Shoe of the Week #8

My shoe of the week is 'Ashbury' by Tony Bianco.

Autumn is officially in the air and I am loving the new season shoes by Tony Bianco. I bought these shoes as a late birthday present for myself because one can never have too many shoes... right?

What I like most about this style is the studded details. This is what caught my attention while I was perusing the online store. The studs give the classic pump a new and dramatic edge. This style is extremely glamorous and can really dress up any outfit.

The pointed toe shoe is a great style for winter as they go great under trousers for work and skinny jeans when it's time to play. 

What makes this style great is the comfort of them. The suede is soft and extremely comfortable to wear. The 11.5 centimetre stiletto heel is a great height and is comfortable to wear all day. It also defines your calf muscles and makes your legs appear slimmer. Who knew you could get runner's calves just by wearing high heel shoes?

The Stiletto

"Stiletto, I look at it more as an attitude as opposed to a high-heeled shoe." - Lita Ford

My ultimate weakness and favourite heel type of all.

A stiletto (meaning ‘dagger’ in Italian) is a long, thin tapering heel, with a diameter of less than 1cm at the base. A stiletto heel can range from 2 and a half centimetres to a whopping 30 centimetres in height (Lady Gaga anyone?).  

The term ‘stiletto’ can also be used to describe a style of shoe rather than the heel type. A stiletto shoe is a high heel pump, with a long thin heel and usually a pointed toe.

High heels have been around for many centuries and can even be dated back to the Renaissance. The high heel shoes were a symbol of wealth and status but now they are a staple accessory in most wardrobes. 

The invention of the stiletto still remains a mystery; however, shoe designers Roger Vivier and Salvatore Ferragamo are usually credited with the creation of the heel.

What I love most about the stiletto is its femininity. They are extremely stylish and can glam up any outfit. They also do wonders for my confidence and self esteem.

There are many benefits of wearing stiletto heels. They make your legs appear slimmer and longer, they define your calf muscles and can even make your butt appear firmer. They also extend your silhouette and activate your core muscles.

Over the years, many designers, such as Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin, have helped shape and develop the stiletto into what it is today. A piece of art and a luxury to wear.