“If I'm not in
six inch heels I may as well be barefoot,” some posh model says
with her perfectly sculpted gazelle legs from a Vogue spread. Most
of us women with an interest in fashion are attracted to it because
of it's fantasy element. We pretend there is no utilitarian purpose
to our outfits. That's fine. But what about the lot with back
problems, weak ankles, or plain old gravitational challenges? Of
course, there is the age old feminist adage that goes a little
something like, “High heels? The easier for the men to run you down
and club you over the head!”
But wait, there
is a compromise! An unsung hero! A little demure, a little playful.
The kitten heel. Unfortunately, designers have yet to give them their
time in the sun. Paruze any online shopping website. You'll see the
drop down menu is thoughtfully sectioned into heels, flats, boots,
wedges, and sandals. No love for our girl the kitten heel.
Despite it's
poor reputation, I have fond memories of closets lost with a few of
these choice heels. I recall a pair of black faux leather darlings
with fuchsia accents that accompanied me to many an interview. Last
Valentines Day my boyfriend gifted me some spunky leopard patent
leather numbers. I receive compliment bombs every time I wear them.
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See? One doesn't have to be going to their 5th grade
chorus recital to rock these. Wake up, shoe designers! There is so
much potential with these foot-friendly heels that hasn't been
expanded upon. Despite my few lucky finds, I find something
breathtaking in the style few and far between. Even attempting to
research high end brands that offer kitten heels is a hard task. A
Google search brings up nothing but Ebay and ugly Manolo Blahnick's.
(Sorry Carrie Bradshaw.) Though I will give some credit to Valntino's
“Rockstud” kitten heels, a strappy BDSM-inspired number I
envision on Joan Jett.
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