September 30, 2015

Really really last day of summer clothes and barbecue day!!!  Bright pink floral blousson top with 3/4 sleeves, white tank top underneath, dark rinse denim skirt, bright navy lacy tights, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  rings, many small seashell discs dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, bright pink fabric rosette barrette.  Reading:  Starting:  Ingenue to Icon: 70 years of fashion from the collection of Marjorie Merriweather Post.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 29, 2015

Really last days of summer clothes:  White long sleeve buttondown cardigan, navy/white striped short puff sleeve t-shirt underneath, navy skirt, nude pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  rings, dangly earrings with one etched brick red bead and one red/white/blue oriental pattern bead.  Outerwear:  Black/charcoal gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 28, 2015

Short week!  Black 3/4 sleeve sequin lapels open cardigan, black tank dress with purple/tan/white/aqua/black patterned skirt, black leggings, black footies, black sparkly shoes.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with black stone, silver costume jewelry dangly owl earrings with black sparkly stone eyes.  Outerwear at night?  Black quilted jacket.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazines.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 27, 2015

At work:  Black lacy 3/4 sleeve buttons down the back top, dark orange short sleeve v-neck self-belt cotton dress underneath, black leggings, off-black knee-high pantyhose, *new* black suede ankle boots with high heel.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds and matching earrings, white gold bow ties bracelet.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 26, 2015

Lunch at Hot Chocolate (yum and fun!):  Mint green long sleeve v-neck t-shirt, mint green/white striped racerback tank top underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, silver etched hoops with dangly pendant with sparkly olive green stone.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.
At night, dinner at The Kitchen (yum and fun!):  Black lacy 3/4 sleeve buttons down the back top, dark orange short sleeve v-neck self-belt cotton dress underneath, black leggings, off-black knee-high pantyhose, *new* black suede ankle boots with high heel.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds and matching earrings, white gold bow ties bracelet.  Hair thing:  Two tiny black sparkly clips.

September 25, 2015

The girls wore green!  Mint green long sleeve v-neck t-shirt, mint green/white long racerback tank top underneath, white jeans, brown two-strap wedge sandals.  Jewelry:  rings, etched hoop earrings with dangly pendant with sparkly olive green stone, silver necklace with swirly silver pendant and two olive beads.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Freedom.
At night, MK for dinner:  Cream/pink/olive patterned tunic short sleeve sweater, same jeans and sandals.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Same jewelry and hair thing. 

September 24, 2015

Another nice day:  Light blue long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown/black animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with light blue bead, cream/light blue enamel cowboy boot pin, dangly earrings with light blue heart-shaped glass bead.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Did finish Royal Wedding yesterday so new Chicago magazine today.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 23, 2015

Mid-week:  Aqua silky short sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, multi-color batik print skirt with sequins, nude pantyhose, light blue lacy shoes.  Jewelry:  rings, multiple strands of silver beads and clear beads tied together bracelet, silver hoop earrings with rainbow and sunflower bead and two silver beads.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Royal Wedding (will finish probably).  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 22, 2015

Waning summer clothes:  White long sleeve buttondown "boyfriend" cardigan, royal blue pleated cotton tank dress underneath, nude pantyhose, bright colors "watercolor" floral pattern shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  white gold/sapphire/diamond bar stud earrings, silver bracelet with three blue lapis squares.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 21, 2015

Monday:  Primary color "city" shirt, pink cable knit sleeveless sweater underneath, navy skirt, navy ribbed tights, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  rings, blue lapis heart-shaped stud earrings.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 20, 2015

Oak Brook mall and Lula for dinner (yum!):  Sky blue/white striped long sleeve boatneck t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse "Rockstar" jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

September 19, 2015

Weekend!  Sky blue/white striped long sleeve boatneck t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse "Rockstar" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 18, 2015

Off!  Sky blue/white striped long sleeve boatneck t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse "Rockstar" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.

September 17, 2015

Official wear:  White short sleeve PRPL polo, white long sleeve thin cotton t-shirt underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown/black animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, aquamarine pear-shaped stud earrings, white gold ring with aquamarine stone.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 16, 2015

Class day:  Gray herringbone pants suit, navy/cream mini polka dots ruffle collar sleeveless shell, black socks, black patent ankle strap heels.  Jewelry:  rings, silver dangly rectangle earrings with blue glass inside.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 15, 2015

Board meeting!  Orange-red 3/4 sleeve J. Crew shift dress with front pockets, nude pantyhose, brown/black animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, gold interlocking chains drop earrings, gold spikes necklace.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 14, 2015

Working daytime on a Monday!  Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and lapels, coral lace front short sleeve top underneath, white embossed skirt with fabric buttons, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with opal and amethyst, white to turquoise ombre shell squares dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to:  Freedom.

September 13, 2015

Watched the Bears lose in our friend's garage:  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse long skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, silver dangly heart shaped earrings with primary color "paint splatters" in heart.  Outerwear:  gray zip-up hoodie.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

September 12, 2015

Bought a new car and ate dinner at Fat Rice (yum!):  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse long skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, silver dangly heart shaped earrings with primary color "paint splatters" in heart.  Outerwear:  Dark gray/black zip-up hoodie.

September 11, 2015

Always a hard date:  Dark blue gray/white dots sleeveless dress, white long sleeve H&M t-shirt underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, brown woven leather belt, white socks, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  rings, very big bright blue round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to:  Freedom by Jonathan Franzen.  Very sarcastic opening.

September 10, 2015

I was told to wear purple:  Purple suit jacket, black sleeveless cotton dress underneath, nude pantyhose, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  rings, sparkly purple teardrop stones and marcasite antique looking necklace and matching earrings.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Royal Wedding.  Listening to, starting:  Freedom by Jonathan Franzen.

September 9, 2015

Being bright today:  Lime green/white chain link pattern short sleeve vintage dress, white thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  rings, gold ring with pearl, long gold plastic beads and loops necklace, gold hoop earrings.  Hair thing:  Cream woven headband.  Reading:  May start:  Royal Wedding by Meg Cabot.

September 8, 2015

Back to work:  Yellow thin cotton long sleeve buttondown cardigan, navy/mini white polka dot ruffle collar sleeveless shell underneath, navy skirt, navy ribbed tights, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold/sapphire/diamond oval earrings.  In between books/listening to books.

September 7, 2015

BBQ!!!  Black "Bad Apple" tank top, white "Miller Lite" tank top underneath, dark rinse rolled up denim shorts, black Nike flip flops.  Jewelry:  rings, lots of sparkly bangle bracelets, two clear sparkly stones bracelets, diamond studs.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

September 6, 2015

Off, quiet day, just grocery shopping:  Multi-color flutter sleeve butterfly top, dark rinse rolled up jean shorts, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  rings, lots of sparkly bangle bracelets, two clear sparkly stones bracelets, diamond studs.  Hair thing:  Blue ponytail holder.

September 5, 2015

Errands during the day:  Multi-color flutter sleeve butterfly pattern top, dark rinse rolled up jean shorts, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  rings.  Hair thing:  Blue ponytail holder.  Finished, Listening to:  As You Wish.  Onto an "F" author.
Evening, Taste of Melrose Park (yum and fun!):  Black "Bad Apple" tank top, white "Miller Lite" tank top underneath, *new* skinny dark rinse jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, lots of sparkly bangle bracelets, two clear sparkly stones bracelets.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

September 4, 2015

Friday!  White/black pattern long sleeve buttondown shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, tan capris, black patent one penny sandals.  Jewelry:  rings, silver hoops with black/white dots plastic bead.  Reading:  Finished!  Kill My Mother.  Listening to:  As You Wish.

September 3, 2015

Official wear:  White short sleeve PRPL polo, white thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, burnished gold owl face earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Kill My Mother.  Listening to:  As You Wish.

September 2, 2015

Hot!  Black lacy buttondown back 3/4 sleeve top, dark orange v-neck short sleeve cotton tie-back t-shirt dress underneath, black leggings, black patent one penny sandals.  Jewelry:  rings, silver marcasite dangly owl earrings with black sparkly stone eyes, gold/diamonds/black quartz costume jewelry owl pendant necklace.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Kill My Mother by Jules Feiffer.  Listening to:  As You Wish.

September 1, 2015

New month!  Ivory long sleeve buttondown cardigan, white tank top underneath, cream/pink/dark pink/lilac/light blue striped linen skirt, silvery strappy sandals.  Jewelry:  rings, gold ring with pink opal, big round white seashell disc earrings.  Listening to:  As You Wish.