how to
{style inspiration: glitter ankle boots + how to}
Thursday 6th October, 2011
by Roséline

. . . nearly always prefer tall leather boots or a pair of heels to ankle boots, that is, of course, unless the ankle boots in question were suede and sprinkled in shimmery, glittery gold dust, which changes everything . . .
{p.s.} the pair [above] is from barneys, but if you’re in a creative mood with a extra little time on your hands, you could create your own:


y o u w i l l n e e d :
a pair of ankle boots
gold glitter
craft glue / permanent fabric glue

s t e p o n e
find a pair of ankle boots for glittering — new, or something you already own?
s t e p t w o
pick up gold glitter & craft glue; there were two kinds of glitter used here, one larger, and one smaller to fill in any extra spaces; the glue used was a permanent fabric glue, but other types, [for example, craft], may work as well
s t e p t h r e e
add the glue directly to the part of the first boot that you want to be glittered, using a brush to smooth out
s t e p f o u r
tidy up the edges by scratching off dried glitter and glue that’s in the wrong place
s t e p f i v e
& it is as simple as that; pair with your favourite pair of skinny jeans or a short flirty dress and you’re ready to traipse about town awash in golden shimmer . . .

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shana fay — yes, most definitely! although gold would love just as lovely x
absolutely love this DIY! thanks for sharing.
I have a grey suede boots, do you think silver glitter will look good on it ?
Thanks,
Shana x
http://sequinsnglitter.blogspot.com
Shared on twitter, b/c this is fabulous…cheers.
Love this diy! Looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Just 4 words : I love the idea !
http://loudorleac.blogspot.fr/
These are so glamalicious! You could also use the same idea for the toes of shoes if they happen to be scuffed or worn. Thanks for sharing!
GREAT boots, I featured them on my blog, Mercantile Muse, today (with credit and link back!)
http://batesmercantileco.blogspot.com/2012/01/glittering-prize.html
have a great glittering day,
Pam
This is genius! LOVE it.
I am your newest follower! Absolutely love this idea! I love your site! Thanks for sharing!
{p.s.} for those that asked, these would work as well : http://bit.ly/t9ZWpD
Such a great tutorial, glitter and everything sparkly looks so cool with the fall colors outside!
I love these!! I can’t wait to try this on my own. Such a fabulous idea.
erin & giselle — the diy pair are from rubi shoes — you can also check in the comments above [#20] for some other suggestions — hope that helps!
x
which boots did you use its hard to find suede boots that have that separation to put the glitter?
i was wondering where your pair (that you diy’d) were from…i like them better :)
erin — the top pair are from barneys, link in the post :)
x
can you tell me where these booties are from?
This is my next project – thanks for posting!
can I have each pair? yes, and thank you :)
This is great!! I’m totally going to do this. Love!
Love these – can never have too much sparkle!
oh love it!looks so glamorous!!!!
Thanks for the re-post :P
Everyone seems to love my on-the-spot DIY hahaha!
P.S. if anyone wonders about shedding glitter all over the place, I put a bit of hair-spray on them after the photos were taken – hardly any of the glittery goodness has dropped off since then.
xx T
Le Fanciulle
meikel — could try these or these?
Oh Yes! this is my next DIY project!!
thank you!
xx
callie
I must do this! The pair you used is great, are you giving out the source? Thank you!
What an amazing idea! I need to try this sometime very, very soon!
These are fabulous.
♥ sécia
http://www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com
So fabulous!
Oh, my god, these are excellent!
Such a fun / cute idea!
These are fabulous cannot wait to try this out! I love customized and handmade items :)
xo, Erin
don’t let the expensive price tag on those Miu Miu’s fool you…they leave glitter all over the place just as much as a DIY version would. At least the DIY is sooooo much more cost effective :)
oh my goodness… this just made my day! I am doing it immediately!
These are AWESOME! I need to find something to cover the glitter with to keep it from falling off.
I probably need some sprakly shoes in my life.
Nice tutorial – thanks!x
GORGEOUS!
OMG!!! Cute boots! I want them bad! And I love those sparkles. Could they look any better? Doubt it! Gotta have em!!
And now I just need to find the right boots! This is great!
Meggy from Chasing Davies
erin — yes, that’s definitely an option, although sometimes find that shellac dulls the sparkle of the glitter?
we have a gold-leafed coffee table, and it had the most alluring golden sheen, but after the shellac, the shine was never the same . . .
x
Yes! This makes me so happy! I can’t wait to try it out…a little concerned about shedding glitter everywhere. xo
I love them! I think it would probably be good to shellac over the finished glitter, to make sure it doesn’t end up all over the floor. Definitely going to try this.
Oh my goodness. I am so doing this, thank you for making my monday a wee bit brighter!