High heels add a lift to any outfit—both literally in height and figuratively in confidence. And the beauty of feminine shoe is that it comes in all different shapes and styles. Think kitten heels, platform heels, strappy heeled sandals, wedges, even heels made out of lucite or cork. From the 1940s to today, between Audrey Hepburn's alligator pumps to Lady Gaga's Alexander McQueen Armadillo shoes, high heels have been an integral component of wardrobes throughout the past century.