I always loved how Nina Dobrev struts in heels without looking like a baby giraffe on ice, so when I heard her stylist spilled secrets about her top 5 picks? Had to try this myself. Grabbed my laptop first thing Monday morning.
The Hunt Begins
Googled “Nina Dobrev stylist heel secrets” like my life depended on it. Scrolled past a million sketchy ads till I found an interview snippet buried on page three. Only listed three brands though – typical clickbait. Almost rage-quit when my Wi-Fi cut out during thunderstorm warnings.
Budget Bypass Tactics
Knew those designer price tags would murder my wallet. Paused Netflix subscription to fund this experiment. Checked secondhand apps first:
- Found Saint Laurent lookalikes for 80% off
- Caught a Jimmy Choo defect return during midnight restock
- Made lowball offers on three Poshmark listings til someone bit
Blister Bootcamp
Wore each pair for minimum five hours straight. Tested on:
- Cobblestone streets near the bodega
- Office hallway sprinting
- Dance floor experiments
The nude Louboutin dupes? Nearly broke my ankle walking downhill. But the block-heeled Aquazzuras? Magic. Did my taxes in those without wanting to chop my feet off.
Stupid Shoe Hacks That Worked
Stole two pro tips from the article:
- Moleskin padding under ball of foot = gamechanger
- Putting heels by heat vent before wear softened the leather
Also learned vodka sprayed inside prevents stink. Don’t ask how I discovered that.
The Gold List
After weeks of toe suffering, these actually proved worth the hype:
- Thick 3-inch pumps for long events
- Clear strap sandals that grip without choking
- Wedges with hidden ankle support (lies about being flats)
Still returned two pairs though. My arches staged a revolution.
Final verdict? You need both strategy and masochism to walk like Nina. My feet are currently bandaged like mummies, but those Aquazzura knockoffs? 10/10 would limp again.
