From start to finish – instead of getting rid of these booties I planned a project around them to make them more wearable for my style. I planned to paint the pleats red for some added interest.

This is the photoshopped version of the idea.

Once I went through the colours I had available and put aside the ones that would be complimentary to the tan bootie, I decided to go balls out. I painted the platform a dark rose – which actually helps them look less ‘platform like’ and thus a better fit for my big feet/skinny calves. Then I went with dark brown pleats with a red highlight and red heels.

I love it! I’m not a platform shoe person, but I think I’ll definitely wear these.