Watch your step! Modern Family's Sofia Vergara stomps around in towering clumpy boots

Watch your step! Modern Family's Sofia Vergara stomps around in towering clumpy boots

A seasoned red-carpet glamazon, Sofia Vergara is one woman known to be comfortable in a pair of high heels.

And it was no different today, when the 39-year-old actress stepped out in some very high clumpy black patent leather boots.

The Modern Family appeared at ease walking in the extreme footwear as she went shopping at Barney's in Beverly Hills.

Her boosted height certainly had a slimming effect, with the curvy TV star looking ultra-svelte in a pair of black leggings, which she wore under a dark grey sweater tunic.

She accessorised with a black and white scarf and a chic quilted Chanel bag.

The actress wore her brunette locks in a straight style and wore minimal make-up on her complexion.

Sofia appeared to have just been window shopping, as she left the luxury department store toting no shopping bags.

Th actress certainly has a lot to celebrate at the moment.

Not only is she in love with her new boyfriend Nick Loeb, she was also nominated for a Screen Actors Guild award today.

Sofia will go up against her Modern Family co-star Julie Bowen in the Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series category.

The Colombian star plays Gloria Delgado-Pritchett on the hit ABC show.

Sophia has been dating her businessman beau Loeb, since last year.

'We're both completely in love and we can almost hear the wedding bells,' she has said in the past about the relationship.

She has a 19-year-old son, Manolo Gonzalez, from her ex-husband, whom she married when she was 18.

Rome Repaves the Streets in Honor of High Heels

It's now safe to say that Rome, Italy, is the unofficial high-heel friendliest city in the world. Gianni Alemanno, mayor of Rome, has announced plans to makeover the cobblestone-paved streets and sidewalks of Via del Corso, one of Rome's busiest areas. Why all the renovations? To make the streets less dangerous "especially for women in high heels."

If you've ever tried to navigate cobble-stone streets in high heels you know that the process is slow to say the least. One false move and you could end up with a broken ankle and a bruised ego.

Alemanno acknowledges that cobblestone streets are a part of the city's history and character, so don't expect to see miles and miles of smooth cement anytime soon. The old cobblestones will be replaced with modern cobblestones that are set and sealed in a base of concrete to avoid irregular depressions and gaps. Some of the more heavily traversed streets will be paved with asphalt.

So, on behalf of women all over the world, ShoesTV would like to say, Grazie Italia!

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So much for the big reveal! Lindsay Lohan's nude Playboy cover leaked online

She is no doubt one of the most high profile and controversial stars to agree to grace the magazine's front cover.

But Lindsay Lohan's Playboy cover shot big reveal has been thwarted and a picture of the upcoming issue has been leaked online.

The 25-year-old actress is seen straddling a Playboy bunny shaped chair which manages to cover her modesty, but reveals the curve of her breasts.

Wearing just a pair of black high heels, Lindsay has her hair in big blonde curls falling around her shoulders, and she is seen pouting into the camera with bright red lips, matching her seat and the curtains in the backdrop.

Lindsay, who was reportedly paid $1million for the shoot, had planned to reveal her nude cover on the Ellen DeGeneres show on December 15.

The actress had to pose for the magazine photographers twice, as the original attempt did not satisfy Playboy boss Hugh Hefner.

Speaking about the snaps which appear in the January/ February issue of the magazine, Hefner spoke about the inspiration behind the racy shots.

He said: 'It's a classic tribute, inspired by the original Tom Kelley nude pictorial of Marilyn Monroe. [It's] classy, very classy,' the New York Post reported.

'It turned out very well. I would say that I had some reservations early on, but after a couple of false steps, everybody came on board and it's going to be very exciting,' Hefner added.

At the time Lindsay posed for the photos, Dina Lohan, Lindsay's mother said the shoot was 'tastefully done'.

Speaking to The Insider's Christina McLarty she said: 'It was an opportunity for her and she's done thousands and thousands of covers, so this was just something...she's 25 now. It was just something that was her decision...we have a contractual say in how far it goes and her and Mr. Hefner will decide.'

Dina continued: 'She'll pick five covers, he'll pick the one, but she has a say. I don't want to get into the contract, but it will be tastefully done.'

This is not the first time that Lindsay has bared all for a magazine, in 2008 she covered herself in just a sheer pink scarf posing on the front of New York magazine.

Lindsay has been keeping a fairly low profile of late and last month she spent just four and a half hours in jail, after being released early from her 30-day sentence, due to overcrowding.

The sentence also requires Lohan to undergo 18 psychotherapy sessions and appear monthly at court hearings between December 2011 and March 2012, she also has to complete more community service.

Cheryl Cole unveils new collection of high heels

Cheryl Cole - perhaps unsurprisingly for a 5ft 3in pop singer - boasts that she can walk in heels of any height.

But she realises that not all of us enjoy wearing toe-curlingly painful stilettos. So for her debut collection of Stylistpick.com heels, the Geordie has focused on comfort and versatility. Her 'shoe wardrobe' includes styles for all occasions, ranging from red carpet appearances, to super smart daywear or casual weekend pieces.

'I think people were expecting just a handful of heels made in different ways, but that's not what I'm about,' Cheryl said of the collection she has designed.

'I wanted each girl to have something she could relate to, whatever she does, or however she feels.

'We're all different, we all have different jobs. I really do feel that there is something for everyone here.'

Cheryl described her eight pairs of  ￡79.90 to ￡119.85 shoes as 'killer shoes that don't kill your feet.'

The former X Factor judge told Grazia: 'I have a pair of Louboutins that are so cripplingly painful – but I’m trying to ease myself into them gently, wearing them for a few minutes every now and again.'

Hopefully, those who snap up her shoes won't have to go through the same process.

She has certainly done everything she can to avoid sore toes. High quality fabrications and finishes are used throughout, with kid leather uppers and leather linings combining with special comfort features

A spokesman for Stylistpick.com said: 'The launch marks [Cheryl's] first entry into design.

'Involved at all stages in the process, from details like toe shapes and embellishments, to the packaging itself, Cheryl even created names for each style and colourway.'

The names Cheryl selected show that she was influenced by her upbringing, friends and even the royal wedding.

The biker boots are jokingly called Byker Grove - inspired by the Geordie TV show that was set in her home town.

Leopard-print trimmed stiletto boots are named Ri Ri, after fellow-singer Rihanna, and studded heels are named after Pippa Middleton - they are called Your Royal Hotness.

One source of inspiration that Cheryl probably won't be revisiting is The X Factor.

Cheryl was infamously sacked from U.S. version of the show earlier this year - but she still can't bring herself to put on the the shoes she wore for those TV appearances.

She said: ‘For me, all shoes have memories - wearing them on a certain occasion like that means the shoe gets that memory.

How to Wear High Heels Without Pain

That pain that you feel at the end of a long night—no, it's not a hangover and it's not exhaustion. We're talking about something worse—the pain that's caused by a seemingly evil and malicious pair of high heels. But, believe it or not, not all high heels are created equal. In some cases, they can actually be healthier for your feet than flats. "Excess pronation is a condition that affects 75 percent of the population and has been related to many conditions, such as heel pain (otherwise known as plantar fasciitis), knee pain, and even lower-back pain," says podiatrist Dr. Phillip Vasyli.

In this case, doctors actually recommend wearing shoes with a slight heel, as opposed to our trusty flats. "The popular trend of ballet flats has caused us to see an increase in many of the aforementioned conditions due to a lack of overall support and flimsy shoe construction," Vasyli says.

Generally, there are a few things to look for when you're shopping for stilettos. First, make sure the heels are of moderate proportions, not the towering Lady GaGa variety. Save those for dinners out, where you'll be sitting for most of the evening.

Vasyli recommends opting for well-constructed "quality" shoes, especially those that have shock absorbing materials in the ball of the foot, and using an insert like Orthaheel, which he invented. He also suggests wearing your highest heels for only short periods at a time and giving them a little bit of closet time now and then."If you feel the need to wear higher-heeled shoes daily, then take a more comfortable shoe to get to and from work and wear the higher shoes while you're sitting at your desk," he adds.

Also, while you're having a ball, be conscious of the weight that's being distributed onto the ball of your foot. "The higher the heel, the more the shoe increases the arch height and also changes the 'arch position'," Vasyli says. He suggests looking for shoes that "contour" to your arch and distribute your weight over the entire foot, not just the ball of the foot.

How to Wear High Heels Without Pain

That pain that you feel at the end of a long night—no, it's not a hangover and it's not exhaustion. We're talking about something worse—the pain that's caused by a seemingly evil and malicious pair of high heels. But, believe it or not, not all high heels are created equal. In some cases, they can actually be healthier for your feet than flats. "Excess pronation is a condition that affects 75 percent of the population and has been related to many conditions, such as heel pain (otherwise known as plantar fasciitis), knee pain, and even lower-back pain," says podiatrist Dr. Phillip Vasyli.

In this case, doctors actually recommend wearing shoes with a slight heel, as opposed to our trusty flats. "The popular trend of ballet flats has caused us to see an increase in many of the aforementioned conditions due to a lack of overall support and flimsy shoe construction," Vasyli says.

Generally, there are a few things to look for when you're shopping for stilettos. First, make sure the heels are of moderate proportions, not the towering Lady GaGa variety. Save those for dinners out, where you'll be sitting for most of the evening.

Vasyli recommends opting for well-constructed "quality" shoes, especially those that have shock absorbing materials in the ball of the foot, and using an insert like Orthaheel, which he invented. He also suggests wearing your highest heels for only short periods at a time and giving them a little bit of closet time now and then."If you feel the need to wear higher-heeled shoes daily, then take a more comfortable shoe to get to and from work and wear the higher shoes while you're sitting at your desk," he adds.

Also, while you're having a ball, be conscious of the weight that's being distributed onto the ball of your foot. "The higher the heel, the more the shoe increases the arch height and also changes the 'arch position'," Vasyli says. He suggests looking for shoes that "contour" to your arch and distribute your weight over the entire foot, not just the ball of the foot.

Men don high heels to call attention to domestic violence

Ukrainian men took part in a high heels race, held in the Dream Town shopping mall in Kyiv on Nov. 24 as part of the “Walk In Her Shoes” action.

The spectacle took place on the eve of the International Week for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is marked on Nov. 25-Dec. 1 each year.

The event was led by Ukrainian singer and TV star Olya Polyakova. “Today men finally felt what high heels are like. They were not afraid to lose control and look weak or funny,” Polyakova said. “It’s never funny when we talk about violence.”

According to a European Union project promoting women's and children's rights, about 1,000 Ukrainian women are killed every year because of domestic violence, while one in five women ages 17-21 are sexually assaulted.

Women are also paid less for the same work than men.