this outfit had at least 6 or 7 different variations before i walked out the door…
i knew i wanted to wear my new kimono-cardi and these DIY heels,
but nothing else really seemed to work out.
sometimes, you just have to rely on the simple jeans-and-tank-top combo!
as for the shoes: they were so simple!
they started out as a plain black pair of nine west platform heels
(that happened to be a smidge too big, so i didn’t wear them often)
and one day, i decided that they could use a little pickmeup!
i used grey and coral water-resistant patio paint from hobby lobby,
brushed on a few coats on the different panels of leather,
and VOILA – my own take on the neon/neutral trend. :)
i love giving an old item of clothing new life!
tank – zara (similar)
kimono-cardi – francesca’s (similar)
necklace – vintage, garage sale (similar)
jeggings – nordstrom (similar)
clutch – vintage, thrifted (similar)
heels – nine west, DIY (similar)
bracelets – vintage, j. crew & clothing swap
flower ring – j. crew (similar)
nail polish – sally hansen, pink slip
15 Comments
The shoes turned out wonderfully! I will have to keep this DIY in mind for boring shoes of my own.
Love the outfit too. I’m inspired…but need to wait for some cooler weather before I pull on pants!
Love this outfit! I’ve always been a fan of stripes and florals and you did it beautifully! Love the shoes too :)
xxx,
Fashion Fractions
i do love stripes and florals, and those heels! wow!!
Ooh, I am a huge fan of your DIY action on those heels! They look fantastic, especially with the clean line of the jeans and the bright colors of your cardigan.
Love the shoes – so cute and crafty :).
Those shoes are brilliant – great idea! And stripes and florals is one of my fave combos, great look.
XO
Lenore
LOVE LOVE the DIY heels.
http://www.chevronsandeclairs.com
i’m lovin your diy shoes girl!
I loved those shoes even before I read far enough done to see you did a DIY. Even better!
Those shoes are AMAZING!!!!
LOVE the shoes!! I’m going to have to keep that in mind, I love the idea of colorblocked shoes but have yet to find a combo I really love!
wow, kudos on the DIY. Love the kimono, everything looks so good together.
Myrna
http://www.mybeatboutique.com
These shoes are AMAZING. I am so impressed by your DIY! Totally have to try it myself! :)
<3 The Daily Dani
OK, here I am drooling over your shoes only to read that they’re that cool because of your DIY!!! LOVE. Also love your pattern mix with jeans. You look amazing…but what else is new?!
The shoes. ARE.AWESOME! Love, what a great DIY project!