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CelebriDIY Inspiration: Embellished Ankle Straps

Emily Blunt in Gianvito Rossi, Hayden Panettiere in Jimmy Choo, Cassie in Cavalli

So I’ve noticed how celebrities have been opting for minimal traditional jewelry (ie: earrings, necklaces, etc…) and choosing to accessorise their… ankles! That’s right the ankles are making big come back on red carpets all across the world. As if that sexy ankle ever went out of style!

Imagine my DIY delight when I was sitting front row at Nina Ricci and I got an up close an personal look at these blinged out ankle embellished pumps (and by sitting front row I mean scanning the collection on Style.com). My mind was in creative overdrive…

Although my bright blue Aldo wedges are pretty amazing as is, I thought they could use a little embellishment

I ran to my jewelry box an pulled out ever bling out brooch, button and earring I could find. I love the Nina Ricci inspired look, but don’t be afraid to add feather, bows, flowers, studs or chains to your ankle straps. There’s no material a lil E6000 can’t hold!

DIYers Tip: If you use brooches you can simply slip them over the straps. Then there’s no need for glue. You can wear your shoes with or without the embellishments. Who doesn’t love options?!?

Dress from H&M, Earrings from Kate Spade, Wedges from Aldo

[MY DIY] DOUBLE CUFFS

I posted about my obsession for Double Cuffs last week, and while walking through the baking section (an area of the store I rarely frequent) I spotted these cookie cutters. At $2 a pack, I grabbed two and headed home to start DIYing. I must say, I love that ah-ha moment when I find the perfect supplies to recreate a look I've been lusting after for a fraction of the price. For more DIYs using kitchen supplies watch my segment on Rachael Ray! 

                    Supplies: Metal circular cookie cutters,  Scissors, Superglue, electrical tape 

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OR adorn your ankles!

1. First, cut an inch of metal out of the small circular cookie cutter.  

More steps after the break...

2. Cut a the same from a second circle

3. Place superglue on one of the cookie cutters

4. And then place the circle with glue inside the other.

5. Hold until the superglue dries. 

6. Last minute addition: wrap electrical tape around the ends (they can be a bit jagged from cutting) 

Repeat with the cookie cutter a size up, but cut 2.5 inches out in the first step so cuffs are equal size. 

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