The Atlantis Pearl Shade is perhaps my favorite pale pink yet and I just need to book my flight to the Bahamas now. Pale pink in hand (or rather, on foot), I found myself looking longingly at the fiery shades of red the women in the chairs next to me were selecting. It seems that the technicians suggest pale colors, and it makes sense to pick pales, but what do women want? Hot toe-males! When I asked three women waiting for a pedicure, what color they most prefer, all three immediately answered “red.”
Doing The Bling Thing.
Pretty, polished toenails are well and good, but a well-chosen accessory is sometimes just the thing to add a little bling to my step. I used to love toe-rings, and then for a while they seemed a little trashy, but I have to say I’m coming around again. They’re available in all styles and price ranges from the delicate little crystal wire toe ring for $6.50 to the white gold and diamond eternity ring for $1100. I may go with a dainty sterling silver ring for a little understated bling.
Likewise, anklets come in endless styles, cost anywhere from under $10 to over $1,000, and go in and out of vogue. Originally worn in India, most ankle bracelets maintain that Southeast Asian feel, particularly the more delicate metal chains, with or without beading, and these delicate accessories are not likely to go out of style. Whether you’re into charms, crystals, or pearls, you’re likely to find an anklet out there that reflects your style. I love a simple teeny-tiny pearl anklet on a leather string to accessorize my summer dresses and tanned ankles, but I’ve found tons of other options online, including a white gold filigree ankle bracelet (beyond my ankle-budget at $250), and an inexpensive hemp bracelet, which may be a more natural choice. The ankle is really not my favorite place for sensory overload, but a delicate little touch looks great on the beach.
I already have so many sandals. I have dress sandals, work sandals, walking sandals, beach sandals, and disco-dancing sandals. What I do not have are barefoot sandals. Often worn at beach weddings, this unique accessory consists of an anklet and a toe ring, connected down the front of the foot. Because of their association with weddings, they’re usually made with precious stones and metals, but several companies are now producing more casual alternatives with stones like turquoise and quartz. Despite the name, the barefoot sandal can actually be worn with some shoes. I’m not sure they won’t overwhelm, instead of accentuate, my newly buffed feet, but I may feel like having a little foot-fun at the next beach wedding I get invited to …
