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It’s
January but spring is just around the corner! We usually don’t think
of our feet as part of our “getting ready for spring” regimen until
it’s too late. Now is the time to start, believe it or not, for
getting our feet in shape for ultimate sandal display. Winter is
such a drying and pounding time for our feet. Holidays, extra
activities, shopping, parties, etc. really takes it’s toll on your
feet leaving them dry, cracked, withered, itchy and uncomfortable.
The
first and best thing you can do is to get some regular Vaseline and
give your feet a massage from your toes to your heels. Then cover
them with socks. This works best at night before retiring so that it
can really soak in. Don’t be afraid to be generous with it. Be sure
to rub it into your cuticles and in between your toes. If you are
into toe bobs, there are all kinds to find at your favorite
department store usually in the costume jewelry section. There are
several different kinds to choose from and usually four to six toe
rings to a card depending on maker, style and price. Just the thing
to enhance your style especially if you don’t wear a lot of jewelry.
It’s a nice way to make a statement without being over bearing. Then
to top it off nicely, you can polish those refurbished toes with
copper, silver or mocha shades, perfect to enhance your toe bobs.
Now,
since your feet have been hidden all winter, they will likely be
pale as well. If you have a special tanning salon or lamp at your
disposal, this is fine considering that you take proper safety
precautions. If you don’t, then a little sunless tanning lotion
placed in the right places, following all package directions, will
do wonders for those pale tootsies and make your feet look like
you’ve been to the Bahamas.
All
in all, these things do not cost an arm and a second mortgage. Nor
do they take all day so have fun getting ready for spring and summer
and remember to use your sunscreen. Burns are not very stylish. I
personally can’t find a thing to wear with them! Your feet can get
burned too. It is very hard to wear any shoes let alone sandals with
burned feet. If your feet are blotchy, bumpy or bleeding you may
need medical attention. Don’t hesitate to see a Doctor because you
may have a serious condition. Vaseline would only aggravate it
especially if they are swollen.
