 It’s that time of year again, ladies! Summer is upon us and our feet are out and about! Are your feet summer ready?? A pedicure is a great way to not only indulge yourself for an hour, but to get your feet into barefoot sandal condition! As an avid pedicure attendee, I have some tips as to how to navigate the world of pedicures. When choosing a nail salon, do some research first; there are many websites with reviews to see what other people are saying about the salons in your area. Upon visiting a spa or salon, take a walk around and even ask a representative how they clean their foot spas and instruments. At the salon I go to regularly, they insert plastic coverings around their foot spas and the water that is dispensed into the spa is circulated within itself (so no sharing of water that is recirculated). Speaking of instruments- metal sterilized instruments are safest- if they are being reused, they should be coming out of personal packages that have been safely sterilized in between patrons or brand new. Feeling comfortable with your pedicurist is a must! Choose someone who you feel you can convey your opinion of what you’re really looking for during your pedicure experience, especially when they’re cutting your nails! It’s suggested that nails be cut straight across to prevent ingrown toenails. Beware of the “cheese grater” device- they can cause more harm than good. Bath salts, foot scrubs or masks, and ”purple pads” (which are called pumice stones are very common at spas and salons) are more effective for softening skin and callous prevention. Oddly enough, wait a couple days after shaving before heading to the salon! When shaving, micro cuts can occur in the skin and leave it vulnerable to any bacteria that could be present. If you make pedicures an indulgence, like I do, and regularly head to the salon, it is nice to form a relationship with your pedicurist. This way, you can tell them the do’s and don’ts of YOUR feet; everyone is different!  If heading to the salon is not your thing, try a pedicure at home! Many of the same ideas apply for at home pedicures including cutting nails straight across. Soaking your feet in a warm bathtub for at least 10 minutes will soften up the skin on the bottom of your feet. Treat yourself to a nice foot scrub or mask to exfoliate dead or dry skin. Those purple pumice stones are also available to purchase. Lastly, after drying feet, apply a moisture rich foot lotion or an oil to lock in all your hard work! There are so many benefits of pedicures in addition to having beautiful and attractive summer ready feet! Frequently trimming toenails can prevent ingrown nails or painful re-growth. The relaxation foot massage portion of the pedicure not only induces tranquility and calming, but also increases circulation to calf muscles and feet. Oils, masks, salt scrubs and lotions all help to promote healthy, moisturized skin on your lower legs and feet. Lastly, having that go-to pedicurist who knows your feet almost better than you do can be a great benefit. Often times, pedicurists can recognize changes to your feet or can earlier detect problems you may not even have noticed. Whether you choose to do some research and venture out in the world of pedicures for the first time or rethink your current approach as to how you get your pedicure, or even attempt a personalized at home spa day, taking care of your feet is a total necessity. Pedicures can be beneficial not only for health and hygiene but you need to keep your feet on point for your Bec’s Beach Feet this summer! References: http://www.footvitals.com/health/pedicure.html https://www.sallybeauty.com/What-are-the-benefits-of-a-pedicure%3F/FAQ_NAILS_025,default,pg.html DID YOU ENJOY THIS POST?
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 Destination weddings are definitely the new way to get hitched! There are so many pluses to a destination wedding like having your ceremony in a beautiful location, they cost less than a traditional wedding, and you can kick off the honeymoon after the reception! The idea of traveling away from your hometown to an exotic island for a wedding is appealing to many couples. Whether you are traveling alone with your significant other or inviting along close family and friends, you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous destination wedding. The next step is to decide where to get married and what kind of experience you want for yourselves or for your guests. We have researched several of the top places for destination weddings and included the atmosphere and fun things to do while there. Enjoy!  Photo courtesy of Krystal Hotels Cancun, Mexico Jamaica A destination wedding on the beautiful island of Jamaica encompasses the total package of a friendly laid back environment, white sandy beaches and majestic waterfalls. There are several parts of this Caribbean island to enjoy including Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, and Treasure Beach that all offer unique and beautiful venues for an outdoor wedding event. Personally, I’d check out Montego bay- there are so many things to do like shopping, nightlife and spectacular beaches to enjoy while spending time in Jamaica for your wedding! Costa Rica Costa Rica offers a unique venue for a destination wedding. Being a small country in the Caribbean, it takes only a few hours to drive from one end of the isthmus to the other. In one day you could surf the black sand beaches on the Pacific side and enjoy a sunset dinner on the Caribbean side! Costa Rica offers not only it’s beach appeal for the soon to be newlyweds but if you’re more of an adventurous couple you can get married in front of a volcano in the rainforest! This venue is definitely for a couple who is looking for a destination wedding out of the box! If Costa Rica is your ideal destination wedding spot check out OurCostaRicaWedding.com and speak with their fabulous wedding planner, Meghan Cox. Hawaii For a destination wedding right in the U.S., Hawaii is definitely a must! Oahu, Maui and Waikiki offer various wedding experiences. In Oahu, you can explore cities and towns not far from the beach or visit the state’s capital, Honolulu. Close by is Waikiki beach appealing to the active couple- whether beginner or advanced this is a must to experience amazing Hawaiian surfing. Maui, one of the top places for destination weddings in Hawaii is a great place for relaxing on the beach or taking in the phenomenal scenery with a drive through the island. There are also numerous state parks in Maui that offer trails for hiking and camping. Hawaii is definitely high on my list of destination hot spots! Mexico Mexico is home to so many beautiful venue options for a destination wedding. Cancun, though known for its party scene, is a great place for couples to explore outdoors in under water caves or diving the Maya reef- the second largest reef in the world, the historic Mayan Ruins or downtown for great shopping. Ixtapa, a fishing town on the Pacific coast of Mexico incorporates a nautical vibe for a destination wedding. You can enjoy the local seafood cuisine fresh caught every morning, tour the cobblestone streets of Zihuatanejo, and take a romantic boat ride with picturesque views and dolphins swimming by! If you’re looking for something different there’s Puerto Vallarta, Cozumel, Acapulco and many more! Mexico offers a destination wedding for any experience a couple could ask for! U.S. Virgin Islands The U.S. Virgins Islands are made up of St. John, St. Croix, and St. Thomas, an amazing trio of islands for an ultimate destination wedding. St. John is the perfect combination of a secluded retreat by the beach with the amenities of shopping and local restaurants. The largest USVI St. Croix is home to historic Christiansted which is overflowing with rich culture of the arts, historic churches and creative cuisine. St. Croix is filled with so much wildlife; if you’re into snorkeling with seahorses or visiting ecological preserves with endangered sea turtles, this is definitely a cool island to explore! Lastly, St. Thomas the most popular island of the three is a fantastic place for a destination wedding. After getting hitched on one of the many beautiful beaches, you can discover an old pirate captain’s castle, the view from the 99 steps of Charlotte Amalie, and cathedrals filled with historic artwork. Whether you’re into relaxing by the beach or discovering rich history, the USVI are a great trio of islands for any destination wedding! These top 5 destination wedding locations are sure to delight any couple looking for adventure, history, or romantic getaway nuptials. When considering where you’ll go, the dress and groom’s attire, the décor and perfect setting are all important. For the bride on her special day, foot jewelry is the perfect addition to any wedding dress. Looking to have your bridesmaids sparkle? Custom Bec’s Beach Feet can be made to match any bride’s or bridesmaid’s dresses. They also make the perfect gift for the mother of the bride and groom! Check out our selection of Bec’s Beach Feet Formals for ideas on how to customize your perfect bridal beach feet! References: http://www.destinationweddings.com http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dsp/parks/maui/ http://www.destinationweddingdirectory.co https://www.amstardmc.com/mexico/destinations/ixtapa/ixtapa.php?affiliate_id=f82410b43c0f0cf309c765ca66909da4 http://www.destinationweddingmag.com/article/Ultimate-USVI---St.-Croix DID YOU ENJOY THIS POST?
We spent a lot of time writing it so please consider giving it a like and a share. Have any thoughts you'd like to add? Comment below, we'd love to hear them!  Traditional Indian barefoot jewelry Foot jewelry has recently become a popular and favorite accessory amongst ladies. While it is a current trending fashion, history reveals that it is in fact, not so new. Foot jewelry, also referred to as barefoot sandals, has been long considered as an ornate type of jewelry in many parts of the world. In fact, its origin flows from various areas of different parts of the globe, and this marks them as a truly universal form of fashion. Admittedly, barefoot jewelry and it's beginning may be attributed to specific parts of South Asia. In this section of the world, foot jewelry became an ornament to be worn on special occasions such as weddings, ceremonies and celebrations. It became extremely popular amongst the young brides who would embellish their feet with heavy foot adornments. Women were highly fond of heavy and loaded versions of foot jewelry in South Asia, with gold and silver enhancements. However, with time, other lighter versions of barefoot jewelry were also released such as those made of light stones and gems, in order to demonstrate the variation in this much loved form of jewelry. Although regions of South Asia are rightly accredited for bringing about this movement, some other areas should also be commended for their passion for barefoot jewelry. Egypt is one such country where foot jewelry has always been labeled as royal and high ranked. As history shows, anklets were widely worn by Egyptian women in their daily routines. These anklets were devised from different metals, and were available in varying shapes and sizes. As per the classes, gold was obviously worn by the rich women, whereas silver and iron were common among the lower classes. Anklets were thus termed as a compulsory accessory for women. However, with time, perceptions altered. Anklets and barefoot jewelry began to be equated with dancers and prostitutes. This significantly shifted the behavior of the people and how they viewed foot jewelry. As a result the wearing of such foot ornaments started to be frowned upon. Additionally, with the growing influence of Islam, certain bans and abominations on foot jewelry gripped the social classes and these have now left it rather unpopular. South Asian countries such as India and Pakistan have contributed to the evolution of foot jewelry, and Egyptian preferences further increased the fame of it; Europe is also not far behind from upholding this form of foot fashion. European history dictates that bronze anklets were the norm during the Bronze Age. Thus, thick and thin anklets were widely worn around in Europe as a commonly accepted accessory. The fashion further gained momentum as the Renaissance and the revolutions altered the course of history. In Europe today, barefoot jewelry is a thriving business and is being sold at profitable prices. On the other hand, the West is also not far behind from revering on such tales. It is believed that in the United States, barefoot hippies were barred from entering establishments on the basis of health requirements and were demanded to wear shoes. This event occurred in the late 1960s which is known for its counterculture movements. The period thus marks the introduction of barefoot sandals in the West and the supposed ban on them.
Foot jewelry is filled with rich history. Its origins are infiltrated with a stream of myths and stories which have perhaps all the more signified their use and wearing. These myths and references stem from different areas of the world and are therefore specific to that region only. One such epic story travels from Indian territory of Tamil, where it narrated a detailed and exaggerated poem of a woman whose husband gets murdered while selling her precious anklet to a dishonest and cheat of a goldsmith. The literature is loaded with sorrow and condemnations, directed towards the goldsmith, who is deceitful in his trading.
References: Margo DeMello. Feet and footwear: a cultural encyclopedia. Macmillan. pp. 65–. ISBN 978-0-313-35714-5. Retrieved from: https://books.google.com/books?id=5QdKSxajwP0C&pg=PA65#v=onepage&q&f=false Author unknown. Indian Foot Jewelry? Retrieved from: http://www.askyourfeet.com/foot-jewelry/indian Sharon Tate's Wardrobe Revealed Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZhkF5Uawvs DID YOU ENJOY THIS POST?
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We spent a lot of time writing them so please consider giving it a like and a share. Have any thoughts you'd like to add? Comment below, we'd love to hear them! Foot jewelry is steadily becoming the talk of the town. It has gathered a huge amount of fan following as a result of more and more people beginning to engage in beach oriented activities. Summer plays host to an array of such beach events, festivals and activities and these definitely compel the beach-goers to revamp their wardrobes according to flair and need. So be it your first prom, or a must-attend beach wedding ceremony, simply lazy cruising or just a casual fun beach party; foot jewelry today is surely being lauded as the ‘it’ and ‘in’ thing. Bec’s Beach Feet appreciates this growing summer trend and offers to such foot jewelry fans unique and distinct design wears. Upholding the principles of style, comfort and finesse, these foot wears are further embellished with a wide variety of semi-precious stones, pearls, crystal and wood which makes the wear standout from the boring and dull beach flip flops. This hailed combination of elegance and ease highlights Bec’s Beach Feet as the perfect summer wear for your pretty feet. If you are a simple stroller at the beach or even a surf enthusiast, Bec’s Beach Feet will always have something in store for you. And the fun has just started.  Although we have categorized a panel of foot wears to choose from, the overwhelming response has swayed us to do a little extra for our fans across the world. For this, as per the two successful years of summer promotional activities on our Facebook page, titled “Summer of Sharing”, we promise to deliver weekly giveaways to our avid foot jewelry lovers. All it requires is for you to like, comment and share the posts on the page and it automatically puts you in the running for the weekly giveaways draws which includes some of our best deigns. So if you are in luck, you might win Bec’s Beach Feet’s exquisite and super foot wears which are assured to meet the highest standards of comfort, value for money and most importantly the beauty element. This promotional activity is impressively doing well, by swelling our customer base, but more critically spreading the word further on which highlights our popular designs like “Something Blue” or “Bec’s Summer Dream” as hot favorites! So if you are more of a sandals-person, we have the right designs for you too, for our barefoot sandals are not only easy to wear but also highly fashionable. Bec’s Beach Feet draws its inspiration from the boho and surf style which plays home to the ultimate beach wear. With a splash of bright colors, coupled with beaded accessories; Bec’s Beach Feet is not only a raging sensation amongst teenagers and young girls, but also bride-to-be’s who are now eager to arrange their eloping ceremonies at the beach. For this, we have spot-on beach wears; casual and smart for those who wish to keep it light yet chic, and formal and beaded for ceremonial purposes. All in all, our range is vast: one for all of you out there. DID YOU ENJOY THIS POST?
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