Open Toe Season!!!!!!

So here we are.....Memorial Day!!!! The official start of summer!!!! And the official start of open toe season! The first thing that should be on your list is a PEDICURE! Back in the day, pedicures were for people who had the luxury to spend the money on getting their toes done but now, with a nail shop on every corner, pedicures are affordable and a necessity! Once you've had one, you know you can never do your own toes again!

I work at Tower City so one of the places I get a pedicure is Fashion Nails, located on the lower level by Dunkin Donuts. Ask for Frank, he's funny and very good! I would call ahead though as it is ususally pretty busy and it is a small shop. Another fantastic places is Les Amis Salon and Spa  (http://www.lesamissalonspa.com)on/ the 3rd level....and they do everything from nails to massages!

After you've prettied up your tootsies, you gotta get them into some shoes that are going to show them off! OPEN TOES!!!! (cue "Open Toes" by Katherine McPhee)


Downtown you have to check out Sugar Footwear located at 1415 W 9th Street, owned by Josetta Balford (who graduated from Virginia Marti College of Art and Design, my alma mater). Sugar carries everything from high end to moderate prices so there's no excuse to not support this local business!!!!!

Nordstrom Rack at Legacy Village carries all the styles you find at Nordstroms but at a fraction of the price....and they always have something different, so go frequently!!!!!  (http://www.legacy-village.com/WhatsNew/2008/10/2/NordstromRackNowOpen.html)

My personal favorite is Nine West (http://www.ninewest.com/) at Beachwood Place. There used to be one at Tower City but it closed (sob). Good construction, style, and comfortable shoes make them my favorite!

Steve Madden and Aldo also have great shoes and you can find them on the Eastside and the Westside!

If you are about giving your arch a rest, pick up a really comfortable pair of Haviannas at Nordstroms (or online)....they are super cute and wear really well! I am also partial to American Eagle flip flops and my favorite $5 dolla holla! Old Navy !!!  (http://www.oldnavy.com/)

Whatever your choice.....don't jam those toes in and suffocate them! Get them done, show them off! Free your feet!