Saturday, 3 May 2014

White Lies

Here is my response to the Light and Shade Challenge of 2nd May 2014.  It is a bit embarrassing that it comes so long after the responses from people who didn't actually help to set the challenge.  I took the inspiration from the quote:

 'She tells enough white lies to ice a wedding cake'.  Margot Asquith

"Honestly, you look lovely in that, Claudia.  It really suits you, the colour is ideal.  You will look fine.  And the neckline is perfect, not too low."
Claudia looked doubtful.  "I don't want to show too much..."
"You will be fine!" Jenny smiled frantically and avoided the sympathetic glances of the bridal shop assistants.
"There's not too much beading?" Claudia smoothed down the expensive silk.

"It's perfect.  You will be stunning, honest." As her mother-in-law-to-be headed back to the changing rooms Jenny checked her watch.  She had twenty minutes left to choose her wedding dress.  

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8 comments:

  1. Unknown3 May 2014 at 13:01

    Twenty minutes to choose, but I'm guessing many hours already spent pandering to Claudia! Beautifully done.

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    1. Lyssa Medana3 May 2014 at 13:46

      Thank you - I imagine it had been a loooong afternoon LM x

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  2. steph3 May 2014 at 22:41

    That's cutting it close, and that makes you wonder what might be at play here, vanity, nerves, not really wanting to get married? You captured the anxiety of the moment in a few words. Nice. And thanks for starting the new challenge.. I love the title.. Light and Shade.

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    1. Lyssa Medana4 May 2014 at 20:09

      I've heard too many horror stories to resist the story - thank you for commenting. LM x

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  3. Tara R.3 May 2014 at 23:07

    I looking forward to shopping for wedding gowns with my daughter one day. She may not say the same.

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    1. Lyssa Medana4 May 2014 at 20:09

      I only have a son. The rules for MIL are shut up, show up and wear beige. I can live with that. lol LM x

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  4. Ashley Kagaoan4 May 2014 at 13:44

    Not a fun way to spend a bridal appointment. I suggest she make another one and ditch the MIL.

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    1. Lyssa Medana4 May 2014 at 20:10

      Sometimes another female is more of a hindrance. Thank you for commenting. LM x

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