Trying to let my feet do the talking
Those who have watched my blog will know that I love transforming garments through the usage of excessive materials. Buttons, spikes, etc. Some might also know that I have a special affinity towards utilizing base-pieces that are considered DIY-untouchable, aka designer, aka shredding an Alexander Wang tank. This latest project is the product of long-term inspiration as well as the lucky chance of inheriting a pair of never been worn Marc Jacobs shoes from the FW07 collection. In their original form, I adored the heel and style of the shoe. However they were...purple, and also had a circular plastic zipper pull which appeared far too mod for my taste. I immediately took my leather paint to the shoes, and they ended up turning a dark metallic bronze instead of black.
I knew that I wanted to embellish she shoe in one form or another, but didn't want to use spikes or studs. I then remembered an Alexander McQueen shoe from SS09 that had been posted on Ladivasosa which stuck in my mind ever since. Black gems! Why not?
I knew that I wanted to embellish she shoe in one form or another, but didn't want to use spikes or studs. I then remembered an Alexander McQueen shoe from SS09 that had been posted on Ladivasosa which stuck in my mind ever since. Black gems! Why not?
The Marc Jacobs shoes after I attempted to paint them black. I adore the shape of the heel, how it becomes rounded at the bottom.
I used two main sized of gems (center and right bowl) as well as a few larger and triangular pieces for variation in texture.
After I used up the entire tube, the result looked like... well, they're a lot more sparkly in person but the flash photo representation isn't half bad!
58 comments:
you are insane. love this shit.
so cool DIY, one of your best, I really love the final aspect!
WOW. Just found your blog, and the first post I see, you're taking Marc Jacobs shoes and having your way with them. You are SO on my favorites list from now on.
good god girl those are great!
Happy feet !!!
that is a very well done DIY!
These shoes look amazing. im really digging them!
This is a massive improvement, so awesome.
! oh ..wow !
wow these are amazing, i would be so scared that i would mess it up but you did a great job
your sick with it, this is so dope!
OMG, Zana! Those shoes turned out amazing!! Will have to add that to my bazillion diy projects list that I'll probably never get to.
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love this idea
where in the city did you get all those black gems?
i can only ever find those shitty multi-colored packs...
too good
DUH, so perfect!
Looooove the shoes!!!
these came out amazing!! omg, u must have spent forever putting those on one by one. what kind of glue is that?
You've done an absolutely immense job! So clever of you.
sick
Wow. Infinitely better than the original. Hot hot hot.
what a fantastic idea! they look amazing!
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These are rad and totally more wearable than the orig...
holy shit! amazing!
jesus, where do you get all the money for this?
Das Hammer - The shoes were free, and I bought my materials in bulk - the final price was just a little bit over $60. Oh, and I work a lot? Thanks!
Very well-executed! They look fab and might I say very neat - if I were to attempt this the glue would be all over the place!
you made a marc jacobs piece better? you're a genius.
Wow, those look really great. Question for you, though. When you dye shoes, do you use actual leather dye, or shoe polish? Do you have a particular dye or polish you recommend? I'm asking because I have shoes that I'd like to change the color of, but I'm not sure how to go about it. Thanks for your advice!
Wowser... I love these.. too good!
You just blew my mind into a million tiny pieces.
Fabulous! Great DIY! I have had bad luck with that glue, It will be interesting to see if the embellishments stay on. Will you let us know?
You may take bold risks, but you always get brilliant results!
I am totally in love with this particular result, and will absolutely be attempting something similar. Thanks for the inspiration!
what a good baby!
glad to see a lot of sex on this blog.
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These boots are the shit!! That glue makes me die a little...I wear masks when I use that stuff cause it makes me feel all woozy.
So good! The best part is, it will be easy to repair them if any of the gems come unstuck.
Are the gems plastic or glass/crystal?
I think the original Alexander Mcqueen inspiration for the shoe is kind of gaudy, but your execution is amazing! I think the bigger gems might have to be the best part!
You are officially the DIY master. I'm amazed with what you've done with those shoes!
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I wish you shared with us how long this took!!! Amazing!!
so youre a fucking genius. these look so so good it's impossible. im taking notes (as usual)
Pretty amazing. Will have to try this on a pair of my own.
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Tiffany
fuck, zana, i cant even believe how rad these are? w o a h
you're a genius! i wasn't convinced when i saw the Marc shoes but the after photos are beyond words, I had no idea it can turn out to be soo good! thank you for being so awesome :)
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I think the widow's peak will be the next big thing. That, or colored eyebrows. I think you could honestly rock turquoise bluish eyebrows. Go get yourself some blue eyeliner from beauty35 and think about it. peace.
E6000 is god's gift to DIY'rs ! They look fantastic! I bet they would look killer if you created a peep toe as well. . . xx molly
great diy
really quite stunning!
Ok, you officially became my god right now!
BLOWN AWAY.
please do answer the question about the leather paint- i have a pair of cream-colored shoes i never wear because, much like yourself, black is pretty much as far as it goes in my wardrobe (though grey is right up there, too).
you are quite an inspiration. right now i'm starting to make chain-jewelry much like your harnesses- what i wouldn't give to just have one of your creations. i'd love to start working with leather and chains. yummmm.
How lovely! I've never been any good at shoe mods; I envy your prowess.
you rock. those shoes blow my mind.
Amazing.
fucking genius
HOLYSHIT. I LOVE IT.
omg i love that idea! i want to do it!
Ms. Royal Reigns wept.
Unbelievable! This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL and AWESOME! Damn, girl, you done killed it!
Meanwhile, I'll be over here copying your style in 3...2...1...now, where are those work shoes?
OMG, I'm sooo happy that you got around to do this! It's super funny that I was FINALLY gonna tackle this after my schedule lets up in a couple of weeks...
This is amazing, I love it!! I have seen so many shoe DIYs and some of them are such rubbish - this actually looks expensive and does the original shoe justice. Well done! x
Holy...those are amazing! It's like sacrilege to say this, but they are a huge improvement on the original. Eff yeah.
They look amazing, you're so creative!
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