A simple and fun way to add a little drama to your bare feet… however, I love the barefoot sandal even more when worn with a pair of classic pumps! Simply wrapped around my foot and ankle, I can wear any shoes {even ballet flats} and give them an entirely new look at relatively no …
DIY / How to Add an Anklestrap to your Ballet Flats
These are one of two pairs of ballet flats in my closet… the other pair are actual ballet slippers. It’s not that I don’t like them, I do, but I have the hardest time finding a pair that not only fit my feet correctly, but that stay on and that I can actually walk in. …
DIY Lace Socks // Scalloped Sexy Black & Pretty Romantic Ivory
While I was on Pinterest one night last week, I found these adorable lace socklets and thought, obviously, I can totally make those! And so can you! I’m not sure if you remember, but last year I found these by a company called Kushyfoot with padding under the ball of the foot to make wearing …
Recycling & Revamping Caged Shoe DIY
If you pay attention to fashion, I’m sure you’ve noticed the onslaught of simple ankle strap sandals trending lately. It was bound to happen after these last 5 years or so of wild statement shoes. But also, Spring is here and toes everywhere are gravitating toward these easy-to-wear sandals in heels and flats. A few …
Neon Shoes DIY & Painting Leather
I was inspired by this photo of a neon pink and yellow soled shoe I “pinned” a few weeks ago but because it was uploaded without a URL, I hadn’t a clue who it was by or where I could buy it. After a bit of research, I think it was originally available at Topshop …
Houndstooth Pumps DIY // How-to Cover Leather Shoes with Fabric
Houndstooth is by no means a new textile, however, it has hit the fashion trend radar once again and seems to be popping up in every magazine I open as of late. Most blame Lady Gaga and her outrageous head-to-toe houndstooth ensemble. And she may have brought it to the masses attention but the dress …
DIY Glitter Sneakers // Inspired by Miu Miu Embellished Shoes
When Target approached me about a Converse One Star DIY challenge I couldn’t resist, but it wasn’t until I saw these Miu Miu glitter sneakers that I had any clue how I was going to give my white sneaks a personality all their own. DIYers have been glueing glitter to their shoes for decades! The …
DIY Dolce & Gabbana Gold Jewel Embellished Shoes
* Katie Holmes + In Style Magazine Editorial + August 2011 wearing Dolce and Gabbana Fall 2011 jeweled silk embroidery pumps price upon request. * Suede pumps …fabric will do as well. These fabrics will hold glue the best. I was looking for black but all I could find in such short notice was purple …
DIY Faux Fur Sandals Inspired by Reed Krakoff
photo : jak & jil blog Ironically, last February I posted about the Reed Krakoff Fall 2010 collection …how their sleeveless coat was rather similar to mine & how I was going to DIY their fur sandals. Well, a year later, I finally got around to doing it. What was holding me back? Well, the …
DIY Leather Over The Knee Boot Spats
* As seen in Vogue Girl Korea 9/2009 * . . . and with the ties {leather not as shiny in reality} See this post for inspiration Other possible closure options if you don’t have a sewing machine {or even if you do}* Velcro {stick on or hand stitch on}* Elastic -this will work also …
YSL Caged Metallic Sandals DIY
{Above image from Jane @ Sea of Shoes below is my DIY} Inspired by the YSL Cage Sandal in silver metallic leather {which are now on sale for $799}, and seen on Sea of Shoes, I decided to just make my own. Now, this would probably have been easier had I just used 1/8″ ribbon …
DIY Ankle Fringe…add it to any shoe
I bought these Jessica Simpson nude patent heels quite a while ago and would have returned them if there weren’t $50. I figure for $50 I’ll wear them at some point, even if under long pants because I don’t really love how they make my legs look. I probably wouldn’t buy a pair of ankle …
DIY Ruffle Shoes: Removable ruffles for your Sandals, Flats or Heels
What you’ll need … …try on shoe strap, stitch on velcro on back …as seen here Attach/velcro your ruffles securely onto toe & ankle straps Voila! ….apologies for the hideous toes …lol. Wear them on your flat sandals too! …the best part is that they don’t have to be perfect to be perfect! Make them …
DIY Christian Louboutin Petal Sandal
* Inspired by Christian Louboutin Petal Sandal Here’s What You’ll Need… And… Voila! * Seen how I wore them here and here *THANK YOU* …to the following sites that featured this DIY Luxaholics  |  College Candy  |  Julia NonSociety  |  Makeup Alley  |  One Pretty ThingThe Blah, …