painted tip

11.17.2011

Remember a few posts back, I wrote that I had 2 DIY ideas in mind. Well yesterday one of the ideas came to life. I DIY'd the tip of an old pair of shoes to give the appearance of a toe cap which is incredibly hot right now. I wanted to use a pair of electric blue shoes however I came across a white pair of stiletto's that I hadn't worn in ages. The first thought that came to mind was these babies from Isabel Marant. Adding an ankle strap is a whole other story so dying the tip is as far as I went and I love them.



I used masking tape to cover the part of the tip that I did not want dyed. I also stuffed the shoes with paper to not dye the interior of the shoe. I used Krylon spray paint in Gloss Black, about 3 coats. Let dry and...



blazer: thrifted - find similar here
top: Topshop
pants: Joe Fresh - find similar here
shoes: Aldo (old) DIY

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black lace

11.16.2011

Sorry for my absence. I've been taking care of Liam who's been staying home from daycare soothing a sinus infection. Tough as nails, it didn't seem to bother him. What a champ! I've also been working on the invitations to his for 1st birthday party which is 1 1/2 months away. I still can't believe it's been a year already. Before I know it, he'll be graduating college, getting married, having childr...ok let me stop now before I hyperventilate!







sweater: ebay
lace shorts c/o Buffalo David Bitton
shoes: Aldo (old) - check out my DIY here

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ideas

11.11.2011

The following are 2 DIY ideas that are lingering around in my head at the moment.



Toe caps are the latest fad. I have this pair of electric blue pumps that I'd love to give some spice to by adding a toe cap. I just have no idea where to begin. What colour (do I play it safe and just go black but I really do love the neon yellow), what spray paint, etc. Any tips?


photo via Style Copycat

And my other idea is adding side stripes on some pants. This is not too difficult to make. I just need to figure out which pants to do this to and what fabric to use for the side stripe. Hopefully I'll post this one soon :)

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brown sugar and balsamic glazed pork loin

Don't you just love great recipes made in a slow cooker? It does all the work for you while you paint your nails, organize your sock drawer, dance around the house naked (doesn't everyone do this?), etc...
Made this recipe for supper last night and Andrew practically drowned in his drool. It was an instant hit and incredibly easy to make.

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