Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Bunny Bow & DIY Staple Pumps

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.
Posted by Patty Ann at 10:05 am
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67 comments:

  1. Unknown24 November 2009 at 10:08

    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.

    J'aime.

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  2. Sophie24 November 2009 at 10:52

    I can't believe how well your shoes look! What a brilliant idea. Love the whole outfit actually. Your look so well. xo
    teacups-and-saucers.blogspot.com

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  3. Children of the 90s24 November 2009 at 11:35

    That is so cool, from afar they don't look like staples at all! Did you just use a regular stapler?

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  4. Hello Naka24 November 2009 at 11:43

    great shoes and i love the bow and skirt :3

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  5. stilettolover9124 November 2009 at 12:21

    You look soooo cute!!! I love the skirt and love the pumps!!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  6. silly24 November 2009 at 12:28

    You look darling! I love, love the huge bow headband.

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  7. S24 November 2009 at 12:45

    STAPLES + HEELS = HOT. You are an inspiration!

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  8. Penny24 November 2009 at 12:49

    I seriously adore that headband, it looks super cute! The staples are a nice touch to the heels.

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  9. Charlotte.24 November 2009 at 13:03

    wow, those shoes look amaaazing!

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  10. Anonymous24 November 2009 at 13:03

    great 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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  11. Carlos Alberto Silva24 November 2009 at 13:16

    HI DARLING, GLAD TO SEE YOU ON MY BLOG, THANKS FOR SHARING THIS!
    COME BACK TO MY BLOG ;)

    @ MAISONCHAPLIN.BLOGSPOT.COM

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  12. ediot24 November 2009 at 13:30

    well done babe-they look really fun. esp. from far. take care xx ediot

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  13. Indy24 November 2009 at 13:50

    Wow...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!

    You know I was kidding about falling in love with you...I mean, I do love you, but in a blogger to blogger sort of way... :)

    Btw...I don't really do a specific kind of dance...I just do what I make up in my head...I would love to take tap lessons or any sort of lessons for that matter...that's so neat that you take ballet!

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  14. Indy24 November 2009 at 13:51

    Oh yeah...and I love love love those gloves with that girly outfit!

    Plus...who would ever thought of stapling their shoes?!? Genius...they turned out great!


    More blog love!

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  15. Anonymous24 November 2009 at 13:52

    wow...using staples to diy heels! that's really clever! looks good, but does ur feet hurt? tat's quite alot of staples there!

    hmm not sure why i changed the name, maybe cos most pple dun understand Hokkien, and if u dunno Hokkien, then "siu jiat" really means nothing. since i'm such a dreamy person and so much in luv with fairytale romances, i decided to change the name to "my happily ever after" :D

    feel free to ask me any qn any time!

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  16. Giovanna24 November 2009 at 14:12

    How cute you are! And those shoes are super creative and gorgeous!
    Thanks for the sweet comment on my blog, and yes I have a twitter account, it's:www.twitter.com/bohospirit
    I'll be following you as well :)
    xoxo
    Giovanna
    www.bohomarket.blogspot.com

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  17. Leah24 November 2009 at 15:17

    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.

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  18. Laura Gerencser24 November 2009 at 15:29

    Very cool idea on the shoes!!!

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  19. Christina24 November 2009 at 15:55

    Whoaaaa your shoes are freaking awesome!! I never would have thought to staple them! :) Very nice job!

    -xtina
    www.thisisxtina.blogspot.com

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  20. Anonymous24 November 2009 at 16:08

    Miss DIY you look so cute in that bow. Love the outfit esp the blouse...I want that blouse.x

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  21. Valencia Lia24 November 2009 at 16:22

    That oversized headband is really so beautiful on you!!
    I 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!

    big hugsssssss <3

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  22. Sher24 November 2009 at 17:14

    Hi sweetie,

    CUTE 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

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  23. Gerri Ward24 November 2009 at 17:48

    OMG! Your soles are GLAM FABULOUS! YOU are too FABULOUSLY CHIC- Oh my goodness I just LUV your style!:))
    xoxox,
    Gerri

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  24. Zhcsyra hp24 November 2009 at 21:22

    well .,.u looks so sweety hun :))
    much love <33333

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  25. Susan24 November 2009 at 22:31

    wow, I love your style so much!
    great headband, skirts and shoes!
    have a lovely day, xoxo

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  26. Valeriesoh24 November 2009 at 22:49

    I am kinda wondering how you got those staples to look super orderly and neat.. it's kinda bizarre.. ahahah

    you look cute as usual!

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  27. Anonymous25 November 2009 at 00:08

    tagged u for an award dear :)

    http://thesiujiat.blogspot.com/2009/11/i-want-to-thank.html

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  28. Niviarsiaq25 November 2009 at 01:13

    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...

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  29. Imogen25 November 2009 at 01:35

    Perfect, 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.

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  30. Niviarsiaq25 November 2009 at 01:59

    Oh! I almost forgot, I'm pretty sure the girl in the olive dress is Abby Lee Kershaw. She is so beautiful isn't she?! :)

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  31. JOWY25 November 2009 at 03:03

    SO PRETTY AND WHAT AN AWESOME DIY!

    One Love,
    Jowy
    www.iseejanemary.blogspot.com

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  32. Grumpy old man25 November 2009 at 04:35

    Hi Patty, those shoes are something else!! hehe, cute idea, but that must have taken a while to do. Brilliantly done anyway! Love them.

    Patty, I am not sure if you live in the US, if you do, I have something for you, when you have a moment, please visit and comment on my last post, I have a giveaway and you stand a chance to win a anti - aging product worth $150-00. With that I am not, and I repeat, not suggesting that you need it, :-) coz you dont...hehe.. but it might be a brilliant Christmas present.
    Thanks and have a wonderful day and a fantastic Thanks Giving!
    Colin.

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  33. www.janetteria.com25 November 2009 at 06:42

    Perfection!

    If U are curious, check out my newer giveaway!

    X♥X♥

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  34. Julia25 November 2009 at 07:03

    woooooow
    this bow is great!
    and i love your skirt <3

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  35. MJ25 November 2009 at 07:04

    Ohmygodohmygod stealing the staples idea! I love it!

    Also, 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... :)

    http://dreamingspiresandoldcartyres.blogspot.com

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  36. What Was I Thinking?25 November 2009 at 08:33

    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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  37. daisychain25 November 2009 at 11:13

    you look amazing.

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  38. Unknown25 November 2009 at 11:24

    such a cute outfit! the shoes are fab x

    Missy
    For all things fashion:
    http://thefashionfusion.blogspot.com

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  39. prashant25 November 2009 at 11:49

    I can't believe how well your shoes look! What a brilliant idea. Love the whole outfit actually


    Lingerie Indulgence

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  40. Anonymous25 November 2009 at 12:18

    darling, this outfit? FLAWLESS.
    totally gorgeous in every way, i love it!
    thanks for sharing
    and thanks for the sweet comments

    -cma
    check out my blog @
    cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

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  41. Thumbelina Fashionista25 November 2009 at 13:42

    Great outfit. THe shoes are fab!

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  42. Liya25 November 2009 at 14:41

    you look beyond adorable!
    gorgggggggg as always

    xo

    myglitteringcreation.blogspot.com

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  43. Olive Tee25 November 2009 at 15:38

    that is just incredible i want a massive bow like that!!
    olivias-pizzazz.blogspot.com
    xx

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  44. Valencia Lia25 November 2009 at 17:01

    Re:yeahhhh,I really do love the dress that you got me.Its so so gorgeous!
    And awwww,I love youuuuuuu too:)
    Wooohooo,okay i'm going to get you something. So excited! Hmmm,what's on your wishlist too? I feel its better I give something that you will enjoy and use it. You know what I mean yea? heeeee So just email me your wishlist yea!

    I have too many things on my wishlist. But I've been dying to get my hands on velvet leggings or a one piece. Ahhhhhhhh <3

    big hugsssss

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  45. Indy25 November 2009 at 23:08

    Hey...is this the bow headband you're wearing?

    http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_hat_hairgoods&product_id=1070664146&Page=all

    I went to F21 today and looked and they didn't have it so I was trying to find it online...is this the right one? Ooo...also they had an amazing sequin blazer...

    Thanks!

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  46. Nina26 November 2009 at 00:09

    Genius DIY!

    Nina

    http://ninaballerinaclosetobsession.blogspot.com/

    PS Let's exchange links?!

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  47. C.26 November 2009 at 01:57

    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.

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  48. Is This Real Life?26 November 2009 at 06:49

    lovely outfit you look awesome!
    Love the bow and the amazing diy'ed shoes!

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  49. Unknown26 November 2009 at 07:40

    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!

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  50. Celia26 November 2009 at 10:07

    the staples on the shoes look amazing, don't look diy'd at all! love the bow as well (:
    -celia
    myseagreensky.blogspot.com

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  51. chauss26 November 2009 at 11:58

    very creative and PERFECT shoes!!!!!!!!!
    xo chauss

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  52. Posh26 November 2009 at 12:08

    You look AWESOME, so simply perfect!!

    Thank you so much for stopping by!
    posh-dailystyle.blogspot.com

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  53. Ken26 November 2009 at 13:52

    you look like a nice present with a bow =)

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  54. Jennifer Fabulous26 November 2009 at 18:24

    This 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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  55. Indy26 November 2009 at 19:55

    Hey! I left you an award on my blog!

    By the way, your legs are amazing! I'm so jealous!

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  56. ღ♥ CONFASHIONS FROM AMSTERDAM27 November 2009 at 10:28

    How cute!! I love ur DIY project :D Great blog girly!

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  57. thingsIlove27 November 2009 at 14:00

    Cute!

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  58. AMIT27 November 2009 at 22:31

    The whole dress such a good on you.You rock.

    Kings Lingerie

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  59. un petit lapin28 November 2009 at 11:03

    At first glance I'd think the hairbow was ridiculously big but you pull it off SO WELL!

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  60. Friend in Fashion29 November 2009 at 14:02

    WOW! You look just gorgeous! Shoes are fab - great job :)

    www.friendinfashion.blogspot.com
    x

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  61. Sharon Lei30 November 2009 at 18:03

    Loving the staple heels and that DIY skirt is lovely.. :)

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  62. Cassandra Gustafson1 December 2009 at 18:10

    Those shoes are AMAZING. But, what did you do to keep the staples from hurting your feet on the inside?

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  63. Aryana1 December 2009 at 18:25

    love 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

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  64. Ljubica1 December 2009 at 19:29

    AMAZING DIY idea!!!! wow, they turned out amazing!
    and the rest of your outfit looks so great too!
    xo
    http://goldglitteretc.blogspot.com

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  65. pamela1 December 2009 at 21:02

    I ADORE THE BOW! lovely outfit!

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  66. Every Little Counts8 December 2009 at 11:55

    i can't believe the headband is forever21!
    xo

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  67. harps12 December 2009 at 06:17

    wow, you did such a great job with the shoes!

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