Wonder what to do with all those Zappos dollars you’re going to get during our March madness? (Well, apart from the vegan shoes so eloquently presented by my co-blogger)? I know you all have your favorite shoe brands and styles, but allow me the indulgence to plug for Biviel.

Now, this would NOT have been my first choice, had Zappos not decided to stop carrying Blay, which was (is) one of my favorite shoe brands–Spanish chic and sophistication at higher-than-average but still affordable prices. Still, Zappos has kept Biviel, the young and more affordable shoe collection from the owner and designer of Blay. The brand description reads, ‘The shoes are designed as ‘feminine relaxed’ to be flexible and comfortable but always elegant. The leathers are the softest Italian calfskins- the soles are rubber imported from Germany.’

And I’ve got to tell you, it’s the relaxed but comfortable sophistication that draws me to these Spanish brands. For example, you can try this Biviel spunky red leather slide, which will add some spring in your step and some fiery attitude to your heels. Yours for $136.

Biviel slide

Or these pretty skimmers, available in black or brown, with excellent arch support and the reasonable price tag of $129:

Biviel flats

I’m also loving these gold flats with knotted bow and cutout vamp detail, and I guess it’s pretty clear by now that you can’t face this spring without a heartmelting, sunloving pair of golden flats in your wardrobe. Priced $136:

Biviel golden flats

So, if you want to try a new brand but are not sure how to go about it–you may want to give these a try. After all, returns are free with our old friend Zappos, so nothing to lose, right?