Stylist Lani Inlander guest writes this week’s PixieTips.

One of the most common questions I get asked is where to find a comfortable but sexy black heel. The Cole Haan Carma Air OT has Nike Air technology built into the platform of the shoe, taking away the pain for many.

Not only is it more comfortable than most heels, but the black patent peep-toe style makes it a year-round wardrobe staple. Appropriate in the summer with bare legs, it is rendered modern and weather-adaptable with black opaque tights in the winter. The Carma Air OT is appropriate for work, drinks afterward, cocktail and business attire. Ladies, there really is one shoe that does it all.

They can be a little addicting. You start with the basic black peeptoe, then you think, maybe a slingback would be nice? Then a snakeskin…Pretty soon you realize Cole Haan makes boots with Nike Air and before you know it, most of the shoes you actually wear are Cole Haan with Nike Air. I call that a healthy addiction.