Merry Christmas!

Gift bow shoes DIY

When the festive feelings overcome you it's easy to get carried away. After making several gift packages I couldn't stop myself from putting gift bows everywhere! If there's a pretty ornament around I know is going to end on a pair of shoes. Shine at the party with a pair of unusual shoes!
A loud message for your friends: gift me shoes, please!

I hope all of you is enjoying the Holiday break!

See how to decorate your shoes with gift bows below.

Lace up trousers DIY - inspired by H&M

One of my favorite pieces from  Isabel Marant pour H&M collection were the lace up leather trousers so I added that eye-catching detail to a plain pair of black trousers. I added a leather strip from the knee down because in my opinion trousers are more wearable this way. See how I made it below.

DIY parrot shoes tutorial

Transform your boots from am to pm

 Some pieces in our wardrobe just go with everything, like a pair of jeans. They can take you from day to night  with heels instead of flats and the outfit can feel and look different. I wish all clothes were like these, able to change face according to the situation.  I really want a pair of fringe boots but I still need a pair of simple boots. So instead of changing forever the look of my black boots I decided to make a detachable fringe accessory for them. Now they are simple boots during am, fun boots during pm, for once we can have it all, hurray!
These boots are so festival ready!
See how to make it.



More diy shoes this way

Pick your DIY : the 7 fashion DIY tutorials you asked for

Pick your DIY the 7 DIY tutorials you asked for: diy Pom pom shoes - D&G diy rafia dress - diy chanel butterfly bag - diy charlotte olympia kiss shoes - diy ruche bow bag - diy phoenix necklace - diy cross back top

This is it! It's time to see your favorite stuff transformed into a step by step tutorial. You've seen the tutorial I made for you, the pom pom parrot shoes now it's time to unveil my blogging friends step by step instructions to recreate your spring must haves. They are all amazing tutorials. We have a dress, a top, two bags one with butterfly and the other one with bow, pumps and ballerinas, almost an entire DIY warbrobe also incredibly well matchable into rocking DIY outfits. If we all lived in the same place I'd ask my blogging friends to borrow their diy creations. Thank you for taking part to Pick your DIY with your voting and pinning. The Pinterest board will remain open to collect your diy ispirations and desires, join the group if you haven't yet (we're 1108 already!).

A big thank you to my fellow DIY bloggers, the crafty fairies Donatella, Carly, Charley, Cat, Sylvia and Auna for their amazing creations, it's been a real pleasure to collaborate with you.
With all these DIY material, are you still reading? Go buy some diy supply (or look in your stash) and start diy-ing your dream wardrobe now!

Play with the animation below,can you recognize the inspiration from the diy?

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Click on the images to view the tutorial!

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Your DIY pick: Pom Pom shoes DIY tutorial

pom pom parrot shoes DIY

the inspiration - Your DIY pick:  Caroline Issa  for L.K. Bennett parrot shoes

Welcome to the "Pick your DIY" final stage. You, dear readers, pinned what you love around the web on our Pinterest board and we, crafty fairies (7 diy bloggers) transformed your favorite stuff in a DIY tutorial.
We'll keep the board active to collect diy inspirations and diy wishes so read how to get invited and start pinning if you haven't yet.
Today it's my turn to unveil the DIY tutorial of one of the most voted item, you'll see the other 6 on Sunday.

Firstly I would like to thank you for joining and for picking these super fun shoes that I didn't notice, how could I miss them? They scream spring with all these colors.
They are limited edition shoes designed for L.K. Bennett by the fashion icon Caroline Issa. Only 300 pair were made, you can  buy them here.
I would have called these shoes " fiesta latina" because they're so fun!
Ok now back to the DIY tutorial because this is what you asked me and not to give them a name.
Let's see together how to make these shoes (with very basic supply)!


Due settimane fa io e altre 6 diy bloggers abbiamo inaugurato per voi la bacheca di Pinterest "Pick your DIY". Voi avete salvato i vostri articoli preferiti dal web e noi con le nostre manine li abbiamo trasformati in tutorial di moda fai da te.
Grazie per aver partecipato numerosi, la bacheca rimarrà aperta per raccogliere i vostri desideri, leggete qui come come aderire se già non lo avete fatto.
Oggi vedrete il tutorial per realizzare uno degli articoli più votati, le scarpe di L.K. Bennett disegnate dalla fashion icon Caroline Issa;  scoprirete tutti gli altri domenica.
Complimenti per la scelta, sono delle scarpe deliziose e coloratissime adatte a inaugurare la primavera. Vediamo come realizzarle.

Saint Laurent and their homemade boots

Saint Laurent fall 2013 biker boots

Streetstyle breaks into the runway. This is a perfect example of boots a girl could have done at home with pieces of chain, random buttons form her stash all sewed on a piece of fabric and then glued onto her boots. Runway collections are after a young and fresh look and it's often the one that comes from streets.

Today I'll try for the first time a new "image experience". Hover with the mouse over the image to unveil hidden links then tell me if you like this innovation or if you think that the "good, old list of links" was just fine. ^__^

Lo streetstyle irrompe in passerella. Gli stivali di Hedi Slimane per Saint Laurent sembrano personalizzati in casa con bottoni, perline e borchie incollate sulle fibbie. Il look giovane e spontaneo ricercato dagli stilisti è a volte proprio quello che si fotografa in strada.

Oggi vi propongo un'immagine interattiva. Passate con il mouse sull'immagine per svelare dei link nascosti e poi ditemi se preferite quest'innovazione o la "vecchia" lista di link sotto l'immagine.

DIY inspiration from London fashion week

streetstyle look via Grazia.it

Knit stitch on wool? I think it's brilliant!

Inspiring Streetstyle looks from London fashion week 

DIY 5 Christmas chic gifts for your friends and coworkers

Less than a month to Christmas. It's time to find the perfect gift for anyone! Are you looking for the surprise effect? It will be easier to make unique gifts if you take the time to DIY them.

Today we'll make a gift for your friends and coworkers. Don't give the same gift to all of them, their tastes are different. This is a fun accessory to decorate your bag. Each friend has his own personality but all women love shoes just find the one that better suit them.

You can download the free pattern for all these small shoes  and join the fun!

SEE THE FULL TUTORIAL on Style.it

Your fashionista friend is the one that wears the latest trends and shares style advices with the group. She'll love the iconic Armadillo shoe.

 The mommy in your work group is always busy with home, kids, work and still finds the time to make biscuits at home. How can she do it? Nobody knows. Her perfect shoe is the Zanotti heeless wedge, magically balanced.

Your youngest workmate is an enthusiastic but it's also inexperienced, she still walks the office in her sporty shoes. She'll learn from you how to be professional at work.

The reliable is your favorite coworker. If you give her a job she'll do it on time. You can count on her just like you can count on your classic pumps, they can save any look! We'll do a mary jane for her.

Each office has one, the coworker with the spirit of a leader. She can be aggressive sometimes but she's determined to do well her job, maybe her ideas will take the team to the next level. Her shoe is high and studded.

Natale è alle porte, pronte per la corsa ai regali?
Può essere molto stressante correre da un negozio all'altro tentando di accontentare tutti. Siete alla ricerca del fattore sorpresa? Fare un regalo unico sarà più facile se sarete voi a confezionarlo.  
Oggi realizziamo un regalo per le amiche colleghe che sono con noi tutta la giornata.
Guai a fare a tutte lo stesso regalo, sono tutte diverse ma ognuna di loro porta sempre con sé la sua borsa; oggi la decoreremo con degli accessori a forma di scarpa, una diversa per ognuna di loro.
Scaricate il modello gratuito delle scarpe  e 

leggete il tutorial completo su Style.it 

Studded mouse flats DIY tutorial

studded mouse flats diy

You've seen them on famous feet and everywhere on the web, the cuteness of mouse and cat face flats is irresistible! Chic and eccentric the Marc Jacobs mouse flats have been a success season after season. The latest version is covered with studs and that is all you need to make your own.
Put back in the wardrobe your classic pumps and have fun wearing these  shoes with a simple dress or a pair skinny jeans. A lot of curious looks will follow your steps!

See the full tutorial of the studded mouse flats on style.it

Prendete borchie e un barattolo di colla, il tutorial per reallizare le vostre ballerine con il musetto di topolino vi aspetta su style.it!

Clicca qui per leggere il tutorial completo per realizzare le ballerine topolino

Glitters are (on the) back on fall shoes

Back to glitters! Miu Miu fall 2012

Cristals on the soles : Lanvin fall 2012 - Jimmy Choo crystal shoes

When red soles became synonymous of exclusive and famous shoes we learned to notice the sole!
It's the most hidden part of the shoe and the one with the shortest life since it's in touch with the floor but it's also the protagonist of fall collections. Glitters are back on Miu Miu shoes while Lanvin and Jimmy Choo choose more expensive and precious crystals. If you want special effects on your soles get your white glue and a pot of glitters then click here!
To see how to apply glitters click here.

Dal quando le suole rosse sono diventate il tratto distintivo di scarpe famose e ambite abbiamo imparato a dare importanza anche a lei, la suola. E' la parte meno in vista della scarpa, quella a contatto con l'asfalto e destinata a rovinarsi per prima.Oggi ha smesso di essere anonima e diventa addirittura protagonista di alcune collezioni invernali. Come lo scorso inverno i glitter adornano le scarpe Miu Miu mentre Lanvin e Jimmy Choo scelgono i più preziosi cristalli. Se anche voi volete stupire con effetti speciali sulle suole non vi resta che armarvi di colla vinilica e porporina e cliccare qui.

How to DIY neon shoes using spray paint

The best way to add neon to our wardrobe is with accessories. Do you like neon but you're afraid to overdo? Match it with neutral tones. Today I'll show you how to renew a pair of shoes using neon spray paint. All you have to do is to mask all the parts of the shoes you don't want to be painted with paper scotch tape and then spray! If your shoes aren't white I suggest to spray them with white spray paint first so yellow will be more saturated. Are you ready to have fun? Head over Style.it for the full tutorial!

Click here for the full tutorial

Flame shoes DIY

My favorite shoes are on fire! Wait there's no need to extinguish it! My new diy shoes  take inspiration from the craziest shoes of the season: the flame shoes. I cut red and white pvc in the shape of flames and I glued them onto a pair of black pumps impatient to get a new personality. Now they're ready to set the party on fire!


Le mi scarpe preferite hanno preso fuoco! Non c'è bisogno di correre a spegnere l'incendio. Le mie nuove scarpe DIY si ispirano ad alcuni  tra gli accessori più pazzi della stagione e oggi vi mostrerò come realizzare il vostro paio incollando del pvc rosso e bianco su un paio di scarpe classiche impazienti di sfoggiare un aspetto più accattivante.

The inspiration clockwise: Prada flame shoes - Jimmy Choo flame boots 2009 - Topshop western flat boots

Born to be wild shoes - red and white pvc - un paio di scarpe classiche e del pvc rosso e bianco

First step 

Get the flame pattern here

flame pattern

The pattern is designed for these peep-toe pumps but you can easily change its edge to fit your shoes!

Il modello si adatta alla scarpa che ho personalizzato. Potete facilmente cambiarne il bordo per adattarlo alle vostre scarpe.

Flames are easy to draw, they are all V- Per disegnare delle fiamme disegnate delle V

Copy my drawings onto the pvc and cut the shape. - Copiate i miei disegni sul pvc e ritagliateli!

 I cut the red shapes a little bit smaller than white ones then I glued them together
Ritagliate le stesse forme bianche e rosse - ritagliate quelle rosse solo un po' più piccole e incollatele una sull'altra

I reinforced the flame at the back with black leather so they can burn in the air
then I glued these shapes onto the shoes.
Rinforzate il retro delle fiamme incollandoci altra pelle così rimarranno dritte. Infine incollate le forme sulle scarpe

#DIYBFW day 1: Dolce&Gabbana inspired Jelly sandals

Dolce&Gabbana inspired DIY Jelly sandals

Raise a hand who starts building an outfit around shoes! Me for sure! It happens when shoes are our favorite accessories. So what better way to start the #DIY bloggers Fashion week  than with  a pair of shoes? Taking as inspiration Dolce&Gabbana s/s 2012 collections Kristen of Glitter'n Glue crafted her own pair of perfect summer shoes.

Click here to discover the Dolce&Gabbana inspired Jelly sandals tutorial

Alzi la mano chi decide quali scarpe indossare prima di tutto il resto! Io, per esempio. Succede quando nel guardaroba le scarpe sono il tuo accessorio preferito! Secondo me non c'è modo migliore di iniziare la #DIY bloggers Fashion week che con un paio di scarpe! Kristen di Glitter 'N Glue, ispirandosi a Dolce&Gabbana ha realizzato un paio di scarpe perfetto per l'estate. Cliccate qui per vedere come ha fatto!

DIY idea: color splash painted sneakers

Maison Martin Margiela sneakers spring 2012

With Isabel Marant sneakers been spotted everywhere this is maybe the season of expensive sneakers. I see a rising number of comfortable shoes available on the market: loafers at first and now sneakers. Designers are tempting us with comfort,what do you think? Are you ready to come down your heels to step into a pair of stylish sneakers?

If the answer is positive and you're looking for inspiration have a look at Maison Martin Margiela shoes, only partially colored. This look can be copied with a pair of white sneakers we already own and a can of spray paint. Concentrate the spray on the tip and then blend it on the lenght of the shoe. I can't wait to try it with a bright color.

Isabel Marant sneakers

Le abbiamo viste un po' ovunque, ai piedi di star e bloggers: sono le sneakers di Isabel Marant, le scarpe che danno il via alla stagione delle sneakers very expensive.
Da un po' di tempo gli scaffali dei negozi (più i cataloghi online) sono pieni di scarpe comode: prima di loafers, ora di sneakers. I designers ci tentano con il comfort, voi che dite? Siete pronte a scendere dai tacchi?

Se la risposta è si e siete in cerca di ispirazione, date un'occhiata alle scarpe sportive firmate Maison Martin Margiela, colorate solo parzialmente. Possiamo imitarle con un paio di sneakers bianche e una bomboletta di vernice spray. Concentrate lo spruzzo in punta e sfumatelo lungo la lunghezza. Proverò sicuramente a replicare questo look magari con un colore vivace.