For my first Project ReStyle project I restyled a much loved pair of vintage leather heels. I've had these heels for about a year, but they had gotten too ragged (see the back of the shoe... they were getting to the point of 'unwearable') and I wanted to try to give them a fresh life! I loved the shape of this pair of heels, but the condition of the leather was really poor. I painted them with two coats of indoor/outdoor gold paint and then 3+ coats of glitter paint. Ta-Da! The damages are concealed and they look cuter than ever.♥ It was a fun experiment and I want to make more sparkly shoes for my shop soon!
Happy First week of 2011! If you still want to join Project ReStyle, find details here.
Here are my favorite projects by Project ReStyle participants via our flickr group this week....
A XL men's t-shirt ReStyled into a pair of leggings by Sunnie Fairy.
This adorable and simple dress ReStyle by Young Captive. L-O-V-E
And this ReStyled dresser by Knack Studios is really pretty!
I'm so excited about this project. I'll be blogging about ReStyled clothing and decor every Wednesday this year. Thanks for reading.... elsie
L.O.V.E!
I want some!
http://www.maydae.com
Posted by: Stephanie May* | January 05, 2011 at 06:00 PM
Love the shoes... those are all very inspiring!
Posted by: Marcia Furman | January 05, 2011 at 06:02 PM
my bedroom dresser is that same color :)LOVE the gold shoes!!
Posted by: zara | January 05, 2011 at 06:04 PM
How incredibly inspiring?! Thank you for sharing. One of my favourite blouse got torn in the wash today so instead of crying over it I am going to restyle it!
Posted by: Elizabeth@rosalilium | January 05, 2011 at 06:09 PM
you shoes turned out awesome! good job! now when i go to the thrift store i can eye all those shoes with amazing possibilities! i love that dress with the peter pan collar oh so cute!
xo,
cb
Posted by: cb | January 05, 2011 at 06:10 PM
Love those shoes! When I saw your outfit post, I had no idea you made them...they are amazing! Great thinking, as always Elsie! :)
Posted by: Amy | January 05, 2011 at 06:12 PM
love the shoes! there are some talented ladies out there in the blog world, who would have thought to turn an old mens shirt into leggings...clever, clever!
xoxo~Meg
Posted by: Meg | January 05, 2011 at 06:17 PM
These look so awesome! Did you have to seal them with anything after the glitter paint?
Posted by: Ayah | January 05, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Too much greatness here!! :> Gotta give it up for that tshirt necklace...so original!
Posted by: Karen | January 05, 2011 at 06:24 PM
Love your project- too cute! :)
Thanks so much for featuring my leggings.
Posted by: andrea | January 05, 2011 at 06:27 PM
hi! thanks for all the kind words!
Ayah, i didn't seal them. I was afraid that if i did more they might crack. As they are the leather moves really well, but I wouldn't wear them in the rain. ;)
Posted by: elsie | January 05, 2011 at 06:29 PM
Thank you so much for the shout-out! I'm so excited about Project ReStyle, and can't wait to see all your re-works roll out :) Those gold shoes are a fantastic start!
Posted by: Keira | January 05, 2011 at 06:34 PM
Ahh, LOVE the gold glitter shoes! I'm on a metallic/glitter kick right now, so....I know what I'll be doing tomorrow! :D
xo
Veronica
http://crackthesky17.blogspot.com
Posted by: Veronica | January 05, 2011 at 06:46 PM
Oh how pretty! All of these projects look amazing :D
Posted by: Mindi | January 05, 2011 at 06:53 PM
those shoes are AMAZING! what a GREAT idea!!! i love this project restyle, what an inspiration!
ashleigh
www.ashflynn.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ashleigh | January 05, 2011 at 06:53 PM
Love the shoes! I have so many pairs of shoes I could do this to that would make me wear them again! Great job! :)
Posted by: Deja | January 05, 2011 at 06:57 PM
I loved the dress above=) A lot we can do with "old" stuff..
Posted by: Nina C. | January 05, 2011 at 07:00 PM
these look amazing now!!
i just joined the ReStyle and posted my first one on my blog :)
http://cocoshack.blogspot.com
xo
dana
Posted by: Dana | January 05, 2011 at 07:10 PM
I die for those shoes.... die! Thanks for sharing your process, I have some tan shoes that need reviving... and glitter is fantastic!
Posted by: Bobbypin Bandit | January 05, 2011 at 07:44 PM
Great new feature... very inspiring!
Posted by: Rachel | January 05, 2011 at 07:59 PM