This is a short post with a simple idea of transforming ordinary doll shoes into...designer footwear.
Add a few strokes of bright red nail lacquer to the soles of any doll shoes.....instant Christian Louboutin!!!!
For Chanel, it's as simple as painting the toes of any Barbie pumps.
Simply tape around the toe and paint the rest. Be sure to wait for the laquer to completely dry before removing the tape!
Interesting to note: It's not so easy to find the classic beige Barbie pumps. On the other hand, black seems to be plentiful. So you can tape over the toe and back strap and paint the middle of the shoe for a complete two-tone effect.
One of my favorites, is the black on black. I used a less shiny black pump then painted the toe with a black nail lacquer. Totally discreet. Totally class!
Don't forget to glam up a pair of boots for your diva!
I fond a vintage pair of Barbie "go-go" boots. I printed a Chanel logo on a sticker. Using a pair of tiny manicure scissors, I cut around the double C's and pressed it on the side of each boot. Chic!
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very interesting shoe transformations!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Phyllis.
DeleteSo creative! So simple, but such a great impact. Thanks! I'm definitely going to do this.
ReplyDeleteVanessa, these two ideas can transform almost any Barbie shoe into a designer shoe in seconds. And it costs nearly nothing to do. I too, will be making many more pair!
DeleteJe suis contente de découvrir vos créations. C'est magnifique et plein d'idées. Bravo !
ReplyDeleteBienvenue à mon blog et merci de ta gentiesse. A très bientôt.
DeleteHow fun! The tape idea is so clever.
ReplyDeleteYears and years ago, I tried painting my doll shoes with glitter nail polish, but it flaked off fairly quickly. I think that's because the nail polish was cheap -- it came off my nails just as easily!
Sarah, I'm not sure if it's a question of whether or not you spend a lot of money on the nail lacquer. You can "prime" the surface by rubbing the surface with a bit of sand paper before applying the nail lacquer. Afterwards, you should apply a quick drying topcoat. But for the Chanel shoes, you aren't covering that much surface. So far I haven't had any problems with peeling.
DeleteYou are a genius but I'm sure you already knew what? Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about that, but thank you all the same. I've gotten into the habit of looking at things and imagining how I might make them in miniature. The 2 designer shoes were so simple, I wondered how I missed not doing them before.
DeleteThis is a super cool idea April!
ReplyDeleteI have to check my model muse shoe bin!
Thank you, Billa. This was such a simple idea, I don't know why it took me this long to come up with it. Mattel did a Christian Louboutin shoe pack ages ago, for which they charged a fortune. Still, I didn't think to simply paint the soles of my doll shoes red until now!
DeleteVery chic and elegant shoes and boots, a wonderful idea April! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. ....And it's easy!
DeleteThanks for sharing these fun and easy tips to glam up our doll wardrobes! My favorite is the black-on-black "two-toned" pumps. Super sharp ;-)
ReplyDeleteD7ana, black on black was the first pair of shoes I transformed. I, too, love the subtle contrast. I'm going to buy some more pumps to make a variety of Chanel pumps so the girls don't have to fight over them!
DeleteHow I love shoes! Such great ideals too. Especially for the Chanel boots.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brini. So happy you enjoyed this post.
DeleteHello from Spain: I love your shoes. Crea idea. Very creative, These niceare very inspiring for me. Keep in touch
ReplyDeleteThank you, Marta. Glad you found this post inspiring. See you again soon.
DeleteHi April
ReplyDeletethanks for share the tips for lovely shoes,i love Louboutin my fave shoe designer.
Amazing post ;-)
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Thank you M-C. With a little bit of red paint or varnish, ANY pair of doll shoes become Christian Louboutin for our favorite divas!!!
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