July 31, 2014

Last day of the month!  Black 3/4 sleeve open cardigan with sequin lapels, purple lace trim tank top underneath, black pants, black patent sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, sparkly purple stones marcasite necklace and matching teardrop earrings, sparkly maroon and lilac beads bracelet.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.  Listening to:  Wedding Night.

July 30, 2014

Summer is flying!  Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and lapels, dark orange short sleeve cotton dress underneath, white sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, orange jelly "Read" bracelet, gold Minnie Mouse earrings with aquamarine sparkly stone, turquoise "opal" ring.  Reading:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.  Listening to:  Wedding Night.

July 29, 2014

Almost the end of another month!  Primary colors "city" shirt, pink cable knit sleeveless sweater underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, navy ribbed tights, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, "L" encrusted diamond pendant necklace, people earrings.  Reading:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.  Listening to:  Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella.

July 28, 2014

Monday again:  Orange red J. Crew shift dress with front pockets, brown tights, brown satiny peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold hoop earrings, gold spikes necklace.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.  May start Listening to:  Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella.

July 27, 2014

Cubs game and The Radler for dinner (yum and fun!):  Navy blue short sleeve "Moritat" t-shirt, dark rinse denim bermuda shorts, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, chunky blue beads necklace, lapis blue heart-shaped studs.  Hair thing:  Big brown ponytail holder, white/red "Lori" barrette.

July 26, 2014

Off!  T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Jewelry:  rings.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.

July 25, 2014

Friday!  Yellow thin cotton long sleeve cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse "Rockstar" jeans, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold bracelet with multi-color sparkly stones, gold zipper earrings.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.

July 24, 2014

Took mom to doctor:  Yellow thin cotton long sleeve cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse "Rockstar" jeans, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold zipper earrings.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.
At night, Boltwood with Pascal and Rebecca (yum and fun!):  Dark rinse denim jacket with rolled up sleeves, white t-shirt dress with yellow panels underneath, white sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold zipper earrings, silver bracelet with gold fleur-de-lis.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.

July 23, 2014

Ice cream day!  Dark rinse denim jacket with rolled up sleeves, white short sleeve t-shirt dress with yellow panels underneath, white sandals. Jewelry:  watch, rings, white round seashell disc dangly earrings, silver bracelet with gold fleur-de-lis.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Ok, no more procrastination:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.

July 22, 2014

Ice cream shopping!  White long sleeve Old Navy cardigan, navy/white mini polka dot sleeveless ruffle collar shell underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, nude pantyhose, multi-color watercolor floral flats.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver bracelet with three lapis blue squares, lapis blue heart-shaped studs.  Reading:  Finished!  Kate's Style.

July 21, 2014

Meeting:  Aqua short sleeve silky cardigan, turquoise cotton tank dress underneath, silver sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, turquoise "opal" ring, silver ring with amethyst and opal, 4 pearl bracelets and two sparkly clear stones bracelets, two pearls drop earrings.  Hair thing:  One silver barrette.  Reading:  Kate's Style.

July 20, 2014

Cookout at our house!  t-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Jewelry:  watch, rings.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

July 19, 2014

Off again, Hemmingway's for dinner:  Black cap sleeve dress with multi-color floral pattern skirt, black skinny jeans, silver sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with black stone.

July 18, 2014

Off: errands, Pitchfork, MK (fun and yum!):  White long sleeve "boyfriend" cardigan, black cap sleeve dress with purple/black/white/green/turquoise floral pattern skirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, silver sandals (changed to white socks, brown cowboy boots at night).  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with black stone.  Hair thing:  Big brown ponytail holder, one bobby pin.  Reading:  Kate's Style.

July 17, 2014

My Friday:  White long sleeve "boyfriend" cardigan, light blue/brown short sleeve 2014 PRPL SRC t-shirt underneath, dark rinse denim skirt, nude pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Reading:  Actually Kate's Style.

July 16, 2014

Another chilly day:  White shell with turquoise and light green floral pattern at neck, white long sleeve v-neck t-shirt underneath, navy J. Crew chino skirt, bright navy lacy tights, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, cream "jellybean" earrings with red/yellow/light blue "paint flecks," three *new* pink/light blue/blue sparkly bead bracelets.  Reading:  Starting:  Major Pettigrew's Last Stand.  Listening to:  Finished!  A House Divided.

July 15, 2014

Chilly out!  Pink long sleeve ribbed self-belted long cardigan, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown/black animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold drop chain link earrings, gold spikes necklace.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading: Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  May finish, A House Divided.

July 14, 2014

Back to work:  Purple suit jacket, black cotton sleeveless dress underneath, nude pantyhose, black sparkly flats.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with amethyst and opal, black plastic hoop earrings with three sparkly clear stones, silver bar pendant necklace with etched flowers.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  A House Divided.

July 13, 2014

Saw a friend's new house and then ate smoked brisket at another friend's house:  Coral/cream striped short sleeve J. Crew polo t-shirt, dark rinse rolled up jean shorts, white sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.

July 12, 2014

Working:  White short sleeve "PRPL" polo top, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, denim skirt, navy ribbed tights, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, stackable seashell squares in white to turquoise ombre colors.  Outerwear:  Gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Listening to:  A House Divided.

July 11, 2014

Casual Friday!  Flutter sleeve multi-color butterfly top, white jeans, brown cotton peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, stack of pearl bracelets, multi-small seashell discs earrings.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  A House Divided.

July 10, 2014

Vintage day:  Lime green/white chain pattern short sleeve dress, white long sleeve t-shirt underneath, white sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, pearl necklace, gold ring with pearl.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  A House Divided.

July 9, 2014

Back to work!  Cream lacy vest, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown satiny peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, three sparkly brown stones bracelets, silver collar necklace with wood blocks.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  A House Divided.

July 8, 2014

Getting back to normal:  Flutter sleeve multi-color butterfly top, white jeans, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, multi-round seashell disc dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

July 7, 2014

Day of travel back to Chicago:  Dark rinse denim jacket with sleeves rolled up, black sleeveless cotton dress, pastel scarf with fringe,  white socks, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, diamond studs, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.   Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

July 6, 2014

Montana BBQ cook off in Absarokee, Montana and back to Billings to go home tomorrow (ate at Walkers restaurant in Billings):  Navy/white striped short puff sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse denim rolled up shorts, silver sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace, diamond studs.   Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.

July 5, 2014

Wedding of Derrick and Sasha at White Deer Ranch in Montana.  Dark rinse denim jacket with rolled up sleeves,  floaty spaghetti strap dress in beige, aqua, and brown colors, white socks, brown cowboy boots (at night changed into dark rinse skinny jeans and gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt instead of denim jacket).  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds and matching earrings, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Hair thing:   One brown barrette.

July 4, 2014

Good way to celebrate The Fourth of July:  Drove the Bear Tooth Scenic Highway and Montana Jack's restaurant to celebrate the bride and groom. 
During the day: Navy/white striped short puff sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse rolled up shorts, silver sandals.  At night: same top, dark rinse skinny jeans, same shoes.  Jewelry: watch, rings, diamond studs, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace. Outerwear:  Gray hooded zip up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.

July 3, 2014

First full day in Billings. Went to the wedding ranch.  Dark rinse denim jacket with sleeves rolled up, black sleeveless cotton dress, pastel scarf with fringe, white socks, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:   Watch, rings, diamond studs, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Hair thing:  Big browns greens tortoiseshell barrette.

July 2, 2014

Day of travel to Billings, Montana:  Dark rinse denim jacket with sleeves rolled up, black sleeveless cotton dress, pastel scarf with fringe, white socks, brown cowboy boots.  Jeweley:   watch, rings, diamond studs, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Hair thing:  Big browns greens tortoiseshell barrette.

July 1, 2014

Last few hours at ALA:  Dark rinse denim jacket with sleeves rolled up, dark orange short sleeve cotton tie back dress, silver sandals.   Jewelry: diamond studs, watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  In the afternoon: swimming under the Eiffel Tower:  Two piece tank swimsuit, black v-neck cap sleeve top, white gauze capris, black Nike thongs.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  At night, Marche Bacchus (yum):  wore clothes that I wore at ALA.