Thanks for the virtual hugs and support ladies. Had another little moment after doing hair and make-up remembering something my nan said to me when I'd been dolled up to be a bridesmaid when I was little (which I'd found a little traumatic) - "All that fuss and you still look the worst of the lot." Really stung at the time (and still does a bit, even though she's been dead for years), and then I got told off by my parents for being shy and mopey, which was unlike me. Why would anyone say anything that unkind to any little girl, I don't understand. No use dwelling though. She was out of order - and one of us had to look the worst of the lot I suppose. *Wry smile*
OK - trying to get a grip. It's a burlesque night. People will only really be interested in what they themselves look like if past experience is anything to go by. Have put on black sparkle short sleeve sweater and black shorts with bright red belt, cherry necklace, lipstick and nails. Hair curls (as Monroe as I could manage). Finishing off with faux fur jacket and black t-bar shoes with a little platform on them. I'll just have to do. The important thing is to enjoy my time with my friends and not being a misery-guts. (Maybe should have got some fishnets or seamed tights but not in the mood to trawl to Asda or M&S, and have had an accident prone last couple of days so would probably only put my fingers through them when I go to the loo or something). Starting to think I might be coming down with something as haven't stopped flippin' sneezing all day either, and it's unlike me to be this un-entheusiastic about getting done up for a night out.