Get the legs out,ladies.

A friend of mine had a spray tan a couple of years ago and she ended up looking very orange, really put me off doing that

One of my young neighbours is sprayed. She has black hair and would be marvellous as pocohontas.

I've never had one but I think sprays can look rather good. The manufacturers seem to have overcome the stripey look. Might be a good idea if you are going to some sort of posh do, or don't want to look too white on a Spanish beach.

I've never had one but I think sprays can look rather good. The manufacturers seem to have overcome the stripey look. Might be a good idea if you are going to some sort of posh do, or don't want to look too white on a Spanish beach.

I've never had one but I think sprays can look rather good. The manufacturers seem to have overcome the stripey look. Might be a good idea if you are going to some sort of posh do, or don't want to look too white on a Spanish beach.

How did that happen? I only pressed the button once, honest!

I only want my legs down from my knees to be tanned, but they tell me you have to have the whole leg done. It's the wearing of the paper knickers that freaks me. Perhaps I should get one of Pompa's porno style bikinis to wear,

Why does wearing paper knickers freak you, jo1book?

(I'd be far more freaked by wearing a porno bikini bottom!)

A nice ruby red on toe nails last night.
Linen trousers and fit flops today.

A visit to the chiropodist first, then did my own pedicure.

I have chunky legs and worse ankles. My legs look like pork sausages. Not things I want on show, so dresses, skirts and shorts are out for me

I do wear linen trousers in summer - that's my go-to uniform (sorry about the cliche!)
Until a few years ago I'd never dream of having a pedicure. I thought all that was for airheads (or airfeet). Then, while I was in the grip of a bad bout of depression, a friend suggested we go and have our feet done and I agreed. I was delighted. My legs were still hideous but suddenly my feet were soft and pretty-looking. We've gone a few times since and I'm long overdue for another. I rather like a moody, dark red colour myself - possibly similar to Rouge Noir, but what do I know?

No need to shave legs - my leg hair has steadily disappeared over the years, almost to nothing.
I wish my fat legs would do the same.....

If you wore some of those micro bikinis you would look like a noughts&crosses board.

I have used sun beds years ago but nothing happened!! DH was a H & S expert (yes groan away) and is very opposed to sun beds so I wouldn't do that now also people with Lupus are meant to avoid sun beds and sun. I like to look a bit glowy though so have had one fake tan in a salon. its so smelly and you have to sleep in it so it makes the sheets brown and you feel all itchy all night. Now I use Clarins fake tan to get my legs and arms started and everything else more or less stays covered up.

Ana. The paper knickers remind me of hospital- white coat phobia.I believe they are needed to stop the paint leaking into orifices. Pompa - you are so right, your bands of cheeky cloth would make me look like a hot-crossbun.

I can manage my own manicures, but bending to the toes is getting harder and a pedicure is a great treat, especially when it's time to put on the sandals. I like a very dark polish, perhaps this summer it will be a dark purple - damson or aubergine. Wish I could afford a foot massage every week!

I've had my toe nails professionally painted in the past and they are brilliant, last for ages. However, now I have had my hip replaced I am hoping I can go back to doing it myself eventually.

Spray tan - I thought the paper knickers were just for modesty

I'm going to have my first pedicure at the local beauty college- they only charge a few pounds so I'm trying a facial with them as well tomorrow.