Okay, I’ve been looking for Spice Girls platform shoes since I was in the 5
th grade. I’m not ashamed of this fact, because I still think they are genius. Of course, if I had been able to find them when this thought first invaded my brain, it would have been a little awkward for my Presbyterian school teachers . Once I got to 7
th grade, I found some black platform boots and bought them on the spot. Unfortunately, I got sent home from school the day I tried to wear them. Apparently my new boots paired with a mini skirt did not meet the dress code. Woops.
I never really wore those boots much after that. Looking back, they were absolutely hideous. But here I am, over 10 years later, and these platform-inspired shoes are on every street corner and I’m still obsessed. Now you can find them adapted for any style. My personal style has morphed with age (thank god). I like clothing with less black, more vintage cuts and textiles, and vibrant, earthy tones. These are the inspiring shoes on my wish-list. I’m pretty sure I will never lose enough marbles to warrant buying shoes that cost more than my rent. But window shopping never hurt anyone…
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| From Far Fetch |
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| From Free People |
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| From Solestruck |
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| Frye |
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| From Urban Outfitters |
The price tags on these shoes didn’t stop me. Over the past year, I’ve been on the hunt for affordable versions of these beauties. As a result, I have started my own collection of versatile and budget-friendly platforms. Here is the latest addition:
