Block Heels Are The New Celebrity Footwear Trend

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We love spotting a trend at Your Next Shoes. Chunky heels, block heels, thick heels.

Whatever you like to call them, they’re the latest style that all the stars are wearing. We love them because they’re easier to walk in (thank god). Take a look below at the latest designs the celebs have chosen.

1. Ahna O’Reilly in blue watercolor strapless dress

Ahna O’Reilly attended ELLE’s 20th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration. The American actress looked pretty as a picture in a blue watercolor strapless dress by Monique Lhuillier.

Ahna O'Reilly in a blue watercolor strapless dress at ELLE's 20th Annual Women in Hollywood CelebrationAhna O’Reilly in a blue watercolor strapless dress at ELLE’s 20th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on October 21, 2013

She paired this dress with black Bionda Castana “Christa” platform sandals. These shoes are designed in black crepe and feature cute peep toes, ankle straps with giant buckles, and those all-important block heels.

Black Bionda Castana Christa Sandals, $1,001.13 at Yoox

Black Bionda Castana "Christa" Sandals

Blue Bionda Castana Christa Sandals, $824.38 at Yoox

Blue Bionda Castana "Christa" Sandals

2. Emilia Clarke in strapless mini dress

Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke was a guest at the same event hosted by ELLE and was dressed entirely in pieces from Calvin Klein’s Spring 2013 collection.

Her strapless mini dress features a sheer knee-length overlay and was accessorized with a simple black belt.

Emilia Clarke in a strapless mini dress at ELLE's 20th Annual Women in Hollywood CelebrationEmilia Clarke in a strapless mini dress at ELLE’s 20th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on October 21, 2013

The thick golden heels of Emilia’s gorgeous Calvin Klein platform sandals are of a baroque wood-carved design and are the standout part of the shoes. Beige snakeskin is the material for the rest of the sandals. They also come in black satin at Nordstrom.

Calvin Klein Spring 2013 platform sandals

Calvin Klein Spring 2013 platform sandals

3. Shailene Woodley in geometric tunic print dress

Shailene Diann Woodley was yet another stylish attendee at ELLE’s 20th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration. She rocked in a look straight off the Calvin Klein Spring 2014 runway.

Her geometric tunic is printed in toned-down shades of gray and brown and has minimal cutout detailing on both sides.

Shailene Woodley in a geometric tunic print dress at ELLE's 20th Annual Women in Hollywood CelebrationShailene Woodley in a geometric tunic print dress at ELLE’s 20th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration in Los Angeles on October 21, 2013

Shailene’s woven leather sandals are also from Calvin Klein’s latest collection, and they feature open toes as well as tough, chunky heels. The actress wore a brown pair, but they will also be available in black, white, and chic snakeskin.

Shailene’s feet in woven leather sandalsShailene’s feet in woven leather sandals

Woven leather sandals from Calvin Klein's spring 2014 collectionWoven leather sandals from Calvin Klein’s Spring 2014 collection

4. Diane Kruger in pale pink tuxedo dress

Diane Kruger cemented her status as a style icon once again at Autism Speaks’ 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball. She wore a pale pink tuxedo dress embellished with pearls from Emilia Wickstead’s Fall 2013 collection.

Guillaume Canet’s ex-wife teamed the pink with a whole lot of red, including her lipstick, clutch, and pumps.

Diane Kruger in a pale pink tuxedo dress at Autism Speaks' 3rd Annual Blue Jean BallDiane Kruger in a pale pink tuxedo dress at Autism Speaks’ 3rd Annual Blue Jean Ball in Hollywood on October 24, 2013

Diane’s satin shoes gave even more elegance to her ensemble with their pointy toes and architectural chunky heels. We’re still trying to ID the designer, so let us know if you recognize these pumps.

Diane Kruger wearing red satin pumpsDiane Kruger wearing red satin pumps

Diane Kruger wearing way too big shoesDiane Kruger wearing way too big shoes

5. Laura Whitmore in feathery Nicholas Oakwell dress

Presenter Laura Whitmore turned up to the WGSN Global Fashion Awards dressed as a cloud (her words, not ours).

Her white feathery Nicholas Oakwell Couture dress was cinched in with a silver belt and she mixed those metals with a gold perfume bottle clutch.

Laura Whitmore in a feathery Nicholas Oakwell dressLaura Whitmore in a feathery Nicholas Oakwell dress at the WGSN Global Fashion Awards in London on October 30, 2013

Her silver pumps joined the metallic theme and came complete with dainty ankle straps and embellished block heels. The designer of Laura’s shoes remains a mystery.

Laura Whitmore's writing foot tattoo says An t-Ádh, which is Irish for luckLaura Whitmore’s writing foot tattoo says An t-Ádh, which is Irish for luck

She has a writing foot tattoo saying “An t-Ádh” on the top of her left foot facing inwards towards her. It is Irish (Gaeilge) for luck. Laura was born on May 4, 1985, in Bray, Ireland.

Laura Whitmore shows off her foot tattoo in metallic pumpsLaura Whitmore shows off her foot tattoo in metallic pumps

Are you feeling the chunky heels or planning to stick to the stilettos? How do you like the following lace-up block heels from Simmi Shoes featuring a clear barely-there strap? They are available in orange, black, denim, pink, nude, yellow and white.

Harley Clear Lace Up Block Heels, $49

Harley Clear Lace Up Block Heels

Black Harley Clear Lace Up Block Heels

Orange Harley Clear Lace Up Block Heels

Denim Harley Clear Lace Up Block Heels

Snake Harley Clear Lace Up Block Heels

Yellow Harley Clear Lace Up Block Heels

Snake Harley Clear Lace Up Block Heels

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