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Get the legs out,ladies.

(42 Posts)
pompa Tue 14-Apr-15 20:30:44

Probably smile

rosequartz Tue 14-Apr-15 20:30:42

I have never had a pedicure or toenails painted by someone else; I was thinking of it for this summer but I have ticklish feet and I didn't think about that. It would be embarrassing to kick out and knock the pots of varnish all over the salon hmm

Ana Tue 14-Apr-15 20:27:12

pompa, do calm down - is it Spring fever? grin

pompa Tue 14-Apr-15 20:13:04

LOL, more on show that you might expect if you look at the bikini thread. smile

jo1book Tue 14-Apr-15 19:49:12

The trouble with Summer is that there is so much on show!

Pittcity Tue 14-Apr-15 19:11:58

I have dared to shave ankles and toes and ironed linen trousers today. So the weather is bound to take a turn for the worse, sorry.wink

Teetime Tue 14-Apr-15 18:49:14

Knees were seen on the golf course this week - not mine at best its pedal pushers I don't have figure for skorts or shorts. I am mauve all over but going for first pedicure of the year on Thursday after having had a good go at the chiropodist last week.

jo1book Tue 14-Apr-15 14:55:34

Yes! Silly me. Rouge Noir by Chanel.

AshTree Tue 14-Apr-15 14:46:31

Isn't Rouge Noir by Chanel?

jo1book Tue 14-Apr-15 14:36:15

Soontobe. I take my own nail varnish, which I have had for 3 years because I only paint my toenails in colour. I like Dior's Rouge Noir because it goes with everything. But Dior also do a lovely grey pinky beige which is ideal if you want a subdued look.
My legs are like two milk bottles on the step and are a bigger problem than feet. If I put on fake tan it sort of highlights blemishes as well. Leg make up looks great till you rub on something. I have given up waxing, as too painful and stick to Veet. Talk about age bringing high maintenance issues.

Soutra Tue 14-Apr-15 14:29:44

Dare I get up to the loft and get the bags of summer clothes down? Or will it precipitate another Ice Age or a flood of Biblical proportions? hmm

J52 Tue 14-Apr-15 14:29:30

Painted toe nails on Sunday, mid pink and sandal ready! x

TerriBull Tue 14-Apr-15 14:15:45

I haven't got as far as painting my toenails yet but this is the first day I have had my summer 7/8ths light weight trousers and fit flops on. Glad to get out of jeans and ankle boot mode.

soontobe Tue 14-Apr-15 14:12:33

Do you get to choose the colour?
Are there "in" colours?

jo1book Tue 14-Apr-15 14:07:47

Cannot get to my own feet easily. Plus she puts on primer, 3 coats of varnish and a sealant. They will look good for about 6/8 weeks, so tie in with holidays planned.

rosesarered Tue 14-Apr-15 14:03:11

She needs to put her foot down with a firm hand then?Must admit to not being brave enough, I do a pedicure myself(it's impossible to tickle your own foot, I wonder why?)Feet always look nice with shaped and varnished toenails in sandals, so well worth it!

jo1book Tue 14-Apr-15 13:33:27

In a mood as having my toenails painted for summer this afternoon. Will have to take a codeine to stop feet tingling and think of dull things like politics and finance to stop laughing at the tickling. I am all right if she takes my foot in a firm hand and knows how to use clippers and files, but am sitting here now wondering if she had a drink at lunchtime or a row with her boyfriend or, worse, is timid. I must get a grip, though, and be philosophical as one always suffers for beauty and think how pretty my toes will be sandalled for summer.