October 30, 2015

Halloween finery:  Dark orange cable knit hooded sweater, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, *new* brown jeans, brown socks, *new* brown heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, pumpkin earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, dark tan paisley scarf, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

October 29, 2015

Cold today!  Charcoal gray soft one button blazer, sleeveless light gray cotton dress underneath, black/charcoal gray tights, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, spider earrings, silver bar pendant with etched flower pattern necklace.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, dark tan paisley scarf, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barretttes.  Reading:  The Dogist.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 28, 2015

Half-day:  White/black pattern long sleeve buttondown shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with black stone, black dangly bat earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

October 27, 2015

Really autumnal:  Dark rinse denim jacket with rolled up sleeves, black short sleeve cotton t-shirt dress underneath, pastel colors scarf, white socks, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  rings, white ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Stand Off.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 26, 2015

Monday again:  White knit tunic sweater, black sleeveless cotton dress underneath, off-black pantyhose, black sparkly shoes.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold ring with pearl, white gold band with diamonds, orange jelly "Read" bracelet, white plastic dangly ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Stand Off by Andrew W. Smith.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 25, 2015

Two friend's houses!  Chocolate brown ribbed turtleneck sweater with skirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, silver circles and squares chain link belt, black socks, brown slouchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, black spider earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.

October 24, 2015

Rainy day:  Black/charcoal gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt, bright pink short sleeve "James Sudz" t-shirt underneath, black fleece leggings, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  rings, black spider earrings.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Listening to:  Freedom.
At night, The Publican for dinner (yum and fun!):  Chocolate brown ribbed turtleneck sweater with skirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, silver circles and squares chain link belt, black fleece leggings, black socks, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, black spider earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  One silver barrette.

October 23, 2015

Finally Friday:  *new* cookies and cream colored 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, black skinny jeans, white socks, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with black stone, black spider earrings.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket, black/charcoal gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, two bobby pins with bright pink sparkly flower.  Reading:  Chicago magazines.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 22, 2015

Still nice out!  Gray/black layered look cashmere sweater, black pleated skirt, off-black pantyhose, *new* black suede slouchy boots.  Jewelry:  rings, black plastic dangly bats earrings, six sparkly bangle bracelets and two rhinestones elastic bracelets, gold, diamonds and black quartz costume jewelry owl pendant necklace.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Back to Listening to:  Freedom.

October 21, 2015

"Professional attire:"  Gray herringbone pants suit, navy/cream mini polka dot ruffle collar shell underneath, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  rings, pumpkin earrings, white gold ring with pearl.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, two bars of pearls big barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

October 20, 2015

Still nice out!  Orange-red J. Crew 3/4 sleeve shift dress with front pockets, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, gold plastic dangly leaf earrings, long gold beads and loops necklace.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Finished:  Humans of New York: Stories.  Listening to (possibly?):  Freedom.

October 19, 2015

Monday!  Mushroom brown/cream arctic pattern long buttondown shawl collar sweater, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black low heels.  Jewelry:  rings, black spider earrings.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Humans of New York: Stories.

October 18, 2015

One year old birthday party!  Mushroom brown/cream arctic pattern long buttondown shawl collar sweater, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black skinny jeans, white socks, black slouchy knee high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, black spider earrings.  Outerwear:  Just black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Humans of New York: stories.

October 17, 2015

Dentist/party at night (cold out!):  Soft lilac heather knit sweater, navy blue short sleeve "Moritat" t-shirt underneath, dark rinse "Rockstar" jeans, white socks, gray slouchy suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with amethyst and opal, white dangly plastic ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar, dark tan paisley scarf, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

October 16, 2015

Friday!  Soft lilac heather knit sweater, cream mesh tank top underneath for warmth, dark rinse "Rockstar" jeans, white socks, gray slouchy suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with amethyst and opal, dangly white plastic ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar, dark tan paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Humans of New York: stories.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 15, 2015

Up and down weather, today is UP!  *new* Brown 3/4 sleeve open cardigan, cream ribbed 3/4 sleeve turtleneck underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, long gold beads and loops necklace, orange pumpkin earrings.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar, black knit gloves (only in morning).  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Humans of New York: Stories.  Listening to:   I really must listen to Freedom.

October 14, 2015

Mid-week:  Lilac heather brown buttons long sleeve cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath for warmth, brown leather skirt, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, gold ring with opal, lilac cloisonne bracelet, white ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Humans of New York: Stories.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 13, 2015

Really starting to feel like fall:  *new* Soft charcoal gray one button blazer, black short sleeve cotton t-shirt dress underneath, off-black pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with black stone, silver bow necklace, black dangly bats plastic earrings.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Dog Years.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 12, 2015

Half day at night at work:  Navy short sleeve open cardigan, gray runched middle tank top underneath, pink scarf with multi-color dots pattern, denim skirt, nude pantyhose, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  rings, remembered Halloween earrings! orange pumpkin earrings.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.

October 11, 2015

Wedding at Williams Tree Farm in Rockton, IL:  Navy short sleeve open cardigan, white/jade green/navy big floral pattern short sleeve silk dress, nude pantyhose, silver strappy sandals with clear stones on band in front.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold/sapphire/diamond earrings, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.
At night, Agostino's for dinner:  Navy short sleeve open cardigan, gray runched middle tank top underneath, dark rinse "Rockstar" jeans, white socks, *new* brown leather ankle boots.  Same jewelry.

October 10, 2015

Some errands:  Dark blue gray/white spots cap sleeve dress, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, brown scrunched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, wood lighthouse earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

October 9, 2015

Friday!  Dark blue gray/white spots cap sleeve dress, brown long sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, *new* brown slouchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, rose gold band with diamonds, three sparkly brown jewels bracelets, wood lighthouse earrings.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar, dark tan paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Dog Years: faithful friends then and now.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 8, 2015

Thursday!  Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and lapels, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, black pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  rings, big fake diamond studs, silver ring with amethyst and opal.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 7, 2015

Wearing some new clothes!  *new* Navy short sleeve open cardigan sweater, *new* sleeveless light gray cotton dress, dark blue gray open weave tights, gray slouchy suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, silver bracelet with three lapis blue squares, lapis blue heart-shaped stud earrings, chunky blue beads necklace.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Ingenue to Icon.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 6, 2015

Bright color on a gray day:  Yellow thin cotton long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, charcoal gray pants, black socks, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, gold interlocking chains drop earrings, multi-color sparkly glass stones gold link bracelet.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar.  Hair thing:  Big greens/browns tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Ingenue to Icon.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 5, 2015

Winter clothes in the closet:  White/black pattern long sleeve buttondown shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath for warmth, black pleated skirt, off-black pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  rings, dangly earrings with two pearls and one sparkly black bead.  Outerwear:  Dark tan corduroy jacket with furry collar, dark tan paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Ingenue to Icon.

October 4, 2015

Shopping, dinner at MIL's:  Red/gray "Chicago Blackhawks" 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket, black/charcoal gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

October 3, 2015

At work:  Purple suit jacket, black sleeveless cotton dress underneath, nude pantyhose, *new* black low heels.  Jewelry:  rings, maroon/lilac sparkly beads bracelet, purple sparkly stones teardrop earrings.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket, black/charcoal gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago: a food biography by Daniel Block.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 2, 2015

Off again, Little Bad Wolf for dinner (yum!):  Red/gray 3/4 sleeve "Chicago Blackhawks" t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket, black/charcoal gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Ingenue to Icon.  Listening to:  Freedom.

October 1, 2015

Off, changing closets, groceries:  Red/gray 3/4 sleeve "Chicago Blackhawks" t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, white round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Black quilted jacket, black/charcoal gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Freedom.