It looks like the kitten heel is making a come back! Yay! With celebrities like Alexa Chung and Michelle Obama donning the modest heel, who else will follow suit? Read on as I try to break down this comfortable but somewhat unwanted trend.
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| Alexa Chung, Michelle Obama & kitten heels by Stella Mccartney |
The kitten heel, which got its name because of its resemblance to a kittens claw, is a small heel of 2 inches or less. They were first introduced in the 1950's as an alternative for young adolescent girls, as the higher heels were considered to have too many sexual connotations.
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| The 1950's were all about the kitten heel |
So we know that fashion comes full circle, and top designers like Christian Louboutin and even our favourite high street stores have locked into the smaller heel. Now as a lover of the sky scraper I've had my fair share of *clears throat* accidents, so you would think I'd jumping for joy about the 'safer' heel.. errm no!
The kitten heel does nothing for a woman's figure, it does not accentuate her calves or elongate her legs... but hey, each to their own. I personally will be sticking to the killer heels, be it the death of me.
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| Mireille pump by Christian Louboutin |
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| Topshop: £62.00 |
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| River Island: £54.99 |
So what do you think, will you be trading in your 6 inches?
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