I‘ve been working on some home improvement DIY and decorating projects but nothing to share in that department quite yet. I’m determined to stop procrastinating, get brave and jump right in this week. However last week, I saw these $448 shoes in the Anthropologie catalog…
LOVE! Well, minus the peep toe. I like gray but I’d prefer black. Did you know I love clothes, shoes and fashion almost as much as I love DIY? Most of my clothes are thrifted…I just love shopping those racks way more than at the mall. Budget. Budget. Budget.
Then I remembered I have these shoes…
Using a flower tutorial from Jones Design Company (love her flower tutorials – I even made some felt flower hair clips too)…anyway, I got to work making flouncy flowers….
Fabric was left over from a sheer curtain that I turned into a pillow cover that I cut up (resourceful)!
and now I have these. Not exactly like the Anthropologie shoes but from old to new and pretty for FREE! And I like them better than the Anthro ones.
Just in time for a real live date night because believe it or not, life is more than DIY (our last date was in April). We have to remind ourselves of that here. We try to make time to do something fun together (although we do find date night at the hardware store fun too but it’s nice to just forget about DIY and refresh once in a while). Last night, we went out for a delicious dinner at Rock Bottom followed by entertainment at the Improv and Sing Sing. Hiliarous!
And instead of looking like this…
I got a little sassy and wore a leopard scarf and movie star sunglasses instead of safety goggles…
and because my daughter says she thinks scarves look better with hair up or back, I wore a ponytail.
The rest of my outfit was toned down. Just black and cream, nothing fancy but all comfy, classic. Can’t get too wild with a leopard scarf. Plus walking around town is chilly in November so pants and sweater it is.
Button Tip – if you have a button that’s ready to fall off or the thread is starting to u
nravel, apply a coat of clear nail polish to keep it from unraveling more and popping off. (Thanks, mom!)
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nravel, apply a coat of clear nail polish to keep it from unraveling more and popping off. (Thanks, mom!)
+ My OLD NEW Flouncy Ruffly Shoes:
(sneak peek of my dressing room – one of those projects I mentioned)
Here I am with my handsome date…(isn’t he cute?):
So, that’s my DIY project and my weekend. Let’s see what you’ve been up to!
(Anyone notice that my post is scheduled for Sunday, 11/13 at 5 a.m. but it’s showing up Sat. night? Strange!)
(Anyone notice that my post is scheduled for Sunday, 11/13 at 5 a.m. but it’s showing up Sat. night? Strange!)
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Hope you had a fab date 😉 The shoes came out great but I loved your hair! So pretty.
Like the peek at your paint pants too. he he. I think we all have a pair (or 5) of those.
Love the shoes they turned out great. Thanks for hosting
I love the way you embellishedTh the shoes. Thanks for hosting, and hope you had a great time!
McLinky was really acting up, sorry for the multiple posts, I could not tell that it posted.
I love how you refashioned your shoes; very clever.
I like the black. Classic. Beautiful job.
Oh my, I love your shoes! Thanks for hosting the party.
Thanks for hosting 🙂 Love you cute shoe makeover!
Great shoes! Hope you had a wonderful date night and thanks for hosting!
Jenn 🙂
Really cute transformation!
You looked stylish and comfortable for your date. Those two words never seem to go together! Thanks for hosting =)
Roeshel, you look beautiful and I love the update to the shoes. Thanks for hosting the party. I finally got a project done to share! Have a great week.
Great job on the shoes….I like the update! I should look in my closet and see what needs an update. Glad you got out for a date–we desperately need one! Thanks for hosting.
Roeshel, I love your outfit and your shoes turned out great! Hope you enjoyed your date night!
awww, you clean up real well girl! (that's how we say it around here) 🙂
You did a great job on your shoes! They look fabulous as do you! I hope ya'll had a wonderful time!
thanks for hosting!
gail
Love, love, love your shoe makeover!!! Heather
Love the scarf and shoes! Lookin' good! I'm partying like a craft star this week – thanks for hostessing.
Hi Roeshel! you are such a clever girl. Very Chic. what a beautiful couple! thanks for stopping by:D
Simply gorgeous, Roeshel. We often have a "shoe war" at work. I often win. You win today!!
Thank`s so much for hosting this party and for your lovely comment!;)
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Wow, great shoe transformation! I'm inspired to look through my closet and revamp some old stuff! I can't wait to link up tomorrow with my latest DIY project!
I like your shoes more than the expensive originals! Very cute. Thanks for hosting!!
Love the shoes! You look adorable, too! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this party each week.
LOVE what you did with the shoes!! Your whole outfit is great and I agree — hair up (if you have pretty long hair like you!)with the scarves!
cute!! And so glad you guys got to go on a date night, you're right they are super important 😉
xo
Thanks so much for hosting, and I love the shoes!!
Hi Roeshel! Oh, I love what you did to your shoes! They're gorgeous! And look at you – you look so beautiful and chic! Hope you had a wonderful date! Thanks always for hosting and I'm getting to party with you tonight!
Be a sweetie,
shelia 😉
I like your shoes even better than the Anthro ones! And I'm sorry, but no shoes should cost $448!
Thanks for hosting again this week 🙂
Roeshel- I LOVE THEM! They look gorgeous…and so do YOU! I love your whole look – totally something I would wear (and I'm so jealous of your hair!!)
Thanks for hosting another party. I love linking up! I added two things this week-Split Pea Soup recipe and a video to one of my popular projects-the DIY Spinning Composter. I hope that's ok! Thanks again!
Hi Roeshel, Thanks for linking your fabulous shoes up to Sunday's Best =)
Love the shoes!!! I am gonna have to try that!! Linkin up today!
Kim@madeinaday
Awesome shoes! Hope your date night was just as awesome!Thanks so much for hosting the party!
Can I just add, that's such a stylish outfit!? I absolutely love the idea of dressing up some older shoes.
I would have never thought to do something like that to my shoes. I'm always buying shoe clips, for a bundle, that eventually wind up hurting my toes. Thanks for sharing. Your shoes turned out nice.
You took those shoes from just plain shoes to fab. Love the scarf, updo. You look pretty spiffy. I would love to wear high heels, but my feet won't let me. Miss those days. thanks for sharing at Sunday's Best.
I featured your shoe makeover.
http://itssoverycheri.com/2011/11/19/saturday-showcase-11-19-2011/
Cheri