Hot Mama Tip
By GlindaAs the Manolo has predicted, spring shoes are fairly bursting with color.
So that poses the dilemma of what to paint your toesies with. For some reason, I’m not a big fan of the French pedicure, although I have to say it probably goes with everything. But if it isn’t your thing either, it can be tough to choose a nail color that doesn’t clash badly with a vibrant yellow or pink.
Metallic neutrals are a good answer. They give a bit of shimmer, a bit of color, but allow your shoes to do the real talking. And let’s face it, if you’ve spent a lot of money on your shoes, you want them to do most of the talking. Dont’ get me wrong, definitely do your nails, just have them be whispering seductively rather than vying for attention.
These polishes will help you get your shine on…
Dior Golden Nugget is a glittery golden bronze.
OPI India Collection Charmed by a Snake is a shimmery bronze.
Essie Great Expectations is a sheer grey with subtle glimmers.
Essie Body Language is a shimmery grey with pink undertones.
May 10th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
Oooooohh! Glinda, I like that Opi color a lot, especially since I think deep navy blue polish is just about peaking. This is just in time for the ritual May pedicure that formally announces summer in my wardrobe.
May 12th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Count me as one who can’t stand a French pedi. I honestly think it just looks like you’ve left your toenail clipping too long and are developing shades of late period Howard Hughes. Can the shoebox slippers be far behind?
OTOH, in honor of actually reaching my toes for the first time in several years, a couple weeks ago I sat down and painted them all a shimmery yet subtle shade of gold. Nice to know I was accidentally on track! I generally don’t pay attention to what’s big in pedicures since my feet are so ticklish I would never pay anyone else to try to touch them. About a year ago I got a lovely professional massage and nearly kicked the poor masseur where it counted when he reached for my toesies! Luckily he had great reflexes…and took the better part of valor after that.