March 31, 2017

Friday!  Dark brown ribbed long sleeve turtleneck sweater with skirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, long silver wire earrings with two pendants at the bottom.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Dark Knight: a true Batman story by Paul Dini.

March 30, 2017

Off, lots of running around:  Black short sleeve "Ward Eight" t-shirt, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, black/white plaid rubber rain boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, black round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

March 29, 2017

Mid-week:  Lilac heather long sleeve cardigan with brown buttons, cream mesh tank top underneath, brown leather skirt, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, lilac cloisonne bracelet, dangly earrings with light blue frosted heart-shaped bead.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt, cream knit fingerless gloves. Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Lily and the Octopus.

March 28, 2017

Still chilly out, sigh!  White/black pattern long sleeve shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, charcoal gray pants, white socks, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, silver hoop earrings with black/white dots bead.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Lily and the Octopus.

March 27, 2017

Back to work:  Royal blue velour buttondown top worn as a jacket, black short sleeve cotton t-shirt dress, black tights, black crossed front shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver bracelet with three lapis blue squares, two royal blue beads with orange stripe dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

March 26, 2017

At work:  Cornflower blue/navy floral short sleeve buttondown tie-back dress, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, dark blue gray thicker fishnet tights, brown cowboy boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold/sapphire/diamond bar earrings, chunky blue beads necklace.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

March 25, 2017

Weekend Breakfast for lunch!  Dark blue gray with white dots cap sleeve dress, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black leggings, black socks, black/white plaid rubber wellies.   Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver/black sparkly beads dangly costume jewelry owl earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt, cream knit fingerless gloves. Hair thing:  Two black barrettes. 

March 24, 2017

Breath of spring!!!  Dark blue gray with white dots cap sleeve dress, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black leggings, black socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, costume jewelry silver and black sparkly beads dangly owl earrings.  No outerwear!  Just gold paisley scarf with fringe.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Lily and the Octopus.
At night, back to cold:  MK for dinner, Avec for drinks (yum and fun!):  same clothes.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket.

March 23, 2017

Thursday!  Dark orange ribbed long sleeve hooded brown buttons knit cardigan, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, brown (jeans, but looks like pants!), brown socks, brown heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, rose gold band with diamonds, big wooden dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Lily and the Octopus.

March 22, 2017

Mid-week:  Paprika J. Crew shift dress with front pockets, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with aquamarine stone, aquamarine stone earrings, sparkly rhinestones necklace with aqua blue agate pendant.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Lily and the Octopus.

March 21, 2017

Wearing the last of the big sweaters (hopefully!) Mushroom brown/cream arctic pattern knit long buttondown cardigan, black tank top underneath, black leggings, black socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf earrings and matching ring.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Lily and the Octopus.

March 20, 2017

Back to work:  Maroon velour buttondown long sleeve top worn as a jacket, black sleeveless cotton dress underneath, black tights, black sparkly shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, lilac/maroon sparkly beads bracelet, gold bow earrings with pearl drop and pink enamel flower.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  May listen to:  Lily and the Octopus.

March 19, 2017

A day of eating!  Hemmingway's for brunch, Guildhall for dinner, Ward Eight for drinks (yum and fun!):  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, black socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver necklace with bow, white gold bow chain link earrings with diamonds, white gold ring with pearl.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Big black ponytail  holder.

March 18, 2017

A few chores early:  Sage long sleeve cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole underneath, brown jeans, brown socks, brown heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings.  Outerwear:  Long down North Face coat.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.
At night, El Che (yum and fun!):  Gray layered front 3/4 sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, black skinny jeans, black socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver necklace with bow, white gold bow chain link earrings with diamonds, white gold ring with pearl.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Big black ponytail  holder.

March 17, 2017

Not Irish, but wearing green!  Sage cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole underneath, brown jeans, white socks, brown leather heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver etched hoops with dangly pendant with sparkly olive green jewel, silver ring with green stone, long burnished gold necklace with multiple charms.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  new Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Lily and the Octopus.

March 16, 2017

Official wear:  Charcoal gray short sleeve PRPL polo, white camisole, black pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, *new* dangly earrings with mauve colored bead and turquoise stone.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Finished!  Demon: volume 2.  Listening to: Lily and the Octopus.

March 15, 2017

Might get stabbed in the back today!  White high/low hem long sleeve sweater, olive ribbed long sleeve long cotton dress underneath, black tights, black winter boots, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, silver etched hoop earrings with dangly silver pendant with sparkly olive green jewel, silver necklace with a swirly pendant and an olive green bead and a sparkly olive green jewel.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Demon: Volume 2.  Listening to, starting an "R" author:  Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley.

March 14, 2017

Snow, now, of course:  Forest green velour v-neck 3/4 sleeve top, white camisole underneath, charcoal gray pants, white socks, black winter boots, gray slouchy suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with green stone, dark green cloisonne bracelet.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Demon, volume 2 by Jason Shiga.

March 13, 2017

Back to work, older:  Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole underneath, multi-print skirt with snap belt waist, dark navy tights, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring and matching silver olive leaf earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Finished Chicago magazine.

March 12, 2017

Blackhawks game, got to sit right on the glass!!!!!!!!!  And, to a friend's house for birthday celebrations:  Black "Blackhawks" long sleeve t-shirt, red/gray 3/4 sleeve "Blackhawks" t-shirt underneath, dark rinse blue jeans, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

March 11, 2017

Weekend breakfast:  Gray 3/4 sleeve layered front t-shirt, white camisole underneath, dark rinse blue jeans, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.
At night, dinner at Fat Rice with friends and then to our friend's new house (yum and fun!): 
Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole underneath, multi-print skirt with snap belt waist, dark navy 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 silver olive leaf earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, cream knit fingerless gloves. 

March 10, 2017

Off, my birthday!  Lunch at Ikram:  Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole underneath, multi-print skirt with snap belt waist, dark navy 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 silver olive leaf earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat, cream knit fingerless gloves.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

March 9, 2017

May the birthday celebrations begin at 4!  :)  Charcoal gray short sleeve PRPL polo, white camisole underneath, denim skirt, gray ribbed tights, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with amethyst and opal, dangly leaf shaped earrings with turquoise shiny bead.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Finished!  Reading:  TEOTFW.
At night, Hemmingway's Bistro (yum and fun!):  Gray 3/4 sleeve layered front t-shirt, and the rest the same from during the day.

March 8, 2017

If you keel over dead, I can save you!  Brown swingy short sleeve open cardigan, blush/gold thread flutter sleeve top, brown pants, brown socks, brown heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold necklace with round gold pendant with a diamond in the middle, gold zipper earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  TEOTFW:  The End of the F** World by Chuck Forsman.

March 7, 2017

26 years ago, my grandma died:  Cream short sleeve long gold buttons tunic top, cream mesh tank top underneath, brown leather skirt, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold ring with pearl, gold costume jewelry necklace with gold/rhinestones/brown sparkly stones owl pendant, gold hoops.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Anya's Ghost.

March 6, 2017

Monday!  Navy short sleeve open weave open cardigan, light gray sleeveless cotton dress, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver bracelet with three blue lapis squares, big royal blue round plastic disc earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Anya's Ghost.

March 5, 2017

Off so grocery shopping:  Wheat cable knit hooded zip-up sweater, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, "mom" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, wood light house earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

March 4, 2017

At work:  Gray herringbone pants suit, navy/white mini polka dot sleeveless ruffle collar shell underneath, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold ring with pearl, long wire silver earrings with two pendants.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

March 3, 2017

Shopping, lunch at Ruscelo, dinner at Yu's (yum and fun):  Wheat cable knit zip-up hooded sweater, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, "mom" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, wood lighthouse earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

March 2, 2017

Off, doctor's visits and grocery shopping:  Wheat cable knit zip-up hooded sweater, brown short sleeve t-shirt underneath, "mom" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, wood lighthouse earrings.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

March 1, 2017

End of winter soon!!!  Plum suit jacket, black sleeveless cotton dress, off-black pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, sparkly purple drop stones with black marcasite necklace and matching earrings, purple/gold/green wire ring.  Outerwear:  Long North Face down coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Anya's Ghost.