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"The dangers of high heels have been widely reported right here on Slaves to Fashion: the unfortunate tumbles, the party fouls, the, um, minor detail of not being able to walk--but the latest peril of fashion-forward footwear is one you might never expect. Stylelist has uncovered the news that purse-snatchers in Los Angeles are specifically targeting women in high heels because they&amp;#x27;re less likely to be able to run away--and apparently, carrying a large number of shopping bags puts women at an even greater risk. While you may look amazing in your four-inch Choos, criminals happen to think you look amazingly vulnerable. Scary, no? Shop with a friend, carry a pair of flats when you&amp;#x27;re alone at night, and remember, no fashion statement is worth getting mugged for (remember poor Carrie Bradshaw, held at gunpoint in a Soho alley, being told &amp;quot;Give me your Blahniks!&amp;quot;?). Does this news make you guys more cautious about wearing heels? Are you surprised by it? Photo: Istockphoto"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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