May 17, 2011

Shoes | Insane 1990's Platform Ankle Boots

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Filippa K shirt worn as dress, vintage snakeskin briefcase, 1990s heels

Screw all those overprized heels that do not live up to their expectations in quality and whose designs are rip offs from what the big houses are making(yes I'm also talking to you Jeffrey Campbell). It is possible to walk on well made heels that are higher than the regular safe and mainstream height of seven to ten centimeters without breaking the bank. You can thank The Spice Girls among others for that; setting a trend of platform shoes 15 years ago(god I feel old). That footwear is now to be found in every single thrift store. I got this pair for €10 on the Queensday market and speaking about numbers, they increase my height with 14 centimeters.

76 comments:

Unknown said...

Stunning platforms. I like it.

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Raspberry Jam said...

Those heels look amazing!

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xoxo

Amalie said...

those shoes are absolutely amazing!
i should shop more vintage, haha
kisses

A La Mode said...

These are insanely awesome.

welcome to my jungle said...

Yes, I just recently bought heels with a heel that high.
And they are really comfy!
The best is that I´m really really tall when I wear them. ;-)

- Dani

Guiltyhyena said...

Absolute STEAL!! I like how they look minimal as well as being platform heels.

Lilith-Joutsen.com said...

I LOVE YOUR SHIRT ! <3

xx,
*http://like-a-good-old-fashion-nightmare.blogspot.com/

Diana Cunha said...

Lovely!
Hope you follow me back!
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xo DC

Unknown said...

Those are really perfect. They look so clunky and just fantastic.

Unknown said...

Love that nail polish! What is it? Looks so fierce! Those shoes arent exactly my cup of tea, but you pull them off well! :)
Love Lois xxx

http://lisforlois.blogspot.com/

Six Feet From The Edge - Debbie said...

Ze staan je geweldig! Ik kan zulke schoenen totaal niet hebben..

Stiekem was ik ook eigenlijk vooral gericht op je blouse: heb je die al lang? Ik vind hem super!

x

Miranda Banana said...

Always the perfect style :) Your nails are so cool.

THIS FEELING FROM WITHIN said...

WOW, heftig, maar het staat je wel super!

Nomadic D. said...

Those are insane. Have you had bad experiences with Jeffrey Campbells? Oh and yes, your nails kind of steal the show, even with those crazy shoes on!

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amalie said...

oh my lord those platform boots are insane!!
and LOVE your clutch x

Cindy Van Dyck said...

Lovely look! Nice shirt!

alex said...

such a killing shoes!

nicki said...

I can never find good 90's platforms when I'm thrifting but now my sense of hope is renewed!!! Very glad you brought up the Spice Girls reference! Haha! I remember going to see their ridiculous and terrible movie with my best friend the day it came out!

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bravegrrl said...

damn those are perfect, i mean i have my share of j.c.'s but holy cow these are perfect. i scored a pair from etsy and i am totally in love!

Yorien said...

They are ridicously high and big and just... huge, which, in fact, make them cooler than anything in the world.

zo mooi.

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Fashionisaparty.com (Suz) said...

toffe vondsten doe jij!

The Fancy Teacup said...

Those are towering, gorgeous vintage heels, and your nail lacquer is totally rad.

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much love.

BRUNO said...

Hi, en? Wat vond je er van? Je blog is echt wel nice, en je stijl is echt super gaaf! Ik zie dat je journalistiek studeert, op de HU? FCJ?

BRUUN

BRUNO said...

JA IK DUS OOK! Wow, wat een toeval man! En apart dat ik je nooit eerder gezien heb want normaal valt zo'n stijl me wel op! Hoeveelste jaar ben je dan?

BRUUN

KittehsCupcakes said...

wowow dat is pas platform! geweldig, jij kan ze echt hebben! :)

Celine KG said...

sstunning!

xoxo, Céline
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Anonymous said...

Damn. That makes you taller than me. Great purchase. And the Spice Girls rule/I hate JC altogether.

Meooooow

Mcmaris said...

Those are amazing, great find.

Bronzed Humanity said...

Agree! Those are more then awesome!
xx


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Sophia Molen said...

Gaaf die eerste foto! Je hebt echt een leuk gezichts-profiel!

June said...

theyre freaken awesome

Anonymous said...

I love your nailpolish! Where can i buy it? :-)

Andrew said...

SERIOUSLY D E A D

THESE ARE SO FLAWLESSS
WHAT THE FUCK

Čajová said...

Great! I waaaant!!!

Amalia Athanaeleas said...

Those are fantastic, you look perfect as always! I love the snakeskin clutch too, and your nail polish sets it all off!
xoxo
Lia

inkarlcerating said...

ive been seeing a lot like that in almost every thrift stores and now yer making me visit each one of them . gah i should have bought at least a pair! yer so cool!!!

The Girl With a Feather said...

These are insane and I love them!Got to love the Spice Girls :)

Femme Virtue said...

omg, those ankle boots are insanely gorgeous!

Bec said...

you look amazing and those are some serious shoes!

ilikestuff said...

Ha, what's old is new again. At least they aren't the platform sneakers that Baby Spice wore. Remember those? uuuuggghhhh.

Julian said...

Those look FABULOUS! I want to buy myself a pair just like that.

ponynamedlucifer said...

I am just completely in love with your blog. I just scrolled up to your beginnings. I love your minimalistic style!

Kevin Pieterse said...

HOU HOU HOU VAN JOU STIJL! <3

Tonje said...

OH MY FREAKIN GOD.

Jonna said...

Amazing! Love the neon nail polish combined to the simple outfit! x

Gioia said...

Amazing photos and outfit! I'm in love with your nailpolish.
Follow you!
X

Unknown said...

To die for! I wish I had some! Queensda, from your other posts also sounds amazing!

Trine said...

Those shoes are soo cool!!!! :) and I love the entire outfit!!

XX Trine
http://storyofacloset.blogspot.com/

Jenny / Rocknrollerr said...

The ankle boots aren't my thing, but I loooove your nail polish!

Anemone said...

You are absolutely right! I love your heels, I´ve also got some similar but not as high as your... They are a bit punkrock-ish and I adore that!

www.jemappelleanemone.blogspot.com

chicqua said...

Stunning!killer shoes,adore da shirt.just perfect:-)folowin u nw
much love,
www.chicqua.blogspot.com

Anne's Universe said...

These shoes are fenomenal! I've been searching for something like this. Just with a smaller heel.
You really made these shoes look their best! - just like You make each and everything you wear insanely beautiful.

I've noticed your many, colourfull and most of all stunning nailpolishes lately. Especially this one, the matte, lightblu one you posted with the eBay-rings, and the orange one you posted with your incredible goldring and your brown 'roll-up' bag. Where can i find look-alikes?

kisses,
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Bohemian said...

Wat een geweldige boots!!
x

Anonymous said...

fucking genius!!

Eline said...

Wow, die zijn zo vet!

Aafke said...

wow! deze schoenen zijn echt adembenemend.
die kan ik ook wel gebruiken met mijn lengte :)

x

http://makeupyouremind.blogspot.com/

Zweiteiler said...

great outfit! the nailpolish is amazing! where did you buy it?

crystal

J'adore blog said...

Great pictures :-)

Jana Matchavariani said...

Ik kan niet meer zeggen dan; wauw.
Wat een plaatje, je ziet er super uit.
Wat ben ik jaloers op je boots, je snake, je alles ;)

Carolyn said...

Amazing heels!

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saamielola said...

Ik herhinner je post over Campbell nog levenig. Je teleurstelling droop zo over mijn computerscherm. Ik dacht er dus vrijwel meteen aan toen in je eerste zin las. Jouw laarzen doen mijn harten niet meteen sneller slaan, maar je nagels én ik heb natuurlijk een zwakte voor Filippa K.

Kate Junior said...

Way better than any JC!

Taylor said...

Weird. My friend posted this photo on my facebook and asked if I knew where she could purchase them. They are completely amazing, and most of the 90s shoes that I find at thrift stores do NOT look this good/modern/wearable... really good find, and they look great with your outfit.

Vivienne Kongvongsa said...

Sigh. You are too awesome. And a big big big inspiration!

XXX

Andri Hadjichristou said...

OMG they are faboosh. WANT/NEED/ADORE. you lucky gal!!

Nádia said...

Wow, they look stunning!!!

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adriënne said...

My lordy, those are so pretty, lucky girl

Eline said...

Super foto's.

Janna said...

Ik hou van deze outfit, en wat heb je mooi haar! <3

Jen said...

sick! ;) way cooler than JCs

Jen xx
jjnoir.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

hey! i really love your style but how did you manage to stand in this position? :P

Anonymous said...

you are AWESOME. and thank you so much for saying that about what's happening with shoes now. it's totally true. wish i hadn't gotten rid of all of my 90's platforms...

Unknown said...

thank you scary spice :) love these. what a great find!! I've seen many a platform shoe at the thrift store recently, but none as perfect as these. I need to keep my eyes peeled. Great post.

-Winnie
http://winniereally.blogspot.com

Gaskill said...

Who made those they are fabulous!!

Rich Hippie said...

First of all I love your style and the simplistic way you share it on your blog.
Now to the important thing....YOUR SHOES
HAND THEM OVER HAHAHA
But no seriously if your evet bored of them and wanna sell them I'll pay just about any price :)
Thanks

ankle boots said...

Wow.. Love those black and slickankle boots girl! :) This is great! I can say that women have a long list of choices ranging from long ankle boots to high heels to open toed to suit formal, casual, party wear and for numerous other occasions. Anyway, thanks for sharing and I definitely visit here more often.