DIY Spiked Sneakers

Another day, another craft. Except this one is AWESOME. 

I know I say that all the time, but I really mean it. 

SEE:

I may have a semi-serious shoe addiction. But, hey, recognition is the first step to recovery. And in the meantime, my feet look damn good. 

Despite the fact that another pair of shoes is probably the last think I need, these turned out bangin' and I loved wearing them out on the town. Got loads of compliments and boogied so hard I lost a few spikes. (All spike suicides were mourned and then, when enough time had passed, replaced with new spikes.) 

Virtual Shoe DIY

Good news. I have some supa-fly crafty tutorials coming your way this week. (Think studded hearts and metallic silver.) I am also participating in a focus group and getting a crispy 100 dolla bill for my input. All that money is going directly to M&J, where I plan to replenish my very hungry craft closet.

In other fun news, I found this pretty rad site where you can custom design a pair of shoes! It's virtual DIY. No fuss, no muss (and no mess). The only issue is that the product is hella expensive. I suppose 280 dollars is the price we pay for custom-made shit. 

I designed a sleek white snake skin wedge:

I don't know. Lately I am obsessed with wearing solid black, white, and metallic silver. I can't stop. I won't stop. 

And I actually 100% know why. I follow the lovely Ivania Carpio of Love Aesthetic and her style is rubbing off on me. Loves it. 

So what shoe would you virtually DIY? Clicky clicky here to get designin'.

Cole Haan Inspired Brogues

A few months (weeks) back I bought a few pairs of shoes from Asos so I could craft them into more exciting versions of themselves. First, I made the J.Crew inspired gold loafer. Then, the neon tipped pair. This weekend, I made this rad pair of Cole Haan inspired brogues.

Check it:

Here is the original pair:

You can buy these for a cool $178.00 from Zappos. Or, you could go with the crafty route and save yourself a good hundred bucks. Crafting win!

Neon-Tipped Shoes

Here's the deal: Mr. Desk Job was supa demanding yesterday (and today) so I have no time for chit-chat and what-not's. But just so you know, that's why I neglected you yesterday. I'm so sorry.
(This is also why I wrote this post last night in the comfort of my bed.)

Now, I know it probably stings a little bit to hear that my desk job takes priority over you, and you might be mad at me for that. BUT, before you throw your computer across the room and start crying, think about this:
Desk job pays for the roof over my head, the food in my mouth, AND the glitter in my soul. Without desk job, I cannot buy the tools to be your crafting genius, and that would make your life simply miserable. So, you must learn to love and appreciate desk job like I have. If on occasion desk job gets a little demanding, please be patient. Desk job is your friend, and desk job needs TLC too.

Now, I will get right to the point because I have shits to do. I won't dance around it. 

You ready?

Today I am a copy cat. 

I saw this DIY Inspiration post by I Spy DIY a while back and have been looking forward to making me some neon-tipped shoes. I have no idea where the lovely Jenni of I Spy DIY found these pics but I dig 'em.

So I made myself a pair. 

Why did I wait until now to make these when I clearly saw the DIY Inspiration post back in August?
Because I just found these basic oxford for cheap at Asos.com.

That's why.

No time, no time. Let's get to it.

Topshop Inspired Glitter Booties

I have to say something and some people might not like it. Brace yourself. 

I am no longer a fan of Jeffery Campbell shoes. The quality is bad. I have been in denial of this for a while because the design is oh so good. No other shoe brand uses so much glitter, it makes my heart sing. But it's time for me to face the music. In my humble opinion, the price tag is just too high for cheap quality. I'm quitting Jeffery Campbell. And I'm looking for a support group. Any takers?

This revelation is excellent news for you. Why? 

1. One less Jeffery Campbell customer means I am no longer your consumer competition. There will be one more pair available for the purchasing! Go you! 

2. Jeffery Campbell shoe DIY tutorials. Just because their quality blows doesn't mean I'm gonna stop lusting after their designs. At some point I'm just gonna have to make my own. And I vow to show you how. (Teehee, rhyming.)

3. Jeffery Campbell shoe up-cycles. As my JC shoes deteriorate, I plan to remake them to the best of my ability. 

Starting with today. 

Which brings use to Part 2 of my story. 

A few months back Topshop carried these bad-ass booties and I wanted them hard. But I'm a twenty something living in NYC, so I don't get what I want. (Except that one time when I spontaneously bought Frye boots.)

These are them. Lust worthy, right?! 

Luckily/Unluckily my JC booties of a similar style sans glitter have been officially declared dead. 

So I decided to make my own Topshop glitter booties. 

Bow chica wowow.

At first I was all like, WHOA, that is one seriously silver shoe. But when I put them on, I felt like rock and roll. 

They look real good. See: 

Also, I later found out that Topshop was imitating Giuseppe Zanotti booties:

Therefore, I have actually made a DIY Giuseppe Zanotti shoe. I have to say. I think I hit the mark with this one. I just gave myself a pat on the back. I do shit like that.

(It is also important to note that this version originally cost $895.00. Just sayin'.) 

J.Crew Inspired Gold Loafers

I am all sorts of excited for my first SHOE DIY! 

I have been collecting DIY ideas for shoes in my thought box (brain), but shoes are kind of  really expensive so I was reluctant to get on the shoe train. Luckily, one of my most favorite online shops Asos.com had a sale and I was able to snag some shoes to craft on! 

(You can look forward to not one, but two more shoe posts in the near-ish future!)

Oh, Hello Gold Loafer.  

What inspired me to make gold loafers? Good question, I'm so glad you asked. 

I have been experiencing some MAJOR LADY LUST after these J.Crew shoes:

I seriously considered trying to fit the 250 big bucks into my budget to buy this gold dream in the form of a shoe. I am such the American consumer. But, hey, at least I'm doing my part to help the economy.

Despite my willingness to starve for shoes and my "helping-the-economy" justification, I soon remembered that I am a poor twenty-something and I do not get to buy 250 dollar shoes whenever my heart desires. Who do I think I am?

So I made them myself! TAKE THAT EXPENSIVE SHOES!