High heel shoes continue to go up in height, but have you noticed that as people lose their homes and jobs, that women are wearing more heels that are higher than ever? This is very according to Conventry Telegraph.

According to their article, since the 1930's, it has been easy to predict economic disasters based on the types of high heel shoes that women wear. And thanks to the styles, they may have predicted our most recent recession.

What does high heels have to do with financial nightmares? Well, according to article, cheaper but taller heels, help the wearer to feel less depressed during the recession.

Is there anything that high heel shoes can't do?

Source: Conventry Telegraph

I'm not a huge fan of Gwen Stefani's fashion but I do love a lot of outfits and shoes in her clothing line L.A.M.B. I especially love these high heel pumps. The thin heel and clunky toe, adds style to this classic shoe, but the dual buckles is what really makes it a must have for my high heel collection.

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These Santana Serpent high heels come in a variety of colors and all have the snake like look to them. See them here: Santana Serpent

You know Carlos Santana for his soulful guitar licks and his distinctive Latin-tinged rock sound. Now, get acquainted with the shoes. Multiple Grammy winner and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Santana has teamed with the Brown Shoe Company to create these fabulous shoes, which reflect the same creative passion and energy that abound in Santana's music.

A portion of the proceeds from sales of these shoes goes to support the Milagro Foundation, an organization founded by Carlos and Deborah Santana to help underprivileged children around the world. The Milagro Foundation serves children in the areas of health, education and the arts, promoting the message that every child is a miracle (milagro), and deserves a safe, healthy, culturally-enriched life.

Created by Newport these would be a very hot pair of pumps if I didn't feel as though they matched the drapes or upholstery. I feel that the pattern is much to busy and the "cute" bows in the front don't add much.