I feel like a bunny in this headband! I like fainted when I saw this big bow headband on the Forever 21 website!

I'm actually wearing two skirts. A little trick--when your skirt is too short, layer two skirts for length and added texture to your outfit. The longer lace skirt underneath is one of my DIY tutus. If you have no sewing skills, like me, skirts are probably the easiest thing to make. Yeah, funny expression in the next picture.

What do you think of the shoes??? There's been this huge craze around metal details--studs, spikes, zippers--which Marc Jacobs thinks is so passe. I happened to be reading The Skinny who blogged about using staples as embellishments so I decided to break out my black Enzo pumps and make them my first victim.

Closeup of my DIY shoes!

The really neat and ordered staples on these DIY shoes remind me of the studded Pigalle pumps by Christian Louboutin.

[[Update 12/02/09]] I've lined the inside with pieces of suede so they don't scratch and they're totally wearable!

I'm wearing Forever 21 sheer top, random tank underneath, Forever 21 black skirt, DIY lace skirt underneath, DIY stapled shoes, Nordstrom leather biker glove, and Forever 21 bow headband.
I'm actually wearing two skirts. A little trick--when your skirt is too short, layer two skirts for length and added texture to your outfit. The longer lace skirt underneath is one of my DIY tutus. If you have no sewing skills, like me, skirts are probably the easiest thing to make. Yeah, funny expression in the next picture.
What do you think of the shoes??? There's been this huge craze around metal details--studs, spikes, zippers--which Marc Jacobs thinks is so passe. I happened to be reading The Skinny who blogged about using staples as embellishments so I decided to break out my black Enzo pumps and make them my first victim.
Closeup of my DIY shoes!
The really neat and ordered staples on these DIY shoes remind me of the studded Pigalle pumps by Christian Louboutin.
[[Update 12/02/09]] I've lined the inside with pieces of suede so they don't scratch and they're totally wearable!
I'm wearing Forever 21 sheer top, random tank underneath, Forever 21 black skirt, DIY lace skirt underneath, DIY stapled shoes, Nordstrom leather biker glove, and Forever 21 bow headband.
The staples on shoe look awesome may I say. Brill look, and the layering of the 2 skirts is smart. I love the exposure of the top aswell, quite lustful, but still a classy.
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I can't believe how well your shoes look! What a brilliant idea. Love the whole outfit actually. Your look so well. xo
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That is so cool, from afar they don't look like staples at all! Did you just use a regular stapler?
ReplyDeletegreat shoes and i love the bow and skirt :3
ReplyDeleteYou look soooo cute!!! I love the skirt and love the pumps!!
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You look darling! I love, love the huge bow headband.
ReplyDeleteSTAPLES + HEELS = HOT. You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI seriously adore that headband, it looks super cute! The staples are a nice touch to the heels.
ReplyDeletewow, those shoes look amaaazing!
ReplyDeletegreat job on the shoes! i also started to use grommets from scrapbooking stuff and put them on my shoes too! o and as for how i am getting a chance to do the chickdowntown.com giveaway... i won a giveaway and then they asked me to do one as well.
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ReplyDeleteWow...I think I just fell in love with you! Haha...fo sho! You look AMAZING and so creative! This is my favorite outfit ever ever ever ever...awesome! I sooooo want one of those headbands...mmm...that tutu is tutu cute!
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Oh yeah...and I love love love those gloves with that girly outfit!
ReplyDeletePlus...who would ever thought of stapling their shoes?!? Genius...they turned out great!
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wow...using staples to diy heels! that's really clever! looks good, but does ur feet hurt? tat's quite alot of staples there!
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How cute you are! And those shoes are super creative and gorgeous!
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I love what you did with your shoes... very creative. Now for the bow, I always picture you as a bow-lady. You can actually pull this big bow thingy and come out looking so cute and fabulous.
ReplyDeleteVery cool idea on the shoes!!!
ReplyDeleteWhoaaaa your shoes are freaking awesome!! I never would have thought to staple them! :) Very nice job!
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Miss DIY you look so cute in that bow. Love the outfit esp the blouse...I want that blouse.x
ReplyDeleteThat oversized headband is really so beautiful on you!!
ReplyDeleteI need to get one for myself now:) And you look so chic with an soft ballerina edge to this look.Perfection I must say!
And I can't get my eyes off your 2 DIYs. The awesome staple pumps and also your tutu skirt,ahhhhh! I don't have great sewing skills,will have to try your skirt out ? How did you make it ?
Great touch with the biker gloves tooooo!
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ReplyDeleteCUTE outfit!! You look like the prettiest bunny there is! The big bow headband is fabulous and your DIY shoes too! I really like how you glammed them up:)And your tulle skirt! I really really want a ballerina skirt like that, but I have no sewing skills whatsoever!!!
I've no idea how tall my shoes are, prob 4 inches? And I don't usually wear white to weddings either, but maroon and cream were the wedding themes, so I chose cream:P
xx
OMG! Your soles are GLAM FABULOUS! YOU are too FABULOUSLY CHIC- Oh my goodness I just LUV your style!:))
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ReplyDeletegreat headband, skirts and shoes!
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I am kinda wondering how you got those staples to look super orderly and neat.. it's kinda bizarre.. ahahah
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Woah! I seriously would never in a million years have thought of that as a DIY idea!! Those are so freakin amazing!! I must attack my pumps immeadiately with staples...
ReplyDeletePerfect, perfect outfit. This is definately my style! I love everything but the shoes are my favourite. I like the big bow too, such a statement piece.
ReplyDeleteOh! I almost forgot, I'm pretty sure the girl in the olive dress is Abby Lee Kershaw. She is so beautiful isn't she?! :)
ReplyDeleteSO PRETTY AND WHAT AN AWESOME DIY!
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Hi Patty, those shoes are something else!! hehe, cute idea, but that must have taken a while to do. Brilliantly done anyway! Love them.
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ReplyDeletethis bow is great!
and i love your skirt <3
Ohmygodohmygod stealing the staples idea! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAlso, I really like the headband. It's kind of LV bunny ears but not as mental, so you look fashion forward rather than batshit insane... :)
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Are you serious about your shoes?? That is the best idea EVER!! I'm not brave enough to do that to any of my shoes but I love the look. The bow is so cute too :)
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ReplyDeletesuch a cute outfit! the shoes are fab x
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I can't believe how well your shoes look! What a brilliant idea. Love the whole outfit actually
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darling, this outfit? FLAWLESS.
ReplyDeletetotally gorgeous in every way, i love it!
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Great outfit. THe shoes are fab!
ReplyDeleteyou look beyond adorable!
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that is just incredible i want a massive bow like that!!
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Hey...is this the bow headband you're wearing?
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Genius DIY!
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Awww, I love the bow headband and your sheer white blouse is absolutely lovely. Your outfit is very pretty and edgy. Hope you're doing well, Patty Ann.
ReplyDeletelovely outfit you look awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove the bow and the amazing diy'ed shoes!
it's your shoes that i got curious first; i liked the shape already, staples embedded or not. maybe passe's not the word for me. the mosh pit look is really getting very tired... that's the irony about classic things. you like them because they're timeless but you get tired of them at some point. anyway, the diy idea's brilliant!
ReplyDeletethe staples on the shoes look amazing, don't look diy'd at all! love the bow as well (:
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very creative and PERFECT shoes!!!!!!!!!
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You look AWESOME, so simply perfect!!
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you look like a nice present with a bow =)
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome outfit! I love that skirt. It is so glamorous. And those shoes are KILLER! ;) Oh gosh I love the bow too. You look adorable in it!
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How cute!! I love ur DIY project :D Great blog girly!
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ReplyDeleteThe whole dress such a good on you.You rock.
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At first glance I'd think the hairbow was ridiculously big but you pull it off SO WELL!
ReplyDeleteWOW! You look just gorgeous! Shoes are fab - great job :)
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Loving the staple heels and that DIY skirt is lovely.. :)
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are AMAZING. But, what did you do to keep the staples from hurting your feet on the inside?
ReplyDeletelove love love the shoes! I may have to try that. I think I may just embellish the heel end of my shoes though. Curious -what material are those shoes made out of? Did you use a regular or heavy duty stapler? <3
ReplyDeleteAMAZING DIY idea!!!! wow, they turned out amazing!
ReplyDeleteand the rest of your outfit looks so great too!
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I ADORE THE BOW! lovely outfit!
ReplyDeletei can't believe the headband is forever21!
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wow, you did such a great job with the shoes!
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