PREPPING FOR BARE LEG SEASON

Really, my legs haven’t seen much love since September time. Post summer, I rejoice in being able to neglect things a little – I’m happy to enter another realm of pale as it gets to tights season! When the sun finally shows its face again, my legs are definitely in need of some TLC. Not only that, but it takes me a while to get my head around having more flesh on show… ‘You mean I can’t spend forever in a turtle neck and jeans?’. Yup, warmer temps means braving it.  

For building up to bare leg season, I crack on with some emergency prep.

Pamper Those Pins
Time to lob the laddered tights and face what’s underneath. Yeeesh. To start, I make sure I exfoliate within an inch of my life. Any sort of sugar scrub should do the trick, but Let The Good Times Roll by Lush is my most-loved. I still tackle shaving, but over the last few months I’ve also been using my Philips LumeaHair Removal System – it’s not essential, but gosh life is easier fuzz free! It takes some perseverance to get results, but it’s definitely worth it.

Recently I’ve been tanning up a bit, going gradual with the Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow Booster – I can use as little or as much of this as I like, depending on how much of a glow I’m after. For now I just use a few drops once or twice a week… It just takes the edge off that Daz white look.

To finish I go for Molton Brown Coco & Sandalwood Body Lotion. I’m mostly in love with this fragrance, but it does hydrate skin really quickly. If I’m heading out somewhere nice I may add some of No. 7’s Silky Leg Oil too – this just makes my legs look extra smooth and soft. This routine isn’t something I religiously use, but it’s a good start for getting your pins back in shape.   

Find A Comfortable Fit
When it comes to baring your legs, I think the best place to start is with a comfortable fitting bottom half. I’m talking both figuratively and literally – something that feels good on, but also something you feel confident in. For me, that ain’t a tight mini skirt. I’m much happier in looser, light fabrics, and tend to opt for shorts to start with – I just feel better when I haven’t also got the worry of flashing my knicks. The slightly oversized pair I’m wearing here are also a dream for avoiding feeling like I’m busting out of something skimpy. I’m all about small steps, not hopping straight into Kylie Minogue gold hot pants.

Give Yourself A Talking To
You know that tiny person in your head that tells you you’ve got thunder thighs? Just stomp that little sh*t out of your mind. I know, easier said than done. It doesn’t matter what shape or size you are, any form of flashing flesh can be daunting. There have been times when I’ve melted in a maxi dress, just to avoid showing my cellulite. I find forcing myself to stop the negative thoughts in their tracks has helped, pushing the positive to the forefront of my mind instead. Yeah, the backs of my legs can be a bit ‘undercooked dumpling’, but my skin is soft and silky post pamper sesh. If you’re really struggling, head onto Pinterest to find a few ways that work for your body shape – I’m always searching ‘outfits for short legs’… Ha. Getting some inspo on looks that’ll work for you can be a good boost.  
Sunglasses – Celine / Top – Zara / Shorts – H&M / Boots – Forever 21
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