I just fell in love with this new trend for fall!
See the glitter on the sole of the Glitter-Sole Suede Peep Toe Pumps by Miu Miu? To die for. Bad news: these’ll set you back $690 at Net-a-Porter. Good news: You can do it yourself for much, much less!
What You’ll Need:
·
Decoupage and sealer glue (I used Martha
Stewart’s)
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Glitter in the color of your choice (I used Martha
here too)
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Tape (I used masking tape, but you could use
painter’s tape too)
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Shoes of your choice (No one-inch heels! Make sure they are high enough that you’ll be
able to see all the glitter underneath!)
I glitterized two pairs, since I couldn’t decide which one to use:
My friend Melanie also gave me a pair of Nine West pumps before she moved. (Yay having the same shoe size as a friend!) They look a little like these:
The Andriana is a black leather pointed-toe pump with a 2.75-inch heel. It’s also available in navy leather, red patent leather, and leopard, and you can find them at Nine West for $79.
(I know these are both stilettos and not chunky like the Miu Mius above, but they also have a line of glittered stilettos I fell in love with. Too bad they’re only available in-store in Paris, Milan, and London.)
Instructions:
Step 1: Tape your shoe. I used a point towards the toe, and outlined the rest of the shoe as well so I didn’t have any escapee glitter permanently glued where I didn’t want it.
Step 2: Are you using new shoes? Scuff the soles up a bit with sandpaper-- it'll help the glue stick better. I skipped this and wished I hadn't.
Step 3: Cover the sole in glue. (Warning! The brush in the Martha Stewart glue hold a lot of glue. Let some drip off before putting brush to sole.)
Step 4: Sprinkle with glitter, then set aside and let dry.
Step 5: I did a second glitter layer, but this is optional. I thought the extra layers of glue and glitter would help it last longer. Let dry again.
Step 6: Seal with a final layer of glue or two and let dry.
Step 7: Peel off the tape and enjoy!
How’d mine turn out? What do you think? Here's the black pair, with white gold glitter:
I did a smokey quartz on beige shoes too! Wore them as part of my bridesmaid outfit in a wedding!
ReplyDeleteHow funny is that! Great minds think alike!
ReplyDeleteJealous I can't see these in person--they look fantastic!! Definite upgrade. :)
ReplyDeleteYou'll just have to come back and visit, then!
ReplyDeleteawesome, awesome, awesome! so glad Melanie shared your blog =) as a fellow shoe lover/obsessor, i will be visiting again!
ReplyDeleteWelcome aboard, Kiran!
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