Not My Typical Grocery Store Visit!

The Grocery Store!

I'm smiling, because the clerk at the grocery store started a rather lengthy discussion about my french manicure, which doesn't show up too well in this picture. She asked if I had a french pedicure too, so I showed her my red toe nails.  That surprised her, but she liked...and thought they were even more feminine than if they were French!

"Where did you get your cute flats?" (Payless, of course). And then we talked about the advantages of wearing heels with Capri's. She prefers the look, and encouraged me to try it. She suggested wearing my Capri's with peep-toe 3-inch heeled pumps, to help make my legs look longer, and to keep my pedicure on display for all to see. "Just make sure the peep-toe openings are big enough to show at least 3 toes on each foot, so your pretty nails show off nicely."

I told her that I've never worn heels before.  So she recommended starting by wearing 1 inch heels all the time, every day, till walking and wearing them becomes second nature, then progress to 2 inch, and so on. "There's no doubt that once you get used to wearing heels, you'll want to be in them all the time."

Then she handed me my receipt, and stepped out from behind the counter to show me what she was wearing. Wow...no jeans and sneakers at work for that girl...and she actually practices what she preaches. A cashier, who's on her feet all day, in Capri's and peep-toe heels, and a beautiful red pedicure with nail art on the three visible toes of each foot... "Here's a sample of how you can look, sweetie. Why not wear your heels when you come in next time? I'd love to see how pretty you are in them!"

She didn't have a way to know, but at one point I had purchased some really sexy 3 inch heels, and tried to wear them.  They looked fabulous, especially with a bright red pedicure and nylons!  Well, girls, I tried a lot, but just couldn't walk in them, and in addition, they left heel indentations in the hardwood and vinyl floors at home, thus limiting their usefulness.  If I can't wear something, I don't keep it, so they went to charity...too bad, though.  I'd have preferred to be able to wear them, particularly with a short sundress!  Here's a picture:

Tell me what you think, ladies! (Or gents!)

And yes, the girls at the salon are definitely "spot on" as usual...pedicures, manicures and shoes are fantastic female conversation starters!