Cool your heels

As I went about my customary perusal of Vogue’s March issue, I noticed an interesting pattern emerging. Gone are your basic heels of seasons past, ok not gone, but easily forgotten amongst the clever new shapes designers offered this season. I’d like to first rejoice that the kitten heel has come back with a vengeance. I love a 5-inch heel as much as any girl, but sometimes these puppies need a break.

Louis Vuitton’s version is stunning. The little, rectangular sliver of a heel hardly seems able to support the weight of anyone over 100 lbs, but I’d be first in line to give them a try regardless.

Givenchy's sandal also seems to be a hit this season. The combination of mixed materials: leather, clear plastic and a conical shaped wood-covered metallic heel is both innovative and beautiful.

And speaking of a covered heel, these Tom Ford beaut's are the ultimate party shoe! I love, love, love the look of the little stiletto heel peeking out from beneath a unique covering, whether it be wood or confetti- covered gold leather. Excuse me while I go fashion a fun, festive cover for my boring stiletto heels...

In compiling a list about shoes, I'd be remiss not to include Balenciaga. The house has consistently shown shoes that are simultaneously trend-defying and trend-igniting (Fall '07 'Lego' shoes anyone?). Things are no different now that Alexander Wang is at the helm . This block-heeled oxford is a more masculine option than others on the list and would be a good option to wear with the feminine and floral pieces of the season. I also like how the heel is kind of awkwardly affixed off the center of the body of the shoe.

I saved the best for last. The transition from day to night with these Dior pumps on your feet would be seamless. A curved heel on a pump may not be anything new, but the combination of that, the asymmetrical toe cleavage (the only cleavage this A-cup gal can come by), and sleek mirrored, metallic leather  make this the best shoe of the season, in my humble opinion.