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 right shoe really. I was sort of set on a black strappy sandal that went up the ankle as the original did but didn’t realize I had a pair of perfectly suitable strappy sandals already in my closet. And since I’ve had the fur lying around for months now just awaiting the right shoe, all I needed were a pair of scissors to complete the job. Here’s a quick step-by-step for you.
Here’s What You’ll Need…
* Strappy sandals
* Faux fur. I found mine at JoAnn’s pre-cut in the ribbon section and purchased one yard. If you have to cut it yourself, it’s exactly 4inches in width.
* Scissors
Steps…
* With fur pointing down, insert fur into sandal. Try on your shoe and adjust where you’d like your fur to line up at your toes and ankle.
* Cut fur accordingly at ankle.
* Mine ended up being about 7-1/2″ long {and I wear a size 9 shoe}. You may also choose to cut your fur first, then try them on and trim excess if necessary. Adjust any fur that may be stuck under the straps so it lays nicely. You’ll have a bit of shedding at first but that’s about it.
* Note, if you have a pair of boots with buckles, you can achieve a Louboutin look as well.
* Place your fur where you want it to stay and strap your sandals around it.
And… Voila!
I wore mine all day long with no slipping or sliding or adjusting necessary.
Have Fun!
* Find all my DIYs here
achmea
Thank you for the great idea! Current weather in my country (-20 C and snow) doesn’t allow to wear sandals, but I hope summer will come soon…
Rene Braun
Wow! Amazing idea!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
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Welcome to my blog :)) Kisses
Samantha
Just came across your blog, love it!
Great DIY! :o)
-Samantha
http://thisfashionista.blogspot.com
tailorstitch
this is a really great idea! I do love a bit of DIY
Glamour Daze
They could be called Heel Cosies !
AlbeeLucky
I was wondering when you would do a DIY for the faux fur sandals. The look is super cute :)Thanks for the post.
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~L~ of Avid Accents
Maegan i saw this yesterday and my mouth dropped. it’s genius! a perfect…simple and FABULOUS DIY!
~L~
Craftmaker
Wow! I like yours much better then the original ones. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous
Thank you, Maegan for your DIY!! I’ll be at Joann’s today. The possibilities are endless……black fur with black sandals (winter)…..various holiday colors for fun, etc. etc. Love, love the white! We are heading for an unusual cold/snow weekend, so we will be wrapping outdoor pipes, and placing plants on porch. Thanks again, Sunshine!!
AndreaLeigh
at first I didn’t think I liked it, but seeing them with the outfit it looks amazing. great job, and so easy! thanks for sharing!
Noblekatt
ok, I must admit, I HATED the inspiration, to me it looked juvenile and sloppy. BUT your MIY is FAAAABULOUS! it looks so much cleaner and fresh/up to date despite being a year “behind” lol! great job!
Lindsey Regan Thorne @ be pretty
So friggin HOT!
Betti Bee
It looks so cute! Like little Yeti feet 😉
freeteyme
very cute! and looks very simple to do too
Claire Alexandra
I love this DIY it’s amazing! and so is your blog!
xo,
thecitizenscloset.blogspot.com
TK Kerouac
thought those were your freckles for a moment
Wida
Those are totally cute.
But I don’t know if I could pull those off :S
Wida
Missing Amsie Blog
modanista junkie
YOU ARE BRILLIANT MAEGAN!!!! LOVE IT!!!
xoxo,
melrod
Huda
thanks for the DIY, I wear size 9 as well and have the perfect pair and fur for it.
Mawiyah
That rocks!
Jessica
SO cute!
ps – I totally purchased those LAMB heels in nude after you tweeted about them being a gilt a few months back – in love with them 🙂
xx
Dale
OMG, these are amazing. This is one of the best ideas I’ve seen because I love the faux fur look, I definitely have to do that this fall and winter with a pair of my old ones. Thanks for the idea
xoDale
http://www.savvyspice.blogspot.com
Matter Of Style
these are soo cool!