'I'm all for female empowerment': Fergie launches racy red stiletto for charity to help low-income women get back to work

She gave birth for the first time this August, but Fergie certainly hasn't let motherhood slow her down.
The 38-year-old Black Eyed Pea's star has unveiled a racy red stiletto for charity, under her Fergie Footwear shoe range.
Forty per cent of the proceeds from each purchase of the $119 'Palace' heels will go to Dress for Success - a non-profit that provides fashion tips and career advice in a bid to get low-income women back to work.

Non-stop: She gave birth for the first time this August, but Fergie certainly hasn't let motherhood slow her down - she has unveiled a racy red stiletto for charity under her Fergie Footwear brand

Talking about her latest shoe design, Fergie told ABC News: 'I’ve had this dream of creating this limited-edition shoe, and we made it happen finally this year, and 40per
cent of the profits are going for Dress for Success, with a minimum of us donating $40,000.

'I’m all about empowering women, helping them to become financially independent, and it’s really just a great cause for the holidays. I really took to it, and it’s perfect.'
While Fergie has worn skyscraper heels for years to give her petite 5ft 3in frame a boost, she admits they are not very practical now she is a mother.

'Now I'm getting more into the flats section because I have a kid... I have really lowered my heels!'

'Now I’m getting more into the flats section because I have a kid,' she said with a laugh.
'So pregnancy and becoming a mom have really lowered my heels!'
Along with her shoe brand, Fergie has her name to a string of products including wine, make-up, nail polish, fragrance and shoes.
She also owns equity in a vodka company and the NFL Miami Dolphins team.

All for a good cause: Forty per cent of the proceeds from each purchase of the $119 'Palace' heels will go to Dress for Success, a non-profit organization helping low-income women get back to work

Fergie says, since giving birth on August 29 that she has been keeping her business empire going from home, taking virtual meetings while mastering the art of feeding her son, Axl Jack.
'I’ve been so blessed to be able to work from home,' she exclaimed.
'I mean, I can’t tell you how many times I’m sitting there in a conference call or doing approvals online, and I don’t have to get dressed.'
She is currently based in California along with her actor husband of four years, Josh Duhamel.
As for her singing career, she plans on releasing a follow-up to her debut solo album, The Dutchess, which would likely precede a new Black Eyed Peas album.