EYE CANDY

EYE CANDY

LOVE is in the air; its Valentine's Day today so I decide even though I'm not going to be receiving a dozen or so white roses delivered in the arms of an adorable man and I may not be having a wonderfully romantic dinner with someone special, I'm still worthy of a treat!  Unlike my myriad of friends whose husbands, boyfriends or lovers cooked for them or brought them flowers or sent them off for some pampering or even served them breakfast in bed; no one is around to pamper me; except me.  In contrast to my eldest daughter whose loving and thoughtful husband made personalized cards sending her on a scavenger hunt around their house for a new Coach purse (in her favorite lilac color); nothing nearly that romantic is going on in my life today, which is okay.  I just wish more of my single friends would do something special for themselves today; whether it's a mani/pedi or going to a movie no one else wanted to see or just staying home with a good book and sour apple martini - I want to say to all of them, Do something for yourself, you deserve it!

Today I decide to indulge myself and spend the day with me!  First I head out for a good morning workout with my daughter (yes, the one with the thoughtful husband - who is now off coaching his swim team all day while she relaxes). Then it's off I go to have a pedicure, a nice lunch, maybe some window shopping and if something should catch my eye then I just might have to buy myself something.

I begin at my favorite shoe store (of course) and there she is; Candy, she's sitting on a shelf all by herself or at least she's the only one I notice, I'm drawn to her like a moth to a flame, instantly seduced by her beauty; all I can think is she looks just like a shiny red candy apple!  Although not round like an apple, she has pointy toes, 4" stiletto heels and her patent leather coating is so rich and is the perfect shade of red, I mean just look at her!  They are the ideal Valentine's Day high-heel; red, seductive and flirty, what more could you ask for?  Besides, I never need an excuse to buy red or black shoes because they go with everything!  I try on several other pairs, but none compare to Candy, she's a must-have.

Next it's off to my pedicure appointment; I relax in the chair and feel myself unwinding during my foot massage.  Mmmmmmm, it's so soothing, this masseuse has really strong hands and it's just what I needed.  I've chosen red toe-nail polish to match my new shoes.  When my ten little toes are all pretty in red, I head across the way to Starbucks to let them dry completely.  I sit sipping my latte and people watching, I'm noticing a lot of anxious looking men rushing about, can we say last minute shopping?  My toes are dry now and I change into my new stilettos, Candy looks magnificent peeking out from under my jeans and she complements the hot pink, red, white and black polka-dot top I have on.

I now feel glamorous and feisty, even though I'm wearing jeans.  My candy apple red stilettos make a statement and are most definitely not for the faint of heart!  "I'm a force to be reckoned with!" Candy says, so off I sashay to do some window shopping.

My next stop is one of my favorite department stores where I peruse the handbag, jewelry and shoe sections, I don't find anything I must have, so I head upstairs to the fashion department, deciding on the way I need a new pair of jeans.  I try on many different pairs, and the fit on most are really nice, however I've noticed lately that the majority of jeans start to sag in the rear after one wearing and I have to wash them after every wear (I think it's the amount of spandex they're using in nearly all jeans these days).  My daughter swears by the brand 'Seven' and says they won't lose their shape. I try on a few pairs of 'Sevens' and really like the way they look and fit me and although they are more expensive than most of the jeans I own, I decide what the heck, I'm worth it!  While standing in line to pay for them the lady behind me comments on Candy.
"What beautiful shoes, they're a great color." She says.
"Thank you, I just bought them, I saw the color and couldn't resist." I reply.
I notice the nice looking man standing behind her admiring Candy too, I arch my foot seductively, when he looks up I smile and chuckle, he smiles back coyly.  After I happily leave the store with the perfect jeans (which by the way look great with Candy) I set out to get some lunch.

I sit outside on the patio during lunch and indulge in one of my favorite appetizers and a lemon drop martini, enjoying the time by myself watching people pass by, knowing I have absolutely no obligations today, ahhhhh, peaceful!  At the end of my meal, I treat myself to the perfect dessert; Creme Brule with raspberries, yummy decadence.

After my leisurely lunch I decide it's time to head home.  I take my time walking through the mall, enjoying the looks Candy is getting; all the way through to the other end where the parking structure is. I put my bags in the trunk and notice my cell phone is missing, uggggggh!  I head back into the mall and start backtracking:
Shoe store: NO
Starbucks: NO
Nail salon: NO
Macy's: NO
Restaurant: NO
Mall concierge: NO, damn!

On the way back to my car I ponder when I last saw it, I remember being distracted by that good-looking man in Macy's, did I leave my cell on the counter when I paid for my new jeans? I do believe it's the last place I remember seeing my phone. If I did leave it there accidentally, did he pick it up? Is he roaming the mall searching for me? Eager to meet the woman in those captivating red shoes? Maybe he's hoping to be my knight in shining armor who has rescued my wayward phone... I know, I know, but a girl can dream can't she?  It is Valentine's Day!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to all my single friends, please pamper yourselves, you deserve it!