Sunday, December 23, 2012

8 High Heel Tips You Should Know When You Wear High Heels

Test-drive high heels before the big day

An important meeting or a hot first date is not the place to break in your new heels. So what is? The supermarket, Get a cart and go for a spin. As you stock up on groceries, use the cart for balance while your feet get used to the new high heel.


Sign up for yoga class

OK, so being naturally stunning is one half of the whole modeling gig—but keeping your balance in treacherous shoes on a slippery runway is the hard part! The more aware you are of your core muscles, the better chance you have of staying steady.


Take a seat every 20 minutes or so

Whenever and wherever you can, sit, sit, sit!, And cross your legs so that all can see your beautiful, fashion-forward, painful footwear. Think of yourself as a model on a photo shoot and stretch from the waist. So don’t be afraid to give your tootsies a rest every now and then—you’ll last longer with breaks and give people a better view of your incredible shoes.


Customize and cushion your shoes

When you buy a new pair of shoes, you need to customize them for your feet. Bring them home, wear them for an hour, and anywhere you feel a bit of pain or rubbing, that’s where you want to address because it will become very painful after four hours of wear. You mostly feel it on the ball of your foot, because that’s where the pressure has been distributed. Do it before the first time you wear them out!

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Straighten up—from legs to spine

Walking in heels is not an easy task, even for us models who wear them almost every day. Make sure when you take a step you straighten and extend your leg—it’ll help you move gracefully and elegantly. Otherwise, you can look very uncoordinated, and your walk will appear choppy.


Slice and dice the soles of your shoes for safety

A slippery surface plus sky-high heels spells inevitable disaster. Prep your soles with a discreet little pad like Grippy Steps, which affix to the bottom of your shoe and help create some traction on marble, tile and carpet. In need of a quicker fix? Scratch the bottom of your soles with sandpaper, or—even cheaper—head out to the driveway and start scuffing. 


Focus on your core

Yup, getting a feel for where your weight falls in high heels is easier if you try it with your eyes closed first—just don’t take a step! Before you even walk in them, stand up, close your eyes, put your hand on your core and get a good feel for them .Then open your eyes a little bit, then a bit more, and start taking a few steps while you focus on that core area. Your body will be forced to readjust and use other muscles to help you balance.
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Be confident

There is absolutely no substitute for knowing you look amazing in a pair of stilettos. You have to feel good and make it work! Don’t let the fear of stumbling keep you from owning these shoes. Think of yourself as a model in attitude and presence. When you wear high heels, you look good and you feel good!



from Tracey Lomrantz

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