Also, The Lipstick Papers is happy to report that Christian Louboutin's signature red sole comes from a lipstick! Yes!
Here's the quote from Louboutin himself: "An assistant in the office always used to wear the same color red lipstick and matching nail polish. One day I asked to borrow it and coated the bottom of a pair of stilettos just to see what it would look like, et voila! I loved the dramatic red color against the clean line of the shoe. It was the most beautiful red I had ever seen. Now it's my hallmark." (Christian Louboutin interview to Gisele Scanlon for The Goddess Guide).
High heels and stilettos undoubtedly make women look sexier and more beautiful. I hate it when women are ridiculed for their love of heels! I never wear heels myself, yet I understand that heels contribute to beauty, and beauty is valued in society. Why are women silly for wearing high heels?
However, heels need to be used in moderation, like everything, I suppose. They are detrimental for the legs and feet, and should be kept for special occasions!
Heels were first introduced in the 1590s, and have a long history; up until the 19th century they were carved from wood and reinforced with leather -- a significant development came when, in 1947, Christian Dior inserted a steel rod in the molded plastic heel. No more breaking!
If you are interested in the history of high heels, or indeed fashion in general, I would recommend The Berg Companion to Fashion, edited by the amazing fashion historian Valerie Steele.
I am currently reading Tamara Mellon's autobiography In My Shoes. Mellon is the co-founder of Jimmy Choo (though I think she has left now). More about the book in a later post!
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