February 27, 2018

Nice outside!!!  White raised dots long sleeve buttondown cardigan, light gray sleeveless cotton dress, gray tights, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, steel heart pendant necklace, silver heart-shaped dangly earrings with primary colors "paint splatters" inside heart.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, magenta wool infinity scarf (for the morning).  Reading:  The Friend.  Listening to:  The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry.

February 26, 2018

Back to Monday:  Black 3/4 sleeve swingy open cardigan with sequin lapels, black short sleeve cotton dress, black tights, dark red flats with silver buckle.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with black stone, black sparkly stones and white enamel small owl earrings, silver Tiffany heart pendant necklace.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, magenta wool infinity scarf.  Reading:  The Friend.  Listening to:  The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry.

February 25, 2018

Sunday Funday:  Gibson's, Chef Shangri La, Agostino's (yum and fun!):  Navy heather zip-up hooded sweatshirt, navy short sleeve "Moritat" t-shirt, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dark metal studs with dark red sparkly stone.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

February 24, 2018

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

February 23, 2018

Only with us!  Black long sleeve "Blackhawks" top, white camisole, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black Converse.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dark metal studs with dark red sparkly stone, silver ring with black stone.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

February 22, 2018

Thursday!  Black Banana Republic one button blazer, white/black windowpane plaid sleeveless shell, cream mesh tank top, charcoal gray pants, black socks, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dark metal wire earrings with heart shape at bottom and red beads, white gold band with diamonds, silver thin bangle bracelet.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

February 21, 2018

Special someone's birthday :)  Black lacy Banana Republic 3/4 sleeve top, dark periwinkle sleeveless dress, black polka dot tights, black patent small wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bow chain link bracelet with diamonds, white gold bar earrings with diamond and sapphire.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  The Friend.  Listening to:  The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.

February 20, 2018

Rain!  Paprika J. Crew shift dress with front pockets, brown tights, brown runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold plastic beads and loops long necklace, gold twisty chain link bracelet, gold puffy heart earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat.  Hair thing:  Two brown barrettes.  Reading:  The Friend.

February 19, 2018

Back to work:  Light blue long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top, pink multi-color pattern scarf, brown pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, brown animal print peep toe wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, frosted light blue heart dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat.  Hair thing:  Big black ponytail holder.  Reading:  The Friend.

February 18, 2018

Went to the Auto Show and Bad Apple for dinner, with friends:  Black "Blackhawks" long sleeve top, white camisole, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, metal studs with sparkly red stone.  Outerwear:  North Face coat.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  The Friend.

February 17, 2018

Craft Urban for lunch (yum and fun!):  Lilac heather high/low hem long sleeve knit sweater, cream mesh tank top underneath, gray cords, white socks, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, light blue glass heart bead dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  The usual.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes. Reading:  The Friend.

February 16, 2018

Off!  Boeufhaus for lunch:  Lilac heather high/low hem long sleeve knit sweater, cream mesh tank top underneath, gray cords, white socks, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, light blue glass heart bead dangly earrings.  Outerwear:  The usual.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  The Friend.
At night, CH Distillery, Lost Lake, Hot Chocolate, Small Cheval with friends (too much yum and fun!):  Black lacy Banana Republic 3/4 sleeve top, black tank top underneath, gray cords, black socks, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver thin bangle bracelet, silver olive leaf ring and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat.  Same hair thing.

February 15, 2018

Official wear:  Charcoal gray short sleeve PRPL polo, white camisole underneath, denim skirt, gray ribbed tights, gray suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold X earrings with rhinestones.  Outerwear:  The usual.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  The Friend.

February 14, 2018

Valentine's Day tee hee:  Red ribbed v-neck sweater with flounce at sleeves and hem, cream mesh tank top, black pleated skirt, black polka dot tights, black winter boots, black whimsical oriental pattern Mary Jane heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, lots of sparkly thin bangle bracelets, two rhinestones bracelets, metal wire dangly earrings with heart-shape and red beads.  Outerwear:  The usual.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  The Friend.

February 13, 2018

Mardi Gras!  Maroon velour long sleeve buttondown top, black sleeveless cotton dress, nude pantyhose, black winter boots, black strappy pointy toe flats.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, 4 pearl bracelets, pearl necklace, gold bow earrings with pink ceramic flower and pearl drop, borrowed a Mardi Gras necklace.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Big black ponytail holder.  Reading:  Starting, The Friend by Sigrid Nunez.

February 12, 2018

Valentine week :)  Fuschia alpaca long sleeve cardigan with shiny buttons, black short sleeve cotton dress, off-black pantyhose, black winter boots, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly earrings with three fuschia beads and one gold etched bead, fuschia/black beads necklace.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  One black barrette.  Reading:  Heart of Thomas.

February 11, 2018

More snow, at work:  Rose heather long open wooly cardigan, black long sleeve mock turtleneck, black velour herringbone pattern leggings, black socks, black winter boots, black runched knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold heart locket drop earrings, gold ring with pink opal.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.

February 10, 2018

Grocery shopping:  Lilac heather high/low hem long sleeve sweater, cream mesh tank top, gray cords, white socks, black winter boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly earrings with light blue heart-shaped glass bead.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

February 9, 2018

Too much snow!  Lilac heather high/low hem long sleeve sweater, cream mesh tank top, gray cords, white socks, black winter boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, dangly earrings with light blue heart-shaped glass bead.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.

February 8, 2018

Official wear!  Charcoal gray short sleeve PRPL polo, white camisole underneath, black pants, nude knee-high pantyhose, black winter boots, black patent small wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver dangly heart-shaped earrings with primary color "paint splatters" inside heart.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  The Heart of Thomas.

February 7, 2018

Mid-week:  Light blue long sleeve buttondown cardigan, cream mesh tank top, navy skirt, navy tights, black winter boots, navy shoes with bow in the front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver ring with bright blue sparkly stone, Valentine earrings:  dangly earrings with etched brick red bead and oriental pattern red, white, and blue bead.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Hair thing:  Big black ponytail holder.  Reading:  Starting:  The Heart of Thomas by Moto Hagio.

February 6, 2018

Will wear this top next week too!  Maroon velour buttondown long sleeve top, cream mesh tank top, black pleated skirt, black tights, black winter boots, black sparkly shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold bow earrings with pink ceramic rose and pearl drop, sparkly maroon and lilac beads bracelet.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

February 5, 2018

Snowy days:  White knit long sleeve high/low hem sweater, olive green ribbed knit cotton long sleeve long dress, black tights, black winter boots, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, Valentine's earrings!  Gold X's with rhinestones studs.  Outerwear:  The usual.  Hair thing:  Two black barrettes.  Reading:  Finished!  The Apprentice: my life in the kitchen.  Listening to:  Finished!  Amos Fortune, free man.  Onto a "Z" author!!!

February 4, 2018

Super Bowl!  White knit long sleeve high/low hem sweater, black tank top, gray cords, black socks, black winter boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings.  Outerwear:  The usual.

February 3, 2018

At work:  Gray herringbone pants suit, navy/mini white polka dots ruffle collar sleeveless shell, nude knee-high pantyhose, black patent small wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, pearl studs, white gold ring with pearl.  Outerwear:  The usual.  Hair thing:  Two silver barrettes.  Reading:  The Apprentice: my life in the kitchen.  Listening to:  Amos Fortune, free man.

February 2, 2018

Had fun!  Went to Boeufhaus, Cafe Marie Jeanne, Hemmingway's and Obsessed Kitchen:
Mushroom brown/cream arctic pattern wooly shawl collar long buttondown cardigan, black long sleeve "Merona" t-shirt, dark rinse jeans, black socks, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, tiny gold studs.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  Big browns/greens tortoiseshell barrette.

February 1, 2018

New month!  Mushroom gray/cream arctic pattern wooly shawl collar buttondown long cardigan, black long sleeve "Merona" t-shirt, black leggings, black socks, black suede slouchy ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, rose gold band with diamonds, tiny gold studs.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and accessories.  Hair thing:  One gold barrette.  Reading:  The Apprentice: my life in the kitchen.  Listening to:  Amos Fortune, free man.