1. We all know Christian Louboutin is one of the reigning gods of high heels. Nowadays your "bad bitch" status may be questioned if your soles ain't bloody. Let's face it, red bottoms have become a staple in the hip hop community now for both men and women. With so many options in heels and sneakers, flats and loafers, Louboutin has found new life through hip hop.
This right here is a bad mutha fucka. The Louboutin Daffodile. Take a moment to bask in the awesomeness of this sky high 160mm (that's about 6.3 inches) jaw dropper. Beyonce works the hell out of these crystal covered joints court side. Kim K (pre-Yeezy) was often seen in her staple black leather daffs. If you're thinking "I could never walk in those," think again. I'm more of a sneakers or combat boot girl (though I do LOVE a great heel), and I'll cosign that these are definitely one of the most comfortable heels. The platform itself is about 3 inches, making the 6.3 inch heel feel more like 4. The effect though... mind blowing. This is also probably one of the most copied, bootlegged and fugayzi-fied shoes out there. Ladies, don't play yourself. There is no such thing as a Louboutin with a $200 price tag. These gems of the shoe world cost racks. Well worth every penny if you ask me.
2. This next shoe is one of my absolute favourites. Another style that has been copied throughout the fashion world, and rightly so. The design itself is so innovative it's a definite neck breaker.
The Jeffrey Campbell Night Walk is a shoe that is clearly NOT for the faint of heart. With the inverted heel (I believe Nina Ricci began the trend in 2009) that stands at 6 1/2 inches with a 2 1/4 inch platform this shoe is surprisingly comfortable and YES easy to walk in. I've been more nervous walking in a regular stiletto vs this guaranteed eye catcher. Perhaps not for the more conservative woman, but the likes of tattoo artist, Kat Von D and Konvict recording artist Jefferee Star can often be spotted strutting around in these bad boys. The plus side is they come in a wide variety of colours (and even SPIKES...*drool*) and styles that range from the mary jane style (above), pumps and even and inverted heel version of the JC Lita (which I'll get to). So if you don't mind catching a few eyes and turning heads having people wonder "How the hell is she walking in those" these are the shoes for you.
3. Number three on the list is probably one of the most outrageous shoes I've seen recently. To rock this heel, you have to know you're going to have all eyes on your feet from the moment you step in the room. This here is NOT for a shy girl, BELIEVE me.
POW! Yes yes y'all. This here is the skeleton heel courtesy of Canadian identical twin design duo DSquared. This here is a show stopper. The designs of the shoes themselves are all very simple and classic which I think was a good move on their part considering how remarkable the heel ALONE is. Less is definitely more with these jawns. I'm into skulls, skeletons and such (a la Alexander McQueen) so it really was love at first sight when I first saw these. These shoes have a 1.5-2 inch platform and 4-5 inch heel which looks just like a spinal column. The shoes themselves come in only black white and brown, but style wise there are ankle boots, pumps, mary janes and a few others as well. Cam'ron's home girl JuJu just copped a pair. He posted he pic on Instagram and she looks great in them...
4. Another bloody sole on the list. Louboutin is known for being classic and timeless. If the Daffodile excited you, but perhaps the height scared you away, never fear.
Perfection, thy name is Altadama. This is the conservative fashionista's best friend. Suitable for any occasion. Whether dressed up in a gown red carpet style or dressed down in nude with a pair of jeans and a great bag, the Louboutin Altadama is one of the most verstile heels. With a 5.5 inch heel and 1.5 inch platform, this heel has a really cute peep toe to show off your pedicure. No hammer time heauxs allowed with this beauty. The likes of Kim K, the sexy Ms Berry, Black Swan lesbo Mila Kuniz and Mrs Cannon (Mariah Carey) have been caught shaming the competition in these classic heels.
5. Yves Saint Laurent has been making women feel sexy since Jesus was a bwoy (as my mother says). I first spotted this shoe on the drop dead gorgeousVictoria Beckham a while back and fell head over heels (no pun inteded) in love right away.
Another beautifully sexy yet classy heel. Yves Saint Laurent crafted this with love. The YSL Tribute Too High has a 4 inch heel and a 1.5 inch platform: super sexy. This shoe is for the expert heel walker though, I must say. It's not for uneven pavement, patios or interlocked walkways TRUST me. That lovely, skinny heel requires the floor you walk on to be as smooth and crack free as the woman wearing them. A nice variety of styles including sling backs, loafers and the classic pump. Yves has even done them in the some real paparazzi worthy colours and fabrics like red suede and pink ostritch. Bring on the red carpet.
Just remember, the key is in the walk. Not in the shoe. So strut confidently, because all eyes will be on your feet. *cue Fabolous You Be Killin' 'Em*
The Articulate Bitch
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