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And on the way back through Waterloo tonight, quite a lot of pronounced limping and sticking plasters on display... I imagine there'll be some pretty intense foot massages going on tonight...

Bettie is the only possible candidate; sheer perfection.

Well, whoever she was, she was gorgeous.

As a young boy in the late sixties I very much remember how my aunt and her friends often wore devastating shoes, usually black courts (suede or patent) with a point toe and a terrifyingly high and slender heel. I remember being struck dumb by the beauty of them as they walked and strutted, their sheer, swishing stockings took my breath away. I knew I found them electrifying but, being such a boy, not understanding why I found it impossible to look away. The magic of elegant women in their shoes hooked me young, and has kept me ensnared, very happily, ever since. I can honestly say I've never dated a Woman who didn't know and utilise the allure of her legs, feet and shoes. I expect it of her.

Waterloo station this morning was awash with dozens of women on their way to Ascot for the races. What a beautiful sight it was, too. There were elaborate hats, fascinators, figure-hugging dresses in exotic colours and fabrics, tight-skirts, split-skirts, micro-skirts and of course without exception in every ensemble, high heels. Not since I was last in a fetish-club have I seen quite so many women teetering so endearingly in one place. Their efforts were all the more admirable given the torrential rain in London this morning. Still, en-mass the girls were not to be daunted and though many faced an entire day teetering in the most delicate and flattering shoes imaginable, spirits were high and it was smiles all round as they sensed how much we men were appreciating the display. They looked like birds of paradise and it made me glad to be alive just to see them revelling in such a deliberate and provoking display!

Hello Rocka, Lovely to have you here. You'll find there are plenty of men here who'll respect and admire your pleasure in all things to do with Lady's and their heels. Have fun. S.

Oh, and Puffer, I meant to say thanks earlier for the link to the Barbara Goalen piece. I've often seen vintage images of this Lady and thought what a cooly serene beauty she was. Adorable, in every sense.

Hi Puffer, Enjoyed the post very much. I love the idea of so many women being concerned to be smartly heeled and to have immaculately ordered seams. Paradise.

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