April 29, 2016

Friday!  Black Banana Republic blazer, cookies 'n cream 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, black skinny jeans, white socks, black suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with black stone, white/black beads owl earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  The Other Girl.  Listening to:  The Dinner.

April 28, 2016

Leaving early!  Camel fisherman knit cashmere sweater, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown pants, brown socks, brown leather heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, dangly dark red/burnished gold tribal looking earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  The Other Girl.  Listening to:  The Dinner.

April 27, 2016

Mid-week:  Tan runched middle suede zip-up jacket, cream ribbed 3/4 sleeve turtleneck underneath, denim skirt, brown tights, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, *new* wood owl dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  The Other Girl.  Listening to:  Starting:  The Dinner by Herman Koch.

April 26, 2016

Chilly out again :(  Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at lapels and cuffs, black sleeveless cotton dress, black tights, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with amethyst and opal, dangly cream "jellybean" earrings with red/yellow/blue flecks.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, black stretchy gloves.  Hair thing:  Turquoise blue ponytail holder, turquoise enamel beads and silver filigree barrettes.  Reading:  The Other Girl.

April 25, 2016

Last week of winter clothes, but 80 today, so wearing "spring clothes:"  Dark rinse denim jacket with rolled up sleeves, dark periwinkle sleeveless dress underneath, nude pantyhose, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  White gold band with diamonds, watch, dark blue lapis stone heart-shaped studs, blues/greens/tans/orange/gold beaded bracelet.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  The Other Girl.

April 24, 2016

Nice day outside, but watched sports inside:  t-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  The Other Girl.

April 23, 2016

Errands and La Sirena Clandestina for dinner:  Black/charcoal gray zip-up hooded sweatshirt, cookies 'n cream 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

April 22, 2016

Friday!  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve top, dark rinse blue jeans, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, dangly detailed silver owl earrings, multiple small silver beads and clear beads bracelets tied together, silver necklace with bow.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  The Other Girl.

April 21, 2016

Almost too warm for this outfit!  Brown leather jacket, taupe lacy short sleeve shell underneath, brown pants, brown socks, brown leather heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  rose gold band with diamonds, watch, dangly earrings with three sparkly brown stones.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  The Other Girl.  Listening to:  Getting a "K" author next.

April 20, 2016

Official wear:  Gray herringbone pants suit, navy/white mini polka dots ruffle collar sleeveless shell underneath, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  Watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver long wire earrings with two silver pendants at the bottom.  Outerwear (only in the morning):  Red wool jacket.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  The Other Girl.  Listening to:  Finished!  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 19, 2016

Black again:  Black 3/4 sleeve open cardigan with sequin lapels, black short sleeve cotton dress underneath, black tights, dark red flats with buckle.  Jewelry:  White gold ring with pearl, four pearl bracelets, dangly earrings with two pearls and one black sparkly bead.  Outerwear:  Black/charcoal gray zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  The Other Girl.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle (may finish!).

April 18, 2016

Monday!  Cream short sleeve long gold buttons asymmetrical collar top, cream mesh tank top underneath, brown leather skirt, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, silver bracelet with gold fleur-de-lis, gold spikes necklace.  Hair thing:  One gold barrette.  Reading:  The Other Girl.

April 17, 2016

Brunch at Hemmingway's Bistro (yum and fun!):  Cream short sleeve long gold buttons asymmetrical collar top, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse jeans, brown socks, brown leather heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, silver bracelet with gold fleur-de-lis, gold spikes necklace.  Hair thing:  One gold barrette.

April 16, 2016

Showcase!  Purple suit jacket, black sleeveless cotton dress underneath, nude pantyhose, black sparkly flats.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, sparkly purple teardrop antique looking necklace and matching earrings.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

April 15, 2016

I'm wearing the shirt and they better win!  Red/gray 3/4 sleeve baseball-style "Chicago Blackhawks" t-shirt, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black slouchy suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, sparkly bangle bracelets and two rhinestones bracelets.  Outerwear:  Black/charcoal gray hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Reading:  The Other Girl.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 14, 2016

Decided not to wear black today:  Pink ribbed long open cardigan with self-belt, gray 3/4 sleeve ribbed turtleneck underneath, charcoal gray pants, black socks, gray slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, diamond studs.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat.  Reading:  Starting:  The Other Girl by Sarah Miller.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 13, 2016

Getting nicer outside, but still wearing winter clothes until the end of the month:  Charcoal gray soft one button blazer, black sleeveless cotton dress underneath, gray/black cable knit sweater tights, black sparkly flats.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, diamond studs, silver bar pendant with etched flower design necklace.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket.  Reading:  Missed Connection: Love Lost & Found.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 12, 2016

More black:  White/black pattern long sleeve buttondown shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  white gold ring with pearl, silver ring with black stone, watch, silver hoop earrings with black with white dots bead.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Missed Connections: Love Lost & Found by Sophie Blackall.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 11, 2016

Only work at night:  Mushroom brown/cream arctic pattern long shawl collar buttondown wooly cardigan, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, black pants, black socks, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  diamond studs, white gold ring with pearl, watch.  Outerwear:  Magenta wool infinity scarf, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

April 10, 2016

One more errand:  White long sleeve open weave sweater, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, black jeans, white socks, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with black stone, silver dangly owl earrings with black sparkly stones.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories. 

April 9, 2016

Lots of errands during the day and The Radler for dinner (yum!):  White long sleeve open weave sweater, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, black jeans, white socks, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with black stone, silver dangly owl earrings with black sparkly stones.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 8, 2016

Friday!  White long sleeve open weave sweater, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, black jeans, white socks, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with black stone, silver dangly owl earrings with black sparkly stones.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Awkward.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 7, 2016

Still wearing sweaters:  Sage green cashmere turtleneck sweater, cream mesh tank top underneath, black pleated skirt, off-black pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver etched hoops with sparkly light green dangly stone.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Awkward.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 6, 2016

Mid-week:  Navy short sleeve woven open cardigan, light gray sleeveless cotton dress, navy ribbed tights, navy shoes with bow.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold ring with pearl, 4 pearl bracelets and 2 rhinestone bracelets, pearl studs, chunky blue beads choker necklace.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Awkward by Svetlana Chmakora.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 5, 2016

Nice outside!  Fuschia long sleeve fancy buttons alpaca cardigan, black short sleeve mock turtleneck sweater underneath, black pants, black socks, black suede heeled boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, maroon/lilac sparkly beads bracelet, dangly earrings with three fuschia beads and one gold etched bead.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, magenta wool infinity scarf.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Lucky Penny.  Listening to:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle.

April 4, 2016

Flurries again:  Black lacy 3/4 sleeve Banana Republic top, dark periwinkle sleeveless dress underneath, black tights, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with amethyst and opal, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, silver dangly rectangle earrings with blue glass.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, magenta wool infinity scarf.  Hair thing: Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Lucky Penny by Ananth Hirsh.  Listening to, Starting:  We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson.

April 3, 2016

Costco, and a friend came over for dinner:  Dark brown ribbed turtleneck sweater with skirt, black skinny jeans, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch.  No outerwear!  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

April 2, 2016

Parachute for dinner (yum and fun!):  Black lacy 3/4 sleeve Banana Republic top, dark periwinkle sleeveless dress underneath, black tights, black suede heeled boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with amethyst and opal, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, magenta wool infinity scarf.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Finished! Three Girls and Their Brother.

April 1, 2016

April Fool's!!!  Dark brown ribbed turtleneck sweater with skirt, black skinny jeans, silver circles and squares chain link belt, white socks, black knee-high runched boots.  Jewelry:  watch, silver long wire earrings with two silver pendants at the bottom.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, black knit gloves.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Three Girls and Their Brother.