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.