FASHION FEET

Nail colour is an instant accessory. Fun and cheap, it will really make your feet pretty for a night on the town.

FILE

File the nails straight across with an emery board. Smooth the edges with the finer side. Moisturize cuticles and gently push back with an orange stick tipped with cotton wool.








BUFF

Buff out any ridges or unevenness with a buffer.











APPLY BASECOAT

Remove traces of lotion or cuticle softener and apply one coat of ridge-filler or the basecoat of your choice.










APPLY COLOUR

Apply two coats of your favourite high-fashion varnish shade, or see 'fashion tips' (below) for other fun ideas. Finally, apply a topcoat for endurance.






USE INSTANT NAIL DRY

Spray with instant nail dry or allow to dry naturally for a longer-lasting pedicure.


FASHION TIPS

Here are some tips and suggestions as to how you can update all your old polishes with a few sleights of hand:

• Layer on an iridescent colour over an opaque one for an instant update. Try complement a vivid lacquer with a pale one from the same colour family, such as bright tangerine under sheer, iridescent peach.
• Do not just paint - get creative! On toes you can be as playful as you want. Paint toes nude, dip an old eyeliner brush into any bright polish and decorate with dots, swirls, petals or paw-prints, or opt for pretty transfers.
• Try a flashy French pedicure: cut out curved, toenail-sized pieces from the sticky portion of a large Post-it note; press one onto each nail so only the tip is exposed. Apply bright polish for a silver of colour. Peel off the paper and finish with a topcoat.