Thread: ATTENTION 2008 FASHIONISTAS- Trend Alert: Sky High Heels

ATTENTION 2008 FASHIONISTAS- Trend Alert: Sky High Heels.

Sorry ladies, looks like heels have made a comeback ! The day of orthopaedic looking, comfy flats seem to be gone, but have no fear- you'll learn to walk in them eventually! There are some great reasons to wear heels. For one, it may be our secret weapon against the weaker species...

My Raves: Heels produce killer calves, increase balance, give any outfit major *** appeal, make even stumpy legs look a mile high (okay- at least a few inches longer), save time on tailoring (no hemming required!) and replace the need for a weapon : ) Ever get stepped on with one of those babies?

My Rants: Heels are also uncomfortable, we've all seen those girls wobbling like "The Leaning Town of Pisa" They can be easy to trip in, and can swiftly ruin a pedicure (there goes $40 bucks). The ***y siren trades beauty for blisters and soreness. Sometimes even nerve damage. I may have been crowned Prom Queen but couldn't feel all my toes for days! (see article: on the dangers of high heels!) Need we mention our budgets going down the drain? I hate a disappointing purchase!

I confess, I am a heel's girl but, I have my issues. They can be my best-friend or my constant enemy. I seem to have trouble finding COMFORTABLE heels and I don't mean "slipper feel" but I would like to avoid the Chinese binding shoes! A box, online description, nor the shoes themselves give a real clue to the comfort level. Even price and brand leave the most savvy shopper guessing. Somewhere between spotting those gorgeous gales in the window and five minutes of strutt'in in the store there should be some clear indication of how early I'll be taking a taxi home.

The "bootie" trend has really helped me while trekking around the uneven streets of New York. I've noticed even the tallest heels are much easier to walk in if they are secure and supportive around the ankle. Booties like these Jimmy Choo's are surprisingly sturdy. I found a deal on Bluefly.com and pat myself on the back every time I walk across cobblestone!

I would love feedback from style-savvy girls. Where to can find that perfect shoe? Friends are a great help (when they're talk'in) but sometimes an outside opinion is necessary. I'm willing to share my own "killer finds" and would love more ideas as I'm building my "Sky High Collection"! Sometimes, a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do !

I just came across this awesome website that helped me out and may help you too. It's called "Where Did She Get It" (www.wheredidshegetit.com). It basically just allows us fashionistas know where to find all of the great looks we see on the street, in magazines or on TV. Check out my finds on there- I update regularly!


Oh and one last piece of advice! Just make sure you do a couple laps in front of a mirror (an honest friend present helps) and make sure you don't look like a 4-year old in her Mother's heels. Now go get that perfect pair of "Sky High Heels"!!

The higher the heel, the closer to God!