Sari!

Feel I need to update you on the sari fitting! We all arrived in our Salwar Kameez's and Kurtas (men's shirt) ready for the inauguration ceremony where speeches would be made, songs would be sung and dances would be danced!
I arrived scruffy compared to the others, armed with my sari, petticoat and tailor-made blouse and was escorted into the "Elmer" room, door bolted and the process began. First the petticoat, then the top which fastened down the front with about 6 hooks and eyes. I just stood then like a manniquin. Next came the sari material which was wrapped and twisted and pleated and folded and safety pinned....Lashmi, the teacher was main dresser, but Sunita and her colleague were adding their touches and opinions. I failed miserably on the accessory front...not enough bling by far....Daisy and Sue had parted with bling bangles on loan, however I had no necklace, no toe rings, I had also left my ankle bracelets at the YMCA...in fact I had failed miserably on every bling level...

Then came the makeup.....apparently my eyeliner was not liquid and therefore not acceptable,so I stood whilst I had a makeover....eyeshadow, eyeliner( think Amy Winehouse...sp?), mascara, lip liner, lipstick....coming from all angles...I just kept my eyes shut and my mouth open...

Finally, Bindi was applied and red lipstick in the parting (to show I am married)

Finally, I was allowed to face the world and all the stares! I walked gingerly, but having 4 safety pins in position helped keep everything in its proper place. I was even able to "dance" later and am quite sad to think that the only way I will be able to wear it again is if the entire process is repeated.....