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'''Clear heels''' are [[High-heeled footwear|heels]] made from a transparent material. They may be used to contain novelty items such as flashing lights, liquids or even fish. The materials which may be used for these include [[polycarbonate]], [[PVC]] and [[acrylic resin]].<ref>{{citation |quote=Transparent heels offer unusual styling opportunities. |title=Modern footwear materials & processes: a topical guide to footwear technology |author=Walter E. Cohn |publisher=Fairchild Publications |year=1969 |chapter=The Transparent Shoe |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=XH55Bfs3LEkC}}</ref> Alternatively the transparency may be used deceptively with a [[ballerina]] style to give the flattering appearance of standing on [[tiptoe]] or ''[[en pointe]]''.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.theinsider.com/news/435000_Sexy_Shoes_For_The_Bedroom |title=Sexy Shoes For The Bedroom |journal=The Insider |author=Ellen Shear}}</ref> |
'''Clear heels''' are [[High-heeled footwear|heels]] made from a transparent material. They may be used to contain novelty items such as flashing lights, liquids or even fish. The materials which may be used for these include [[polycarbonate]], [[PVC]] and [[acrylic resin]].<ref>{{citation |quote=Transparent heels offer unusual styling opportunities. |title=Modern footwear materials & processes: a topical guide to footwear technology |author=Walter E. Cohn |publisher=Fairchild Publications |year=1969 |chapter=The Transparent Shoe |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=XH55Bfs3LEkC}}</ref> Alternatively the transparency may be used deceptively with a [[ballerina]] style to give the flattering appearance of standing on [[tiptoe]] or ''[[en pointe]]''.<ref>{{citation |url=http://www.theinsider.com/news/435000_Sexy_Shoes_For_The_Bedroom |title=Sexy Shoes For The Bedroom |journal=The Insider |author=Ellen Shear}}</ref> |
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The style may be used to evoke Cinderella's [[glass slipper]] when worn at a formal [[ball]] such as a [[prom]].<ref>{{citation |title=The Princess style reigns this year |journal=[[Fort Wayne News Sentinel]] |date=Apr 16, 2004}}</ref> As [[high heels]], the style may be overtly [[erotic]] and they are worn by [[pole dancer]]s, [[striptease|striptease artistes]] and [[pornographic actresses]].<ref>{{citation |title=How to Dress Hot, But Not Sleazy (warning, possible virus as of Nov 2010, so only search this link if you have AV protection) |author=Tracy Hopkins |work= theGloss.com }}</ref> Pole dancers prefer heels of four to seven inches in height.<ref name=killer>{{citation |url=http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/can-you-bear-the-trend-for-killer-heels-1.625387 |title=Can you bear the trend for killer heels? |date=June 19 2009 |author=Noor-Jehan Yoro Badat |journal=Independent Online}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=REBY5ldTaAAC&pg=PA91 |title=Laughing mad |author=Bambi Haggins}}</ref> |
The style may be used to evoke Cinderella's [[glass slipper]] when worn at a formal [[ball]] such as a [[prom]].<ref>{{citation |title=The Princess style reigns this year |journal=[[Fort Wayne News Sentinel]] |date=Apr 16, 2004}}</ref> As [[high heels]], the style may be overtly [[erotic]] and they are worn by [[pole dancer]]s, [[striptease|striptease artistes]] and [[pornographic actresses]].<ref>{{citation |title=How to Dress Hot, But Not Sleazy (warning, possible virus as of Nov 2010, so only search this link if you have AV protection) |author=Tracy Hopkins |work= theGloss.com }}</ref> Pole dancers, strippers, and sluts prefer heels of four to seven inches in height.<ref name=killer>{{citation |url=http://www.iol.co.za/lifestyle/can-you-bear-the-trend-for-killer-heels-1.625387 |title=Can you bear the trend for killer heels? |date=June 19 2009 |author=Noor-Jehan Yoro Badat |journal=Independent Online}}</ref><ref>{{citation |url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=REBY5ldTaAAC&pg=PA91 |title=Laughing mad |author=Bambi Haggins}}</ref> |
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Popular brands include [[Pleaser]] and Luscious.<ref name=killer/> In 2010, ''New York Fashion'' indicated that the style was "on trend" for the Spring fashions that year.<ref name=NYF>{{citation |url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/06/taylor_momsen_wore_those_clear.html |journal=[[New York Fashion]] |title=Taylor Momsen Wore Clear Heels With Room for Cash Tips |date=28 June 2010 |author=Amy Odell}}</ref> |
Popular brands include [[Pleaser]] and Luscious.<ref name=killer/> In 2010, ''New York Fashion'' indicated that the style was "on trend" for the Spring fashions that year.<ref name=NYF>{{citation |url=http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2010/06/taylor_momsen_wore_those_clear.html |journal=[[New York Fashion]] |title=Taylor Momsen Wore Clear Heels With Room for Cash Tips |date=28 June 2010 |author=Amy Odell}}</ref> |
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Clear heels are heels made from a transparent material. They may be used to contain novelty items such as flashing lights, liquids or even fish. The materials which may be used for these include polycarbonate, PVC and acrylic resin.[1] Alternatively the transparency may be used deceptively with a ballerina style to give the flattering appearance of standing on tiptoe or en pointe.[2]
The style may be used to evoke Cinderella's glass slipper when worn at a formal ball such as a prom.[3] As high heels, the style may be overtly erotic and they are worn by pole dancers, striptease artistes and pornographic actresses.[4] Pole dancers, strippers, and sluts prefer heels of four to seven inches in height.[5][6]
Popular brands include Pleaser and Luscious.[5] In 2010, New York Fashion indicated that the style was "on trend" for the Spring fashions that year.[7]
Notable wearers
References
- ^ Walter E. Cohn (1969), "The Transparent Shoe", Modern footwear materials & processes: a topical guide to footwear technology, Fairchild Publications,
Transparent heels offer unusual styling opportunities.
- ^ Ellen Shear, "Sexy Shoes For The Bedroom", The Insider
- ^ "The Princess style reigns this year", Fort Wayne News Sentinel, Apr 16, 2004
- ^ Tracy Hopkins, "How to Dress Hot, But Not Sleazy (warning, possible virus as of Nov 2010, so only search this link if you have AV protection)", theGloss.com
- ^ a b Noor-Jehan Yoro Badat (June 19 2009), "Can you bear the trend for killer heels?", Independent Online
{{citation}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Bambi Haggins, Laughing mad
- ^ a b Amy Odell (28 June 2010), "Taylor Momsen Wore Clear Heels With Room for Cash Tips", New York Fashion
- ^ "Fuqua relives 'Immaculate Reception'", The Detroit News, Jan 20, 2006,
John Frenchy Fuqua was a flamboyant personality in his day. He wore outrageous clothes, high-heeled shoes with goldfish in the clear heels
- ^ "Prince, at peace, is still funky", The Sun, Aug 14, 2004,
...the star himself appeared in a stylish camel-colored jacket, white pants and white boots with high, clear heels.
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