diy: glitter platforms from raving fashionista

If there is one thing Kiley and I undeniably have in common, it’s our love of all things sparkly. That said, I’ve been lusting after these glittery Jeffrey Campbell platforms for some time now, but given their price tag {$145} I couldn’t quite justify the practicality of these particular sparklers. Since I haven’t been able to get them off my mind, I decided to get creative. I found these platforms on the site dedicated to shoe lovers, Just Fabulous, for $39.99, and although they’re not a perfect match, they are close enough for what I had in mind.

{debbie platforms via just fabulous}

I must start by warning you that this can be messy so I recommend working outside and laying down newspaper to protect your workspace. Using a flexible, waterproof, permanent glue that specifies it is safe for fabrics {I used E-6000}, I covered all areas of the shoe I wanted to sparkle with the help of a sponge brush. While the glue is still tacky I covered the entire shoe with glitter. I opted to use a gold glitter since I’ll personally get more wear out of a gold platform rather than the multi-colored glitter version. I made sure to wait at least 24 hours for everything to dry before attempting to touch up any bare spots. Once they’re fully glittered and dry, I protected my new twinkling toes by spraying the completed shoes with a sealer. And voila! I have a fun pair of shimmering heels at a fraction of the price.

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