After going to a park for my first trip outside, I wanted to experience being among more people for my next trip. So the other day I went to a shopping center (not a mall) and did what any gal likes to do - I went shopping! I wore the same basic outfit, denim skirt, sneakers, socklets, head scarf but exchanged the tunic top for a tight, scoop-neck t-shirt tucked into the skirt. Showed off my ta-ta's very well.
First went into Kohl's looking at dresses & tops. Had to wait on line for the fitting room with 2 other women for 10 minutes but it was no problem at all. Women take a huge number of items in with them and take an ungodly amount of time modeling everything. Wound up buying a simple summer dress and a print cotton t-shirt type dress. Then it was off to DSW where I leisurely browsed everything, tried on about a dozen shoes and would up buying a very comfortable Sofft slide sandal (very similar to this one - https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/so...ctiveColor=232 but in black leather).
My next stop was at Ulta Beauty. I browsed for a bit but didn't have a clue what I was doing until a young guy came over to ask if I needed help. As soon as I opened my mouth he knew who I was but couldn't have cared less. He helped me pick out the right foundation for my facial tone and some setting powder which he kindly showed me how to apply and the right brush to use. Ulta was my last stop.
I spent about 3 hours shopping. I was $$$ poorer but emotionally richer because I didn't feel nervous all day, gained valuable experience in how to act in public and felt great about taking this next step.
Take care everyone,
Fiona