The Proctologist of the Year awards were always full of surprises.

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.

“Look Stan, we in HR are happy that you’ve found yourself, but don’t you think that dress is cut a little high in the leg?”

“I said I was a lesbian, Mom, not a thespian. You can stop crying.”