Shoes and Our Life ...

As little girls, - most - dream about the day when they too can wear high heeled shoes ...

The discovery of designer fashion high heels ~ takes our dreams and imagination to new heights ...

We study and work hard to be able to slip our toes into the most beautiful heels, we can afford ...

Then ... often without warning... something happens in life. 

Leaving  uncertainty of what shoes to now walk in.

The very beauties that seemed like a natural extension of you, that gave that extra inch or two are now the enemy. You can no longer balance without the safety of walls. 

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You begin to acquaint yourself with practical, safe options ~ because lets face it, going barefoot 24/7 just isn't possible in today's world.

  

To your surprise, you may discover some old friends also offer practical solutions ...

Though life at the moment may not be what you had planned, it can now become what you dream it to be.

Where will you dreams take you? 

And what shoes will you be slipping your toes into?

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Mid-Summer Wedding ~ Guest Outfit

The arrival of June brings with it the the thought of weddings ... and who would not love a kick back to nature feel for their wedding? ... These photos have totally got me ....

Kate Moss's wedding truly brings to mind a Mid-summer wedding.. loving the earthy feel ... more photos from Vogue here.

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If you are attending a wedding this summer, why not do a Mid-Summer Wedding Guest outfit... here is a little inspiration to get you started...

Mid-Summer Wedding Guest by Highheeledlife

Wishing you all a very dreamy week-end!! ....

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You Haven't had a Bath since ....????

If you are among the many (living the rat race) North Americans who view the time soaking in a bath as a waste of precious time, you may be scratching your head wondering "just when was the last time?". While a shower is quick and efficient to getting clean, there are many wonderful benefits to taking the extra few minutes to enjoy a bath. 

The calming, relaxing, detoxifying, stimulation of circulation  (just a few of the many benefits) of soaking,  makes taking a bath the perfect solution after a long day at the office; running after children; gardening: or dealing with everyday stress in our day.

Ok, a nightly bath may not be possible with the faster and faster paced lifestyles North Americans are living, for everyone ~ but I'm challenging you to add a bath once a week to your routine. Remember You are worth at least 30 minutes in your busy day. So why not enjoy the benefits of a bath?

A study conducted in Osaka, Japan, confirmed the stress-relief effects of bathing. Two sensitive salivary stress markers, cortisol and chromogranin, were measured before and after subjects bathed for 60 minutes.The researchers found a marked reduction in these stress markers. 

I find that 15-20 minutes of soaking works great for me. Regardless of the time you choose to soak in your bath,  plan it so there are no interruption. 

I hope these images will inspire you to start your weekly bath ritual ...

Just lay back and let your imagination take you away ...

Remember the thrill of a bubble bath as a child? Bring back that play time ...

Maybe add a little music a la Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman ...

Perhaps some fragrant candles will help you relax ...

Use this bath time to enjoy a cup of tea ...

Perhaps incorporate a few wonderful relaxing, calming and soothing things~ candle light, bubbles, music and a cup of tea. This is One of my favourite ways to enjoy my bath time.

High Heeled Life Detox Bath Ritual:

1 cup Himalayan salts, 1 cup of Epsonm salts, 2 cups baking soda, 10 drops of lavender essential oil (or other essential oil of your choice). Add into the bath while the tub is filling. 

I like to take this bath either during a New Moon - when the body's ability for detoxification is at it's highest; or on the day of a Full Moon - when the healing process of the body is at its peak as is its absorption potential to absorb the most minerals from the salt bath, activating the body's own energy flow.

What bath rituals do you have?

This is the 3rd in a series of 6 ~ Are You worth 30 Minutes in your day .

You can read the others here: One, Two

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