December 28, 2016

My Friday this week!  Royal blue velour buttondown top worn as a jacket, black short sleeve cotton dress underneath, off-black pantyhose, bright colors on black background whimsical pattern ankle strap heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver holly earrings with three bright red sparkly stones.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Ella Minnow Pea.

December 27, 2016

Thursday this week :)  Dark orange hooded ribbed long sleeve cardigan with brown buttons, light gray ribbed 3/4 sleeve turtleneck underneath, charcoal gray pants, cream socks, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, *new* black mink hat, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Ella Minnow Pea.

December 26, 2016

Working daytime!  Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole underneath, multi-print batik snap belt skirt, black leggings, black socks, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, Christmas string of lights necklace, Santa face earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  One black barrette.  Reading:  Ella Minnow Pea.  Listening to:  Did finish Silver Linings Playbook.  Onto an "R" author--next week.

December 25, 2016

Christmas at our house!!!  Burgundy/gold thread long sleeve t-shirt, black houndstooth pattern velour-ish leggings, black socks, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, Santa face earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  One black barrette.

December 24, 2016

The Radler for dinner (yum and fun!)  Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole underneath, multi-print batik snap belt skirt, black leggings, black socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, Christmas string of lights necklace, silver/green/red mini stars dangly earrings, silver olive leaf ring.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.

December 23, 2016

Half day before the Holidays!  Sage green cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole underneath, black skinny jeans, black socks, black knee-high runched boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, Santa face earrings, Christmas string of lights necklace.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Listening to: May finish:  Silver Linings Playbook.
At night:  Morton Arboretum for the Illumination walk with the family plus Mama and MIL.  Hemmingway's for dinner after.  Lots of yum and fun!!!

December 22, 2016

Back to work:  Maroon velour buttondown long sleeve top, black sleeveless cotton dress, black tights with velvet rosettes, black winter boots, black sparkly shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, cream/gold enamel angel pin and matching dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Ella Minnow Pea.

December 21, 2016

Off, helped at the staff luncheon at Fenwick!  White/black pattern long sleeve buttondown shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black pants, black socks, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, Santa face earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

December 20, 2016

Not as cold thankfully:  Forest green velour 3/4 sleeve v-neck top, cream mesh tank top, charcoal gray pants, Santa scarf, black socks with candy cane, black winter boots, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Ella Minnow Pea.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.

December 19, 2016

Still cold!  Light gray sleeveless cotton dress, black long sleeve v-neck thin sweater underneath, black tights, black winter boots, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, Christmas string of lights necklace, dangly mini green, silver, and red stars earrings.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn--a bookbag choice!  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.

December 18, 2016

Two dinners!  Burgundy/gold thread long sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, black thermal underwear, white socks, black winter boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing: Two black barrettes.

December 17, 2016

A bit of shopping:  Burgundy/gold thread long sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, black thermal underwear, white socks, black winter boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.

December 16, 2016

Friday!  *new* Burgundy/gold thread long sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, white socks, black winter boots, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold costume jewelry owl pendant necklace with lilac/dark red jewels, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.

December 15, 2016

Not off:  Black wooly zip-up sweater jacket, dark periwinkle sleeveless dress, black tights, black winter boots, *new* black silky with fun pattern ankle strap heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring, silver holly earrings with three red sparkly stones, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.

December 14, 2016

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

December 13, 2016

Sunny but brrr:  Brown long sleeve top with groovy 70s pattern cuffs and attached "shirt," cream mesh tank top for warmth, brown pants, brown socks, black winter boots, brown heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, cream/gold enamel dangly angel earrings.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.
At night, company dinner at Parachute (yum and fun!):  Brown sleeveless suede dress, black v-neck long sleeve sweater underneath, black tights, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, silver olive leaf ring and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  Fur coat.

December 12, 2016

Winter has arrived:  Royal blue velour long sleeve buttondown top worn as jacket, black short sleeve cotton dress, black tights, black winter boots, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver bracelet with three blue lapis squares, sparkly Santa face earrings, Christmas string of lights necklace.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

December 11, 2016

Moved snow and cleaned:  T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Jewelry:  rings.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

December 10, 2016

Lunch at Cafe Marie Jeanne and dinner at Hemmingway's (yum and fun!):  Lilac heather knit high low hem long sleeve sweater, white camisole, dark rinse skinny jeans, red "Grinch" socks, black knee-high runched boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, sparkly Santa face earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

December 9, 2016

Back to work:  Lilac heather knit high low hem long sleeve sweater, white camisole underneath, dark rinse denim jeans, red "Grinch" socks, gray suede runched ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, *new* olive leaf ring and matching earrings :), silver ring with amethyst and opal.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.

December 8, 2016

Off, Christmas shopping at Oak Brook, Gibson's for lunch:  Black long sleeve "Blackhawks" t-shirt, white camisole underneath, dark rinse denim jeans, red "Grinch" socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

December 7, 2016

Holiday Luncheon day!!!  Red ribbed v-neck sweater with flounce at end of sleeves and at hem, black pleated skirt, "Santa" scarf, black tights with velvet rosettes, black sparkly shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly red/silver/green mini stars earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.

December 6, 2016

Sunny for once!  Brown furry knit shrunken cardigan, cream 3/4 sleeve ribbed turtleneck sweater, brown pants, brown socks, brown ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, Christmas string of lights necklace, silver holly earrings with three red sparkly stones.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, black winter gloves.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.

December 5, 2016

Here we are:  Lilac heather with brown buttons long sleeve cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, brown leather skirt, brown tights, black winter boots, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, lilac cloisonne bracelet, cream/gold enamel angel pin and matching dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading: Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.

December 4, 2016

At work:  Camel cashmere fishermen knit crewneck sweater, cornflower blue/navy floral short sleeve buttondown self-tie dress, gray ribbed tights, black winter boots, gray slouchy suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, cream/gold enamel angel pin and matching dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.

December 3, 2016

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

December 2, 2016

Friday!  Black "Blackhawks" long sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly small silver, red, and green stars earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Finished New York Times magazine article about Chuck Close.  Listening to: Silver Linings Playbook.

December 1, 2016

First of the month!  Forest green velour 3/4 sleeve v-neck top, cream mesh tank top, charcoal gray pants, white socks, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, dark green cloisonne bracelet, Christmas string of lights necklace, green bell dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Big greens/browns tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  New York Times Sunday Magazine article about Chuck Close.  Listening to:  Silver Linings Playbook.