Janet Kay’s Musings

13 year old girls know how to have fun. I wish I was 13 again, without the angst. These are photos of my granddaughter, Jordan. She wears skinny jeans, the green tutu over the jeans and has her hair streaked pink. She loves to text and it is an important thing in her life. Communication in this age is very different--I wonder how that will play out in the her adult life. Computers are easy for her and she's always had one in her life for games and education. I still struggle with the computer from time time, but will not give up until I get it right.

When I was 13 years old (in the early 50's), they bought me a pair of Cuban heels (about 1 inch high and TAN) and told me they were high heels that were age appropriate. I wanted some 5 inch heels in red suede and had to wait several years beyond 13 to get them. And girdles--they said nice girls don't "jiggle" and we wore girdles and those awful nylon stockings that were hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
As for any color enhancement--forget it. It didn't happen until I was in my 60's and needed it for other reasons.

Jordan is having fun and she is age appropriate. Do it while you can--it looks silly when you are 70.
Although I might try the tutu with my NYD jeans.

One piece of advice as I am an observer of people at the Mall--don't wear those 5 inch heels unless you know how to walk in them--more of a strut than a walk. Throw your head back and move!