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THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 6, 1989.

Says Me

The world at your feet!

What a lovely exciting phrase it is. Perhaps you think of some" Ed- wardian beauty with. admirers drinking champagne (the height of gaiety!) out of her shoe. Of Cin- derella with her prince and the little glass slipper.

think of

Just at the moment I Mercury, most charming of the an- cient gods, with his quicksilver. grace. He had wings. upon his ankles: how lightly, with what beau- tiful feet, he must have walked! | vy The world at your feet-but there's another. equally well-known phrase about feet, I fear, an un- romantic derisive phrase "with an atmosphere of music hall: "'Ow're yer pore old feet?"

Really, they seem to have stopped being a glamorous subject; they get little but abuse. We hear of them tired. aching sore, cramped, or weak- ankled, as though the best we could hope for was not to have horrible feet!

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This is absurd in an era when feet are so freely shown upon the sands of summer, and when culture of faces and hands and figures have reached such excellence.

Think a moment you can ruin the effect of hours of studied care of your face by one half-hour's tor- ture through uncomfortable feet.

Do

the you realise that half wrinkles on anyone's face come through some sort of discomfort, a bitting wind, cold, dust blowing in the eyes, an agonising corn, an ill- fitting shoe?

To My Feet

Tety

Kitty

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The falls one takes on an ice rink wouldn't jar one so much if it weren't for the alarming cracks- that follow.

As you massage, press the instep up under your fingers the whole time, and gently encourage the high arch.

Have two basins, each contain ing a good tablespoonful or cube of bath salts. Fill one with hot and one with cold water. Plunge the feet first into the cold until they are really cold, and then into the hot until they are really hot, and go on repeating this,

The point of the treatment is that it stimulates the circulation so much that fatigue vanishes, and then if you rub your feet quickly with Cologne, they will feel as fresh as can be.

Keep them faultlessly groomed, and have a pedicure every other: time you have a manicure.

See that the nails are immaculate, and if they are inclined to press in at the sides. file them so that they are perfectly straight across the top; even allow them to dip at the centre, to encourage growth away from the

corners,

good foot bath salts, and gently file away any roughness that may form.

The essentials to foot loveliness are coolness and comfort: So guard against common foot complaints. and dry between the toes thoroughly, dusting the toes with talcum powder.

Cheap shoes are often false economy, but that isn't all the story. I've bought cheap ones that really fired and dear ones in a hur- ry that turned cut to be hell.

Soft leather. room for full spread toes, snug heels, insteps that sup- port our arches, heels on which we stand gracefully and balanced- we've got to make sure of it all.

Stand in those new shoes. move- your feet about, walk a few steps in the shop.

Up, the beauties of 1939! ⠀ ̃ ̈Tread free and happy with graceful bodies and careless faces.

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Remember the winged ankles and the glass slipper-even if it's Don't allow any callous skin to vain hope that someone will drink grow on the ball of the foot. Uselgin and tonic out of your shoe.

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This new design shows how in- top to give the smart, wide shoul- teresting and original a simple, der line. The skirt has action bel pleats, front and back which create casual everyday frock can That wide, stitched tucks and the enough animation of the line and pointed yoke effect, finished with a give freedom for walking, narrow roll collar, are original de- tails that lift it right out of the ordinary and give it unusual And if your feet are ever es charm. Loose at the lower edge, pecially tired, and you want to zip the tucks place the figure emphasis them up quickly, here's a grand tip just where you want it, too. The sleeves are just full enough at the

If the skin around the nails is tender, bathe it at night. with eau de Cologne,

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Do you realise how cruel you are to your whole figure when you walk wincingly in bad leather that rubs your heels, in pinching shoes that don't let your toes spread out and for you.

relax?

Or totter ridiculously on over-high heels that throw the weight of your body wrong.. and so for lack of standing straight and walking freely. enlarge and stick out your hips?

Now is the time to make your feet lovely, ready for exposure and summer joys.

Give them regular attention and you will lighten your way. Run through a few foot exercises each morning to make them strong and supple.

1. Walk up and down a room on the outer borders of your feet.

2. Rise on tip-toe, sink slowly on to the outer borders of the feet, and then lower the inner borders too. (This is very good for both ankles and arches.)

3. Sit on the floor, lift one foot and rotate from the ankle, first in one direction and then in the other.

4. Sit on the edge of the bed, or on a chair, dangle you lega 'and' wriggle your toes energetically, each one working on its own and none of them slacking! Just like five-finger exercises.

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~5, Walk round the room on tip-toe. This will help your whole foot, and ankle and leg muscles, and streng- then them considerably.

You may find that, just at first some of these exercises quite hurt and make you ache. Don't take any notice of that,

Keep the skin soft and smooth. Nourish your

foot as you do your hands. The skin of your feet gets even drier, as it is Beldom exposed to clean fresh "air, and perspiration is no help to keep It attractive]

Masange your toes and under the ball of your foot. For this, equal parts of almond oil and glycerine are excellent.

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Here's an extremely smart, well- fitting dress that you'll enjoy for club activities, luncheons and

bridge afternoons. The detailing, you see, is all on the bodice; the panelled skirt is plain and slim- hipped, with a gentle flare at the

hem. And you'll find that bodice detailing very becoming.. Beneath

a smooth shoulder volto, it is gathered in the front to assure correct fit over the bust. The

jabot trim has a lengthening as well as decorative effect. Gathers on the sleeve tops and neckline give dressy softness, and don't make it look fussy.

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