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Ok let’s face it, I am short! I hate those politically
correct ways of stating the obvious ex) “vertically challenged”—it’s not a
condition people! I can’t go to a
special class to learn how to be un-short!
And on a daily basis I am bombarded with people that are of
“average height”, pshh and photos make it worse usually because unless there is
a point of reference I tend to forget that that girl, on the cover of the
magazine? Ya hi she has the legs of a gazelle and the torso of a giraffe and
that smock she’s wearing is going to look like a burlap sack on anyone under 6
feet tall. Come on!
So alas, embracing my stature I have learned that while I
can read article upon article on how to look taller, you can’t fight
genetics! So why not work with what you
got?
NO, I am not going to tell you that nude shoes make you look
taller because honestly they just look like you’re wearing nude shoes. And shorter skirts don’t make your legs look
longer they just look like you have on a short skirt …shame on you. Heels will make a tall person taller and a
short person taller, its not rocket science people!
What I am going to do is share how I love my little legs and
show them off in a way that’s flattering for me.
1) Exfoliate
like your life depends on it. Silky soft
legs allow you to feel elegant and confident and nobody wants to see your
stumps scaly and dry.
2) Work
them out. Squats, lunges, plies you name
it to ensure all your leg muscles are toned, tight and shapely, because nobody
wants wiener legs. BONUS: leg exercises
burn more calories than upper body ones
3) Moisturize
please. My favourite is Johnson’s Baby
Oil Gel. It makes you gams glisten in
the light and smells divine. Moisturize
your legs every time you get out of the shower, and then again if you’re going
to wear an outfit that bares your legs.
4) A
hint of color goes a long way. During
the summer months my legs will get naturally tanned, but when the fall comes I
like to mix a little self tanner into my moisturizer to give a subtle tint and
hide any imperfections. I like Loreal
Sublime Tan gel it’s lightweight and not sticky.
5) Get
those toes fixed! Make sure you’re pedicure is on point. A clean set of toe nails can go a long
way. Mine are always painted but clean
fresh nails are always the cherry on top of a nice set of legs. Nothing worse than looking like you’ve been
walking through coals all day, ick.
So there you have it! It’s so easy to feel comfortable in
your little legs, just take care of them and stride right past those chicks
with their spidery long legs, like a boss!
