Women love shoes. They love to buy shoes, shows off their new shoes, and plan their outfits around their shoes.
A survey by DSW found that 75% of women surveyed own more than 21 pairs of shoes, and 64% of women say the right pair of shoes can help them feel more confident.
If you’re like the women surveyed, you likely also look forward to purchasing new shoes with each season. In the spring and summer, that means sandals. And like sundresses and shorts, sandals call for revealing a part of your body not usually seen in the winter months – your feet.
Are you thinking about how you’ll make your feet look great in this season’s trendy sandals? Do you want to know the best ways to show off your new footwear? Read on for our top five our tips to prep your feet for sandals, so you can step into the warmth with confidence and style.
1. Treat Yourself to a Pedicure
Your feet and toes will be on display, so you want them to look clean, healthy, and pretty.
A pedicure should include smoothing away calluses, trimming cuticles and nails, and moisturizing from toe to knee. A professional pedicure is a great treat, but you can also DIY a pedicure at home.
2. Paint Your Toenails and Maintain the Look
Your pedicure should end with some nail polish, but leave the nail designs and themes to your fingernails. Choose a solid color, whether that’s bold, pastel, or neutral. Be sure to maintain the polish, as you don’t want chipping polish to distract from the beauty of your trendy sandals.
3. Complement Your Trendy Sandals with Foot Jewelry
You frame your face with sparkling earrings, wear a sophisticated or bold watch, and highlight your décolletage with a necklace. Why not complement your pretty feet and sandals with jewelry, too? Experiment with ankle bracelets and toe rings, going either as delicate and dainty or bold and trendy as you’d like.
4. Keep Your Feet Agile and Pain-Free
Even if your sandals are comfortable, all the walking and standing you do can take a toll on your feet. To keep them looking great, you need to keep them feeling and functioning great, too. Dedicate some time a few times a week to massage and exercise your feet using a tennis ball.
5. Treat Warm Weather Issues Like Sweat and Swelling
The warm weather lets us show off our feet in fashionable sandals, but it can also cause uncomfortable sweating and swelling.
If sweat is a problem for you, try a charcoal shoe insert or even an antiperspirant. To soothe and help combat swelling, soak your feet in an ice bath for 15 minutes after especially long, hot days.
Look and Feel Your Best from Your Toes Up
Even if you plan to build all your summer outfits around your new trendy sandals, you may want more fashion and beauty advice. Luckily, you’re in the right place for that.
Browse our blog for makeup, style, and beauty tips, like how to get bright white teeth and guidance on what to wear on a first date.
