Something about the name kitten heels just makes us giggle. It's like you're not a full fledged cat yet, and aren't ready for the big girl high heels. But, we at Clickless LOVE kitten heels and think they're versatile for all sorts of activities. Try these kitten heels on for size the next time you're looking for a new work outfit, going out on the town, or want to look nice on a shopping outing.

But first, for the record, what defines a kitten heel? It's typically a stiletto heel that is less than 2 inches in height. Often, it's 1 or 1.5 inches. They were introduced in the 1950's and can be found on many types of shoes, from pumps to sandals. 

Kitten Heels Spring 2014

Coach Manya Sandal

French Connection Pointy Toe d'Orsay Pump

Jimmy Choo Mandy Pointy Toe Pump

Kurt Geiger London Tilia Pump

Maxstudio Mac Sandal

Michael Kors Trisha Genuine Snakeskin Pump

Salvatore Ferragamo Primerose Pointy Toe Pump

See by Chloe Hera Ankle Strap D'Orsay Pump

Trotters Prima Pump

Valentino Metallic Nappa Couture Bow Pump

1. Use beeswax to waterproof canvas shoes. Don't forget to set the wax with a blow dryer. 
2. Use a mixture of vinegar and water to scrub salt and water stains off leather shoes.
3. Clean dirt off suede by rubbing it with a stale crust of bread.
4. Make patent shoes shiny again using window cleaner such as Windex.
5. Remove scratches on leather shoes with a tiny bit of moisturizer. 
6. Break your shoes in by wearing them with socks and making them more pliable by blowdrying them.
7. Look for stitching in shoe soles to determine if they can get re-soled. This is especially important when shopping for vintage shoes.
8. Throw canvas sneakers into the washing machine to clean them. Let them air dry.
9. When traveling, pack your shoes in a plastic bag or shower cap to keep the soles from touching your clothes and other belongings.
10. Put wadded newspaper into shoes when you're not wearing them to absorb odor and moisture. 
11. Use your shoe to open a bottle of wine in a pinch. See the video here. 
12. Air dry your socks to make them last longer.
13. Use pant hangers (the kind with clips) to store tall boots. It'll reduce mess and keep the boots from slumping.
14. Add a colored pom pom clip to your shoes to add some flair to your next holiday (St. Paddy's, Christmas, or Independence Day).
15. Add a pop of color to your oxfords by spray painting the soles.
16. Use iron-on fabric to replace the insoles of your shoes once they get old, if you purchased a vintage pair, or if you just want to liven up the pattern.
17. Once the heels of your high heels or stilettos are damaged to the point where you can no longer wear them, add glitter to the heels to cover it up and get more mileage out of them.
18. Spray tights and leggings with hairspray to prevent runs.
19. Use a ladder to store your high heels.
20. Reduce the look of small nicks by using a similarly colored nail polish.
21. Use a metallic spray paint to add a shiny tip to ballet flats.
22. If you get a run in your pantyhose, use nail polish to prevent it from running further. 

Christian Louboutin may be known for the red soles, but another color has brought the designer into headlines this month. Specifically, the shoe company has announced the release of multiple hues for “nude heels”, which have previously and globally been matched to white skin only.

The best message to come out of this story – one that’s long overdue – is that people of color can, on a wide scale, afford to spend $600 to $1,000 on a pair of high heels. The fact that it’s coming from one of the top designer high heel brands hopefully means that there will be a trickle down effect and this will be the new norm after some time.

Louboutin’s nude heels will come in five different shades that range from “fair blush” to “rich chestnut”.

Nude heels are a wardrobe staple, because they have a leg-lengthening effect, and they match just about anything. And now, women of all ethnicities can feel these benefits because they can get a pair to match their skin. Why this is just now happening in 2013 is beyond us, but we’re glad it is.

Not sure which color to pick? There’s even a Louboutin Shades app on the iTunes store.