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Hints and Tips

Shoes | Model Hats

Choosing Shoes

  • Very high heels on short girls look out of proportion. Medium-height, slender heels are more chic.
  • Tall women look great in flat shoes and stunning in high heels as long as they keep their head high and shoulders back!
  • Low-cut court shoes flatter thick ankles.
  • The thicker the heel’s base the more stable the shoe.
  • High heels put more than seven times your body weight on the ball of your foot. Unless you are used to wearing very high heels i.e., over two inches high, no amount of padding can help!
  • Buy shoes and boots at the end of the day, since feet expand during the day.
  • Your foot should not hang off the back or sides of a sole.
  • When trying shoes on, walk on a hard surface.
  • Court shoes are styles that our customers adore because they fit so comfortably and are stylish in their timeless simplicity.
  • Stiletto heels look fantastic with light floaty fabrics and of course high heels lengthen the leg and define calf muscles!
  • If you are experimenting with a new style, walking around the house a few times in your new shoes will ensure comfort and confidence on the big day!

Buying model hats

Before you try on hats, first determine your face shape. Decide if it’s long, oval, square, round or heart-shaped.

  • Oval shape face - opt for classic, simple styles that let your perfect face shape make the statement.
  • Square shape face – large dramatic styles will look great.
  • Round and heart shape faces – always opt for upturned brims which draw attention to the eyes and lift the face. Avoid straight brims which cut the face in two and make the cheeks look rounder. Wear your hat at an angle. If the brim cuts at a slight angle across the forehead it slims the face.

When considering the right style for your shape face you should also be considering the colour too. Remember the ideal hat should make you feel a million dollars.

Send your questions to Barbaran and we will give you our best advice absolutely free.

 


Where next?

Browse Barbaran's Online Shop to find shoes, handbags, model hats and hair accessories that suit you perfectly. Barbaran is also more than happy to give advice by phone on 0118 9772331 or email info@barbaran.co.uk.