May 28, 2010

Wearing red, white, and blue! White long sleeve cardigan, brick red dress with turquoise Hawaiian pattern, red jelly sandals. Jewelry: rings, silver coil ring with light blue sparkly stones, three bracelets with brick red/white/black/turquoise beads. Reading: After. Listening to: Stiff.

May 27, 2010

Thursday! Yellow 3/4 sleeve cardigan with white/blue/green stripes on arms, cream mesh tank top underneath for decency, navy pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, twisted gold chain bracelet, blue enamel owl earrings. Reading: Starting After by Robert Anderson. Listening to: Stiff. Did finish To Dance yesterday.

May 26, 2010

Still warm! Black 3/4 sleeve sequin lapel cardigan, purple lace trim tie-back tank top underneath, black patch pocket pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black cut-out heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, dark red/lilac sparkly bead bracelet, purple sparkly stone teardrop earrings. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: To Dance: a Memoir by Siena Cherson Siegel (really fast). Listening to: Stiff.

May 25, 2010

Seven months til Christmas! Cream knit short sleeve tunic with gold buttons and asymmetrical collar, brown patch pocket pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown silky peep toe wedges. Jewelry: watch, rings, orange turtle bracelet, long gold beads and loops necklace. Reading: Steal This Style; finished it! Listening to: Stiff.

May 24, 2010

Still hot! White buttondown long sleeve cardigan, sage/yellow/orange swirly pattern tank top underneath, white embroidered skirt with wood buttons, orange jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, three stackable rings in white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold, wood lighthouse earrings. Reading: Steal This Style. Listening to: Stiff.

May 23, 2010

So hot! Gray surplice cap sleeve v-neck top, brown two piece bikini, white gauze cover-up pants, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Two black barrettes, two brown ponytail holders.
Apres boat: Olive spaghetti strap dress with white and pastel pattern band on top, brown Ugg sandals. Same jewelry. Outerwear: Gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt. Hair thing: Brown ponytail holder.

May 22, 2010

On the boat! Magenta 3/4 sleeve pleated front top, denim culottes, brown sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear (at night) gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt. Hair thing: Two black barettes, two brown ponytail holders.

May 21, 2010

Friday! White seersucker jacket with pastel stripes, aqua short sleeve top underneath, pink pleated skirt, nude pantyhose, really pointy toe metallic pink Kenneth Cole flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, big fake diamond earrings, encrusted diamond "L" pendant necklace. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: Steal This Style. Listening to: Stiff.

May 20, 2010

Meeting: Stone long sleeve buttondown PRPL shirt, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, tan Banana Republic pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold ring with pearl, lots of round shells dangly earrings. Hair thing: Big two bar pearl barrette. Reading: Door to Door (and hopefully finishing). Listening to: Stiff.

May 19, 2010

Hump day: Pink ribbed long belted 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: rings, gold hoop earrings. Reading: Door to Door. Listening to: Stiff.

May 18, 2010

Tuesday off! Magenta 3/4 sleeve pleated front t-shirt, 1969 blue jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie.

May 17, 2010

Another Monday: Primary color "city" shirt, pink sleeveless cable knit sweater underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, people earrings. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Reading: Door to Door. Listening to: Stiff.

May 16, 2010

Shooting range near Ottawa, Illinois! Yellow "owl" short sleeve t-shirt, purple scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt underneath, *new* 1969 blue jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket, *new* gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt. Hair thing: Brown ponytail holder.

May 15, 2010

Power shopping: Yellow "owl" short sleeve t-shirt, purple scoopneck long sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse sailor jeans, white socks, black Converse. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie.
At night, Bistro Bordeaux (yum!): * New* Black open 3/4 sleeve cardigan with sequins, gray runched middle tank top, dark rinse sailor jeans, black patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace, white gold bow chain link earrings, diamond studs.

May 14, 2010

Friday! Fuschia twinset, tan Banana Republic pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, multi-color sequin flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, fuschia/black bead necklace, dangly earrings with three fuschia beads and etched gold bead. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Reading: Door to Door. Starting, Listening to: Stiff by Mary Roach.
At night, Palmer's Place and Hot Chocolate (disappointing :-( and fun!): Black sheer long sleeve top with lady screenprint, dark rinse sailor jeans, black patent sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket.

May 13, 2010

Ugh outside. Blue gray tank top with purple and black floral design, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, denim Lands' End skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, purple sparkly stone and marcasite teardrop necklace and matching earrings. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Reading: Door to Door.

May 12, 2010

Feeling romantic: Cream sleeveless lacy blouse, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, tan side-embroidered skirt with crochet edge, nude pantyhose, brown pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats with tan ribbon. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly heart-shaped locket earrings, stackable rings in rose gold, white gold and yellow gold with diamonds. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Reading: Door to Door by Tobi Tobin.

May 11, 2010

Rainy: Black short sleeve long buttondown sweater, black tank top underneath, tan "nice" pants, black cut-out heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, burnished gold owl face earrings, gold multi-charm long necklace. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Reading: Starting Door to Door by Tobi Tobin--bookbag pick!!!

May 10, 2010

Another week: Cream silky ribbed long sleeve cardigan, aqua short sleeve top underneath, turquoise/cream/gray/yellow/brown silky paisley print skirt, nude pantyhose, brown leather ankle-strap heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, round cream tortoiseshell dangly earrings, turquoise "opal" ring. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Reading: Good as Lily; finished it!

May 9, 2010

Mother's Day brunch at Bistro Bordeaux (yum!): White long sleeve buttondown cardigan, dark brown/white houndstooth print sleeveless dress, brown silky peep toe wedges. Jewelry: watch, rings, really dangly multi-gold chain earrings, diamond studs. No outerwear.

May 8, 2010

Family dinner: Black short sleeve long buttondown sweater, black tank top underneath, "Jag" jeans, white socks, black Converse. Jewelry: watch, rings, long rose gold chain link necklace. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Hair thing: Black scrunchie. No reading; eating.

May 7, 2010

Sunny/dreary: Brown marled 3/4 sleeve fancy buttons cardigan, pink sleeveless cable knit sweater underneath, white embossed skirt with fabric buttons, metallic pink really pointy toe Kenneth Cole flats. Jewelry: watch, rings, two brown sparkly jewels drop earrings, metal bracelet with brown sparkly jewels. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Reading: Good as Lily. Finished listening to: Sunday's at Tiffany's by James Patterson. Really good (made me cry a little too).

May 6, 2010

Back to work: Light blue long sleeve buttondown shirt with white cuffs and white fabric rosette buttons, light blue tank top underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold pearl ring, pearl studs. Outerwear: Aqua short trench. Hair thing: Big two bar pearl barrette. Reading: Good As Lily. Listening to: Sunday's at Tiffany's.

May 5, 2010

Cinco de Mayo! Black short sleeve v-neck "Danica" t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Black zip-up jacket. Reading: Starting: Good as Lily by Derek Kim.

May 4, 2010

Wearing "white" shoes a little early: Cream short sleeve asymmetrical collar gold buttondown tunic, cream/taupe gingham skirt, tan fishnet tights, cream shoes with leather flower in front. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold ring with pearl, long plastic gold beads and chains necklace, burnished gold owl face earrings. Outerwear: Aqua short trench. Reading The Arrival by Shaun Tan, a graphic novel. Listening to: Sundays at Tiffany's.

May 3, 2010

New month, summer clothes begin!!! Lilac/white gingham short sleeve shirt, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, navy pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, lilac cloisonne bracelet, light blue glass heart dangly earrings. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat. Reading: Mike and Mike's Rules for Sports and Life. Listening to: Sunday's at Tiffany's.

May 2, 2010

On the boat! Magenta 3/4 sleeve ruffle-front t-shirt, "Jag" jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear: Red Lands' End pullover jacket. Hair thing: Two brown ponytail holders, two black barrettes.

April 30, 2010

Out of sequence, sorry! Black surplice v-neck cap sleeve top, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse wide-leg jeans, black socks, black pleated front shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, white bunny studs (see you next Easter, Easter earrings!). Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Time Out Chicago magazine.
At night, Hot Chocolate and Gilt Bar (yum and fun!): Cream/pink/olive short sleeve sweater tunic with pearls throughout, white jeans, tan leather strappy high heeled sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, white bunny studs, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds. Outerwear: Aqua short trench coat.

May 1, 2010

Half-day: Purple suit: jacket and skirt, black long sleeve t-shirt, nude pantyhose, black heels. Jewelry: watch, rings. No outerwear! Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Mike and Mike's Rules for Sports and Life. Listening to: Sunday's at Tiffany's.
After, on the boat! Fuschia 3/4 sleeve pleated front t-shirt, white jeans, white socks, white/blue gym shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings. Outerwear (if needed): Red Lands' End pullover. Hair thing: Two black barrettes, brown ponytail holder.