December 29, 2015

Last work day of 2015!!!  Maroon velour buttondown top, cream mesh tank top underneath, gray herringbone suit pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, tan Uggs, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  rings, dark metal stud earrings with dark red sparkly stones, maroon/lilac sparkly beads bracelet.  Outerwear:  Brown long North Face down coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Tails from the Booth by Lynn Terry.  Listening to:  Marley and Me.

December 28, 2015

Yuck outside, only worked at night:  Royal blue velour buttondown top worn as jacket, black sleeveless cotton dress underneath, black tights with black velour flowers pattern, tan Ugg boots, black sparkly flats.  Jewelry:  rings, silver holly earrings with three red sparkly stones, Christmas string of lights necklace.  Outerwear:  Brown long North Face down coat, *new* ribbed cream scarf and matching gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

December 27, 2015

Dinner at Brick House with Mike, Megan and Audrey (yum and fun!):  Dark teal embellished long sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse denim skinny jeans, white socks, black scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, gold dangly cross earrings.  Outerwear: Brown long North Face down coat, cream scarf, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

December 26, 2015

Day after!  Friends came over from Iowa and Blue Island :)  Black "Blackhawks" long sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, black socks with candy canes, black suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Brown long North Face down coat, cream scarf, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

December 25, 2015

Christmas!!!!!!!!!!!!  *New* Black "Blackhawks" long sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, black socks with candy canes, black scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, *new* silver heart pendant Tiffany necklace, Santa Face earrings.  Outerwear:  Brown long North Face down coat, cream scarf, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

December 24, 2015

Christmas Eve dinner with MIL and her brother; my mom was sick :(  Sage green cashmere turtleneck sweater, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, white socks, black scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, Christmas string of lights necklace, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Brown long North Face down coat, cream scarf, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

December 23, 2015

Last day of work this week!  Red ribbed v-neck sweater with flounce at cuffs and hem, black pleated skirt, *new* black tights with velvety flowers, black scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, silver holly earrings with three red stones.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories (even though it will be close to 60).  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, black Santa scarf as hair tie, one brown bobby pin.  Reading:  May finish:  Love x Style x Life.  Listening to:  Marley and Me.

December 22, 2015

Getting there:  Forest green velour v-neck 3/4 sleeve top, cream mesh tank top underneath, charcoal gray pants, red Grinch socks, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, Santa face earrings, dark green cloisonne bracelet, Christmas string of lights necklace.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

December 21, 2015

Shortest day of the year!  Sage cashmere turtleneck sweater, cream mesh tank top underneath, brown leather skirt, brown tights, brown heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, cream/gold enamel angel pin and matching dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.

December 20, 2015

Stayed home:  T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Jewelry:  rings.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

December 19, 2015

Oak Brook mall and Agostino's for dinner:  Black one button blazer, cookies 'n cream 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, black velour houndstooth pattern leggings, black socks, black scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, green bell dangly earrings, Christmas string of lights necklace.  Outerwear:  Brown long North Face down coat and accessories.

December 18, 2015

One week!  Black blazer, *new* dark turquoise long sleeve t-shirt with chiffon hem, black velour pattern leggings, white socks, black scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with opal and amethyst, string of lights Christmas necklace, dangly tiny red, silver, and green stars earrings.  Outerwear:  Dark brown long North Face down coat and accessories.  Reading:  Love x Style x Life.  Listening to:  Marley and Me.

December 17, 2015

More festive wear:  Royal blue velour buttondown top worn as jacket, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black pants, black Santa scarf, black candy cane socks, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Love x Style x Life.  Listening to:  Marley and Me.

December 16, 2015

Off, recovering:  T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Jewelry:  rings.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

December 15, 2015

Halfway through December:  Brown long sleeve top with groovy pattern attached "shirt" and cuffs, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, cream/gold enamel dangly angel earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  brown ponytail holder, big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Love x Style x Life.  Listening to:  Marley and Me.
At night, Fat Rice for company dinner!!!!!!!!!!  Black lace short sleeve dress, off-black pantyhose, black jeweled kitten heel sandals.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold ring with pearl, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds and matching earrings, white gold bow ties bracelet.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat.  Hair thing:  Silver headband with antique-looking jewels.

December 14, 2015

Monday again:  Navy short sleeve knit open cardigan, light gray sleeveless cotton dress, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold ring with pearl, multiple silver bead and clear bead bracelets all tied together, dangly red/green/silver tiny stars earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Love x Style x Life.

December 13, 2015

At work:  Cornflower blue/navy short sleeve buttondown self-belt floral dress, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black shiny leggings, black socks, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  rings, green bell dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Listening to:   Marley and Me.

December 12, 2015

Dentist, Oakbrook, Gibson's, Trinity Bar:  Wheat cable knit hooded zip-up cardigan, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, brown scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, dangly gold cross earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

December 11, 2015

Friday!  Wheat cable knit hooded zip-up cardigan, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  rings, dangly gold cross earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Marley and Me.

December 10, 2015

More festive wear:  Forest green velour v-neck 3/4 sleeve top, cream mesh tank top underneath, black Santa scarf, charcoal gray pants, black snowman socks, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, silver ring with green stone, green cloisonne bracelet, dangly green bell earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Travels of an Extraordinary Hamster.  Listening to:  Marley and Me.

December 9, 2015

Holiday Luncheon at work!  Red ribbed v-neck sweater with flounce at hem and cuffs, black pleated skirt, off-black pantyhose, black scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, silver/green/red tiny stars dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, black Santa scarf as hair tie.  Listening to:  Marley and Me.

December 8, 2015

Day before big Luncheon at work:  Brown leather blazer, taupe lacy short sleeve v-neck shell underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rings, stackable rings in rose gold and yellow gold with diamonds, dangly gold cross earrings with rhinestones.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Born to Be Awkward by Mike Bender (Awkward Family Photos author).  Listening to:  Starting a "G" author:  Marley and Me by John Grogan.

December 7, 2015

Started wearing Holiday jewelry and accessories!  White tunic sweater, black sleeveless cotton t-shirt dress, black tights, dark red flats with buckle.  Jewelry:  rings, cream and gold enamel angel pin and matching dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, cream scarf, red fleece gloves.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

December 6, 2015

Chinatown for lunch, and Buck's for dinner!  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, tan socks, dark purple suede slouchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, big fake diamond studs, steel heart pendant necklace.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, cream scarf, red fleece gloves.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

December 5, 2015

Shopping, lunch at Hemmingway's:  Wheat hooded zip-up fisherman knit sweater, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, tan socks, brown scrunchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, big fake diamond studs.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, cream scarf, red fleece gloves.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.

December 4, 2015

Friday!  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, dark purple suede slouchy knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, big fake diamond studs, steel heart pendant necklace, white gold bow ties bracelet.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, cream scarf, red fleece gloves.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

December 3, 2015

Gloomy:  Black lacy 3/4 sleeve Banana Republic top with buttons down the back, dark periwinkle blue sleeveless dress underneath, black leggings, black socks, black scrunched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  rings, blue owl earrings, silver bracelet with three lapis blue squares.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, cream scarf, red fleece gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

December 2, 2015

Life goes on:  Black 3/4 sleeve sequin lapels open cardigan, black short sleeve cotton t-shirt dress, black leggings, black socks, gray slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold with diamond horseshoe pendant necklace, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link with diamonds earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, cream scarf, red fleece gloves.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

December 1, 2015

Funeral for Mema :(  Black lacy 3/4 sleeve Banana Republic top with buttons down the back, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, long gray pleated skirt, black socks, black suede high heel ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link earrings with diamonds.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, cream scarf, red fleece gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

November 30, 2015

Wake for Mema:  Black 3/4 sleeve sequin lapels open cardigan, black short sleeve cotton t-shirt dress, off-black pantyhose, dark red silver buckle flats.  Jewelry:  rings, white gold with diamond horseshoe pendant necklace, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link with diamonds earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, cream scarf, red fleece gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

November 29, 2015

Sunday dinner at the grandmama's:  Tonal striped cadet blue runched middle v-neck long sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, gray slouchy suede boots.  Jewelry:  rings, dangly silver rectangle earrings with blue glass inside.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, cream scarf, black quilted gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.