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Top High Heels for Women

By Desiree Stimpert, About.com

From cute to sexy, and trendy to elegant, there's surely a pick among these fab high heels to convert even the staunchest fan of flats. If the sky is the limit when it comes to the heels of your shoes, you'll definitely want to check out some of the shoes on this list.

Carlos Santana "Pounce" - High Heels for the Wild Woman

I nearly wore myself out gushing over last season's line of Carlos by Carlos Santana shoes, and this season, the offering is even hotter -- in fact, this particular pick is so hot it's smoking. If you don't want your shoes to trump every other item in your outfit, then you should definitely skip this pick. However, if you view your footwear as an expression of your inner wild-child, check out these dramatic print pumps in pink, aqua or gold.

Hale Bob "Dolce" - Ultra-Pretty Platform High Heels

It's no secret that I'm obsessed with pretty buckles, and I love a good platform. So, it should come as no surprise that I nearly wept when I saw these sexy shoes with their 4.5" heels and their peep-toe design -- seriously, I love that they're cute and sexy at the same time. I see them with a simple a-line or shift dress, or with dress pants. But mostly, I'd like to see them on my feet.

Chinese Laundry "Baldwin" - Cute Dressy High Heels

Combining all the sex appeal you've come to expect from high heels with an undeniable amount of cuteness, these platform shoes absolutely ooze femininity. I'm crazy about the coral satin because they're so feminine and unique, but there are so many great colors to choose from, you nearly can't go wrong. The covered 3.75" heels make a dramatic statement, the knotted vamps add just the right amount of trendiness, and the skimpy ankle straps provide the sex appeal.

Kate Spade "Hera" - Elegant High Heels

Stunning, stunning, stunning -- there is nothing basic about this pump from Kate Spade. With a shapely silhouette, open toe, large bow embellishment, side cut-outs, and a curvy 3" heel, this shoe is feminine, sexy and dynamic. It's fantastic in white, black, or ivory satin, but the real show-stoppers are the pink/red, the purple/chocoate, and the blue/pink combos.

BCBGirls "Ariel" - Open-Toed High Heel Pumps

Featuring a shapely open-toe design, these pumps are sexy, chic and dynamic. With patent leather uppers and 3.5" covered heels, these high heels are classic enough for daytime, but dressy enough for evening occasions that aren't too formal -- and they come in loads of great colors. My favorite is the purple croc print version, but the gray, red, taupe and black versions are head turners too.

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