By Stephanie Pedersen

Need to look alluring, fast? Forget that you're 10 pounds heavier than you'd like to be, hate your hair, or wished you looked better in red lipstick—high heels can make you look seductive right now by drawing attention to your shapely ankles, making your legs look longer, your backside more prominent, your breasts more pert and giving your strut a sensual swagger. Voila! Instant sex appeal! However, if you avoid the allure-adding appeal of high heels simply out of fear or inexperience, it's time to step up to the stiletto, strap it on, and learn how to take a step in the thing: read more...

• Wear a shorter heel. A 2" heel causes less problems than a 4-inch heel. A shorter heel will give an elongated appearance if it is a thin stiletto type rather than a thick or chunky heel.
• Try to save the use of your high heeled shoes for functions where you will not be on your feet for extended periods of time; treat them as a limited privilege accessory.
• Take your designer shoes to a pedorthist to have them custom fit to your feet. They may be able to stretch the toe box to better accommodate your feet.
• Try wearing a larger size show than usual and insert heel cups indo the backs for a better or more comfortable fit.
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• Wear open toe shoes instead of a similarly-styled shoe that causes discomfort in your toes. Partially open toe shoes have become more acceptable in many work environments, allowing you to further customize your shoes to your feet.

Finding the proper shoe fit is essential for the health of your feet. You need to select shoes with the proper fit and support to ensure that your feet will support you throughout your life. Shoes that do not fit properly can cause a host of problems including calluses, corns, bunions, and hammertoes. This guide will help you avoid some of the most common mistakes people make when fitting themselves for shoes. read more...