I’m a firm believer that we make our own sunshine, whether it be in the form of a Monday that doesn’t kill you, a job that you love or that ripped denim skirt that’s been on your wish list for ages. For that reason, I’m excited to be working with Kookai this month sharing a handful of DIYs, based on their new ‘Make Your Own Sunshine’ inspired AW14 collection. Drawing from the world of pop art and soul music, the collection is all about creating your own happiness (or sunshine), and what better way than with a bit of DIY, right?
Ok, ok, so I know shoes aren’t the answer to lifelong happiness, but they’re certainly not a bad place start (after getting a good 8 hours of sleep a night!). So today I’ll be showing you how to make a very very simple pair of scalloped heels – the perfect centrepiece for an outfit designed to dance the night away to soul, hip hop, funk – whatever your jam! Although, to be fair you’ll probably find me shoes in hand by the end of the night… 🙂 And you guys, in case you weren’t sold on this project, the scalloping is totally removable so you can get happy with these shoes over and over!
Wearing: Skirt and jacket from Kookai‘s AW14 collection
You need:
- A pair of strappy heels (these are simple Tony Bianco ones I’ve had for years)
- A piece of scrap leather or suede (faux would also work too)
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- This Scallop Printable printed on A4
- A few pieces of leather twine
How to:
1. Start by carefully cutting out the template.
2. Using the tape, stick that to the underside of the leather/fabric.
3. Next, using sharp scissors, carefully cut out the leather along the template, so you end up with scalloped trim as seen below.
4. The end result should look like this. You’ll have to cut around 4 pieces or more for your heels.
5. To attach to your heels, you’re going to use two methods. For the ankle straps, simple cut two slits into the leather and weave the strap onto it.
6. For the front strap, make two holes at the edge of the fabric, and thread the twine through, tying it to he underside of the strap.
Voila!
Stay tuned for more projects that inspire you to make your own sunshine!
Photos by Marion Tessier
In collaboration with Kookai.
Wow, you made this really easy to follow along! Can’t wait to give this a try.
Love the result! Beautiful x
http://www.wild-cherrytree.com
OMG! So cute tho! This could totally match with your DIY scalloped bikini!
Love how a small difference can make a big change 🙂
xoxo,JUles
♥Come Visit My Blog♥
Pretty cool.always nice to update a favorite.
so cute!!!
http://hashtagliz.com
Wow! Love how those shoes turned out!
http://lifebetweenhats.blogspot.com
I swear I forgot I was on a DIY blog! Those look amazing! I love your over all look!
http://www.fashionablyspeakn.com/2014/09/meet-cast-rebel-chic.html
Amazing DIY, I have to try it myself!
Wow!
http://imyownmuse.blogspot.com
wow!! they look amazing! Love the idea.
Anca @ ancaslifestyle | UK
love the diy!!!! <3
http://carinasaysbradshaw.blogspot.com
Wow! Cute and super easy! Thank you for sharing!
Annie
The Mama Gazette
Genius! I love scallop anything – and adore strappy sandals!
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
http://www.littlewildheart.com
totally innovative DIY! love it!
So beautiful and inspiring…always love your DIY’s!
x
StephC
http://sstephcc.blogspot.com/
So pretty and simple!!! I like it very much.
http://berrydakara.blogspot.com
i love this idea and I have the perfect sandals to try it on
Lauren
livinginaboxx
These are definately happiness on my monday! Such a cute idea
Emma | With A City Dream
OMG! So creative! These heels are so pretty!
Amazing! I love your blog!
Love,
http://www.fashioniceblog.com
I’ve done a few diy projects in my day, but I never thought I could diy shoes until I saw your Alexander Wang inspired gladiator sandals. It was certainly a game-changing idea. Thanks for the continuing inspiration.
Thank you for sharing! What a clever idea! These strappy open toed stilettos are so on trend right now, but you’ve definitely managed to find a way to make them stand out! I love these types of shoes because they seem to go with everything, and are super flattering on the legs! 🙂
xo. Jilli
http://www.justjilli.com
These are super cute!
http://mollyandstacie.com
What an awesome and creative DIY! I love scalloped detailing and I’m definitely going to have to try this out for myself! xo
EsraSevgi.com
I couldn’t love this post any more! What a fun, creative idea… and you look absolutely fabulous. Oh, and I’d totally be there with you, shoes in-hand at the end of the night. xx
http://www.thethingsshesees.com
Wonderful. Simple and great.
http://www.fabricadeimaginacion.com/
This details make the change! Adore it. !!!
Looks so good.
Lots of love, xx
http://www.marysreturn.com
http://www.marysreturn.com
Such a simple, yet totally effective diy. thank you.
I loved this post. I really like the idea of making your own sunshine. As shoes are a favourite of mine, I will certainly be trying this! Thanks. x
Patricia at http://www.viewavenue.com
LOVE THIS! I am definitely trying this!
I Looooove looooove looooove this!
that is way too cute!
http://lavinyaroyes.blogspot.co.uk
The results are lovely! I am the worst at cutting with scissors so for now I’ll just marvel at your creation 🙂
ahh I absolutely love this!
Really great idea! They look SO cute!! 🙂
Much love from
http://devilreturnsprada.wordpress.com/
[…] A clever DIY… scalloped heels. […]
Super stylish! But somehow i dont seem to have even 1 pair of strappies to DIY over! Amazing when you realise I have over 20 pairs of shoes!
This is SO CUTE!!!
Debasree // All She Needs
I love them! Where can I buy them?
woukd I be able to pay to get this done?
Really love your blog!
It’s my favourite!
Kisses,
Anca from Less is more
______________________________
http://www.ancafr.blogspot.ro
what a lovely project!
[…] posts, from which you can ask yourself what it is about them people like. My highest pinned posts? DIY Scalloped Heels (106k pins), the DIY Ladder Wardrobe (93k pins) and How To Care for Your Succulents (27k […]
[…] posts, from which you can ask yourself what it is about them people like. My highest pinned posts? DIY Scalloped Heels, the DIY Ladder Wardrobe and How To Care for Your Succulents. What did these posts have that […]
[…] share with you another very very simple project that you’re sure to find easy as can be. Like this scalloped heel project, I love this one because you can add and remove as and when the inclination takes […]
Thanks so much for this DIY idea! Will have to try it out on my old strappy heels sometime soon!
xx
Yvonne
http://tellmeyblog.com
[…] with a few simple steps. Read on for how to create a simple pair of bow heels, similar to the DIY scalloped heels from last year, these are great because you can take the embellishments on and off as you […]
[…] share with you another very very simple project that you’re sure to find easy as can be. Like this scalloped heel project, I love this one because you can add and remove as and when the inclination takes […]
Awesome…….from where I should buy this heel??? Suggest me please