Sophia Webster
If there is one thing I love more than anything else fashion-wise, it's a slightly ridiculous pair of high heels.
I think it's fair to say that you'll never see me in a pair of nude patent LK Bennett mid-height heels (a la Kate Middleton).
To me, shoes should be worn to be seen and not to blend in with your feet.
My first pair of slightly kooky and quirky heels were from Topshop.
I was travelling around Australia in 2008 for the summer but that didn't mean that I couldn't check the 'New In' section of the Topshop website every Thursday.
I came across this pair of pink pom pom heels and ordered them straight away so that I'd have something to cheer me up when I arrived home.
I think it's fair to say that you'll never see me in a pair of nude patent LK Bennett mid-height heels (a la Kate Middleton).
To me, shoes should be worn to be seen and not to blend in with your feet.
My first pair of slightly kooky and quirky heels were from Topshop.
I was travelling around Australia in 2008 for the summer but that didn't mean that I couldn't check the 'New In' section of the Topshop website every Thursday.
I came across this pair of pink pom pom heels and ordered them straight away so that I'd have something to cheer me up when I arrived home.
I still have them and don't think I'll ever be able to part with them.
I love a statement detail on shoes and this season it's going to be all about the pom pom... and I couldn't be more excited.
Monsieur Louboutin debuted his fluffy pom pom creations during Fall '15 Fashion Week; simple, elegant with more than hint of cheeky playfulness.
Monsieur Louboutin debuted his fluffy pom pom creations during Fall '15 Fashion Week; simple, elegant with more than hint of cheeky playfulness.
Christian Louboutin
Christian Louboutin
My current favourite accessory is my fluffy pom pom keyring by Amelia Jane London. It certainly gets a lot of comments when I have to hand it over with my key fob for the gym. Losing keys in my handbag is definitely a thing of the past.
Sneaking into all my recent photos. Amelia Jane London - Fuchsia pom pom key chain £14
I think for winter I'll switch to the sky blue version of the keyring.
Amelia Jane London - Sky blue fur pom pom keyring £14
At a lovely blogger event last week, we were all swooning over these Brian Atwood colourful pom pom heels that Tatyana from Secret Little Stars had posted.
Brian Atwood
And it got me thinking...
Now, I'm certainly no shoe designer but just how difficult can it be to attach some pom poms to a pair of heels I already own? After all, I am know to be rather crafty when I put my mind to it.
Challenge set.
So, off I popped to haberdashery heaven, otherwise known as Hobby Craft to pick up some bits 'n' pieces to have a go at customising a pair of old River Island sandals.
Now, I'm certainly no shoe designer but just how difficult can it be to attach some pom poms to a pair of heels I already own? After all, I am know to be rather crafty when I put my mind to it.
Challenge set.
So, off I popped to haberdashery heaven, otherwise known as Hobby Craft to pick up some bits 'n' pieces to have a go at customising a pair of old River Island sandals.
Behind Zara, Hobbycraft is where I spend the most money at The Fort in Glasgow
Just what I was looking for! These pom pom trims cost £2 per metre from Hobbycraft and come in lots of different colours. I went for the 8-10mm pom poms.
I had a pair of white River Island sandals that I've had for a few years that I've pretty much worn to death and that could certainly do with a new lease of life.
Old shoes ready for their makeover
Ready to go
I decided to go for a super bright mix of pink, yellow and orange.
Have a play around with the colours before you cut or stick them on the shoe to see what combination works best
Zero sewing involved.... which is lucky for me 'cause I can't can't sew for sh*t!
Start at the bottom of the strap. I decided to go for orange first...
It really can't be as easy as glue and stick is it? Well, actually, it is.
It really can't be as easy as glue and stick is it? Well, actually, it is.
Until it looks something like this...
Right shoe done, onto the left.
But why stop there? Your ankle deserves some pom pom love too...
Little bit of trim around the ankle strap too for good measure
Et Voila!
The definition of Happy Feet!
£8 and 40 minutes later...
Life's too short to wear dull shoes
The shoes originally cost my about £40/£45 about 2 years ago (at least!), the trim cost me £6 in total for 1m of each colour (although I still have quite a lot left) and the leather glue cost me £2. Cheap.As.Chips!
It took me between 30 and 40 minutes. So quick and so easy.
Of course, if these ones are a little too brightly coloured for your taste, they would work just as well with black and white pom poms or just a single colour if you want them to go with a particular outfit. I'm pretty sure you can pick up a pair of heeled sandals from Primark for £15/£20 if you don't have any old sandals lying around.
Hobbycraft also had a great selection of fluffy trim too. My next project will be to try and re-create these Topshop heels that I borrowed from my sister. (Thanks Toots)
It took me between 30 and 40 minutes. So quick and so easy.
Of course, if these ones are a little too brightly coloured for your taste, they would work just as well with black and white pom poms or just a single colour if you want them to go with a particular outfit. I'm pretty sure you can pick up a pair of heeled sandals from Primark for £15/£20 if you don't have any old sandals lying around.
Hobbycraft also had a great selection of fluffy trim too. My next project will be to try and re-create these Topshop heels that I borrowed from my sister. (Thanks Toots)
These Topshop fluffy heels are inspiring me for my new crafty project
All I need now is a really event to wear them to. Luckily enough, I received a lovely invitation from my favourite's at McFrank to Moskito's 15th Birthday bash next week. Moskito happens to be my favourite bar in Glasgow so, of course, I will be there with pom poms on!
HAPPY FRIDAY Y'ALL!
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