Two Ways To Upcycle Target Buys

June 27, 2012 By 30 Comments
A few weeks ago, Gwyneth and I shared our love for studded sandals. Naturally, the Balenciaga Rope Studded Wedges immediately occupied the top spot on our wishlist. But at $935, they really put the wish in wishlist. So we decided to shop our closet and DIY them instead.
We held off on posting this tutorial until we were sure they’d survive pounding the very hot pavement in NYC, and we’re pleased to report they have! So if you love accessorizing accessories as much as we do, here’s the how-to.
You need:
  1. A pair of sandals (We used our Mossimo Perri Wedges from Target.)
  2. Small rhinestones (We used leftovers from last month’s Letter K.)
  3. Nail polish (We used Essie’s Turquoise and Caicos and e.l.f.’s Desert Haze.)
  4. Crazy glue

Paint your rhinestones with two coats of polish.
Once dry, glue them on with crazy glue. That’s it!

Gwyneth and I were on a roll, so decided to customize our Capped Toe Flats from The Webster for Target in three easy steps you can probably guess.

First, we taped off the caps.

Then we gave them two coats of the Krylon Metallic Brass Spray Paint we had left over from our Expedit Overlays.
And then we wore them.
How easy was that?
xoxo,
mk & Gwynnie
Filed Under: Accessorizing, DIY, Shoes, Shopping in my closet, Wishlist

Comments

  1. Jess @ theJessJournals.blogspot.com says:
    June 28, 2012 at 12:50 am

    Love that gold captoe! Super cute!!

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  2. B SOUP says:
    June 28, 2012 at 3:03 am

    the webster flats look so good

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  3. Anna Williams says:
    June 28, 2012 at 3:24 am

    I’ve been thinking about spraypainting some heels recently! How do you find it is holding up? Did you use a primer or anything? Love the gold toe! xx

    Anna (My Design Ethos)

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    • Meredith and the New Yorkie says:
      June 28, 2012 at 6:24 pm

      Hi Anna! They are holding up great! I did not spray them with a coat of Crystal Clear after the spray paint (I’m out), but I bet one coat of that would seal them better. But so far, I’ve worn the flats out (maybe 5 times), and they are in the same condition as the day we made them! If you end up making a pair for yourself, please send us a photo of your finished product, so we can share on our Facebook page!

      Happy (almost) weekend!

      xoxo,
      mk & Gwynnie

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  4. jtc says:
    June 28, 2012 at 4:32 am

    A gold toe is just what those flats needed! I want to paint some shoes now!

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  5. Katie @ My Darling Days says:
    June 28, 2012 at 4:49 pm

    Brilant! I like them better now than when you bought them! :) I love all of your shoe re-fashions, keep ‘em coming!!

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  6. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says:
    June 28, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    What clever ideas. I love those shoes.

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    • Meredith and the New Yorkie says:
      June 30, 2012 at 3:44 pm

      Thank you! We’re happy with how they turned out! They are a lot of fun to wear!
      Hope you are having a wonderful weekend and staying cooler than we are! Gwyneth and I are trying not to melt today!

      xoxo,
      mk & Gwyneth

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  7. Carri says:
    June 29, 2012 at 2:48 am

    Really clever idea’s for changing up the shoes…

    Thank you for linking up to the ALL STARS BLOCK PARTY!!!

    Carri
    simplydonewright.blogspot.com

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  8. Full Circle Creations says:
    June 29, 2012 at 3:01 am

    Such an easy way to change up shoes! And they are adorable! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!

    Holly

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  9. kiki comin says:
    June 30, 2012 at 4:19 am

    love these. they both turned out so great!

    kiki
    http://www.kikicomin.com

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  10. Meg says:
    June 30, 2012 at 6:30 am

    These are SO cute!! I like both, but the wedges are my favorite. :-)

    Thanks for sharing on the All Star Block Party!

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  11. Cassidy says:
    June 30, 2012 at 6:38 am

    That is so awesome! LOVE the wedges!!

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  12. Anonymous says:
    June 30, 2012 at 12:43 pm

    I am working on a pair of sandals limo give them the same look as the wedges! That is genius! ME

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    • Meredith and the New Yorkie says:
      June 30, 2012 at 2:26 pm

      Good luck! Unless there’s another reader out there who shows up as “Anonymous” and signs off their comments with “ME,” we cannot wait to see them in person next week! (And we are going to fix this Anonymous situation!) Love you, Mom!

      xoxo,
      mk & Gwynnie

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  13. Danielle Wagasky says:
    July 1, 2012 at 9:29 pm

    Hi there! I am having a Sunday Blog Hop and would love for you to link up your cute blog.

    http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com/2012/06/sunday-blog-hop-16.html

    Danielle @ Blissful and Domestic
    http://www.blissfulanddomestic.com

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  14. garagesalesrus says:
    July 3, 2012 at 7:58 pm

    I love the gold spray paint on the shoes!!!!! I will be trying this! I am visiting from the Tater tots and Jello link up and thought I would stop by and say hi. I am a new follower! Hope you will stop by http://www.garagesalesrus.blogspot.com/ and do the same.

    Robin

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  15. Etcetorize says:
    July 4, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Two great makeovers! Love that you painted the rhinestones. Thanks so much for sharing at Etcetorize this week~

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  16. Tutus & Tea Parties says:
    July 6, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Loooove those flats!
    Thank you for linking up to our Pinteresting Party.

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  17. Tutus & Tea Parties says:
    July 6, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    Loooove those flats!
    Thank you for linking up to our Pinteresting Party.

    Reply

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