CUTE IDEAS FOR DIY GIRLY SNEAKERS

Sneakers may not be on top of your list when we talk fashion and glamour but we all know every girl needs one. Sneakers are the perfect alterative if you want to give your precious feet a break from wearing all those sky-high heels. They’re also a great way to complete a casual outfit and helps heaps when you want to just dress down something that you think is too girly.

Most sneakers come in plain colors though there are some that also come with good styles and designs. However, this is not a guarantee that you will like these styles and designs. Some of your outfits may just need a certain special design on girly sneakers to make it complete. If you can’t find the perfect girly sneakers for your outfit, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered with these cute ideas for DIY girly sneakers. Read on and take your pick!

• DIY glitter sneakers – what could be more girly and glamorous than things that shimmer and shine?  Whether you want something that sparkles in the day when you’re out and about or something that would shine at night when you’re partying, glitter sneakers are the perfect choice for comfortable and glamorous casual footwear.

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DIY OPEN SHOULDER SWEATER by lovemaegan.com

I DIY’d this sweater last Friday in under ten minutes and wore it out that night… in this exact outfit actually.

I made it because my little shoulder tattoo was still healing and I couldn’t wear a regular bra strap over it or anything that rubbed it because it was slightly irritated at the time. So I whipped it up, threw on my T-strap lace bra – which followed the neck and open shoulders pretty seamlessly, and felt comfy all night.

This happens to be the same style sweater I used for my DIY Open Back Sweater with Big Pins inspired by Versace but in navy instead of black. They were on sale for $10 and were so nice that I bought two black ones and one navy one, thinking I’d eventually use them for DIYs or wear them. This navy one has been sitting in my sweater drawer with the tags on it until last Friday. And now it’s got a whole new look!

What I love about this look is that because of the heavy and loose drape of the sweater, it has a really easy feel to it. It’s comfortably casual, but still chic and pretty.

Here’s What You Need…

• Sweater / preferably with shoulder seams from the neck to the arm
• Matching thread + needle
• Scissors

Steps…

Using a sharp pair of little scissors, CAREFULLY cut the top shoulder seam from neck to arm WITHOUT cutting into the neck or arm seams.

NOTE: If your shoulder doesn’t have a shoulder seam, you’ll have to try it on and measure where exactly the top of the shoulder hits, mark it, then cut it, following the step above.

Roll the edges of your open knit under twice so that the raw edge is completely hidden.

Beginning at the neck, run an easy straight hand stitch along the roll, making sure the smallest amount of thread shows on top and the larger stitches are hidden beneath. Make sure to finish the neck and arm points so that it looks completely smooth.

NOTE: depending on the type of knit of your sweater, you may see a few puckers along your sides, just be careful not to pull too tightly while stitching… keep it nice and loose, but secure.

And really, that’s it!

And… Voila!

Wearing: Blank Denim skinny jeans // Ted & Muffy ‘Comet’ boots in navy suede {ON SALE NOW from $600 to $240 – I almost want to get them in black!} // Marc Jacobs sunglasses // Balenciaga classic town bagfrom What Goes around Comes Around // Borghese ColorStruck lipstick in “Release”

Have Fun!

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DIY FAUX FUR & FEATHERS BAG CHARM POM BY MAEGAN TINTARI

Bling Keychains and Pom Bag Charms are EVERYWHERE right now, and they are A-DOR-A-BLE… but ultimately wildly expensive! I’m guessing it’s because many of them are made with real fur {yikes!} but I think the trend actually originated with Fendi and Lagerfeld and took a few years to catch on. That said, I’m seeing them everywhere right now which means… YOU GUESSED IT. A DIY tutorial, of course!

Whether you’re upgrading an existing present or offering it as the main event, these fluffy little friends are the perfect one-of-a-kind surprise DIY gifts for your BFFs. But why not take it a step further and make a fun craft night (move over ugly Christmas sweater parties) and get matchy-matchy with all your besties?!

Call your girlfriends and make a party of it, and don’t forget the Ecco Domani wine! Ecco Domani has flavors for every palate. Their Pinot Grigio has a delicate floral taste with a hint of citrus, while their Merlot is bursting with a sweet blackberry flavor that really pops when chilled! Ecco Domani upgrades any night! Add friends and crafts, and you’ve got yourself a party.

‘Tis the season to plan an impromptu craft night and get your DIY on in style!

As cute as they are blinging out handbags, these poms are equally as stylish dangling from anything you can imagine! I clipped one into the Ecco Domani wine cork for an instant upgrade and suddenly had a festive bottle to share! Clip them onto the bottom of your stemware glasses as name tags, embellish your holiday gift wrapping with them, hang these fluffy pouf balls on your Christmas tree, from your ears, they’re seriously cute anywhere and on anything!

My DIY Geo Triangles Wine Glasses seen in the photos from last year’s Ecco Domani Style Society DIYs make a fun and unique gift for BFFs too! Pour a glass and let’s get started! 

Here’s What You Need…

• Long-haired faux fur {color of choice}
• Maribou boa {color of choice}
• Gold chain
• Gold hook {of choice}
• Scissors & Matching thread/needle
• Extra cute trims of choice {which I began with but removed in the end}

Steps…

Decide how long your want your pom to dangle and attach your chain to your hook with beading pliers. I trimmed mine down to about 2 inches.

Attach any other trims of choice at this time as well.

NOTE: You can also do this step LAST. But I did it first.

Cut your faux fur into a circle or oval about 3-4″ in diameter.

Grab your needle and thread and run an easy gather-stitch near the edge of your faux fur, and all the way around the circumference.

It should look like a cute pouf ball like this…

IF you don’t get a good “POUF” add a bit of stuffing but keep an opening without knotting your thread just yet…

Run your thread through a few links of chain and drop it into your pouf.

Pull your thread tightly, add a few more stitches to center it within your pouf, and knot it into place…

Cut a few inches off of your maribou feather boa and hand stitch it to the top of your fur pouf and around your center chain.

Pull your thread tightly and knot it, hiding it under/within the feathers and fur.

I personally liked the pouf alone so I got rid of the other charms but you know your bestie better than anyone, go with what you think they would like most!

And… Voila!

Say hello to your little friend!

These cute poms make adorable Christmas Tree Ornaments! Just swap out the hook closure for a looped ribbon or slip a x-mas tree hook through the chain and hang these cute fluffy snowballs all over your tree!

Cheers to the holiday season!

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GLITTER SNEAKER DIY // MIU MIU SHOE INSPIRED BY MAEGAN TINTARI

When Target approached me about a Converse One Star DIY challenge I couldn’t resist, but it wasn’t until I saw these Miu Miu glitter sneakers that I had any clue how I was going to give my white sneaks a personality all their own. DIYers have been glueing glitter to their shoes for decades! The most challenging part of this DIY was figuring out what material I was going to use to create the steel toe. I was thrilled to find the little pyramid studs in my own craft closet to complete the look. And though I leave a little trail of fairy dust behind me wherever I go, I have to admit, I love the way they turned out.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED…

* Converse One Stars from Target $34.99 – courtesy of Target
* Fabric glue and/or MOD PODGE
* I used Crayola paint brushes to apply the glue.
* Silver glitter {I bought an 8oz jar but only used 1/4″ of it. 4oz is plenty. 
* Fine glitter in black
* Painter’s tape
* Iron-on silver pyramid studs {which I can’t seem to find online}=

Steps…

 
* Squeeze a large amount of fabric glue into a cup or plate. Tape down the sides of your sneakers with your painter’s tape. Using a paintbrush, apply a moderately thick layer of glue to the tongue of your shoe.

* Place your sneaker in an open box and sprinkle a generous amount of glitter over your glue.

* Once your tongue is almost dry, remove the tape from the sides of your shoe and apply a generous layer of glue to your sides. It’s best to do one at a time because the glue dries pretty fast.

* Sprinkle your larger silver glitter and shake to remove excess.

* Since I was trying to mimic the charcoal silver Miu Miu shoes, and couldn’t find dark silver glitter, I added fine black glitter on top of my large silver glitter to fill in some of the tiny areas to make it appear darker. {this was my preference. If you can find a darker silver glitter, this step is unnecessary}

* Shake your shoe and allow the black fine glitter to settle and discard any unwanted silver glitter. If you missed any spots, now is your chance to add a little more glue and fill them in.

* To create a faux steel toe, I used small iron-on pyramid studs which I found at JoAnn’s a few years ago.

* Paint a generous amount of glue on the rubber toe of your sneaker. You’ll have to work quickly because it dries fast!

* Begin adding your studs at the center where the rubber meets the glitter and work out from there to either of the edges. Then create a sort of T by placing studs in a row down to the tip toe of your shoe and work out from there.

*I didn’t want to go over the black line around the sole so I created a bit of a pyramid effect with staggered edges.

* A pyramid with pyramid studs 

* Hoping to get a dark gray, I dyed my shoelaces black with Rit Dye. However, the dye barely took at all and left the laces a very light gray. I almost wish I just left them white. My advice if you want a darker shoe lace is to just buy them or use a satin ribbon instead.

** UPDATE ** CRUCIAL STEP **

In an attempt to really secure the glitter, I layered on another coat of glue {MOD PODGE} and another layer of glitter, then mixed the glitter in the glue and painted on ANOTHER layer and they are glittered for LIFE now!

Voila!

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DIY Sneakers by A Beautiful Mess

Supplies: plain canvas shoes, fabric marker, fabric paint, masking tape (optional) 1. For this design, begin by removing the shoe laces and masking off a line. Use your fabric marker to create the herringbone pattern. Continue across until all the white toe and back heel sections are covered. 2. Paint the middle section with black fabric paint. 3. After the paint is completely dry, insert your shoe laces and enjoy your newly styled shoes!For my sneakers I knew I wanted to try a painted pattern. I've been seeing this trend all over from runways to retail, and it's one of my favorites in a long time! To create this pattern I simply painted spots, blocks and shapes all over the canvas part of my shoes with colorful fabric paint. Next, I added small dots and geometric patterns with black paint to finish. I chose to leave my laces off for an easy, comfy spring look. 

A note about care- These shoes are washable (machine or handwash) if you use fabric markers and paints and follow the instructions on each package completely. Each product will have different care specifications. :)We had so much fun creating these simple sneakers. I love that they are one of a kind, and I know I'll be wearing mine all season! 

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