Faith Style

Do you have a hard time keeping your high heels on for extended periods of time? Here are a few quick tips to make it through the day (and night). As Nina Garcia says “…every stylish girl knows that when the sun goes down, the heel goes up, and as gravity teaches, all things must come down. And the classic ballet flat will be waiting for you when it does.

• Keep a pair of flip flops or ballet flats with you in your purse. Go ahead and change them out for commuting via subway, after a late night out with the girls or running errands over your lunch hour at work.
• Try inserting Dr. Scholl’s gels or Foot Petals for additional comfort.
• Opt for flats instead of sneakers to ensure you always have a polished look.
• Look for pumps with a built in platform. These are the heels that appear to be 4″ off the ground when really they’re only 2″. Christian Louboutin is legendary for this style.
• The thicker the heel the better the comfort, just make sure it is aligned with your style and is not so thick that it weighs you down.
• Change your heel height a couple of times per day. This helps to exercise your feet and leg muscles and prevent built up tension.
• My choice of high heel exercise is taking a tennis ball and rolling it under each foot with some pressure.
• In order to help your feet bear your body weight and carry you for a longer stretch on a high heel, know the exercises. Checkout this clip for the little things you can do to help your feet and make sure you stay in your high heels into old age!

Ballerina flats are classics, and they’ve earned their place in most women’s wardrobes. Feminine and versatile, ballet flats can be worn with jeans, pants, capris, and they even work well with some dresses — and assuming you get a good pair, ballet flats can be extremely comfortable as well. They are good for even the most devout high heel fan to take a break from heels every once in a while and slip into a pair of flats — and happily, you don’t have to sacrifice style to do it. Stock up!