DIY Accessory - Embellished Oxfords
by Sophie Okulick
Jan 27, 2011 2:35 PM PST
Here at Stylehive, we're loving the preppy oxford trend that's been spotted on 'It' girls everywhere!
Here's a fun and stylish way to spice up these old school kicks with a little glitz and glam in the form of rhinestones. Yup, we said it! Rhinestones are back ... and we love them!
Big name design houses like Miu Miu and Christian Louboutin have created similar embellished styles, inspiring us to dig through our old crafts drawer and get our bedazzle on!
Here's what you'll need
- Rhinestones (color of your choice - Classic clear looks great with everything, black gems look spectacular against white, black or dark hues or opt for a fun color for a truly unique look!)
- E-6000 industrial strength adhesive
- a pencil
- 2 sheets of newspaper
- Your favorite pair of oxfords (we're adding the pizazz back to an old pair of jazz shoes!)
Step 1 - Crumple the newspaper into two small balls and stuff your shoes.
Step 2 - Using your pencil, mark a dotted pattern where you will glue the crystals.
Step 3 - Add a thin line or small dot of glue and carefully place rhinestones to marked spots
Step 4 - Repeat this step until your oxford shoes are covered in the desired design!
Runway Inspiration: Embellished Tights
by Pauline Montupet
Nov 11, 2009 10:14 AM PST
I have never met an embellishment I didn't like. From loads of crystals on a plain old tee to a fully jewel-encrusted mini dress, I'm definitely guilty of loving all things sparkly and shiny. As if the jeweled trend couldn't get any more popular, we now have bedazzled legwear. Armani and Miu Miu gave us socks and Doo.Ri, Ungaro and Zac Posen showed tights that were beaded, jeweled and printed to perfection. They're a great way to upgrade some of your already stellar fall looks with a rather small investment (this is, unless you've got your sights set on the pair shown at Miu Miu... those will set you back $435). Cynthia Rowley makes a great pair of jewel encrusted black ones, or if you're feeling a little rock 'n roll, a pair covered in studs. Or check out Coco Rosa's blog for DIY tips and check out her etsy shop. Check out the slideshow to see all the fancy legwear you'll need this winter.
