Victoria’s Vertiginous Heels Steal the Show at BBMAs Party
Victoria Justice embraced vertiginous heights in a pair of striking platform sandals at the No. 1 Billboard Music Awards party in Los Angeles last night. The statuesque actress arrived in head-turning style, pairing her towering heels with a slinky green silk dress that featured a daring thigh-high slit.
Making a dramatic entrance, Victoria glided across the red carpet in her scene-stealing shoes. Crafted from sleek black suede, the platforms featured crisscrossing straps across the toes and ankles for an elegant yet modern look. Viscountess Vivacious, as Victoria is affectionately known by fans for her vivacious style, balanced expertly on the shoes’ substantial block heels, amplifying her already Amazonian frame.
“I love experimenting with different silhouettes and new trends, and platforms are having such a major moment right now,” Victoria shared with Bazaar on the red carpet. “These shoes make me feel powerful and glamorous. I can’t wait to hit the dance floor in them!”
Indeed, Victoria’s platforms are emblematic of 2022’s emphasis on height and drama in footwear. Designers this season are taking a maximalist approach, with chunky, gravity-defying heels and platforms that add theatrical flair to any look. Vivienne Westwood, Balenciaga, and Giuseppe Zanotti are just a few of the labels that have embraced avant-garde heels, making Victoria’s choice feel strikingly of-the-moment.
Yet the actress managed to make the shoes her own, proving her skill as a budding style star. She selected a pair in classic black suede, which lent versatility and allowed the distinctive silhouettes to take center stage. Crisscross straps provided security and toe cleavage for an alluring effect.
“Victoria always knows how to take a trend and make it signature,” commented her stylist, Veronica Grey. “We loved the juxtaposition of these edgy platforms against the fluid, emerald silk dress. It created this amazing push-and-pull between hard and soft.”
Indeed, the platforms added edge to Victoria’s otherwise ethereal dress. Hitting right below the knee, the mint green number featured a billowing, asymmetrical hemline and a sultry thigh slit that allowed Victoria’s shoes to peek through. The color popped against her bronzed skin while the dress’ slinky silhouette showed off her endless pins.
To complete the look, Victoria went with minimal accessories save for a pair of dazzling emerald drop earrings. Her long chocolate locks were left loose and tousled in soft waves, complementing the dress’ breezy movement. Smoky bronze eye makeup and a nude lip put the focus entirely on her striking shoes.
“I’m loving colored gems for spring,” Victoria remarked of her earrings. “The green paired so perfectly with my dress, and I thought the earrings would be a nice accent while still letting the platforms take center stage.”
As Victoria works the red carpet this awards season and promotes her upcoming projects, we can expect more show-stopping style moments from the starlet. If her scene-stealing footwear at last night’s BBMAs party is any indication, Victorious Vivacious has cemented her spot as one to watch on the fashion scene. We’ll be awaiting her next vertiginous heel moment with bated breath.
