Jamie14
08-06-2007, 01:50 PM
Hi girls! :happy:This is my first thread that I ever posted so please be kind if I am breaking any rules or protocol as I am totally new to this. I thought this would be a good place to talk about a night out that I had last week. It wasn't exactly Cinderella going to the ball but I'm not exactly Cinderella either. I've had numerous trips outside driving or walking around but this was only my 5th trip out in which I was fully dressed. The scary thing about this trip is that the first time I have been out without a GG with me. Trip #4 occurred a few months ago in the same town with two of my GG's. It didn't go very well- I'm afraid a so-so make over in a well lit restaurant gave me away. It was at an Asian rest. with the big square table everyone sits around- too hot!, too close to strangers! Nobody said anything but I knew and I just stayed quiet and rigid the whole meal. It was kind of a downer as the last trip out to a Steak& Ale was awesome!! One of my girlfriends seemed hesitant about going out on this trip into town. My other one had to work.
I found a new salon to do my makeup and hair and they did an incredible job. The women there had so much fun doing this with me that it made it that much more fun for me. They did my nails for free, coached me on walking and sitting and a few other things. They let me hang out in the salon until closing time (7PM) at which point I went to run a few errands. I decided to go to the Lane Bryant down the road as I had bought my top from them a few months ago and I wanted to see if the two very helpful sales ladies were still there so I could talk to them. One of them was there and we had a great conversation before I moved on to Belks to do some shopping. I loved going through the racks and I felt incredibly relaxed and almost euphoric. I ventured into the middle of the store to ask one of the ladies at the makeup counter what she thought of my makeup. She was very excited and said they had done a very good job. She touched up my foundation while I sat in the chair by the counter (something I've always wanted to do) she said I looked scared and I should relax and smile and have fun. My next visit was the historic area of town where I walked around and asked a couple of girls to take my picture. And then made a quick stop at a drugstore and then to the local bookstore where I walked around and looked at books for awhile. I can't tell you what an incredible confidence builder this trip out was for me. The women at the salon gave me lots of complements as did the sales people at Lane Bryant and Belks who raved about my hair, makeup, and outfit!! The only negative of the night was when I had to change and call it a night. :sad:
I'm not sure if anybody noticed and I really don't care- I had so much fun. The time shopping and spent at the salon were incredible. ( I would recommend a good salon for anyone that is not confident about doing their own hair and makeup- which is my situation. You just have to find the right place and the right people.) I wore black heels, black tights, a silky black skirt with a white top and my auburn hair. I need to work on my accessorizing, my voice(of course), and I wish there was a way to shrink down from my 5' 11" for a few hours!!
Thanks for letting me share. I love reading everyone's posts over the last couple of weeks since I joined up. You all are wonderful.......Jamie
I found a new salon to do my makeup and hair and they did an incredible job. The women there had so much fun doing this with me that it made it that much more fun for me. They did my nails for free, coached me on walking and sitting and a few other things. They let me hang out in the salon until closing time (7PM) at which point I went to run a few errands. I decided to go to the Lane Bryant down the road as I had bought my top from them a few months ago and I wanted to see if the two very helpful sales ladies were still there so I could talk to them. One of them was there and we had a great conversation before I moved on to Belks to do some shopping. I loved going through the racks and I felt incredibly relaxed and almost euphoric. I ventured into the middle of the store to ask one of the ladies at the makeup counter what she thought of my makeup. She was very excited and said they had done a very good job. She touched up my foundation while I sat in the chair by the counter (something I've always wanted to do) she said I looked scared and I should relax and smile and have fun. My next visit was the historic area of town where I walked around and asked a couple of girls to take my picture. And then made a quick stop at a drugstore and then to the local bookstore where I walked around and looked at books for awhile. I can't tell you what an incredible confidence builder this trip out was for me. The women at the salon gave me lots of complements as did the sales people at Lane Bryant and Belks who raved about my hair, makeup, and outfit!! The only negative of the night was when I had to change and call it a night. :sad:
I'm not sure if anybody noticed and I really don't care- I had so much fun. The time shopping and spent at the salon were incredible. ( I would recommend a good salon for anyone that is not confident about doing their own hair and makeup- which is my situation. You just have to find the right place and the right people.) I wore black heels, black tights, a silky black skirt with a white top and my auburn hair. I need to work on my accessorizing, my voice(of course), and I wish there was a way to shrink down from my 5' 11" for a few hours!!
Thanks for letting me share. I love reading everyone's posts over the last couple of weeks since I joined up. You all are wonderful.......Jamie