Lethal Dose

From today’s Telegraph:

Put yourself on a 6in pedestal

As the dreaded but comfy Croc threatens to take over the world, Camilla Morton calls for high heels to be worn always and everywhere… and says the pleasure far outweighs the pain

Why do otherwise sane, normal women allow themselves to go out in public wearing what looks like the remains of a cycle helmet on their feet?

Elongate your legs with high heels
Stand tall: remember high heels are a secret weapon against any rivals

The continued popularity of Crocs is a huge mystery to me. Clearly they will never flatter anyone. Of course they’re comfortable, but isn’t that a bit of a cop-out for the committed follower of fashion? Apparently not.

Take a look at the feet around you and I’ll bet you’ll see a whole range of horribly sensible shoes. Yes, your chiropodist (and your mother) might approve of all those biker boots and ballet flats, but where’s the glamour, where’s the mystique?

With London Fashion Week approaching, now’s the perfect time to throw comfort to the wind and strap on a completely fabulous pair of high heels.

If I had my way, I’d ban dress-down Fridays and have everyone dressing up like it’s Friday night every day. And dressing up, for me, means ditching the flat shoes.

Since writing the book How to Walk in High Heels, I have felt duty bound to practise what I preach. In my six-inch stilettos I keep my head held high and my eye on the goal. They are my shot of confidence and secret weapon against any rivals.

Camilla, my girlfriends and I completely agree. Stop the Croc!

Crocs? Did someone say Crocs?