings with pearl drop. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: starting Confessions of a Slacker Wife. Listening to: Devil in the White City.

February 4, 2010

Next skirt: Light blue long sleeve blouse with white cuffs and white rosette buttons, light blue tank top underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy waffle weave heavy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, light blue glass heart-shaped bead dangly earrings, light blue/cream enamel cowboy boot pin. Outerwear: The usual (no earmuffs). Hair thing: Matching turquoise arts and crafts inspired barrettes. Reading: Finished! Looks: why they matter more than you ever imagined. Listening to: Devil in the White City.

February 3, 2010

Official wear: White short sleeve PRPL polo top, white long-sleeve t-shirt underneath, denim miniskirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver dangly heart-shaped earrings with red, black, yellow, blue, white "paint" splatters in the middle of the heart. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: Looks (almost done!). Listening to: Devil in the White City.

February 2, 2010

Errands: Pink chenille vest, gray 3/4 sleeve ribbed turtleneck, dark rinse sailor jeans, white socks, black ankle boots. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: The usual (no scarf). Listening to: Devil in the White City.
Anniversary dinner at Socca (yum and fun!): Brown short puff sleeve embroidered top with embellished waistband, dark rinse sailor jeans, nude knee high pantyhose, *new* brown satin peep toe wedges. Outerwear: The usual (no scarf or earmuffs). Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds and matching earrings.

February 1, 2010

New month wearing Valentine's earrings and skirts, respectively: Black tight sweater, pink pleated skirt, black waffle weave tights, black leather calf-high riding boots. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver necklace with flower bar pendant, gold "X" earrings with diamonds. Outerwear: The usual. Reading: Looks. Listening to: Devil in the White City. On disc 8.

January 31, 2010

Getting ready for the week: t-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. Jewelry: rings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie.