I haven't done a DIY in a year, and I did this one in September but I just now got my photos off my camera! For some stupid reason my computer decided that it didn't want anything to do with downloading the images... ugh.
But! Now, you can see how I made these Miu Miu/Jimmy Choo inspired loafers!
Like everyone else in the blog-osphere I love glitter! And thought I would have a go at glittering my own shoes. And I am sure you are familiar with the process, Miss Geneva from
a Pair and a Spare is an expert at applying glitter to a number of wonderful things. But I thought I would share what I did.... just in case you were wondering. :)
First things first the supplies are as follows:
1. a pair of cheapo loafers that you won't be afraid to mess up.
2. Glitter! ( I chose sliver and black glitter, to replicate those marvelous Jimmy Choo's
3. Mod Podge is a must! You will mix this with your glitter.
4. Silver Nail polish- So you can paint the heel of your shoes. ( or you can tape them off, and spray paint them... I was just being lazy. )
5. and finally some rhinestones to glue to your heels a la Miu Miu
1. Okay Step one! Paint your heels of your shoes, with silver nail polish, or like I mentioned before you can tape your shoes off and spray paint the heel. The reason for doing this is just so the rhinestones look like they are a part of the heel, instead of just glued there... which they are.
2. Next mix your glitter with some mod podge. I do one part glitter, one part mod podge.
3. Once glitter is mixed up, you can start painting the glitter/mod podge mixture onto the shoe.
4. My glitter was chunky, so you will more than likely have to do a second and maybe third touch up coat. But if you choose to do a finer glitter, it will take less coats.
5. AND FINALLY! Glue those rhinestones onto the heel! I used a cheap glue, cause I couldn't find my favorite E-6000 glue ( which I recommend using instead. )
Then go out and wear these bad boys! And P.S. the photos don't do them justice. They are super sparkly! :)
