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23 Classy DIY Shoe Projects

From Frilly DIY Heels to DIY Laced-Up Pumps

— October 23, 2013 — Fashion
While arts and crafts activities may seem juvenile and unsophisticated, these classy DIY shoe projects are here to showcase that customized pieces of footwear can result in an elegantly fierce shoe design.

Whether you're going to a fancy dinner party or a simple social gathering, having a sleek pair of heels can make all the difference in an outfit. And while purchasing new shoes from the store can be exhilarating, customizing your footwear with unique touches and accents can serve to make your kicks boldly stand out from the crowd. These classy DIY shoe projects allow fashionistas to create new footwear designs that would be perfect for any special event or night out on the town.

From DIY star-accented heels to bow tie ballet flats, these classy DIY shoe projects will definitely fill your closet with chic yet cost-effective formal footwear options.
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Bow Tie Ballet Flats
Bow Tie Ballet Flats
French Garden Shoes are Adnorned with Cute Customizable Clip Ons
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Faux Suede Cutout Shoes
Faux Suede Cutout Shoes
The Namesake Modcloth Doe Deere Heel is a Fanciful Delight
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DIY Cap-Toe Heels
DIY Cap-Toe Heels
Create Your Own Version of This Season's Hottest Shoe Development
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DIY Twinkling Toes
DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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DIY Star-Accented Heels
DIY Star-Accented Heels
This Crafty DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Sandal into a Star-Studded Shoe
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Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
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Jeweled Peacock Accessories
Jeweled Peacock Accessories
The Peacock Clip-Ins are Exotically Gorgeous
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DIY Delicate Lace Flats
DIY Delicate Lace Flats
These DIY Lace Ballet Flats are Elegantly Feminine
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DIY Boot Re-Designs
DIY Boot Re-Designs
The 2 Bandits Accessories Make Your Footwear Prettier
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DIY Shoe Challenges
DIY Shoe Challenges
Aldo Contest Gives Opportunity to Aspiring Shoe Designers
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DIY Couture Stilettos
DIY Couture Stilettos
Upper Street Boutique Lets You Design Your Own Luxury Shoes
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DIY Chic Footwear Accessories
DIY Chic Footwear Accessories
The DIY Boot Stuffers Fashionably Stop Your Shoes From Falling Over
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Interchangeable Shoe Jewelry
Interchangeable Shoe Jewelry
Make Any Pair of Flats Fabulous with This Easy DIY Using Old Earrings
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Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Fashion Magazine Recreates the Prada Fall 2012 DIY Platform
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Personalized Printed Pumps
Personalized Printed Pumps
DreamHeels.com Lets You Design Your Shoe & Earn Money
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DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
These DIY Gold Tip Shoes Bring Flirty Vibes into One's Fall Wardrobe
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DIY Feathered Heels
DIY Feathered Heels
This 'A Pair and A Spare' Shoe Tutorial Takes Flight
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Hand Painted Heels
Hand Painted Heels
Studio Jellyfish Adds Eye Popping Graphics to Girlie Shoes
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DIY Laced-Up Pumps
DIY Laced-Up Pumps
The Brit & Co. Slingbacks Project is a Great Way to Spruce up Old Shoes
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Adaptable DIY Stilettos
Adaptable DIY Stilettos
The Myshell256 Shoes Can Combine to Create 256 Different Designs
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Couture Footwear DIYs
Couture Footwear DIYs
The Refinery 29 Painterly Pumps Tutorial is Affordably Chic
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DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
These 'a pair and a spare' Heels Customize and Update a Classic Shoe Style
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Frilly DIY Heels
Frilly DIY Heels
Add Tassels to a Classic Pair of Black Heels with This Fun DIY Guide
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