June 28, 2012

My Friday:  Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and lapels, turquoise cotton tank dress, orange jelly sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly earrings with bright blue plastic bead, turquoise plastic ring, orange "Read" jelly bracelet.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 27, 2012

Getting warmer!  Lilac heather brown buttondown cardigan, pink tank top underneath for decency, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown satiny peep toe shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly three sparkly brown beads earrings, browns/pinks/clear stones and beads clinky bracelet.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 26, 2012

Started late :-)  Cream lacy vest, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black cropped pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, black cut-out heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 25, 2012

6 months til Christmas!  Bright blue/white striped long sleeve buttondown shirt, dark gray Banana Republic pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, black cut-out heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver bracelet with three lapis blue squares, dangly earrings with two bright blue beads with orange stripe.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 24, 2012

At work:  Cornflower/navy floral short sleeve tie-back dress, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black tights with floral pattern down sides, black pleated front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, lapis blue heart-shaped studs.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 23, 2012

Washed clothes:  t-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Jewelry:  rings.  Hair thing:  Big greens/browns tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  The Friendship.

June 22, 2012

Friday!  White buttondown long sleeve cardigan, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, black/pastels/white mixed-up pattern skirt with sequins, black patent sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, black plastic hoop earrings with three "diamonds," silver ring with black stone.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 21, 2012

Days are getting shorter :-(  Lime green/white chain pattern short sleeve vintage dress, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, *new* white sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver stretchy silver bracelet with gold fleur-de-lis from NOLA :-)  long gold beads and hoops necklace.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 20, 2012

Longest day of the year!  Plum suit: vest and skirt, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, nude pantyhose, black cut-out heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, black plastic flower studs, lilac cloisonne bracelet.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 19, 2012

Another class in:  Stone PRPL long sleeve buttondown shirt, tan PRPL short sleeve ringer t-shirt underneath, tan Banana Republic pants, white socks, brown shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, 10k gold ring, gold drop earrings with pearly center, gold twisty chain link bracelet.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 18, 2012

Working daytime!  White short sleeve "PRPL" polo top, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown satiny peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings, white gold ring with pearl.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  The Good Earth.

June 17, 2012

Father's Day!  Ravinia to see Jimmy Cliff!  White/pink pattern cotton t-shirt dress, white tank top, black leggings, metallic silver gladiator sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Two brown ponytail holders.

June 16, 2012

Friend's house/Taste of Randolph/Chinatown:  White/pink pattern cotton t-shirt dress, white tank top, white gauzy pants, brown Ugg slide sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Two brown ponytail holders.  Reading:  Starting:  The Friendship by Connie Palmen. Yes, trying to read two books at once.

June 15, 2012

Friday!  Marled brown 3/4 sleeve fancy button cardigan, orange/yellow/sage swirly pattern tank top underneath, white embossed Trina Turk skirt with fabric buttons, orange jelly sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, wood light house earrings, browns and blues beaded cuff bracelet.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.  Listening to:  Starting!  The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck.

June 14, 2012

Getting hot!  Black 3/4 sleeve sequin lapel open cardigan, purple lace trim tank top underneath, black pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black cut-out heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, purple/marcasite teardrop sparkly stone necklace with matching earrings, purple/pink/green beads and silky flowers bracelet.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.

June 13, 2012

Ice Cream!!!  Cream short sleeve long gold buttondown tunic, cream/taupe gingham skirt, nude fishnet tights, cream shoes with leathery flower in front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold costume jewelry owl pendant with diamonds and brown sparkly stones, gold twisted chains earrings, stackable rings in white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold with diamonds.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  The Hills at Home.

June 12, 2012

Nice out!  Light blue buttondown shirt with white collar, cuffs, and fabric rosette buttons, light blue tank top underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy tights, *new* navy shoes with bow in the front (different brand from old ones).  Jewelry:  watch, rings, light blue/white striped bead dangly earrings, cream/light blue cloisonne cowboy boot pin.  Reading:  Starting:  The Hills at Home by Nancy Clark.

June 11, 2012

Monday:  White "boyfriend" cardigan, black cap sleeve dress with black/white/turquoise/purple/green floral skirt, black leggings, metallic silver gladiator sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, black plastic hoop earrings with "diamonds," three-strand necklace: two black beads and one "pearl."  Listening to:  The Fault In Our Stars.  (Finishing tonight!!!)

June 10, 2012

Hemmingway's for champagne:  Black cap sleeve dress with black/white/green/turquoise/purple floral skirt, metallic silver gladiator sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings.

June 9, 2012

Went with!  Big Star for lunch (yum!):  Blue short sleeve "Cake" t-shirt, tan shorts, metallic silver gladiator sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Time Out Chicago magazine.

June 8, 2012

Recovering:  Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and placket, dark orange short sleeve tie-back cotton dress, metallic silver gladiator sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace, white gold ring with pearl.  Reading:  Finished!  The Five Mile House.  Listening to:  The Fault In Our Stars.

June 7, 2012

Back to work:  Cream lacy vest, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black cropped pants, black patent sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, small silver hoop earrings, white gold ring with pearl, "L" encrusted diamond pendant on silver necklace.  Reading:  Five Mile House.  Listening to:  The Fault in Our Stars.
At night, Avec (yum!):  White t-shirt dress with yellow pleated fabric ruffles on it, metallic silver gladiator sandals.  Same jewelry.

June 6, 2012

Off!  Black "Bad Apple" tank top, black tank top underneath, dark rinse wide-leg jeans, black socks, black pleated front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings.  Outerwear:  Gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Listening to:  The Fault In Our Stars.

June 5, 2012

My grandma's birthday today (R.I.P. gm):  Lilac heather brown button cardigan, white tank top underneath, denim Lands' End skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly lilac glass heart bead earrings.  Reading:  Five Mile House.  A little draggy.  Listening to:  The Fault in Our Stars.  Someone will die by the end.

June 4, 2012

Start of new week:  Fuschia twinset: cardigan and shell, cream linen skirt with pink/dark pink/lilac/light blue stripes, silver metallic gladiator sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, fuschia/black bead necklace, seashell bracelet.  Reading:  Five Mile House.  Listening to:  The Fault in Our Stars.

June 3, 2012

Baptism party:  Magenta 3/4 sleeve pleated front t-shirt, cream linen skirt with pink/dark pink/lilac/light blue stripes, silver metallic gladiator sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, big fake diamond studs, white gold bow ties bracelet.

June 2, 2012

At work:  Plum suit: jacket and skirt, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, nude pantyhose, black cut-out heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, black round plastic disc dangly earrings, silver ring with black stone.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Five Mile House.  Listening to:  The Fault in Our Stars.
At night, Autre Monde (yum!):  Magenta 3/4 sleeve pleated front t-shirt, dark rinse wide leg jeans, black socks, black pleated front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, multi-color wood stretchy bracelet.  Same outerwear and hair thing.

June 1, 2012

New month!  Pink long ribbed self-belted cardigan, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown satiny peep-toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly three sparkly brown stones earrings, 10k gold ring from Venture.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Reading:  Five Mile House.  Listening to:  The Fault in Our Stars.  It's really good!