Always Anna

As I flipped through the October issue of In Style magazine, I came across an article entitled “How to Walk in High Heels.”  I smirked.  I chuckled.  I mean, I’ve been wearing heels since 6th grade.  And while I do occassionally have mishaps (that usually involve a heel getting caught in a street grate or a cobblestone sidewalk), I couldn’t help but think, “What woman doesn’t know how to walk in high heels?”  Sure, it takes a little getting used to if all you’ve ever worn is flats, but… it’s just walking.  It’s not that hard. 

As I flipped past the first page, with it’s large photo of a shoe, I found step-by-step instructions (literally), complete with photos, demonstrating – you guessed it – how to walk in high heels.  I rolled my eyes and skimmed down the page to the box that lists the experts that In Style consulted for this article.  And there it was.  The first name in the box. 

J. Alexander.

Miss J is one of the many things I love about America’s Next Top Model.  His flamboyance and attitude crack me up, and I love when he helps the models develop their signature walk.  So obviously, his advice on walking is something I had to read.

So I went back up to the step-by-step instructions.  And learned that I don’t walk correctly in heels.

I don’t think you can properly imagine my horror at learning that “striding in a normal heel-to-toe motion can snap a stiletto or twist an ankle.”  Are you kidding me? I thought.  Is that why I wobble sometimes?  AH! The instructions went on to say “Instead, take short steps, going down evenly on the ball of the foot and the heel.”  Evenly?  But that’s… that’s… that’s like marching!  Ooh, that must be why models have signature walks.  So they don’t wobble. 

So, I’ve spent the last few days trying to walk correctly in my heels.  I don’t think it’s been very attractive – the first day involved me marching to the T station in a fairly military manner.  But it’s getting easier.  And now, when I grow 6 inches, I’ll be ready to get in the running to become America’s Next Top Model.

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