November 30, 2018

End of the month!  Gray herringbone suit jacket, navy/white mini polka dots ruffle collar sleeveless shell, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black patent riding boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold ring with pearl, diamond studs.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  The Summer Wives.   Starting, Listening to:  The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang.
Fish fry at VFW, went over to our friend's house after:  Black ribbed open long sleeve cardigan, black long sleeve t-shirt, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black patent knee-high boots.  Jewelry:  The same plus white gold horseshoe with diamond pendant necklace.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, red fleece gloves.

November 29, 2018

Wearing bling for two more days:  Cornflower blue/navy floral pattern short sleeve buttondown self-tie dress, black long sleeve t-shirt underneath, black fleece-lined leggings, black socks, black winter boots, black ankle boots with braided belt.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold/sapphire/diamond bar earrings, silver bracelet with three blue lapis squares.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  The Summer Wives.

November 28, 2018

Still COLD!  Mushroom/cream arctic pattern long sleeve shawl collar long buttondown cardigan, black tank top, black fleece-lined leggings, black socks, black winter boots, black suede buckle ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, olive leaf ring and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  The Summer Wives.

November 27, 2018

After the SNOW!  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, white gold ring with aquamarine stone and matching aquamarine earrings.  Outerwear:  Fur coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  The Summer Wives.

November 26, 2018

Snow!!!  Black long sleeve double breasted sweater with mink cuffs, black tank top underneath, black pants, black socks for outside and nude knee-high pantyhose for inside, black winter boots, black patent small wedges.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver/rhinestones/small black sparkly stones owl pin [last of the owl jewelry!], white gold and diamonds bow chain link earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  Summer Wives.

November 25, 2018

Christmas shopping at Oak Brook Mall!  Black long sleeve double breasted sweater with mink cuffs, black tank top underneath, gray cords, black socks, black ankle boots with braided strap.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold and diamonds bow chain link earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat, cream scarf.

November 24, 2018

Hamilton at CIBC Theater!!!  Avec for dinner (fun x 2!!)  Black long sleeve double breasted sweater with mink cuffs, black tank top underneath, long gray pleated skirt, off-black pantyhose, black heeled suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold ring with pearl, white gold and diamonds bow chain link earrings.  No outerwear!

November 23, 2018

Back to work:  White long sleeve high/low hem sweater, white tank top underneath, gray cords, white socks, gray suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold ring with pearl, small white enamel and black sparkly stones owl earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  The Summer Wives.

November 22, 2018

New tradition--Chinatown on Thanksgiving!  White long sleeve high/low hem sweater, white tank top underneath, gray cords, white socks, gray suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold ring with pearl, small white enamel and black sparkly stones owl earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.

November 21, 2018

Pre-Thanks:  Dark orange cable knit long sleeve brown buttons hooded cardigan, gray 3/4 sleeve ribbed turtleneck, brown pants, white socks, brown leather heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, wood dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.

November 20, 2018

Back to work:  Black wooly zip-up sweater jacket, dark periwinkle sleeveless dress, black tights, black and primary colors oriental pattern ankle strap heeled Mary Janes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold/rhinestone/black quartz owl pendant necklace.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  Summer Wives.

November 19, 2018

Off, P/T conferences:  Dark brown ribbed turtleneck sweater with skirt, white camisole, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black patent riding boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, wood dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat.

November 18, 2018

At work:  Dark brown ribbed turtleneck sweater with skirt, white camisole, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black patent riding boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, rose gold band with diamonds, wood dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat, black gloves.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.

November 17, 2018

17 years!  Got my hair did:  Black v-neck long sleeve sweater, dark rinse jeans, white socks, black patent riding boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.
At night, Parachute for dinner (yum and fun!):  Brown suede sleeveless dress, black v-neck long sleeve sweater underneath, black tights, black suede heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver thin bangle bracelet, white gold bow ties bracelet, white gold bows chain link bracelet with diamonds and matching earrings.  Outerwear:  North Face coat.

November 16, 2018

Fri-yay!  Black pleated high-neck long sleeve blouse, cream mesh tank top, dark rinse jeans, brown socks, dark purple suede knee-high boots (colorful footwear lol).  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold costume jewelry necklace with owl pendant with lilac and dark red beads.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  Finished!  The Dinner List.

November 15, 2018

Snow globe outside!  Fuschia alpaca long sleeve buttondown cardigan with fancy buttons, black short sleeve cotton t-shirt dress, black polka dot tights, black patent riding boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, fuschia plastic owl necklace.  Outerwear:  North Face coat and winter accessories.  Reading:  The Dinner List.

November 14, 2018

Mid-week:  Brown swingy short sleeve open cardigan, blush/gold thread flutter sleeve top, cream mesh tank top, brown pants, brown socks, brown heeled ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, burnished gold owl face earrings, gold costume jewelry necklace with gold/rhinestones/brown sparkly stones costume jewelry owl pendant.  Outerwear:  North Face coat, cream wool scarf, black gloves.  Reading:  The Dinner List.

November 13, 2018

Chilly!  Black long sleeve buttondown cardigan with pockets, multi-color striped sleeveless dress, black shiny leggings, nude knee-high pantyhose, black pointy and strappy flats.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, burnished gold owl face earrings, tan enamel owl pin with white enamel envelope.  Outerwear:  The usual.  Reading:  The Dinner List.

November 12, 2018

Monday again!  Black cashmere turtleneck sweater, white camisole, multi-print reversible skirt with snap belt, black shiny leggings, tan socks, black patent riding boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver drop detailed owl earrings, silver thin bangle bracelet.  Outerwear:  The usual.  Reading:  Starting!  The Dinner List by Rebecca Serle.

November 11, 2018

Too much fun, watched the Formula 1 race etc:  Dark blue gray marled long sleeve t-shirt with twisted hem, cream mesh tank top, dark rinse skinny jeans, tan socks, black patent riding boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver necklace with white/gold/dark blue enamel owl pendant, thin silver bangle bracelet.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt, cream wool scarf, black gloves.

November 10, 2018

At work:  Dark blue gray marled long sleeve t-shirt with twisted hem, cream mesh tank top, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black patent riding boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver necklace with white/gold/dark blue enamel owl pendant, thin silver bangle bracelet.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt, cream wool scarf, black gloves.

November 9, 2018

Off, lunch at Cuzin's and early dinner at CMJ:  Dark blue gray marled long sleeve t-shirt with twisted hem, cream mesh tank top, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black ankle boots with braided belt.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver necklace with white/gold/dark blue enamel owl pendant, thin silver bangle bracelet.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt, pink chenille gloves.  Reading:  Starting!  Summer Wives by Beatriz Williams.

November 8, 2018

Official wear:  Charcoal gray short sleeve PRPL polo, white camisole, denim skirt, dark gray ribbed tights, black ankle boots with braided belt.  Jewelry: watch, rings, silver ring with amethyst and opal, silver dangly owl earrings with purple bead.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt, black gloves.  Reading:  Chicago magazine.  Listening to:  Finished!  Maniac Magee.
At night, wine dinner at Hemmingway's (yum and fun!):  Black long sleeve runched sides v-neck sweater, cream mesh tank top, multi-patterned skirt with snap belt, dark gray ribbed tights, black patent riding boots.  Same jewelry except for ring and same Outerwear.

November 7, 2018

Two owls today!  Wheat knit open cap sleeve comfy sweater vest, black long sleeve t-shirt, black pants, off-black knee-high pantyhose, black patent small wedge heels.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver and gold marcasite owl pin, gold cross hatch dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, tan fringed scarf, pink chenille gloves.  Reading:  Aquicorn Cove by Katie O'Neill.  Listening to:  Maniac Magee.

November 6, 2018

Owl jewelry month:  White long sleeve raised dots buttondown cardigan, navy/gray/turquoise/chartruese shell pattern short sleeve dress, navy ribbed tights, navy shoes with bow in front.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, navy enamel owl earrings, silver olive leaf ring.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, tan fringed scarf, pink chenille gloves.  Reading:  Instyle magazine.  Listening to:  Maniac Magee.

November 5, 2018

Dark by 4:30:  Navy short sleeve open weave cardigan, light gray sleeveless cotton dress, gray zigzag pattern tights, gray suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace, silver square dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  Pink tweed coat, tan fringed scarf.  Listening to:  Maniac Magee.

November 4, 2018

Concessions, matinee-style:  Dark blue gray marled long sleeve t-shirt with twisty hem, white camisole, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, gray gym shoes.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, white gold horseshoe pendant with diamond necklace, silver square dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, navy heather hooded zip-up sweatshirt, tan fringed scarf.

November 3, 2018

Concessions, night 2:  Dark orange ribbed long sleeve hooded brown buttons cardigan, gray "Florence" t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, gray suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, silver square dangly owl earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, tan fringed scarf.

November 2, 2018

Friday!  Black long sleeve "Blackhawks" t-shirt, white camisole, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, black leather braided belt ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold dangly plastic leaf earrings.  Outerwear:  Red wool jacket, tan fringed scarf.  Listening to:  Maniac Magee.

November 1, 2018

Court in the morning:  Dark orange cable knit hooded cardigan with brown buttons, gray short sleeve "Florence" t-shirt, charcoal gray pants, white socks, gray suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold dangly plastic leaf earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket with furry lining.
At night, Gibson's for dinner with friends:  Dark orange cable knit hooded cardigan with brown buttons, gray short sleeve "Florence" t-shirt, dark rinse skinny jeans, white socks, gray suede ankle boots.  Jewelry:  watch, rings, gold dangly plastic leaf earrings.  Outerwear:  Black hooded zip-up jacket with furry lining.