While at the Lanvin showroom in Paris I spotted the prettiest pair of glittery soled stilettos (seen here) and have been thinking about them ever since. I love a touch of understated glamour and these were too perfect for a casual look in need of some subtle bling. So I got to work on a rainy day and wore them the next day—see what I paired them with! Below is a simple tutorial with a few tips I picked up during my glittery project.
Step 1: Tape the bottoms where the outsole arch ends. I made a V-shape on mine.
Step 2: Get the essentials—Paint brushes, decoupage and sealing glue, glitter and tape.
Step 3: Paint on the glue with a paintbrush, cover with glitter and shake off over a nearby sink. Be extra careful along the edges so it doesn't look sloppy later.
Step 4: Once dry paint on another layer of the glue/seal.
Tip: I did the inside of the heel as well and loved how it turned out.
Step 5: Once they're dry tap them a little to make sure the glitter is on there good... or you can leave a sparkly trail for a little while.
Tip: To clean up the edges and bottom I took a damp cloth and lightly picked up stray glitters and used scotch tape to pick up any glue debris.
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These are really cute - I saw it done on apairandaspare. Really want to have a go! xx
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What a great tutorial! I think every girl needs some sparkles and these heels are amazing!
xx Olga
La Petite Olga
this is soooo cool!
this is such a whimsical, great idea sam!
Wow; I love Lanvin shoes, and now I can made myself a similar pair! Great idea...those heels looks stunning!
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Inés
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That is fantastic. Almost as fantastic as a red sole;)
such a brilliant way to pump up your pumps!
This is such a great idea. I absolutely love it.
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Oh my goodness!! I adore this idea. I might just be trying this for prom :) Thanks for sharing! Awesome blog.
Oh my gosh, I need these in my life!! Now, which heels do I attack? Or better yet, which heels do I attack FIRST!
Wonderful idea and tutorial; look forward to giving it a go!
xo.
I love this! I did this to the heel of my pumps but I love the idea of doing the bottoms
What a great idea, they look amazing! Love the shade of glitter you chose, it keeps it from looking tacky
Such a great idea! I need to try this!
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Love how it turned out! We could all use an extra dose of glitter in our lives.
I would have never thought of this on my own, but this is SO amazing. I love subtile hints of bling anywhere!
What a great idea! Those shoes look awesome.
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Dana
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omg this is awesome! thanks for sharing, totally going to get a pair of pumps and try this out!
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gah! love that you did the heel too, looks awesome.
i need to try!
xo the egg out west.
love love love!!!
Love those shoes. Very Creative
~Michelle
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What a great idea! I've never seen this before. Great way to add a touch of sparkle.
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This is so cute! It could really dress up sad, black shoes that get little attention.
I do have something to add though.. Glitter can clog sinks (trust me!!!). So maybe shake them out over something else (not the sink!).
This is so fun - I love it!!! Nice job.
love this!
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Wow!! This is SO creative! Love your blog!!
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Wow these look so great! How fun would it be to have glittered soles?!
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What a great idea!!
This is SUCH a fabulous idea! Thanks for sharing! I will have to find a pair of shoes to jazz up now. :)
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I just did this for a semi-formal that I have coming up, I am SO excited to wear them!
Awesome tutorial, your blog is so cute! Love it!!!!
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Trying this asap! Absolutely amazing idea
Looks super great!
I'll definitely have a try with my own shoes - and tons of glitter! :D x
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LOVE this (and your blog)! Spruces up any pair of plain pumps.
So cute! Have a great weekend :)
I am new to blog spot world and i am loving finding inspiring ideas like this. when i get the materials this is happening.
This is so cute! I like doing the glitter on the bottom of the heels...a little pop without being too over the top! I did some heels completely in silver glitter:
http://elementalcarbon.blogspot.com/2012/03/glitter-heels.html
Very cute. If you like DIY soles...check out my company www.archtags.com too! Xox
Thank you for Sharing! This is a great DIY project for our brides, We couldnt help our selves, WE had to share it!
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what type of adhesive/sealer did you use?
This is soo great, and just in time for a wedding I have next week :). Question, did you find the sparkles fell off at all after you wore them for a while? I don't want to leave a trail, lol. Any ideas how to seal it in really well so they are durable?
Great post!! Thanks for sharing.
love this! am going to do this for my wedding heels :)
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i will make those glitter shoes as well. Were do you get your heels from? Those Mary Janes are just stunning, i was looking for shoes like that for i don#t know ever!
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i will make those glitter shoes as well. Were do you get your heels from? Those Mary Janes are just stunning, i was looking for shoes like that for i don#t know ever!
http://onlyselfmade.blogspot.de
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