# Lipstick Heels Alberto Guardiani Blends Women's Formalwear Essentials By JDurhamII | Published 2011-01-08 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixing-essential-formalwear References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2010/12/30/alberto-guardianis-400-lipstick/) & [albertoguardiani.it](http://www.albertoguardiani.it/) How can you make an outfit stand out with just shoes alone? Try using [Alberto Guardiani](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youngster)’s $400 high heels. Makeup and high heels are two essentials when it comes to women’s formalwear, and these pumps blend the two. The traditional stiletto heel is replaced by a [stick of red lipstick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vamp-lipstick), which allows the wearer to make a statement without saying a word. See more images of the Alberto Guardiani lipstick heels above. **Implications** - One of the fastest ways for a company to distinguish itself in a competitive industry is by altering a product with radical avant-garde designs. By eschewing the conventions typically associated with the product, the company increases showcases a commitment to originality and a willingness to think outside of the box. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lipstick Heels:** Women's formalwear shoes infused with lipstick design. - **Fashion Statement Shoes:** Shoes that make a bold fashion statement. - **Functional Jewelry:** Blurring the line between jewelry and fashion. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend and explore further fashion innovations with unique shoe designs. - **Beauty Industry:** Collaborative opportunities with the beauty industry, incorporating makeup elements onto products. - **Jewelry Industry:** Jewelry and accessories industry can offer creative pieces that blur the line between jewelry and fashion for consumers to wear. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Illusory Doll-Like Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illusion-boots.md) - [Cartoon-Honoring High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-heel.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md)