September 30, 2016

Last day of summer clothes!  Black long sleeve thin cotton t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, multi-color batik print skirt with sequins, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, diamond studs, *new* sparkly "diamond" beads necklace with aqua agate pendant (reminds me of the ocean).  Outerwear:  Navy hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Espn: the Magazine.

September 29, 2016

Off!  Cream short sleeve gold buttondown tunic top, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, gold hoop earrings.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees.

September 28, 2016

Really last day of summer clothes:  Cream short sleeve gold buttondown tunic, cream mesh tank top underneath, cream/pink/dark pink/lilac/light blue striped linen skirt, white socks, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  rose gold band with diamonds, watch, gold spikes necklace, gold hoop earrings.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  ESPN: the Magazine.  Listening to:  Finished!  Island of the Blue Dolphins.   I really liked the narrator.  Onto a "P" author.
At night, Fenwick Black and White Shopping Night:  Cream short sleeve gold buttondown tunic top, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, brown cowboy boots.  Same Jewelry and Hair thing.  Outerwear:  *New* Black hooded jacket.

September 27, 2016

Cool mornings:  Navy short sleeve woven open cardigan, light blue cap sleeve cotton lawn dress, nude fishnet tights, navy shoes with bow.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with light blue bead, blue lapis heart-shaped studs, bright navy chunky beads necklace.  Outerwear:  Navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Island of the Blue Dolphins.

September 26, 2016

Last week of summer clothes:  Bright pink floral 3/4 sleeve blousson top, black sleeveless cotton dress underneath, nude pantyhose, black sparkly flats.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold and rose gold band with diamonds, seashell bracelet, dangly earrings with two pearls and one black sparkly bead.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, three fabric flowers coral barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Island of the Blue Dolphins.

September 25, 2016

At work:  Cornflower blue/navy floral short sleeve buttondown dress with self-tie, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black floral fishnet tights, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, white gold/diamonds/sapphire stud earrings.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

September 24, 2016

A few morning errands:  Cookies 'n cream short sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, silver star stud earrings, silver ring with amethyst and opal, silver Tiffany heart pendant necklace.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.
At night, Humble Bar and Boeufhaus (yum and fun!):  Black one button blazer with rolled up sleeves, dark teal long sleeve t-shirt with sheer hem, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, white socks, black patent strappy sandals.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, silver star stud earrings, silver ring with amethyst and opal, silver Tiffany heart pendant necklace.  Hair thing:  Big black ponytail holder, black bobby pin, one black barrette.

September 23, 2016

Friday!  Dark teal long sleeve t-shirt with sheer hem, cream mesh tank top underneath for warmth, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with amethyst and opal, star earrings, silver Tiffany heart pendant necklace.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Island of the Blue Dolphins.

September 22, 2016

Still warm out!  White/black pattern long sleeve buttondown shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, tan capris, black patent strappy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with black stone, silver hoop earrings with black/white dots plastic bead.  Reading:  Ghosts.  Listening to:  Island of the Blue Dolphins.

September 21, 2016

Professional wear:  Gray herringbone pants suit, white/black windowpane plaid shell, white camisole underneath, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, long silver wire earrings with two silver pendants.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier.  Listening to:  Island of the Blue Dolphins.

September 20, 2016

Winding down wearing summer clothes:  Lime green/white chain link short sleeve vintage dress, white long sleeve H&M t-shirt underneath, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold and white gold band with diamonds, gold ring with pearl, plasic gold beads and hoops necklace.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Finished:  Agatha yesterday.  Starting:  Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier.  Listening to:  Starting a "O" author:  Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell.

September 19, 2016

Back to work:  Turquoise tweed jacket with tulle at cuffs and lapels, coral lacy front cap sleeve top, white embossed skirt with fabric buttons, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold and white gold band with diamonds, dangly fish wire earrings with bright blue plastic bead.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Agatha.

September 18, 2016

Quick grocery shopping:  Dark teal long sleeve t-shirt with sheer hem, cream mesh tank top, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds.

September 17, 2016

Lazy day and a friend came over for dinner:  T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

September 16, 2016

Working late:  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, diamond studs, lots of silver bead bracelets and clear bead bracelets tied with ribbon, silver necklace with bow.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Agatha: The Real Life of Agatha Christie by Anne Martinetti.

September 15, 2016

Meeting day!  Dark rinse denim jacket with rolled up sleeves, white sleeveless buttondown shirt, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, three brown sparkly stones bracelets.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Listening:  Finished!  The Girls He Adored.

September 14, 2016

Desk-riffic day:  Light blue long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top for warmth, navy skirt, nude pantyhose, bright colors "watercolor" shoes with bow.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, white gold ring with aquamarine stone and matching earrings, cream/light blue enamel cowboy boot pin.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  May finish:  The Girls He Adored.

September 13, 2016

Pretty outside!  Navy short sleeve open weave open cardigan, light gray fleece sleeveless cotton dress, bright navy lacy tights, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, dangly silver heart shaped earrings with primary colors "paint splatters" inside heart, silver bracelet with three blue lapis squares.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  The Girls He Adored.

September 12, 2016

New week:  Paprika 3/4 sleeve J. Crew shift dress with pockets, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rose gold band with diamonds, watch, gold interlocking chains drop earrings, gold spikes necklace, silver with gold fleur-de-lis bracelet.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  The Girls He Adored.

September 11, 2016

Dinner at a friend's:  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, black socks, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, white gold bow chain link earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

September 10, 2016

25th Wedding Anniversary celebration at Cucina Bella!  Navy short sleeve open woven cardigan, white/bright floral pleated V-neck sleeveless dress, pink sparkly Jimmy Choo stilettos.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, 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:  Two silver barrettes.

September 9, 2016

Friday!  Black Banana Republic one button blazer, turquoise/royal blue tie-dye pattern sleeveless high-low dress, black leggings, black patent strappy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with amethyst and opal, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link earrings with diamonds, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  The Girls He Adored.
At night, Athena Restaurant with the family:  All same.

September 8, 2016

Leaving early!  Black 3/4 sleeve open cardigan with sequins on lapels, black tank dress with purple camouflage pattern skirt, black leggings, black sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, purple/green/gold wires ring, silver and black sparkly stones dangly owl earrings.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Listening to:  The Girls He Adored.

September 7, 2016

Still H O T!  Cream lacy vest, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black pants, black sparkly jewels strappy sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with black stone, black round plastic disc dangly earrings, silver antique-looking pendant with black onyx necklace.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  The Girls He Adored.

September 6, 2016

Back to normal:  Brown short sleeve open cardigan, blush/gold thread flutter sleeve top underneath, cream mesh tank top for decency, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  rose gold band with diamonds, watch, gold costume jewelry owl pendant necklace with rhinestones and brown sparkly stones, three brown sparkly beads dangly earring.  Hair thing:  One gold barrette.  Listening to:  The Girls He Adored.

September 5, 2016

Labor Day!  Had dim sum in Chinatown:  Turquoise/white striped sleeveless cotton dress, white tank top, dark rinse rolled up jean shorts, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, ombre white to turquoise stacked shells dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, turquoise enamel and silver filligree barrettes.  Reading:  Finished!  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.  Parts 1 and 2.

September 4, 2016

Costco and barbecue at a friend's house:  Turquoise/white striped sleeveless cotton dress, white tank top, dark rinse rolled up jean shorts, brown lacy sandals.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, ombre white to turquoise stacked shells dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, turquoise enamel and silver filligree barrettes.  Reading:  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.  Parts 1 and 2.

September 3, 2016

At work:  Yellow thin cotton long sleeve buttondown cardigan, navy/mini white polka dots ruffle collar sleeveless shell, navy skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, two pearls drop earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

September 2, 2016

Off!  Dinner at Agostino's:  Gray 3/4 sleeve layered front top, dark rinse denim jeans, black socks, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, lapis blue heart-shaped earrings, navy/gold/cream enamel owl pendant necklace.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.  Parts 1 and 2.

September 1, 2016

Hello Fall!  White long sleeve buttondown cardigan, navy/white striped short puff sleeve t-shirt, denim skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, gold/white/navy enamel owl pendant necklace, dangly earrings with etched brick red bead and oriental pattern red/white/blue bead.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.  Parts 1 and 2.  Listening to:  The Girls He Adored.