We reveal how stars like Margot Robbie stroll of their pink carpet heels
The Oscars is the spotlight of the awards season, and each celeb visitor primped their hair, make-up and wardrobe for final night time’s ceremony.
But whereas they arrived on the Academy Awards in chauffeur-driven limousines, many nonetheless confronted the problem of navigating the pink carpet in excessive heels. So, what tips do celeb stylists have up their sleeves to assist the celebs cope?
Claudia Joseph requested podiatrist Dipesh Raja, of Footopia in London’s Chelsea, to evaluate their suggestions and reveal what’s greatest so that you can attempt in your subsequent night time out.
THE FOOT SPRAY
TIP: Barbie star Margot Robbie flew all over the world selling her hit film, posing for the cameras in a succession of Manolo Blahnik stilettos to enrich her sugar-pink outfits. But, earlier than she leaves her resort room, the star reportedly makes use of $20 Still Standing foot spray to stop swelling.
TV producer and author Lyn Butler created the spray, which is a mixture of cooling menthol, arnica, aloe and ilex, that are ‘time-tested natural anti-inflammatories and pain relievers’, along with vitamin E and tea tree oil, to provide your ft a magic ice bathtub.
When on the point of stroll the pink carpet, Margot Robbie reportedly makes use of $20 Still Standing foot spray to stop swelling
It will be exhausting to search out Still Standing within the UK, however Haute Heels Soothing Foot Spray, with arnica, aloe and ilex, is an alternate (£6.99, hollywood fashionsecrets.co.uk).
VERDICT: Clearly some individuals are getting consolation through the use of this spray. Certainly, it comprises anti-inflammatories, that are time-tested and will mitigate soreness and aching ft. But that doesn’t negate the issues of carrying excessive heels repeatedly. 6/10
THE INSOLES
TIP: As some of the photographed girls on the earth, the Princess of Wales is aware of that she has to spend so much of time on her ft. So, she has invested in a pair of £18.95 leather-based insoles from Alice Bow, that are designed to mould to the form of her ft.
Rachel Bowditch, a graduate of shoemakers’ school Cordwainers, created the model as a result of she couldn’t discover a pair of black patent heels that ‘looked good, fitted my feet and had padding’.
VERDICT: I feel these are a good suggestion if you’re carrying excessive heels. They are a cheerful compromise between carrying custom-made orthotics — that are clearly higher however too cumbersome for stilettos — and carrying nothing. 7/10
THE BUNION-BUSTERS
TIP: When Julia Roberts stepped out in New York City final December, she picked a pair of £249 bunion-busting Ronda boots by British model Sole Bliss. She additionally has its gold £199 platform sandals. A-listers Dame Helen Mirren and Olivia Colman are additionally followers of the five-inch Sole Bliss Remy sandals.
Mirren wore a silver pair to this yr’s Golden Globes, whereas Colman walked the pink carpet in hers on the premiere of Great Expectations.
Designer Lisa Kay created the model for individuals who have bunions — bony bumps that type on the joint on the base of your massive toe.
VERDICT: If you do need to put on excessive heels, these are a good selection. Their development will accommodate your ft. However, that doesn’t offer you carte blanche to put on them on daily basis. 8/10
The Princess of Wales invested in a pair of £18.95 leather-based insoles from Alice Bow, that are designed to mould to the form of her ft
THE LARGER SIZE
TIP: As a former actress, the Duchess of Sussex is aware of many tips of the commerce and she or he typically wore sneakers that have been too massive for royal engagements. Pop icon Jennifer Lopez and Twilight star Kristen Stewart additionally upsize to keep away from blisters on the pink carpet.
But, for the reason that sneakers may slip, they insert silicone pads within the heels or stuff the toes with tissue or cotton wool.
VERDICT: You mustn’t go for width by including size. You will get motion of the foot contained in the shoe, it doesn’t matter what you stuff it with, and there’s an opportunity you’ll stroll out of the shoe or do your self an harm. 1/10
THE MEDICAL TAPE
TIP: An uncommon catwalk trick comes from supermodel Marie Helvin, who tapes her third and fourth toes along with medical tape to alleviate ache.
Apparently, there’s a nerve that splits between these toes, which causes ache if you put strain on it, and the tape removes the pressure.
VERDICT: This thought doesn’t make sense clinically and I don’t suggest it. It goes again to the age of foot binding and look what occurred there! Don’t do it. 0/10
