For Once, Average Jane Needs to Look Nice

We are doing band photos on Sunday. I know that doesn't sound like a big deal, but it is in several respects. First of all, it means I need to dress up. Second, it means I should really do something interesting with my hair. Third, I need to wear more makeup than usual. Finally, there's the whole band photos curse, which I'll address a bit later.

The clothing isn't too big of a deal. I was initially thinking of wearing my usual jeans and t-shirt, but my husband pointed out that something a little more "rock" would be better if we're planning on trying to book ourselves as a "show." Thus, I think I'll probably wear my faux-crocodile jacket, a black tank top, dark jeans and boots. The only thing I don't have is the jeans, but I have a reasonable amount of time to procure some between now and Sunday afternoon.

Then there's my hair. The blue highlights have almost disappeared and my roots are getting a little sparkly (that's the grey hairs poking out). Miraculously, I managed to get an appointment for highlights and a cut tomorrow afternoon, even though I didn't call until late today. So that'll take care of my color and perhaps even the style if I can make it last.

Makeup is easy: I need some under-eye concealer anyway, so a trip to Sephora around noon on Sunday will give me the opportunity to be completely made up by one of their people under the pretext of buying new eye makeup. I don't have anything else going on until the photo shoot, so why not?

Allow me to explain the curse, which is almost certainly a music-oriented variation of Murphy's Law. Over many years of playing in bands, I have observed that band photos are often the kiss of death for a band. Sometimes they just cause one band member to leave, but at other times they break the band up completely. There's something about getting everyone's image on film together that seems to exacerbate the most minor personnel problems. It's quite unfortunate.

The photographer I've hired is someone I've known for many years. When I worked at a magazine after college, we used to purchase concert photos from him of headlining acts that came through town. Thanks to our long history, I'm getting a substantial discount off his usual shoot fee, but he's still not cheap. I'll be very unhappy if Sunday's session triggers the band curse.

Please send good vibes our way that day.

Comments

[Spyder]

Post a photo once you get them.

[Karl]

Yeah, I'd like to see the photos, too. I'm sure all will go fine. You know, till the proofs come back. ;)

[madge]

no curse please! hopefully this photos session will be the exception to the rule.

[jennyonthespot]

Oooh - hope it goes well!

[Kennon]

I've never heard of the curse until now... all my long ago photo shoots went pretty good. Good luck on yours.

[Jennifer H]

No, no curse. I think having your makeup done at Sephora cancels out the curse. Most bands don't know that.

I hope you're share a photo?