October 31, 2016

Just a bit of Halloween flair!  Paprika J. Crew shift dress with pockets, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold spikes necklace, orange pumpkin earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket, gold paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  One gold barrette, sparkly rhinestones tiara.  Reading:  Starting:  The Lottery: the authorized graphic novel by Miles Hyman.

October 30, 2016

Brunch at Hemmingway's and Fat Rice for a book release party!  Camel cashmere fisherman knit crewneck sweater, black tank top underneath, *new* batik print reversible skirt, black fleece leggings, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dark yellow plastic leaf dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Gold paisley scarf, cream fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  One gold barrette.

October 29, 2016

At work:  Black 3/4 sleeve open cardigan with sequin lapels, black short sleeve cotton dress, *new* black polka dot tights, dark red flats with buckle.  Jewelry:  watch, rings! black plastic dangly bats earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.

October 28, 2016

Eye dilation and watching the Cubs lose:  Lime green/gray sweatshirt, white camisole, black skinny jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings! white ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.

October 27, 2016

My Friday!  Dark orange hooded ribbed cardigan with brown buttons, gray ribbed 3/4 sleeve turtleneck underneath, charcoal gray pants, black socks, gray suede runched ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings!, orange pumpkin earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket, cream fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 26, 2016

Off!  Lunch at Little Bad Wolf:  Lime green/gray sweatshirt, white camisole, black skinny jeans, black socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, got my rings back!, white ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket, gold paisley scarf, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.
At night, drinks at Spilt Milt and dinner at The Radler (yum and fun):  Camel long knit open cardigan, black turtleneck, black patent belt, black skinny jeans, black socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Same Jewelry.  Outerwear:  Just scarf and gloves.  Same hair thing.

October 25, 2016

Two months until Christmas!  "Cubby blue" Denim jacket without rolled up sleeves :)  white sleeveless blouse underneath, brown pants, brown socks, brown ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, orange pumpkin earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket, gold paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 24, 2016

Another quick turnaround:  Cream lacy vest, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, white plastic dangly ghost earrings, silver ring with black stone, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket, gold paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 23, 2016

At work:  "Cubby blue"/navy floral short sleeve buttondown self-tie dress, black long sleeve thin cotton t-shirt underneath, dark blue gray patterned tights, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, black spider earrings, bright blue chunky beads necklace.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 22, 2016

Track day and the Cubs going to the World Series!!!  Charcoal gray one button blazer, red/gray 3/4 sleeve "Blackhawks" t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, black skinny jeans, black socks, black suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, black spider earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket, gold paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.

October 21, 2016

Friday!  Charcoal gray one button blazer, red/gray "Blackhawks" short sleeve t-shirt, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, black plastic dangly bat earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket, gold paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 20, 2016

Busy day!  Navy short sleeve knit open cardigan, light gray sleeveless cotton dress, navy tights, navy shoes with bow.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver bracelet with three blue lapis squares, orange pumpkin earrings, silver necklace with silver etched flower bar pendant.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 19, 2016

Desk-rrific as usual:  Blush/gold thread flutter sleeve top, white thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown leather skirt, brown tights, brown heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white ghost earrings, rose gold and white gold band with diamonds, gold ring with pink opal, white gold ring with pearl,  three pearl bracelets and two clear sparkly stones bracelets.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 18, 2016

Tuesday!  White/black pattern long sleeve buttondown shirt, cream mesh tank top, black pleated skirt, nude pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, white gold ring with pearl, black plastic dangly bat earrings.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green and David Leviathan.  Listening to:  The Pact.
At night, Tuman's Tap (again!) with friends:  Red/gray 3/4 sleeve "Blackhawks" t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  Same jewelry and three pearl bracelets and two clear sparkly stones bracelets.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt. Hair thing:  One black barrette.

October 17, 2016

Trip downtown!  Purple suit jacket, black sleeveless cotton dress, nude pantyhose, black sparkly shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, sparkly purple beads/marcasite antique-looking necklace.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 16, 2016

Kid's birthday party and Tuman's Tap to watch part of the game:  Blush/gold thread flutter sleeve top, white thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, "mom" jeans, white socks, gray runched suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white ghost earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

October 15, 2016

Quick trip to Costco:  Blush/gold thread flutter sleeve top, white thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, "mom" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, white ghost earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

October 14, 2016

Friday!  Lilac heather knit high low hem sweater, cream mesh tank top, "mom" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, white ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket. 

October 13, 2016

Thursday!  Brown long sleeve top with groovy 70s pattern at cuffs and faux shirt underneath, cream mesh tank top, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, 10k gold hearts ring, orange pumpkin earrings.  Outerwear:  Black zip-up hooded jacket.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Starting:  Demon, Vol. 1 by Jason Shiga.  Listening to:  The Pact.
At night, Big Star and Schwa (yum and fun!)  Brown suede sleeveless long dress, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown tights, brown ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, long gold necklace with yellow and purple amber beads, same earrings.  Outerwear:  Mustard paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  One gold barrette.

October 12, 2016

I guess you could say it's "Cubbie blue" today :)  Black lacy Banana Republic 3/4 sleeve top, dark periwinkle sleeveless dress, black waffle weave tights, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, black spider earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Finished!  The Curated Closet.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 11, 2016

Quick turnaround:  Light blue long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top, navy skirt, navy ribbed tights, navy shoes with bow.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with light blue bead, cream/light blue enamel cowboy boot pin, white ghost earrings.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes, one silver buckle barrette with light blue sparkly stones.  Reading:  The Curated Closet.  Listening to:  The Pact.

October 10, 2016

Morton Arboretum during the day!  Dark teal long sleeve embellished t-shirt, blue jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  see below.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  see below.
Work at night:  Camel knitted long open cardigan, white/black windowpane plaid sleeveless shell, white tank top, black mock-croc belt, black velour houndstooth pattern leggings, black socks, dark purple suede knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, yellow plastic leaf dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

October 9, 2016

Hung out at home:  T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  The Curated Closet.

October 8, 2016

Errands, Nordstrom, Hemmingway's, dinner at a friend's house:  Camel knitted long open cardigan, white/black windowpane plaid sleeveless shell, white tank top, black mock-croc belt, black velour houndstooth pattern leggings, black socks, dark purple suede knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds.  Reading:  The Curated Closet.

October 7, 2016

Friday!  Dark teal embellished long sleeve t-shirt, "mom" jeans :), white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, yellow plastic dangly leaf earrings.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  The Curated Closet.  Listening to:  I will start today!  The Pact.

October 6, 2016

All in black:  Black 3/4 sleeve sequin lapels open cardigan, black short sleeve cotton dress, black tights with velour rosettes pattern, dark red flats with silver buckle.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, black plastic bats dangly earrings, silver bracelet with gold fleur-de-lis.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  The Curated Closet.

October 5, 2016

Wearing this pretty necklace again!  Paprika J. Crew shift dress with pockets, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, silver ring with amethyst and opal, white ghost earrings, sparkly necklace with aqua blue agate pendant.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  The Curated Closet.  Listening to:  Starting, a "P" author:  The Pact by Jodi Picoult.

October 4, 2016

Some sun:  Brown short sleeves open cardigan, blush with gold thread flutter sleeve shell, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rose gold band with diamonds, pumpkin earrings, pearl necklace, three pearl bracelets and two rhinestones bracelets.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  ESPN: the magazine.

October 3, 2016

Changed closets=more winter-y clothes:  White long sweater, black tank top, black pleated skirt, nude pantyhose, dark purple suede runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  starting Halloween jewelry:  white gold band with diamonds, watch, silver ring with black stone, black dangly bat earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

October 2, 2016

Met a new baby at our friends' mom's house:  White long sweater, black tank top, black houndstooth velvety pattern leggings, black socks, dark purple suede runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, diamond studs.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

October 1, 2016

Checked out Autobahn Country Club:  Navy hooded zip-up sweatshirt, light blue short sleeve "Cake" t-shirt, black skinny jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, white gold band with diamonds, diamond studs.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.
At night, rented a boat on the Chicago River and Chinatown for dinner (yum and fun!)  White long sweater, black tank top, black houndstooth velvety pattern leggings, black socks, dark purple suede runched knee-high boots.  Same jewelry.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.