Putting My Most Fashionable Foot Forward

By: Anna Garner (View Profile)

 

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I’ve often thought about getting a tattoo, a little one on my toe or my ankle perhaps, but the idea of needles, and having to stick with one fashion choice forever, have kept me from committing. For centuries, Indian brides have decorated their hands and feet with henna and in recent years, the henna trend has made its way west to allow me to play with paint, without having to live with it for the rest of my days. Henna is temporary—it lasts one to four weeks, depending on several factors such as where on the body it’s applied, how often that part is washed, etc. and it’s also widely available (even some K-Mart stores carry it.) I’m planning to experiment with some classic and contemporary designs to showcase my pretty feet, and to make sure I never forget them again!

 

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posted: 01.21.2008
Jake K
Anna, you captured the 'joy of pedicures' in your article. I agree! Being a guy, I was only recently introduced to this pleasure by my g/f when she offered to treat my feet (they were looking like normal guy-feet, crusty and unkempt). The result was quite satisfying! My feet ended up looking and feeling ten times better. Now I am more comfortable wearing open sandals in public and not ashamed of how they look.
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