Break out those old boring booties, ya’ll; it’s time for a super simple restyle.
Back in my early days of blogging, I remember a DIY project on another blog (sadly whose URL I cannot recall) in which the blogger transformed a pair of basic black platforms by covering the entire wedge base in brass thumbtacks. I ran out and bought a pack of thumbtacks immediately, only to have them sit in my supply stash for more than a year before finding the perfect pair of shoes to “stud”.
I bought these N.Y.L.A. ruffled leather booties on Hautelook last year for ridiculously cheap — like around $20, I think — and haven’t worn them once since they arrived. They’re really cute, but a little… boring basic. {I don’t know what it is with me and black shoes/handbags; we just don’t jive.} They’ve been hiding in a dark corner of my closet for over a year now.
Until this weekend, when I was searching for some crafty-majig or another and came across those thumbtacks of yore…
Using the center seam as a guide, I started pushing the tacks into the wedge in a [semi] neat row. {Sidenote: if you’re a raging perfectionist like yours truly, you can remove the tacks and reposition them as you go to get the straightest line.}
I repeated a row on each side, and once I was satisfied with the placement, I gave them a little tap-tap-tap with my tiny crafting hammer to get them as flat as possible.
I kinda love how they turned out! Now if I could just get some cool weather to take them for a spin…
The Comments
beautyinformer
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Glitz'n'Glam
Fabulous blog and post – love the 2nd set, looks like a sunset! I’m new to blogging – fancy having a look at my page?
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Glitz'n'Glam
Fabulous blog and post – love the end result ! I’m new to blogging – fancy having a look at my page?
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vivaciousvivy
So awesome and simple. love it!
keiralennox
vivaciousvivySimple DIYs are my favorite kind :) So glad you liked the project!
vanillajungle
great idea *_* love it !!
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sleestackumami12
Oh this sounds great, i hope the best! http://goo.gl/gc14J
Anne
Keira, this is awesome ..I Love how they turned out. Can’t wait to see you tonight:)
keiralennox
AnneI thought you’d like this one! ;-) Can’t wait to have a cocktail and brainstorm!
Jupe
Those ruffles are just too amazing! I love the shape of those boots, and your DIY just made them better :)
<3 Cambria
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Cathy
Totally FUN! Can I bring mine over for you to stud up??? :)
rhiannon
very cute!!
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dipitblack
Great idea! I go try it when I have a little bit more time. Thanks for the new inspiration!
Kisses,
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ericasimpson1
perfect. SO fun! i would wear them everyday. <3
madlensehnawi
Reblogged this on moudisehnawi.
shannon
Very cute! Great idea and beautifully done.
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LUDPE
great work. wear it happy times.
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