DIY

Hi all, I apologize profusely for not posting! Life gets busy…but I will make up for it with some DIY ideas! So I loved the ballet-style shoes from Urban Outfitters in the link here: http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20330940&parentid=WOMENS_SHOES

Although they are gorgeous, I thought that I could replicate the shoe for half of the price. Just buy some cheap, basic flats from the thrift store (or reuse old ones) and use hot glue or a sewing machine to attach a matching ribbon to the inside of the heel. The glue or stitches should be at least an inch wide and should be centered so as to allow for equal lengths on each side. I hope that isn’t too confusing!

Another easy accessory project is recreating Anthropologie’s adorable Critter Cameo Coin Purse, which can be found in the link here: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/product/accessories-travel/26114322.jsp. This adorable little bag can be replicated for much less with a basic wallet, a flat-backed animal bead, a strip of ribbon, and a sewing machine. Simply center the ribbon around the middle of the wallet and stitch into place. Then sew the bead front and center. If you want to embellish further, go ahead but there are your basics!

So I hope you enjoyed this! Pictures of the projects will follow soon, but if you can’t wait, you can buy the items at each of the links.