I was watching Fashion Television the other night and they had an episode on models falling on the runway. At first I found it a little amusing but after awhile I felt really bad for them. Some of the models plunged right into the runway head first!! AND THEN you see other ones struggling to walk in extremely high heels & when they trip you could see their ankles bending in every direction.
DON’T KILL YOURSELF IN HEELS…
Despite all the physical health warnings about calf shrinkage and how high heels are be bad for your back in the long run I still l o v e wearing them A constant question people seem to ask when they see me bumpin it up on the dance floor, when im shoppin or out and about, is… “Dont your feet hurt?” I usually reply with a no. They dont bother me unless im wearing the wrong size or if they are made very poorly. I know its not a good thing to be accustomed to, but high heels are pretty much apart of me just like my hands are apart of me. lol* k… so for those who dont wear them too often, here are some tips:
-start off with finding shoes that are the right size. I made the mistake of buying shoes half a size smaller because the style of the shoe would look more dainty and cute. What a waste of money because I wore them once before shoving them in the back of the closet. Also avoiding heels that are too small will help prevent painful blisters.
-wedges, heels with ankle straps or t-straps are the easiest to walk in
- you should be standing straight when wearing heels. your knees shouldnt be bent. This doesnt look graceful at all. If this is happening your heels might be too high.Start off with a lower heel until you feel more comfortable.
-try to get that heel planted correctly before you shift your weight from the back foot to the front as this will prevent much of the sliding and ankle-wobble that you see. Your balance should be on your toes. Some people say that your weight should be put on the heels of your feet but for me putting the weight on the balls of my feet work much better. It gives me better balance and control. Practice both ways and see what works best for you, everyone is different.
-each step should be placed infront of you like you’re walking on a line. Models on the runway exgaggerate this by stepping past the line on the floor to the opposite side.
-practise walking and dancing around in new heels at home to break them in before wearing them out…this is crucial for most new shoes!!
-stretch out your legs, back and calf muscles from a long day of walking in ur heels. Pamper your feet & massage your muscles to increase circulation.
- I’m guilty for neglecting my feet from time to time…but its important to take care of them. A nice pedicure or give yourself one. Nothing tops off a look better then pretty polished toenails.
**THE MOST IMPORTANT THING ABOUT WEARING HEELS IS YOUR CONFIDENCE!! THIS IN TURN EFFECTS YOUR POISE AND POSTURE…WHICH EFFECTS YOUR OVERALL LOOK!!
