New York, A Formal Gown, And Nails

I felt like going formal and this lovely long beaded jacket gown fit my mood perfectly

When I got this gown I went looking everywhere for shoes. Believe it or not I had the bag

Here are the shoes, I mentioned buying hem at Lord and Taylor in a previous update

I was in New York for the day recently. I love New York. First of all the women are wearing heels and for the most part, hosiery

OK it was chilly fall weather, but still, I was happy.

I got to my first appointment early, got out early, and then got a call from my second appointment asking me to come in early! So I had 4 full hours to do what else—shop!

I remember many years ago when I first went to New York and I couldn’t wait to get to Lee Brewster’s store. This was the first store I ever went to that specialized in us “girls”

I soon found that the regular stores has so much more to offer. There were three stores when I bought foundations. And Cosmo Hosiery across from Lord and Taylor

I once brought a dress I had purchased at L&T to Cosmo to match it with colored hose

I bought my first really expensive wig at a place called Jacque Darcel, I think that was the name.

In any case I managed to find a few things I couldn’t resist. Sixth Avenue near Macy’s has a number of cheap junk jewelry places, they are fun and easy on the pocketbook.

I went into Lord and Taylor and had an RHT moment. The wearer was an older woman, but her salesgirl was quite lovely so I used my patented cell phone stop to get a good look

I have gotten lots of questions about my nails, especially after my last “Peg Bundy” Update

The nails I wore in that set were bought already polished and decorated but most of what I have are nails I have done myself.

I have found a couple of UK people on EBay, but one turned out to be unreliable and the second’s nails are not quite long enough, though beautifully done. Search *nail*candy*.

If any of you gals know anyone, please send me the info? I am especially looking for decorated nails.

I have mentioned a woman I met with not great skin and her perfect makeup. I have seen her a number of times, and every time she looks the same the same. Her lips are especially well done, with what appears to be lip liner, two shades of wine and gloss. Perfect each and every time.

And she constantly takes out the compact and checks her face, --wonderful!

Well I ran into her at Starbucks just yesterday! She joined me as I paged through the New York Times. She has a sweet personality, and she is very nice. But it is amazing, you can see her foundation—I love it, I am envious

I mentioned in my last update that I could smell her makeup, and got a few emails. What does makeup smell like? Makeup! And yes she checked herlf in her compatc and added more lipsticktwice. HOME