Gucci horsebit slingbacks 80mm in beige patent

 I saw a lovely green version with Mary Jane straps and slightly lower heels in the shop a while ago. Wasn’t sure how wearable Mary Jane would go with my age and therefore left them. Came across these on the website and managed to get the duty free at LHR to order and mail them to me. With the VAT off they are almost 30% off the retail in HKG. Interesting! I was never buying Gucci shoes again because of previous experiences but I had decided to give these a try. Despite the block heels and relatively low height, they hurt my feet quite a bit after 3 hours of standing around at a party. Had to take them off when we walked to the uber pick up. Will test them again.

Salvatore Ferragamo Arezzo block-heel pumps 80cm in purple suede

It's been a while since the last time I bought Ferragamo shoes.  I had a couple pairs of ballerinas during my pregnancies and got so sick of them after.  I happened to be in the shop to look at ties and spotted them.  They come in many different colors from the regular black to vibrant pink, orange, blue and even mirror silver and gold.  At the end it was down to coral/orange or purple, and I went with the brighter purple.  They look and fit nicely and they add a casual vibe to dresses. And you can spot them from 3 blocks away!  I wish the heels are not as chunky but I guess they are the key to keep the look casual.  Buy half size up.

Jipi Japa block-heel pumps 50mm in blue suede

Bought these while shoe-shopping with friends.  Never tried Jipi Japa before but was told they are generally comfortable.  Can't say the same about these.  The sizing was quite off with big difference between half a size.  Ended up buying half size up in case they hurt my heels. Using insoles to help the fit.  Now that the shoes are worn in they are quite comfortable.  Perhaps insoles are the way forward!  Buy half size up.

Valentino Tango block-heel pumps 60mm in red patent

I did it! I finally got a pair of Tango. I was hoping to get a pair with ankle straps but then I came across these and they look and fit fab!  They will be a good replacement of the experimental pair I got earlier.  As much as I like the previous pair I can not stand non-leather insoles.  True to size.

Repetto Camille block-heel pumps 35mm in orange patent

At long last I found a pair of Repetto at the outlet in my size and in the color which I like!  They are obviously another find for my current block heel obsession.  They go nicely with cropped pants or jeans. Buy half size up.  Love the shallow toe compartment and the snug fit. Hope they are as comfortable as people say they are. Official color is Kiss.  

Sam Eldelman Yaro ankle-strap block-heel sandals 110mm in coral suede

I wanted some block heels with ankle straps so badly but they were harder to come by than I had imagined.  Either the color was not right, or the straps are not in the right width, or the heels were too low, too chunky.  Yes I am picky.  Stuart Weitzman have some good ones but I can't justify the price point and the not-so-comfortable fit for me.  So it was without hesitation when I came across these sandals by Sam Eldelman at 1/4 of the price.  The plan was to get the normal color, i.e. nude or black, but I could not resist this coral pink.  It's just so much more lively and summery it makes me so much happier.  I hope they will be as versatile as nude.   True to size.

Jimmy Choo Billie block-heel pumps 65mm in glitter

Another pair of block heels as I just couldn't say no to glitter.  Love how they look with jeans, but it may be a little tricky to match them with other things.  Official color is camellia mix, but it's a silver glitter with a slight pink tint.  Buy one size up.

Bershka block-heel pumps 50mm in red fabric

The search for block heels was over finally over.  I no longer need to hunt down a pair of Valentino Tango after I got these.  Love the color and the shape.  They go effortlessly well with my cropped jeans, and many other pieces from my wardrobe. They seem reasonably comfortable, although I wish they come in half sizes as mine get a bit tight on a hot day.  Not really complaining given the very reasonable price point.  Buy half size up.