HIGHEELS

Not quite a dare, or perhaps to some. . . . . .my love of the Heel. Finding inspiration in both current and old magazine fashion spreads, while watching old movies, and collecting vintage(and not so vintage)high heel shoes I sometimes wonder what harm they are really doing? or not doing?
Rather than go into a long history of why and how and where, read the following tips and use accordingly, especially after a particularly long nite!!!
I also frequent this blog for more inspiration!
http://www.theglamourai.com/

These moves will help soothe aching feet.

Face it. You will never, ever give up your favorite high heels. No matter how much torment they put you through, you still get a thrill pulling them out of the closet and slipping them on for a night or day. You would, however, like to give up the aching you feel after a nite out dancing, so try just one of these, or all three and enjoy

Try a tennis ball
Place the tennis ball on the floor, then stand up and place your bare foot onto the ball so it’s under the arch of your foot. Roll the bottom of your foot back and forth on it, increasing the amount of pressure as you go by pushing your foot more firmly into the ball. If you feel unstable, hold on to a wall or try lying on your back with knees bent

Stretch
Sitting down, cross your right ankle over your left thigh. Weave the fingers (or fingertips) of your left hand in between your toes. It’ll look like you’re holding hands with your foot; your palm is against the ball of your foot. Using your hand to power the movement, circle the foot around 10 times clockwise—make big circles—to bring more flexibility to your ankle. Repeat circling counterclockwise.
Spread your fingers apart to stretch your toes out to the sides for 5 deep breaths, inhales and exhales. Remove your fingers so your toes remain spread on their own, and hold for 5 more deep breaths.
Remain seated with your right ankle over your left thigh. Place your left hand on top of your right foot and bend your toes down towards your heel. Then pull the top of your right foot backwards, bending your toes back towards your shins.
While still seated with your right ankle over your left thigh, massage the bottom of your right foot with your thumbs, pressing against the tight places. Hold onto your foot near the ankle and shake your foot around.

Bath
Fill up a basin or your bathtub with almost toooo hot water, add Epsoms salts and a splash of peppermint essential oil, slowly dip both feet in the water and allow the soothing affects of the water and added ingredients to take over and relax, breathe and sit about 20 minutes, or until the water is room temperature
towel off feet and massage in lotion, preferably peppermint or specific foot lotion to aid in muscle release and prevent swelling
I recommend this brand, it has magic in it i swear!!!!
burts bees footlotion

Also, if you are feeling inspired to make your own, try out this recipe!