The return of the Platforms .......with assorted Heels

When I started to see platforms return to the shelves, i had mixed feeling.  The last I remember, they died along with the Spice Girls back in the late 90s.  After seeing them everywhere in stores and magazines, I've begun to like them... kinda of like when you hear a song on the radio that's way over-played but you can't stop humming to it.  So the other day I tried a pair on, and now I understand why they've made a comeback.
Walking in 4 inch heels, is MUCH easier with a 2 inch raise under your toe.
The trends this year have brought in both a stiletto and a chunky heel with the platform base.

Here are some styles I collected from a few international chains Zara, Urban Outfitters, and Aldo.

available at Zara

Available at Urban Outfitters

Aldo, being solely a shoe store, had the best selection of platforms with both a stiletto and chunky heel.  

I ended up buying these:

What do you think about platforms making a comeback? 

Looking for that Little Black Dress for the holiday!? Zara's got the perfect one!

Zara never ceases to amaze me, they've always got high fashion looks for affordable prices, and the newest fashion trends right off the runway.
While shopping today I fell absolutely in love with this little black dress!!  It's perfect for the holiday, christmas parties, dinners etc.  The cut is slimming, classy, showing just the right amount of skin.

picture property of Zara

picture property of Zara

I love the idea of pairing it with boots, but because it lack the lengthy legs, boots will shorten my already short legs.  Instead, I've chosen to pair it with a pair of chunky platform black pumps.  Just bought these today, didn't think I'd be able to work a pair of platforms, but seeing as they're in-fashion now, I've committed to a pair and actually adore them.

 What do you think of this dress?? What kind of shoes would you pair it with? How would you accessorize it?