Julia has been to see Gok Wan so her prompt this week is . . . on the cat walk . . .
The Moment I Wake Up
My first heels. Only an inch high, but oh-so-shiny patent, with little velvet bows on the front. They’re beige, and a perfect match for my shift dress. It’s a soft yellow, big bold flowers and way above my knees.
I’m wearing Miners Dead Beige lipstick and Pan Stick. My hair is tied high with a chiffon scarf, looped into a puffy ball and Linda Wright gave me a squirt of her Aqua Manda.
I’m thirteen, it’s my school fashion show, and I’m strutting on the cat walk in the dress that got me first prize in needlework class.
I Say a Little Prayer.
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Lucid Gypsy 
Well done Gilly…what a great response to the prompt
Thanks Jo you’re a sweetie ♡
Your writing really gives me the shivers, so powerfully evocative of those real-life moments!
Ahh thanks, that’s a lovely compliment ♡
Very descriptive, I hope she can walk in those heels!
I could see it clearly. WELL DONE!
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Thanks Francine :○》
This is a delightful 13-year old girl. Easy to imagine and I like the Miners Dead Beige lipstick. Is that a real color or did you make it up to go into this piece.
Thanks Tess, it was me!the lipstick did exist in the late 60’s!
Oh, I love this! And how well I remember my FIRST pair of heels — and the first time I got to wear nylon hose. I think I was about 13 as well.
Thanks Sandra, you probably guessed its me!
Goodness me this takes me back! Aretha Franklin & hairspray! I still can’t wait heels though!
Thanks Julia, those were the days! I can’t wear heels now sadly!
This is so evocative, and funny and sweet, and yes, brings back one’s own youth.
Thanks Tish, so long ago for me!
This is a walk down memory lane. There are many things that we experience for the first time as pre-teens and teens. I wore my first heels at 18 years old. I remember the feeling.
Great write for the challenge. You so very good at these. Love it !!!
Ahh thanks Issy, I enjoyed writing this one!
I really can see her you know!
She is me Celestine ★
Lovely writing, I feel I’m standing beside your 13 year old self….how brave to wear the dress you made, and I bet it was stunning 🙂
Great imagery Gilly!! Would love to see a picture of you in that dress? 🙂
What fun 😀
Oh! This swept me back to my teens. Aqua Manda! I’d forgotten all about that! Lovely writing which brought back feelings I’d forgotten about. Thank you.