Its not in my place to categorise people as "can make it", "may make it" or "already there". Yet sometimes, as I rub shoulders with the throngs of strangers along the streets, I find myself appraising another being's worth. The clothes on their back, the bags swinging from the sides, the people hanging on their arms, the babies gurgling in the prams, the names emblazoned on the accessories. It all adds up to the degree of pedigree isnt it?


Apparently not. Who would have guessed a woman dressed in beach slippers digging through a par-sa black armpit wallet will ring up thousand dollars worth of clothes at Bebe? Who would have noticed the Gucci decked out lady in Chanel shades is discreetly checking all wallets in her LV speedy30 for just a valid working credit card?



But if given a choice, and if I were born with balls and not a cunt, I would have gladly picked up the Gucci lady in a blink of an eye. The par-sa wallet aunty can wait for her next lifetime.



Because appearance is one and everything. End all, be all. Look beautiful, dress uptilt, made up right, carry all the right labels, speed off in that hundredthousanddollarsconvertible and you are going places. People flock even if you're just an empty shell.



I am making an effort to look beyond the number of credit cards and flea market shorts. But I can't help but love people-watching; write off stories in my head based on his/her appearance. I wonder if others do the same. Personally though, I think most just place your worth based on your appearance. Dress the part, get the deal. Dont step on my toes though, I will knock you unconcious with the huge padlock on my new bag.

Anyway, off the list of observations, it helps to look slightly aloof, a little contemptous, imperceptibly authoriative and marginally cold at first glance. Smile appreciatively and utter a soft thank you at any help rendered. And your shopping trip is extended enjoyably endlessly even if you're alone.

Oh, and dont forget that occasional bling bling stamped with the brands obscenely for all to see.

You'll be "one of the cool lambs" roaming the streets.

P.S. Dont forget to breathe as you practise. It takes massive guts and solid ego to pull it off. So dont forget to breathe.