Remember when I professed my love for these glitter oxfords and these glitter platforms? After falling for these sparkling Kate Spades, I decided it was time to make room in my closet for my own pair of glitter toes.
Since these are not exactly ‘every day’ shoes (hah!) I don’t believe they are worth investing too much in, unlike a good pair of jeans, purse, or coat-all of which are well worth a splurge. After seeing enough glitter-ized shoes in picture and in person, I came to the conclusion that I didn’t need to purchase these…because I could make them! So after raiding my closet for an old pair of shoes I wore to death a couple years ago, I decided they were the perfect pair to revive and try out my DIY project.
Simply coat with a clear drying glue
Find a wide open space…and let the glitter flow! Be prepared for a gold disco ball mess.
Let it dry for a bit then repeat the glue and glitter process…a few times to get the shoe fully covered. Don’t forget the heel.
Glitter and glue you have reached complete sparkly shoe perfection. Finish with a couple coats of spray gloss to hold the glitter in place as much as possible, although I’m fully expecting to leave a sparkling trail behind me the first time I wear them.
Wow, I am impressed! I love them!!
xo Lynz
These turned out so awesome!
Impressive – can’t wait to see them in person!
wow – very cool, kiley! those look awesome and i definitely want to know how they held up after a night out.
xx aj
Kiley I love this blog! You are so adorable! Hope all is well!
I agree with you on the splurging of the glitter shoes versus an item that you would get more wear out of, however, I can totally see wearing those with jeans and a bejeweled top or sweater with a fantastic necklace as well as evening wear.
Your DIY version came out splendidly, I must copy you and do a pair myself!
Seriously, this is brilliant and completely affordable! You did an amazing job!
Soooo great!!! I love them!
Wow, I love them! I like them better than the kate Spade’s!
Oh my gosh I have to try this DIY!!! Great idea and I’ve been wanting sparkly pumps so this is even more perfect. ;)
Hahah what a great idea! Love it!
-Samantha
http://sincerelysamantha.com
CUTE! My mom and I did that once for my Dorothy costume, haha :)
(they would be perfect with the velvet skirt ;) )
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LOVE these! Let us know how they held up after you wore them. I want to make a pair!
kiley!! I have a pair of Christian Dior knockoffs that i bought in Europe a few years ago that I’ve totally pulled back into my wardrobe. They have glitter but they also have awesome little beads with letters on them. I’ll send a picture sometime and maybe it will give you cool ideas to add to your glittery heels!! :)
These are SO great! Love them! You’ve inspired me to do the same!
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xx
This is too cute. I’m going to have to try this with pink glitter.
Kendra
http://closetconfections.com
You are brilliant!! Even if you have a trailing mini disco behind you the first time it’ll totally be worth it. The are fabulous and when you return home hopefully you can just apply a fresh coat and carry on.
Love this post.
xoxo,
Carrie
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omg this is pure brilliance. Brilliance! i’m doing this.