Gussied Up

By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

My beautiful mother Carolyn, my brother Steve, my sister Leasa, and me!

I am happy to have been born in "1953"
 for so many reasons.

 As far as "Fashion," is concerned, 
the 1950's & 60's were amazing! 

 The hairstyles, cloths, shoes, etc. 
What style!

 I remember my mother taking me downtown every fall,
 to purchase new school shoes.

The fall of "1960," well, well, well, a shiny pair of
 Italian red leather flats were worn home that day.
I can remember how soft to the touch the shoes felt.
 I recall the scent of Italian leather.   

 I wasn't allowed to sleep in them, or I would have.

 My mother is the most beautiful woman I have ever seen. Inside & out!

 She taught me how to get gussied up!