When I planned for my eighth grade dance in the mid-sixties, I carefully selected my ensemble and lovingly crafted my coif. You can see the results in the top picture. No, really. That's me.
Of course when I looked in the mirror that June evening, I saw something very similar to Lauren Hutton in the picture below (from the October, 1967 issue of Seventeen). I saw blonde, tall, skinny, slinky, and so hip-that-it-made-your-teeth-hurt. Unfortunately, neither the camera (or anyone else) saw what I did.
It's obvious, though, that I thought I was the bee's knees and you'd think from the barely amused expression on my 13 year old face that I was at my wit's end due to being followed by the paparazzi all night long. (Nope, just one snapshot by Mom who loved me no matter how bad I looked, thank God)
4 comments:
I love your little jumper and blouse and the belt; and your "coif!" The flip is back, you know.
I was just thinking about this today..."I feel cool, looking good, this is how I am seen"...and then thought, I am the only one who sees it! Seriously, I looked at my pictures....oh well, I FEEL good!
If nothing else, I got faith in myself :D
OMG, I love it!! I would have guessed you were going for the "That Girl" look though... :) I remember a dress I had around that time that was very similar to yours (sans the blouse), with that low-waisted thin belt. Those were so groovy at the time!
Hi. I'd love to use one of your sunbathing pics on my totally non-commercial history blog (article about history of sunbathing). May I, please, with a proper credit? It would work perfectly. Can you let me know at davidderrick@mac.com? Thanks!
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