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DIZZYING NEW HEIGHTS

January 2nd, 2010 - 34 Comments »
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Here are just a few pairs of platform wedges that I’ve been eyeing for the last little bit. To be totally truthful, I used to hate fat ass platforms because I thought they were clunky and an automatic figure disfigurement–think goofy-esque proportions. But of late, since I started collecting more and more of these height enhancing pieces of art,  I’ve realized that I love them! It’s waaay easier to walk around in a 5″ platform than stiletto heel. Anyhoo, hope everyone had an awesome NYE. I certainly did. In fact I had such a good time, I don’t remember much of it. I did one of those lets-chug-as-much-booze-in-as-little-time plus brown bagging it in the taxi to the club. So yeah, as I foreshadowed in a few posts before, I did get fucked up and boy-oh-boy did I ever pay for it in the morning–ie when I stirred awake at 10am still fully inebriated and deliriously hungover at the same time. Resolution #1 don’t drink like I’m still sixteen because you ain’t.

From top left to right: Kurt Geiger purple crush velvet platforms, Ashish for TOPSHOP gold platforms, Osman Yousefzada Blue Velvet platforms, Charlotte Olympia pump platform, ACNE Atacoma, Finsk wooden platforms

34 Responses to “DIZZYING NEW HEIGHTS”

  1. jennie says:

    oh man, i want all of them! i had the same belief about wedges, but they’re so much more comfortable and easy to walk in.

  2. Sarah bee says:

    Love those Charlotte Olympia’s. I would glue them to my feet and never take them off!

  3. kat says:

    love ‘em all, especially the charlotte olympia & finsk ones!

  4. Ashley says:

    “Resolution #1 don’t drink like I’m still sixteen because you ain’t.”

    Haha I need to add that one to my list of resolutions too! And I *love* the blue wedges you posted, those are gorgeous!

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

  5. Nicole says:

    shoes posts are my favourite kind. love your picks Vanessa! love the crushed velvet. the Osman Yousefzada blue velvet platforms are gorgeous! and of course the Acne Atacoma, always pleasing to the eye and feet. I agree, sky-high platforms > stilettos any day. I also love the architectural heel and platform of the Finsk wooden platforms, what a work of art.

  6. Aranxa says:

    i love looking at those shoes…but with my not good balance act i can never wear them haha

  7. Jess says:

    wow those olympia platforms are beauties! and don’t worry i totally can unfortunately relate to the feeling of waking up STILL sauced up from the night before. i got in the habit of putting a bottle of water on my night stand before going out just so i have something to chug when i wake up with a wicked hangover the next morning. hope you’ve got pics to remember the night sweetie! haha and happy new year!

  8. fASHION SNAG says:

    Hot shoes! I hope you can get one of these pairs. xoxo

    http://www.fashionsnag.com

  9. tayLOR says:

    I love all these babies!! I need one for 2010!

  10. heather says:

    Ahhh man more to my “want” I mean “NEEEED” list!! I love the wooden one!!

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  11. erika says:

    haha ur hilarious.. dont drink like ur 16 cuz u aint!! i feel you.. i threw up after 3 shots. im such a weakling now that im older :( happy new year. get the brown acne wedges!!

    i have the brown/black acne atacomas in a size 38 that i need to sell off for under retail. let me know if ur interested!
    pinkprincess113@yahoo.com

    :)

  12. angela says:

    Woow! All of those platforms are amazing! I have always loved chunky platforms and that is pretty much what I look for when I comes to heels…maybe because I can walk better in them..being the “clumsy one”. Anyways, I made that same resolution too after I drank way too much at a family function and made a fool of myself…but I really don’t want to get into that…a horrible memory. Happy New Year! xoxo

  13. libys11 says:

    omg!!! im totally loving the platform mania going on too!!!!! they’re my perfect shoes for the inches thick of snow here in winnipeg! and yes, they add height without the pain and agony of stilettos! hahaha! :D totally love this post!

  14. bisou-joue says:

    My favorites are the finsk’s ones ! But I also do really love the yousselzada’s and acne’s ones too !

  15. libys11 says:

    oh btw, re: your comment in my blog..
    my mom’s from the province and my dad lived near manila. im quite familiar with manila though because i took a year of university within that area. :D it is very gorgeous there! the beaches outside the city are breath taking and since it’s a tropical country, you can really go anytime of the year an expect to get a decent tan!

    it’s so nice to know and discover these things about you, dear! i love that we have some other similarities aside from being here in canada and freezing in our winters!!! hahaha!

  16. agreed! i don’t wear heels, only wedges. because they’re so much easier to walk in.

  17. Anna says:

    OMG!!!love the shoes!!!!!have a nice day!!!!:)
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    http://anna-ruciaprada.blogspot.com/

  18. Suzanne says:

    hahaha, that story about chugging is so recognizable…I haven’t been this hungover since…I don’t even know! Plus, i’m guessing, the older we get, the less tolerant are body gets. Anyways, happy new year!! xx

  19. allegra says:

    love those acne booties

  20. Elizabete says:

    I have always loved the Acne wedges.One thing stopping me from gettng them?The incredibly fucking expensive price.

  21. tailorstitch says:

    i love the Finsk shoes so much, they are just stunning!

  22. magdalena says:

    oh i wanted this grey one!!!

  23. Liv says:

    I still dont like them, but I guess it couldn’t hurt to try. :)

  24. Suzanne says:

    yes, I photoshopped that baby picture!
    And I guess it’s a good thing drinking adventures get less and less as we get older, because there will be a time when its just plain sad. But then again, NYE is an exception, o and your birthday of course! haha

  25. WooOo.. I really love all these shoessssssssssss…are amazingggg!

    ..HAPpy NeW yEAr 2010!!*

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  26. WM says:

    hi girl !!!! what awesome platform selection! the ACNE Atacoma shoes are soooooooo awesome!!! love them!!!!

    lots of kisses!
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  27. Christen says:

    I love every single one of these. Might have to invest in a pair :)

  28. fadetoblack says:

    grey suede/ gunmetal/acne…
    swoooonnnnnn!!++

  29. Francesca says:

    ugh what a relief. im too tiny to pull off the flats!

    xoxo,
    F

    lekisskiss.blogspot.com <– 2 girls bloggin fashion from nyc and chicago!

  30. first time commenting on your page. just wanted to say thank you because youve inspired me to start my own blog! love your style!

  31. CLAIRE says:

    Normally I dislike all platforms, but those wooden ones look very wearable. Good work!

  32. dayna says:

    i have a weakness for wedges. all i wear are wedges and all i spend money on are wedges. these shoes are incredible, to die for, flawless. i’ve had my eye on those big chunky blue ones for a while. i wish i made more money…
    love, dayna

  33. christina says:

    Lol, girl me too. I used to think chunky platforms were too “clueless-esque” and that stilettos had more of a punch…yet again, this was back in the early 90’s. But I’ve found solace in these chunky platforms 5″ or higher. I can’t stop collecting and only find these to be more comfortable than any other shoes I own.

    xx

  34. I would die for those Osmans!!

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