Wednesday 11 June 2014

DIY: Fluffy shoes

Shoes - link here
Marabou - link here

I think it's about time I introduced you all to my new pride and joy…my black, chunky, cleated sole fluffy shoes that have probably been my favourite DIY project so far. I'd seen similar items previewed during highstreet press days and thought they would be fairly easy to recreate for a much smaller price, so, I searched for the perfect pair of platform sandals on eBay and bought some cheap marabou to add the fluff. To attach the feathers, you simply stitch two lines of the marabou onto the toe strap, I wouldn't recommend using glue as this will only stick the edges of the feathers and won't properly secure the core of the trim. I asked my mum to help me with mine as the sewing angle is quite tricky, but as your stitching will be covered by fluff, there's no need to worry about being perfectly neat. But after that, voila! You have the perfect pair of girly meets grunge summer sandals and they look awesome with everything from dresses to shorts…I want to wear mine every day! 
(I'm also tempted to make a white pair with lilac fluff for a clueless-esque vibe)

What do you think of this DIY?

Love Ellen xx
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12 comments

  1. What a cute DIY project! Those shoes look so good, and I can imagine the white and lilac fluff ones being beautttttt. Thanks for commenting on my blog btw, glad you liked the look of the meatball recipe, it was DAMN good! ;) The full recipe is here: http://www.itv.com/thismorning/food/easy-mince-phil-vickery-recipe xxx

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  2. I seriously must try this because I LOVE these! I saw the designer one's and didn't even think of this. Thanks!

    doitfortheirony.blogspot.com

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  3. such a wicked idea - love them!! xx

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  4. Oh how 90's! LOVE IT

    Huge hugs Gittemary.com

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  5. AWW ellen these are soooo cute! So clueless ;) can't wait to see some styling with them, it'll look so cute!
    lunatheblog
    ellenor x

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  6. A white pair would be badass. And these shoes already looked pretty awesome before, but the fluff just adds little bit of couture feel to the whole thing.

    Brittney

    Another Beautiful Thing

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  7. Love it! Such a great cheap alternative :)
    I was going to buy these shoes on ebay but was a bit iffy about the sizing due to them being from China.... Did you find the fit true to size? xx


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  8. This DIY looks amazing *O* love the design of those shoes too <3

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  9. Ugggggh I can't these shoes are everything <3

    OBSESSED

    fluff fluff fluff fluff

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  10. These shoes are everything <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

    OBSESSED

    fluff fluff fluff fluff

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