July 29, 2011

Pay day! White short sleeve PRPL polo, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown patch pocket pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown satiny peep toe wedges. Jewelry: watch, rings, cream "jellybean" dangly earrings with blue, red, and yellow flecks. Reading: Withering Tights. Finished Missing May last night! It was only 2 discs long. Onto a "T" author!

July 28, 2011

Muggy and stormy early: Bright blue/white striped long sleeve buttondown shirt, black cropped pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black cut-out heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, dangly two bright blue beads earrings. Reading: Finished Bright Young Things yesterday! Starting: Wuthering Tights by Louise Rennison. Listening to: Missing May.

July 27, 2011

Almost the end of the month! Cornflower blue/black floral short sleeve dress, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black tights, black pleated front shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, black flower stud earrings, silver ring with black stone. Reading: Bright Young Things. Will probably finish today. Listening to: Missing May.

July 26, 2011

Been thinking about wearing this for awhile: Marled brown 3/4 sleeve fancy button cardigan, white tank top underneath, white embossed Trina Turk skirt, brown satiny peep toe wedges. Jewelry: watch, rings, brown leather flower pin with turquoise and gold beads inside, dangly pearl and brown sparkly stone earrings. Hair thing: Two brown barrettes. Reading: Bright Young Things. Listening to: Missing May.

July 25, 2011

One more week of July: Navy/white striped short puff sleeve t-shirt, navy J. Crew chino skirt, red jelly sandals, (white "boyfriend" cardigan; for comfort). Jewelry: watch, rings, red round plastic disc dangly earrings, silver bracelet with three blue lapis sections. Reading: Bright Young Things. Started listening to: Missing May by Cynthia Rylant.

July 24, 2011

Cleaned: T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers. Jewelry: rings. Hair thing: Black scrunchie. Reading: Bright Young Things.

July 23, 2011

Went with: Navy short sleeve t-shirt with green splash on the side, tan shorts, red jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: Brown scrunchie. Reading: Bright Young Things.
At night, The Bad Apple (yum!): Navy/white stripe puff short sleeve t-shirt, dark denim skinny jeans, red jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings, silver bracelet with three blue lapis sections.

July 22, 2011

Weekend! White "boyfriend" cardigan, black short sleeve tunic dress with jade/green/white/black floral pattern skirt, black leggings, nude knee-high pantyhose, black pleated toe shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, purple sparkly stone marcasite teardrop necklace. No reading.

July 21, 2011

Meeting day: White PRPL short sleeve polo, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, denim Lands' End skirt, navy pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold Minnie Mouse studs with aquamarine stone, silver cuff bracelet with blue and white lotus cloisonne pattern. Reading: Bright Young Things.

July 20, 2011

HOT! Black sleeveless dress with white collar, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, nude fishnet stockings, black pleated front shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, orange jelly "Read" bracelet, silver ring with black stone, black round plastic disc dangly earrings. Reading: Finished! Leading Ladies. Continuing: Bright Young Things.

July 19, 2011

Heat wave! Lime green/white chain pattern short sleeve dress, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, nude pantyhose, cream shoes with leather flower in front. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold ring with pearl, gold hoop earrings, gold long beads and hoops necklace. Hair thing: Two gold barrettes. Reading: Leading Ladies. Hoping to finish soon!

July 18, 2011

Monday again: Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and placket, dark orange v-neck tie-back short sleeve cotton dress, metallic silver gladiator sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise/white stacked shell dangly earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace. No reading.

July 17, 2011

Dinner at MIL's (yum and fun!): Dark green v-neck surplice short sleeve top with pink, yellow, and white flowers, tan shorts, brown Ugg slide sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings.

July 16, 2011

Lounged: T-shirt, sweatpants, slippers. Jewelry: rings. Hair thing: Black scrunchie.

July 15, 2011

Pay day! Black 3/4 sleeve sequin placket open cardigan, purple lace trim tank top, black patch pocket pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black cut-out heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, purple teardrop sparkly stone marcasite necklace and matching earrings, burgundy/lilac sparkly bead bracelet. Hair thing: Two black barrettes. Reading: Leading Ladies.

July 14, 2011

Another beautiful summer day: Yellow thin cotton long sleeve cardigan, white mesh tank top underneath for decency, brown patch pocket pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown satiny peep toe wedges. Jewelry: watch, rings, yellow/purple/brown/blue/green sparkly stone gold bracelet, gold interlocking chains drop earrings. Reading: Leading Ladies. Starting: Bright Young Things by Ana Godbersen. Finished! Listening to: Shiloh Season. Onto another "R" author.

July 13, 2011

Ice Cream! White/pastel striped one button jacket, aqua short sleeve top underneath, pink pleated skirt, nude pantyhose, light blue lace shoes. Jewelry: rings, pearl necklace, cream "jellybean" dangly earrings from NOLA, gold anklet with clear, pink, and light blue sparkly stones. Hair thing: Pearl two bar big barrette. Reading: Leading Ladies. Listening to: Shiloh Season.

July 12, 2011

Still hot out! Cream silky ribbed buttondown cardigan, aqua short sleeve top underneath, aqua/yellow/brown/gray silky paisley skirt, nude pantyhose, brown ankle strap leather heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, big fake diamond studs, white gold ring with pearl, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace. Hair thing: Two silver barrettes. Reading: Leading Ladies. Listening to: Shiloh Season.

July 11, 2011

Muggy! Primary color "city" shirt, pink sleeveless cable knit sweater underneath, navy chino J. Crew skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front. Jewelry: watch, rings, blue cloisonne owl earrings, silver etched flower pendant necklace. Reading: Leading Ladies. Listening to: Shiloh Season.

July 10, 2011

Dinner at friends: Navy/white striped short puff sleeve t-shirt, white shorts, silver metallic gladiator sandals, brown bikini, black Nike thongs. Jewelry: watch, rings. Hair thing: two brown ponytail holders.

July 9, 2011

Caponies, West Fest, Cigars and Stripes: Navy/white striped short puff sleeve t-shirt, white shorts, silver metallic gladiator sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.

July 8, 2011

Some outside time too! Cream gold buttondown short sleeve tunic, cream/taupe gingham skirt, nude fishnet tights, cream shoes with leather flower in front. Jewelry: watch, rings, three stackable rings in white gold, yellow gold and rose gold with diamonds, gold beads and hoops long necklace. Reading: Leading Ladies. Listening to: Shiloh Season.

July 7, 2011

Nice out! Olive ombre tie-back "hippy" top, black tank top underneath, black patch pocket pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black cut-out heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, silver small hoop earrings with olive sparkly dangly stone, silver necklace with olive green sparkly dangly stone and olive bead and silver pendant. Reading: Leading Ladies. Listening to: Shiloh Season.

July 6, 2011

Great summer week: Fuschia twinset, cream/pink/dark pink/lilac/light blue striped linen skirt, metallic silver gladiator sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, gold bow earrings with pearl drop and pink flower, "Mother" pin. Reading: Starting: Leading Ladies by Don MacPherson--a book bag pick! Listening to, starting: Shiloh Season by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor.

July 5, 2011

Back to work: White shell with turquoise flower detail at neck, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, tan Banana Republic pants, white socks, brown shoes. Jewelry: watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, gold Minnie Mouse studs with aquamarine stone, black cord bracelet with silver etched bead and dangly cross and light blue glass bead.

July 4, 2011

Spent at a friend's, fun! Light blue short puff sleeve polo t-shirt, tan shorts, tan espadrilles with turquoise band in front. Jewelry: watch, rings, "diamond" studs. Hair thing: Two brown ponytail holders.

July 3, 2011

Went with! Cream "Cake" short sleeve t-shirt, tan shorts, orange jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings. Reading: Finished! Chicago Homegrown Cookbook.

July 2, 2011

Start of three day weekend! At night, Blackbird (yum!!!): Aqua silky short sleeve cardigan, aqua/tan/dark tan/orange floral spaghetti strap dress, tan leather strappy sandal heels. Jewelry: watch, rings, white gold ring with pearl, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace, white round seashell disc dangly earrings. Reading: Chicago Homegrown Cookbook.

July 1, 2011

New month! White Old Navy cardigan, navy blue/white gingham bib dress, red jelly sandals. Jewelry: watch, rings, red round plastic disc dangly earrings. Reading: Chicago Homegrown Cookbook by Heather Lalley. Did finish Esperanza Rising last night; really, really good!