Today I am sharing my new obsession: toe rings. I had never tried toe rings before because I could never find one that fit quite right. Well I have now, and I am hooked! Being the resident Beauty Chat pedi snob, I have to share anything that makes my feet cute! I am always looking for new and exciting things that provide a sort of non-invasive “foot facelift.”

I located this company called Barefoot Bling (cute name, huh?), which specialize in custom-fitted toe rings. I immediately added them as a friend on myspace before going to their main Web site. After looking through many cute rings, I contact the company’s owner, Amy.

She was great in helping me select the correct fit for my ring, sending me a special toe ring sizing gadget, and walked me through, step by step, on how to size my toe. I had no idea you could wear it in different areas of your toe, and that toes were so unique in size!

Some of our conversation went like this:

Amy: What type of shoe do you mostly wear? High heels, flip flops, open toe, tennis shoe?
Denice: A little of each! I prefer no shoes!

A: Do you prefer it above your toe knuckle or more towards the base?
D: Not sure, probably the base

A: What toe do you prefer it on?
D: My second toe, which is where I see most people wear it.

Amy was so cute and helpful! She told me that a toe ring should be specific to your size and lifestyle. She recommended I start with something simple (since that’s what I stated my lifestyle was) and then gradually move in to a more funky style. So I selected the Full Classic Toe Ring.

About a week later, I had my new toe ring! Amy had told me to use Windex to lubricate my toe before putting the ring on (weird, I thought…but OK). She then explained Windex does not deposit build-up on the ring like lotion would. Good idea!

Now I have super cute toes for the spring. Come summer, I think I will be ready for a more funky style, or maybe even a stack! Check out Barefoot Bling, as I am sure you will find something you like. Take it from me, the pedi snob, this is a must for the summer.

Want to win your own Barefoot Bling and pedicure set? Let us know about your summer pedi must have! A winner will be selected on May 16.