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Dangerous Flatforms

October 29, 2012

I don’t get it.

The heel master has been put to shame, ladies and gentlemen. I bought these 4 inch flatform sandals thinking they were the perfect, comfy shoe for a school field trip. (Yes, yes, laugh.) Maybe it’s because they’re a little big, but these suckers are a life hazard! I tripped on them only about a million times making my ankles very unhappy.
I still wear them when I know I won’t be walking for long. They’re not easy on the eyes and they seem to multiply the size of my feet, but I adore them!

As for the rest of this outfit:

Heart print top is from Carrión. Carrión sponsors the spanish version of TWF. It’s a pretty big deal that a Honduran business believes in my blog (or in any, for that matter). ♥

Skirt: sewn by me about 2 years ago. Proof here.
Necklace: vintage, gift from grandma.

My fave pieces are starting to show signs of wear. Duh, I wear the heck out of them! I’ve already sketched up some basics to sew them up before the year ends. My closet is in desperate need of an overhaul, all the colors of my skirts are fading away. Haha!

Up next on the blog: Necklace DIY! 🙂
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DIYs & Tutorials

DIY Pumped Up Heels

October 11, 2012

I like classics, I do. But quirky is so much better! I bought a simple pair of heels thinking “every girl needs a basic, slightly pointed heel” but they haven’t really seen the light of day. That’s why I bought these toffee/caramel-looking beads and knew exactly what they’d adorn. I leave you with an easy (and weird, according to my mother) DIY:

Make sure the needle is nice and strong, the flimsy ones will bend and make everything more difficult.

1. Place your beads where you want them to be, and draw around them with your chalk. This step is optional, you can wing it if you’d like (I did on the other shoe). Thread your needle and knot the thread ends.

2. You’re now read to poke your shoe. Remember to start from the inside of the shoe, and a little above the center of where your bead will be. Insert your bead through the needle and thread. Now insert the needle back inside the shoe a little below the first insertion. This makes the thread less noticeable.

3. Repeat Step 2 several times for extra safety. You’ll have to adjust the bead and thread several times. Be patient!

4. From the inside of the shoe, insert the needle a little above the center of where your second bead will live. Repeat Steps 2 and 3.

DIY Step 5 to embellish your simple pumps

5. Make sure the beads are nice and tight, not going anywhere. Knot your thread. This last step can be a little tricky. I knotted mine close to the edge on the shoe seam OUTSIDE of the shoe, but below the beads. Place a dot of super glue on the knot aaaand dunzo! Be careful not to get too much glue on your fabric or it will stain it.

Results:

Don’t they look chewable? Luxe-chewable, that is.

Hope you enjoyed! I’m sure you guys can come up with a million variations of this DIY. Send me pictures if you try them out, I’ll post them on Facebook. 🙂 My trip to the craft store was quite successful, so many more DIY posts to come!

P.S. If my explanation of the steps was terrible and you have no idea what I was talking about, feel free to send a message. Don’t be shy!

Other

Island Bliss | Utila, Honduras

October 3, 2012

On Island Bliss part 1, I shared a few pictures from my trip to Roatán. That same week, I took an overnight trip to Utila. My friends, I think it’s about time I let you in on a very embarrassing secret: I. cannot. swim. This picture pretty much sums up my relationship with aquatic environments:

Photo posted on Facebook by an elementary schoolmate.

The good thing is, I can enjoy the sidelines. So while the girls went out snorkelling…

Snorkelling the beaches of Utila, Honduras

…I Iaid on the shore browsing through a mag and chatting up an endangered creature, the Honduran national bird!

Wtzup? I’m a friendly Macaw.

Island architecture, seahorses spotted at Utila, Honduras

I joined them on all other activities. We shared one bedroom (six girls, madness), spotted a swimming iguana, danced like madwomen, had tasty seafood for lunch, rode our bikes all over the island and convinced each other that our sandfly bites didn’t look “that bad”.

Outfit details (left): thrifted croptop, skirt is a gift from sister, dreadlocky hair c/o Utila.

Boys walking home from school, getting scolded at by random lady in tiny french braids. Islanders are tough!

Fireworks for sale before carnival at Utila, Honduras

Illegal fireworks for carnival night!

Riding bikes around the island of Utila, Honduras

The reason why I have so many pictures of the trip is because Kirsis was willing to carry Betty Canon wherever we went and snapped most of the shots on this post. Thanks Kirso!