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So, what are 2 things this frugalista loves besides fudge brownies?… Shoes & Jewels!! In case you’ve missed My Latest Adventures, I’ve been super busy writing and preparing my daughter for her 1st day of school, Ever!!! It’s so exciting taking her to the classroom, and thankfully, her teacher had some tissues ready the 1st day so that came handy for this proud mamma!
Well, for this fast lifestyle there is something that I always need: beautiful yet comfy shoes!! I love my heels, but I honestly can’t be running errands or after my kids with them. So this DIY is a simple and stylish choice for those days when you need to look polished without having to endure feet pain. 🙂
What You Need:
1) A pair of new or old plain satin flats. I prefer satin because its a type of fabric that looks luxurious and classy. Payless Shoe Source, Walmart and Kohls have awesome choices at frugal prices! No need to spend much, I mean, look at this beauties from Amazon for only $8!!
2) Small Bag of Your Fave Embellishements (crystals, pearls, beads) or Swarovski Elements (if you want to splurge!). Just head to your local craft store or Michael’s and choose the color, size or style (round, square) that you prefer.
3) Clear Super Glue or Craft/Gem Glue and a Clean Water bottle or Juice cap.
5) Tweezers with a tip that can hold the shape/size you chose.
Steps:
1) Clean the surface of the shoes. I prefer satin flats because they look more elegant and can be easily taken from day to night.
2) Place your embellishements on a flat surface and have them ready to be used.
3) Place a fair amount of glue inside the cap, this way you won’t have to be going back and forth to get it.
4) Choose the design. It could be front only, everywhere, specific shapes, anything! Feel free to explore what suits your style!
5) Grab each jewel with the tweezers, put some glue on it and place it where you like.
6) Let it dry and Enjoy!! 🙂
Some Frugalicious Choices:
* Beige Shoedazzle
* Pink Steve Madden
The amazing thing is that you can tailor it to your taste!!
Perfect for:
* Running earrands with some jeans or cut-offs and a crossbody bag
* Going out to a casual dinner or brunch with a flowy short dress and a clutch!
What did you think about this DIY? How would you pair them? Remember: It’s Always a Matter of Class Not Cash!!
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Xoxo,
DTHF
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great post, wonderful creativity. hope your daughter enjoys her first adventure in the land of education. much love. Beth
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Hey Beth!
Its been quite an adjustement for the both of us! parents also need to kinda experience the whole thing, you know?
im glad you liked it!! it was pretty fun doing it! 🙂
xoxo
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hang in there. may energy and light ease both your ways.
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thank you doll!! im def getting that good energy and light so thanks!!
xoxo
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THANK YOU DOLL!! 🙂
XOXO
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Super cute!
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thanks doll! how would you pair them?
xoxo
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That looks so good!!! You’ve also got great precision too 😀
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they are so pretty!! it takes time if you want to make a full design, but you can also just pick the front, it looks super cute like that too!
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Fabulous DIY! What girl doesn’t love a little extra sparkle? 🙂
xo, Yi-chia
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i know!! im huge on sparkles and embellishements!! how would you pair these flats?
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Love it! Will do it too.
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Hey Aleja!!
so happy you liked it!! looking forward to see it if you do! send me pics of a link so I can share it here! 🙂
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What a great DIY I think I’m totally going to try to do this sometime soon 🙂
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Hey Ash!! def do so! and let me know so I can share the link on my blog if you do a post or submit the look if you send me pics 😉
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Wow…you go girl! They turned out fabulous! What a great DIY project!
Meredith
http://www.createthatoutfit.com
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Hey M!
I do love embellishments and sparkles!! Its not as difficult as it looks, just nees precisition and patience and presto!!
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Did you really do the whole shoe on the left!! If so, wow girl! That’s some serious hand control and patience!
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Hey Bren!
no, those are my own shoes! the ones I did the DIY on, sadly dont exist anymore 😦 they stopped fitting after I had my 1st baby but I had learnt to do it and thought it would be amazing now that Im blogging to share all those things! Mines looked like the beig ones but with rhinestones a tad bit bigger. Now with 2 kids (including a newborn) is more difficult to have time to do things; but, when I did them, it took me like about 1 to 2 hrs and they came out for like $15 bucks!
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great diy! i love how easy it is to do!
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glad you liked it!! 🙂 def is easy and super inexpensive!! those shoes retail for $40 to $150 and more so its a frugalicious DIY!!
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great idea! plus super easy and affordable! love it!! x thanks !
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glad you liked it Tianna!! Its pretty awesome to get soemething that looks expensive at a super frugal cost!! if you ever decide to it, just send me a link or pics so I can share it!
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Yeah I def. do! I love that it looks so glitzy but its affordable . embodies your blog so well! Okay I’ll let you know when I get a chance ❤
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thanks doll!! that sounds great!!:)
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Very nice! You’re a smart and creative shopper!
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thanks!! glad you liked them!!!
xoxo
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Very cute. The patience one needs to have to do this project. I like to do rhinestone t-shirts.
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hey Sharon!!
yes, def cute! and there is patience involved but not as much as you might think! a great way to do it, is just sparkling the fron and thats it! it adds a touch and it takes less than 1 hr to do it!! 🙂
the t-shirt idea is great! if you decide to do some, send me a link and ill share it here!
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How fun is this project? When we create our own clothes we wear them with a little more pride, now don’t we. My daughter has been bugging me to order her studs so, she can stud a few items. I keep forgetting. Here is another reminder.
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Hey Toni!!
sending another reminder!! studs are so cool!! a trip to a michaels or craft store would def be a fun mommy and me date for you and your daughter! I love taking mine so she can pick stickers and paint (shes only 4).
Xoxo
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I think this is an amazing idea. I have size 11 feet and all the flats that are in my side are U-G-L-Y! I have a beat up pair of flats that could use this makeover.
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*size. Haha
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Hey Sam!!
how great that you liked the idea! I know what you mean about finding shoes on your size but now you can sparkle up your life a bit with this DIY. If you decide to do them, send me a link so I can share it here for people to see! 🙂
Xoxo
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Wow!! I love the transformation you did on those ballet flats!! great job!! I love a bargain.
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Hey Maria!!
I love a bargain as well and this is one for sure!! this is such an easy and inexpensive DIY for all girls who love their sparkly things!!
Xoxo
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An amazing way to make any pair of shoes more glamorous!
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Hey Kelly!!
def it is!! thers nothing cooler than sparkles and embellishments and they add such a fun and chic touch to any outfit! any styling ideas for them?
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I would wear them with jeans, a simple top and a black blazer, to make it look casual-chic 😀
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Gorgeous! You can never have too much sparkle!! Avril xXx
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Hey Avril!!
youre so right! Im a huge fan of all things embellished so this is perfect for me!
xoxo
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This is such an amazing idea!
So creative!
I definitely must try!
Thanks for sharing on your lovely blog!
XOXO Lil
http://www.studsandsapphires.com
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Hey Lilian!!
huge welcome to you!! thanks for been here!! Im so happy you liked it! its def a great way to add sparkles into an outfit!!
let me know if you try to do it so I can share it here!! 🙂
xoxo
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Hey there proud Momma, must be a mixed feeling taking your little doll to school. The thought of AJ in a few years to come is making me want to cry. I’m such a softie, I’ll tell ya.
I love flats! With a passion! So comfy and definitely easy to wear especially if you’re a Mom on the go. I’ve been dying to try to DIY my gray pumps that got soaked in the rain few weeks ago but just can’t afford to throw them out – I have an attachment to them already. So you’re giving me ideas already my blog buddy. 😉 Time for some sparkles, don’t you think?
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omg D!
thank god the teacher had a little bx with tissues!! I didnt think I was gonna be like that until I saw her seating down with her new classmates so happy!
I realized then what my mom has always said: children are a lended gift from God, we must take care of them and guide them but one day they will be on their own and carry with them nothing but what you have taught them.
We mommas gotta do the flats thing! ist impossible and unrealistic to be running in heels!! thats why I havent done any tpe of editiorial content here on my blog. Like, Im not here to portray a life I dont have or take bunch of pics with different outfits on a single day and use that as posts for like a month! A lot of the fashion bloggers do that, but then I think: how much of actual blogging is that? isnt blogging suppossed to be a mor personal and relatable? for that I buy a magazine on the street and call it a day!
My dear BB I want to see your sparkles so lets get on it!! what type of fabric are the pumps? suede? thats awesome!! sparkly pumps are soooo IN right now!! so youll for sure e ahead of the trend!!
we gotta do a project together D!!!
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Great idea! Nothing makes me feel prettier than having a little sparkle. And, congratulations on becoming a columnist!!! I will be reading 🙂
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Hey Amber!!!
thank you so much! Im very happy to be able to keep on writing and yes! please do read and rate so I can get more pieces! 🙂
xoox
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Wow!! They look adorable. I was never into sparkly things but I’ve been changing lately. Now I am equating sparkly with happy:)
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Hey Nora!!
so glad youre here and you liked the idea!! I think all gilrs need a bit of sparkle in their lives, so go ahead! try it and send me pics or a link if you, so I can share it here!!
xoxo
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Wow I love the idea! Especially since I love sparkly things and shoes~ Congrats on your daughter’s first day of school! xoxo
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He Lisa!!!
thanks doll!! its been quite hectic (as you can tell Im just etting to my comments now) but she is sooo happy!! adjsting is hard for the parents as well, you know?
Im glad you liked the idea!! so cute!
xoxo
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