Spring Trend: Block Heels

Tired of skinny stilettos?  Then you’ll love one of this spring’s trends: block heels!  These thick square heels are anything but delicate, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up feeling like a lady.  Check these out:

The Jenniy by Louise et Cie have a saturated cheetah-print calf-hair upper with a pointed toe, and a block heel 3.5 inches high—in shiny gold!  Imagine these with a suit.  THAT’S a power look.  Yours for $80 from Nordstrom.  (It runs a little small, so careful when ordering!)

The Annabel combines the block heel with another spring trend: python!  The smooth round-toe upper is made of nude leather, but the 3.25-inch heel is covered in speckled python.  I hereby declare it this season’s update to the ubiquitous nude patent leather pump.  It’ll be pretty with a skirt, now that it’s warm!  Find them at Ann Taylor for $128.

The Bittersweet by Chinese Laundry is the chunky-heeled sandal for all occasions.  The stacked heel is 3.75 inches tall, topped with a snake-embossed ankle strap.  It’s the yellow I love, though—bright and fun, but the black makes it sophisticated.  If you’re not sold on the yellow and black it’s also available in cream and black, and tan and pink; your choice for $60 from DSW.

The Young by FIEL is technically in cognac nappa leather, but it’s so rich it’s almost an orange.  And it looks so soft, doesn’t it?  But it’s the shape that’s so cool: two thin straps over the toe, and two more around the ankle with antiqued golden buckles.  (And see how it goes around the heel?  Cool!)  The block heel is five inches, and if the cognac isn’t your color it’s also available in black—your choice for $122 from 6pm.

The Loafer Block-heel Pumps by Henry Ferrara are a classic work shoe in black and cream faux leather—cream on the vamp and black on the details: the 4.75-inch heel, 2.5-inch platform, and the tassel on the toe.  Also available in a lovely cream and camel combo, and a rockin’ navy and red combo—find them all at Overstock for $48.

Feeling inspired to try a new silhouette?  I know I am!