Prepare your feet for summer, via
Hot days are here and we’re ready to show our feet, but we should only do that if our feet are well manicured and prepared to be shown to the world after a long winter. Ofcourse step number one is pedicure: make a foot scrub to get rid of dead skin, make sure your toenails are stain free and shortened. When your feet look nice and healthy, you can continue in more of a free spirit. Choose the right nail color and the right sandals to compliment your feet. And put on some anklets to make them look sexier! We prepared some tips for you to get your feet in shape before you put on those favourite sandals of yours.
Filing the toenails
Clip your nails straight across to the length you prefer, then file nails in one direction so the corners are slightly rounded. The most flattering nail shape is not long or short or square, it’s “squoval” – not quite square and not quite oval. File nails into a shape that mirrors the curve of your nail base. Square tips can make toes look chubby!
Removing the stains
You can do that by rubbing a drop of lemon juice or lavender oil on nails and buffing out the stain.
Applying the nail polish
Don’t shake the nail polish bottle, instead roll it between your palms. This mixes the polish without causing air bubbles. One trick for applying nail polish: hold the brush between the thumb and middle finger while resting your forefinger on the top of the cap. To get the best results, apply thin layers. Start with the basecoat, apply two layers of nail polish in finish with top coat.
This year natural nails are in trend, so if you’re toenails are healthy and especially if your feet are a bit tanned already, pick transparent or milky white nail polish. They go really nicely with tanned feet.
Natural looking nails, via
Pick sandals that compliment your feet shape.
Pearly nail polish, via
If you don’t have any new nail polishes or don’t know what color to choose, you can always go red!
Red toe nails, via
Put on an anklet, a cute toe ring or even both. Try this year’s trendy metallic, pastel or neon nail colors even on your feet!
Metallic nails, via
Pastel nails and oriental anklet, via
Neon pink nails
Lots of anklets and an anchor tattoo, via