Now I was cruising around Modcloth one day, as I'm wont to do, cause it's so cute and I like to torture myself with all the stuff I can't afford (and would probably never look good in anyway cause I'm not pencil thin). On this particular day shoes caught my interest. Specifically these:
Whooo Baby!
Then this caught my eye:
Yeeeeeah, Other than being out of stock, they were also way out of my budget (or lack thereoff)
And THUS!
I make my own! mwahahahahahaha!
It started out with a pair of non-descript almond toed (so out) cream-colored (so bland) faux wood heeled (so sheesh) pumps I bought for a wedding (I think)
(heels were already painted here--I always forget to take before pictures)
I took them out of my closet, dusted them off then started with turning the bottom black via a bottle of nail polish. I figured the laquer would hold up fairly well but I didn't bother doing the ribbed part cause A) it would wear off super quick with the walking and whatnot, B) it would have taken a LOT more paint and C) if it filled in the gaps I'd loose some traction.
THEN step one was to sketch on the peacock design (which is really just a few lines and some rough circles)
To tell the truth I still kind of love the unfinished look of the plain purple. But despite that I pressed onward to the blue
(sorry bout the horrible picture quality)
Finally, adding black accents and a full looking stem:
Nice huh? I think it's not toooo shabby, plus it didn't really cost me anything since I already had pretty much everything I needed. It's not quite as crisp looking as the Modcloth ones but now they're truly one of a kind.
Just don't wear them when its raining and I think you will be good. They look great though!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I was contemplating doing the same thing. I like the ones on modcloth, if I could even get a pair in my size, but I wouldn't mind something a little more personalized. You did a fabulous job. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI should have done this. I bought a pair from modcloth. Normally I am a size 8, but these were a tad too small. So I'm going to see if I can get them streatched. I have already paid a lot for them (the origional cost plus shipping), and now I have to pay to get them streatched! But, there is no guarantee that that will work.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, when I went to take them in, they guy at the store noticed that the sole is already peeling off! I have only ever tried them on, and haven't worn them out any where. What's more, he said it looked like they had already been re-guled! I'm astounded that modcloth sold me already damaged heels for top dollar.
But it will be too much to send them back (I'm in Canada). With all the hassel it was simply buying the shoes, I should have just made them like you did! I wish I could re-do my review on mod cloth. I gave them 4 stars. Now, I might give them a 1.