May 31, 2017

End of the month:  Dark rinse denim jacket with rolled-up sleeves, white sleeveless buttondown shirt underneath, cream mesh tank top, multi-color batik print skirt with snap belt, black shiny leggings, black patent one cent sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring and matching earrings, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds.  Reading:  The Husband's Secret.

May 30, 2017

Back to work:  White long sleeve buttondown cardigan, navy/white striped short puff sleeve t-shirt, navy skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, two bright blue beads with orange stripe dangly earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty.

May 29, 2017

Happy Memorial Day!  T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Jewelry: rings.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

May 28, 2017

Didn't do a darn thing:  T-shirt, lounge pants, slippers.  Jewelry: rings.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

May 27, 2017

4 day weekend!  Aqua short sleeve lacy t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, dark rinse denim jeans, *new* tan patent wedge sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, diamond studs.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

May 26, 2017

Friday!  Navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt, light gray short sleeve 2017 SRC PRPL t-shirt, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, diamond studs.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder, three coral fabric rosettes barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

May 25, 2017

Seven months until Christmas!  Yellow thin cotton long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath for decency and warmth, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold interlocking chains drop earrings, multi-color sparkly stones gold bracelet.  Outerwear:  Navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two gold barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

May 24, 2017

It's going to be cold, it's going to be gray and it's going to last us for the rest of our lives:  Cornflower blue/navy floral short sleeve buttondown self-tie dress, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black fishnet lacy pattern tights, black sparkly flats.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver bracelet with three blue lapis squares, big royal blue round plastic disc earrings.  Outerwear:  Navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  I Actually Wore This.  Listening to, may finish:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 23, 2017

Dreary:  Plum suit vest, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt, black pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold/green/purple wires ring, sparkly purple teardrop stones antique-y necklace and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  Navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  I Actually Wore This.

May 22, 2017

Working day time!  Light blue long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top underneath, navy skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, etched brick red bead and red/white/blue oriental pattern bead dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  I Actually Wore This.

May 21, 2017

Too much fun:  Hemmingway's, Billy Sunday, and Lula (yum and fun!)  Dark gray/white striped 3/4 sleeve boatneck t-shirt, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, two pearls drop earrings.  Outerwear:  Navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.

May 20, 2017

Bought a van, late lunch at Chef Shangri-la:  Dark gray/white striped 3/4 sleeve boatneck t-shirt underneath, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, two pearls drop earrings.  Outerwear:  Navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  I Actually Wore This.

May 19, 2017

End of the week!  Black Banana Republic one button blazer, dark gray/white striped 3/4 sleeve boatneck t-shirt underneath, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, two pearls drop earrings, "L" encrusted diamonds pendant necklace.  Outerwear:  Tan fringed scarf.  Hair thing:  One silver barrette.  Reading:  Starting:  I Actually Wore This: Clothes We Can't  Believe We Bought by Tom Coleman.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 18, 2017

Official wear!  Light gray short sleeve PRPL SRC 2017 t-shirt, white long sleeve thin cotton t-shirt underneath, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver hoop earrings with rainbow and sunflower bead.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 17, 2017

Another hot day!  Dark periwinkle sleeveless dress, black almost sheer pleated long sleeve high neck blouse underneath, nude pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold/sapphire/diamond bar earrings.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 16, 2017

Going to be hot out!  Dark blue gray with white dots cap sleeve dress, black long sleeve v-neck t-shirt, black leggings, silver circles and squares chain link belt,  black perforated peep toe sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold with diamonds band, silver necklace with bow, silver rectangle earrings with blue glass inside.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading, finished:  Brigitte Bardot: my life in fashion.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.
At night, wine dinner at Parachute (yum and fun!!!):  White short sleeve t-shirt dress with yellow panels, navy/white striped cork wedge Kate Spade sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver bracelet with gold fleur-de-lis, long gold chains earrings.

May 15, 2017

Worky work:  Black Banana Republic lacy 3/4 sleeve top, dark orange v-neck short sleeve tie-back cotton t-shirt dress, black leggings, *new* black strappy pointy toe flats.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, silver/black sparkly stones costume jewelry dangly owl earrings.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder. 

May 14, 2017

Mother's Day!  Weekend Breakfast and Little Bad Wolf (yum and fun!):  During the day:  *New* aqua lacy short sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, black Bermuda shorts, *new* black perforated peep toe sandals.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver hoop earrings with rainbow colored sunflower bead, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds.
At night:  Aqua lacy short sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, dark rinse denim jeans, same sandals.  Same Jewelry.

May 13, 2017

Lots of shopping:  Sky blue/white striped boatneck long sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, "mom" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with aquamarine stone and matching earrings.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Brigitte Bardot: my life in fashion.

May 12, 2017

Working until 6!  Sky blue/white striped boatneck long sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top underneath, "mom" jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with aquamarine stone and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  Navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Brigitte Bardot: my life in fashion.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 11, 2017

Official wear:  Charcoal gray short sleeve PRPL polo, white camisole, denim skirt, navy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, turquoise sparkly leaf bead dangly silver earrings, silver ring with amethyst and opal.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Brigitte Bardot: my life in fashion.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 10, 2017

Professional wear:  Gray herringbone pants suit, black/white windowpane plaid sleeveless shell, white camisole, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold ring with pearl, two pearls drop earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 9, 2017

Back to work:  Brown short sleeve swingy open cardigan, blush/gold thread flutter sleeve top, cream mesh tank top, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, browns/pinks/greens multi-charms bracelet, dangly earrings with one pearl bead and one brown sparkly bead.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Starting:  Brigitte Bardot: my life in fashion.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 8, 2017

Off on a Monday!  Cookies 'n cream short sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, black round plastic disc dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Reading:  Chicago magazine

May 7, 2017

At work:  Navy open weave short sleeve open cardigan, light gray sleeveless dress, bright navy lacy tights, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver bracelet with three blue lapis squares, white gold/sapphire/diamond bar earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

May 6, 2017

Kinslager Brewery with our friend:  Cookies 'n cream short sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

May 5, 2017

Cinco de Mayo!  Black one button Banana Republic blazer, cookies 'n cream short sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring and matching earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat.  Hair thing:  One silver barrette.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 4, 2017

Not nice out:  Black open swingy cardigan with sequin lapels, black tank dress with purple/white/light blue/black camouflage pattern skirt, black shiny leggings, nude knee-high pantyhose, black sparkly shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver hoops with black/white polka dot bead, silver ring with amethyst and opal.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up sweatshirt.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 3, 2017

Finally sunny!  Paprika J. Crew shift dress with pockets, brown tights, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, 10k gold ring, long plastic gold beads and loops necklace, gold interlocking chains drop earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt, gold paisley scarf.  Hair thing:  Brown ponytail holder.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.
At night:  Dinner at Cafe Marie Jeanne (yum and fun!):  Black one button Banana Republic blazer, cookies 'n cream short sleeve t-shirt, cream mesh tank top, black skinny jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver olive leaf ring and matching earrings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat.  Hair thing:  One silver barrette. 

May 2, 2017

Not navy skirt Tuesday:  White/black pattern long sleeve buttondown shirt, white camisole underneath, black pleated skirt, nude pantyhose, black/primary color whimsical oriental pattern ankle strap heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with black bead, silver/black sparkly bead costume jewelry dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Paul in the Country.  Listening to:  Marcelo in the Real World.

May 1, 2017

New month!  Cream lacy vest, black thin cotton long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, black crossed front low heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, black cord necklace with silver etched bead with dangly pearl, two pearls and one black sparkly bead dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Starting:  Paul in the Country by Michel Rabagliati.

April 30, 2017

Last day of winter clothes!  Cadet blue striped v-neck runched middle banded bottom long sleeve t-shirt, white camisole, dark rinse denim jeans, white socks, black/white plaid rubber wellies.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, light blue gray striped bead dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.