Philadelphia - August 14, 2007

Let the Heeling Begin

Marcello Toshi Creazioni Shoes

You know how when you go out, there’s always that one completely trashed chick who’s dancing barefoot on the dirty-ass dance floor, high heels kicked off to the side?

Well, don’t judge. She had to drink that much because her feet were killing her.

If only she knew about Marcello Toshi Creazioni, a sexy line of shoes handcrafted by artisans in Peru. Rather than being instruments of torture, the heels flatter the foot — and your entire form — with exaggerated feminine accents (oversize bows with visible stitching; gathered, ruffled leather; laces and braids) and cuts that are super low on the sides, drawing attention to the arch and instep without being unbearably steep.

So the wearer can dance the night away with her look — and, hopefully, her dignity — intact.

Available at Bus Stop Boutique, 750 South Fourth Street (215-627-2357). To see styles, go to marcellotoshi.com.