Headbands. I have always loved headbands…when other people wear them, that is. You see, I have this problem. Headbands look ridiculous on me. I remember telling this to my college roommates, and when they didn’t believe me, I put one on for them and what was their reaction? They LAUGHED! Now, I would never consider myself to have large ears, but there’s something about a headband that makes my ears stick out so that I suddenly take on a monkey-like appearance. Either that or the look of a “i-don’t-quite-fit-into-my-own-skin-middle-school-er”!
I was at Jordan Creek Mall today, on the hunt for some unique stocking stuffers. I went into Claire’s, a store I haven’t shopped in since those awkward middle school days…but I thought there could be potential there. I found myself standing in front of a wall of headbands, wishing I could pull one off. I tried one on (no, I’m not one of those who puts things on my head and then puts them back on the shelf! By doing this, I knew I was forced to buy it!) and the strangest thing happened. I liked it! No way! I bought the headband and left the store, feeling like I had just entered a new phase of life. Until I got home. One thing that has always been perplexing to me is how I could love something in a store, but then have it fit totally differently when I get home. Anyone with me on this one? I put the headband on when I got home and guess what happened? I looked like a monkey. I really think mirrors in a mall have extra-flattering qualities to them or something!
Since I now have my very own a headband, I just might try wearing it out of the house sometime. If you happen to see me on this day, please don’t laugh if you mistake me for a monkey. Just kindly whisper to me that I ought to rethink wearing it in public! =)
Posted by Allison Marie, Des Moines Iowa wedding and portrait photographer
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