Okay so I'm clumsy. I have even been known to 'trip' over a leaf or two in my time, so I have awful luck when it comes to shoes, nights out and having that one too many.
So when I scuffed up my favourite (and most comfortable) wedges, there was no way I was going to throw them out, so I decided to take inspiration from these:
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Jeffrey Campbell 'Tick' £130.00 |
New Look Wedges £24.99 |
You can see the chunk I have managed to take out of the back ... Ooops :/ |
I know these aren't to everyone's taste, but I love them! For a grand total of £1.47 per shoe they're a lot cheaper than the real deal and they have cut-out detailing too. Admittedly I am a little scared to wear them, but I think they'll look amazing on. I'm definitely going to post some sort of outfit of the day featuring these when I've got the other one done.
For a first attempt at fashion D.I.Y I'm very proud of myself! Here's how I did it:
I firstly made a straight(ish) line of pins down the centre of the heel as a guideline.
I then made two rows of pins along the bottom of one half of the shoe, stopping at the centre of the toe. I then repeated this along the top. The front was pretty much filled in by this point.
It took approximately 3 hours to do the whole shoe and around 600 pins. I got them for 73p a box at Wilkinsons, so it's a relatively cheap fix. I'm also thinking out switching out the laces for ribbon or something, but we'll see how that looks.
Like I said I still have the other one to do so if you'd like some sort of video how-to for it I'd gladly do it!
What do you think? What are your fashion D.I.Y tips?
Much Love,
Lauran
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OMG Lauran!!! These are AMAZING!!!! Well done you!!!! :))))xxx
ReplyDeleteThey look really good. Has it made them much heavier? Might give that a go with my wedges. Mine are scuffed and tatty looking after only a few nights out xo
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Maria! Jenna they have made them slightly heavier but not so heavy that you can't walk in them anymore. I have them both in my hands now and you can feel a difference but not when you walk in them.
ReplyDeleteYou should give it a go, but be prepared for sore thumbs! haha
Much Love,
Lauran
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Go Lauran, what a good idea! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Chloe :) xxx
ReplyDeleteWow this is an amazing idea!!! yayyy for diy revamp on shoes!!! xox
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I'm so impressed! That's such a good idea and a great way to save battered shoes! xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love these shoes! That is so creative, hopefully you will post more DIY posts? xxxx Cory
ReplyDeleteThank you so much girls! Cory I'm rummaging through my wardrobe and cupboards as we speak to see if I have anything salvageable to reinvent. It's just a waste to throw things out when with a little bit of thinking you can create something new and unique :)
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Lauran
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Oh, wow, those look amazing! Just inspired me to have a look around my closet to see if I can find anything to diy like that!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad i've inspired you :) Follow me on Twitter and if you D.I.Y anything post me a picture! I'd love to see what you all come up with :)
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Lauran
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Woweee ! Love this idea, might have to give this a bash on some of mine I think. Never would of thought of the pins idea!!!
ReplyDeleteoohh.. i love it, brilliant idea :) I think il do this to a pair of my new look wedges soon! Well done! x
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