When Ariana Madix was in sixth grade, her tweenage style was highly influenced by Geri Halliwell.
I was abig Spice Girls fan, and Ginger Spice was my favorite, theLove Island USAhost tells Bustle.
Like any real devotee, she copied her sartorial crush by rocking Halliwells signature statement piece: platform sneakers.
I begged and begged, and finally my mom got me this pair that had a holographic detail.
They were rainbow and had layers of platform.
They may or may not have been Skechers, theVanderpump Rulesstar says.
When I had an opportunity to dress outside of my uniform, I wanted to go all out.
I wanted to go full Spice Girl, Madix says.
The opportunity presented itself at a school dance, surrounded by her stylish peers.
Which of your shoe picks makes for the perfect date night footwear?
Theres thishoundstooth peep-toe shoethat has a sparkly bow on it.
Its got a chunkier heel, so youre solid no matter what youre doing on your date.
it’s possible for you to dance; you could walk; youll be comfortable but also really cute.
What shoe would you hate to see on a guy and would give you an immediate ick?
Jesus sandals, like the hiking sandals.
Men either really have nice feet or they are just haggard.
Conversely, what is a men’s shoe that is irresistible?
I also really love a work boot, but its got to be styled well.
It cant just be a work boot, but a Timberland look can be cute.
Some of todays biggest trends are controversial ugly shoes, like Crocs.
How do you feel about them?
What aboutMargiela Tabis, another ugly shoe?
I think that really cool people look really cool wearing them.
Another massive trend is theclear naked shoethat shows off your toes.
Theyre great for the first five minutes, and then they get steamy, in which case, no.
And they hurt, because they stick to your feet.
What are your thoughts on ballet flats?
I think ballet flats are great.
And for me its tough because they have no support.
I went through ballet flats the last time they were popular.
Im an elder millennial.
And maybe theyll get over it, but theyll go through the phase like we all did.
Youre arevenge dressing icon.
For our readers who aspire to have a similar revenge dressing moment, whats your best styling tip?
Its not about anybody else.
There is awrong shoe theory on TikTokthat posits you should reach for shoes that dont match your outfits.
Are you a coordinated styling girlie or do you follow that theory?
Typically, Im a coordinated styling girlie.
Ive had them resoled twice.
Ballpark, how many pairs of shoes do you have in your closet right now?
Oh, a hundred.
I love the Ugg layout in your campaign.
Have you always been an Uggs girl?
I go to extremes with my shoes.
So Ive always loved Uggs.
I remember my first pair of Uggs in the late 90s or early 2000s.
I wanted them so bad, and they were really cool.
I loved how comfy they were.
They kept my feet warm, but I wasnt sweating in them.
I love a comfy shoe.
Your grandma is so cool to gift you Uggs.
I had wanted them, so I think my grandma probably asked my mom, What does Ariana want?
I thought it was really cool that my grandma got them for me.
I was like, Oh, my God, Grandma, you even know what these are?
And now for a few rapid-fire ones.
What would you wear for girls night?
Bumping into an ex and his new partner?
Theblack slingback Jessica Simpson pumpswith the silver sparkly bow.
This interview was edited and condensed for clarity.
