Thursday, April 1, 2010

DIY: Miu Miu swallow mary janes



BEFORE:old gold shoes (bought 5 years ago on sale $10)




First: spray painted with indoor/outdoor paint in "Ballet Slipper" ($5)
Second: hand painted black swallows with outdoor paint in "black licorice" (I did not trace them on or draw first, but you could) ($3)
Third: added rhinestone hair clips from Claire's (2 packs @ $3.50/each)


I chose the winner for the hair straightener giveaway using random.org. I wrote down each entry excluding those that were not eligible and the winner was entry #28 which was the lovely Ari with Fashion is not a Luxury.




130 comments:

  1. AshleyApr 1, 2010 06:05 PM
    you are the smartest person alive.
    this is brilliant.
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  2. CourtneyApr 1, 2010 06:07 PM
    amazing!
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  3. RizaApr 1, 2010 06:09 PM
    Those are the cutest shoes, I can't believe you made them!!! Your so talented!!
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  4. Anna GApr 1, 2010 06:10 PM
    This is adorable! I should find a comfy pair and make my own now.
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  5. Discovery of the unknownApr 1, 2010 06:12 PM
    oh wow!
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  6. Laura - Emerald Green 88Apr 1, 2010 06:14 PM
    A $25 pair of Mius, amazing!
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  7. A Shopaholic is looseApr 1, 2010 06:15 PM
    Once more you´ve done it again, amazing! ;-)
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  8. PhyllisApr 1, 2010 06:15 PM
    your DIY's are so genius. this is amazing
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  9. kimApr 1, 2010 06:17 PM
    they look awesome! wow! you did an amazing job :)


    clothes are cute
    clothes are cute
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  10. Star-LightApr 1, 2010 06:19 PM
    OMG!!!

    I looove these Shoes..i have to try this too :D:D
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  11. EricaApr 1, 2010 06:20 PM
    OMG! You did an AMAZING job!!! I just blogged about those Miu Mius and how I died a little when I first saw them. I think you just made me die a little more! ; )

    www.poolovesboo.blogspot.com
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  12. xoLauraox09Apr 1, 2010 06:26 PM
    You are an ANGEL! Thank you!

    starsandshoes.blogspot.com
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  13. DaniiApr 1, 2010 06:28 PM
    I LOVE THE DIY!!
    Become better than the original Miu Miu!!!

    How do u know my blog???
    because i loooooooooove yours!!

    xoxo
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  14. fashionisfueledbyobsessionApr 1, 2010 06:40 PM
    amazing!

    http://fashionisfueledbyobsession.blogspot.com/
    xxx
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  15. Style, She WroteApr 1, 2010 06:41 PM
    That is an amazing DIY. They look just like the real thing! You are so skilled. Thank for posting!
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  16. fashionisfueledbyobsessionApr 1, 2010 06:47 PM
    thank you so much! your posts are always amazing!
    xxxxx
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  17. Tangerine FairyApr 1, 2010 06:50 PM
    Very impressive DIY! Great blog!

    TF
    http://overlookingmississippi.blogspot.com/
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  18. Betty and VeronicaApr 1, 2010 06:52 PM
    Amazing!!!! I can't believe how true to the originals they are. Definitely going to try this one myself.

    Thanks!!!

    Mara
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  19. ediotApr 1, 2010 06:57 PM
    wow. really really well done diy! i loved it so mUch! hope youre having an wonderful week- and happy easter. love your blog

    xx ediot
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  20. mom & sonApr 1, 2010 06:58 PM
    OMG!
    DArling, job well done!
    You are so talented!
    I never thought about this DIY and you're the
    first blogger I've ever seen to the DIY miu miu.
    I love it, sweetie!
    They look pretty similar to the original ones!
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  21. hélèneApr 1, 2010 07:02 PM
    Holy shit i'm so impressed, i can't even being to tell you how much! This is AMAZING!!!
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  22. ImogenApr 1, 2010 07:04 PM
    Wow, they are amazing. You did such a great job, i feel inspired to do my own diy now :)
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  23. From Riches to SinApr 1, 2010 07:05 PM
    all of your diy's are so genius..if I try any of them out I'll be sure to share the results!! keep em' coming

    xo
    amanda

    http://fromrichestosin.blogspot.com/
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  24. The Style RevolutionApr 1, 2010 07:10 PM
    WOW these seriously Kick some Miumiu Butt
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  25. stilettolover91Apr 1, 2010 07:11 PM
    You did a great job and they're really cute but I don't really wear heels like that...

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com
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  26. MerSelApr 1, 2010 07:27 PM
    ou wow...I'm impressed-again!
    it's always amazing to see how creative you are! your DIY projects are the best!
    love your blog,too! ;)
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  27. nattjane'n'aligeeApr 1, 2010 07:36 PM
    my goodness.
    you are so clever!
    how creative.

    xx[n/]
    naways.blogspot.com
    stop. go
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  28. Fashions Not A LuxuryApr 1, 2010 08:01 PM
    BEAUTIFUL!!!! OMG. You're so talented! This is gorgeous! I LOVE THEM!

    EXCITED TO BE THE WINNER !!!!! WOOHOO :)

    XOXO
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  29. StaceApr 1, 2010 08:02 PM
    Oh. My. God.
    This is fantastic!! I drooled over the navy pair of them for so long. Ahhh this is why I love this blog so much, girl you are brilliant.

    xStace
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  30. StaceApr 1, 2010 08:06 PM
    Oh. My. God.
    This is fantastic!! I drooled over the navy pair of them for so long. Ahhh this is why I love this blog so much, girl you are brilliant.

    xStace
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  31. Natalya's ClosetApr 1, 2010 08:18 PM
    omg, this is an amazing diy! i love your creation, i think they are hotter than the original!! xoxo
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  32. FASHION SNAGApr 1, 2010 08:21 PM
    Wow, great job! They look amazing. You are a genius Kelly! xo

    www.FashionSnag.com
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  33. jessica danielle.Apr 1, 2010 08:40 PM
    Oh my god, you are a true goddess of fashion hahaha.
    These are stunning! Great idea :)
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  34. AliceApr 1, 2010 08:47 PM
    I actually screamed out loud when i realized the first photos WERE the diy. GREAT JOB GIRL!
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  35. ThavasaApr 1, 2010 08:54 PM
    Oh Wowww~ You are so talented! I love the shoe so much!!... once gain you've proved it doesn't need to cost tons to be fashionable :)
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  36. Tanya LeeApr 1, 2010 09:23 PM
    Great work !!!
    I wanna make a pair for myself too :P

    http://iamtanyal.blogspot.com
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  37. lauren baluyoApr 1, 2010 09:38 PM
    Two words here: EFFING GENIUS !!!!!!


    You've thankfully added very clever fashion DIY insight into my brain! These look great. I wanna try it out myself now!

    xxLauren


    http://littlefashionbird.blogspot.com/
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  38. projectveeApr 1, 2010 10:10 PM
    this is amazing! can't wait to see you wear these :D
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  39. Ariana(Qupi)Apr 1, 2010 10:12 PM
    Dear kelly qupi wants pair now and your going to make me a pair sooon .. I F@$@4 love ittttttttttt smarttttttttyyyyyyyy.... LVu
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  40. CindyApr 1, 2010 10:42 PM
    amazing. the best miu miu diy yet. these look so good!
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  41. AnonymousApr 1, 2010 10:49 PM
    fantastic! i am so impressed that I'm speechless - does not happen a lot....
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  42. UnoCosaApr 1, 2010 10:58 PM
    dear - wonderful job w/ paint! xx
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  43. MichaelaApr 1, 2010 11:18 PM
    that is amazing!!!!!!!!!! You did an amazing job, the shoes look fabulous. xoxo m





    www.paraphernaliainyourcloset.blogspot.com
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  44. Josie TyrellApr 1, 2010 11:55 PM
    That is great, I've seen these shoes everywhere at the moment, so good that you have a DIY =]

    x Josie
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  45. YveApr 2, 2010 12:01 AM
    AMAZING! I can't believe you just painted the birds, they're so good! Inspiring (:
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  46. VApr 2, 2010 12:01 AM
    yours are better than the mui miu ones. the miu miu ones are so bulky. i would buy yours off you! amazing job.

    xo
    v
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  47. ryderApr 2, 2010 01:09 AM
    girl,

    this is

    a brilliant idea
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  48. AnnaApr 2, 2010 01:46 AM
    Wauw, that's really cool!

    http://infashionwetrustblog.blogspot.com
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  49. moded'amourApr 2, 2010 02:16 AM
    great job, they look cool!

    www.mode-damour.blogspot.com
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  50. DandelionApr 2, 2010 02:27 AM
    u are so creative
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  51. NicaApr 2, 2010 02:32 AM
    great work!
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  52. LouiseApr 2, 2010 03:00 AM
    OMG - That is amazing. You are so creative! I would never have thought of doing something like that and it's worked out perfectly!
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  53. kirstybApr 2, 2010 03:34 AM
    oh wow u did a really good job there xoxox
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  54. Yours To KeepApr 2, 2010 03:47 AM
    Many, many wows!
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  55. fashionclockedApr 2, 2010 04:10 AM
    AMAZING DIY! WOW. This has to be one of the best i have seen ever!! I have been fancying some DIY Miu miu have you seen cocorosa's tights?? Brilliant.xxx love your blog always.xx


    www.fashionclocked.blogspot.com
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  56. thesydneygirlApr 2, 2010 04:22 AM
    OH MY GOODNESS ME!!!!!!

    umm kelly! these are amazing! so so so so so amazing.

    i thought... ohhh some more miu miu shoes... they must be from a new editorial. NOPE - Kelly created them - wow. I am stunned.

    x
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  57. thesydneygirlApr 2, 2010 04:22 AM
    must tweet about them now. the best DIY i've ever seen in my life.
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  58. CamillaApr 2, 2010 05:16 AM
    Those shoes are the goddess of all DIY.
    x


    Camilla

    Intothefoldfashions.blogspot.com
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  59. NemeraeApr 2, 2010 05:17 AM
    OMG your DIY is amaaazing!!! even cuter than the original Miu Miu's =)=)
    Congrats!!!!
    xx
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  60. EmilieApr 2, 2010 05:32 AM
    Wow! I'm impressed! You did a great job!!!!! The best DIY I've seen lately!
    AMAZING!
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  61. wow, awesome work, well done you!!

    xxx
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  62. Helen [In Elegance]Apr 2, 2010 06:22 AM
    Thanks for your comment.
    Amazing DIY you truly are talented.
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  63. FrancescaApr 2, 2010 06:30 AM
    wow that is amazing. you are so gifted! my birds would look like hippos.

    xoxo,
    F

    lekisskiss.blogspot.com <-- Texas gal bloggin fashion from NYC!
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  64. katyyyaApr 2, 2010 06:43 AM
    so cute!
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  65. DiniApr 2, 2010 06:50 AM
    This is great! And yours are so much more wearable!
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  66. DuyguApr 2, 2010 07:10 AM
    woww really great work:)you are so creative...
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  67. Carina JoanaApr 2, 2010 08:06 AM
    Omg, you're the best!
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  68. JulieApr 2, 2010 09:25 AM
    That is actually pretty amazing! Never would have thought of doing a DIY job on something as cute as that!

    Well done! love it!

    http://yourstalkerslittlesister.blogspot.com/
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  69. PippaApr 2, 2010 09:52 AM
    I cant believe you made those shoes! They look identical :) Congrats!!! xox
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  70. MEFApr 2, 2010 09:52 AM
    omg that's amazing!! I really prefer yours!!!
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  71. AWApr 2, 2010 10:33 AM
    thought they would be real :-O omg...
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  72. This Stylish LifeApr 2, 2010 10:51 AM
    Those Are Amazing..I Love Them!! ♥

    http://thisstylishlife.blogspot.com/
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  73. Ms. WedgieApr 2, 2010 11:07 AM
    Oooh pretty pretty!! They'd look great in lilac and baby blue as well!! Fabulous...love em!! x
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  74. VickiApr 2, 2010 01:53 PM
    These are amazing!! best diy ever!! I like your diy ones better than the real ones!! freakin' fabulous!! :)
    vicki xo
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  75. VictoriaApr 2, 2010 02:03 PM
    Wow... this is very impressive! Awesome job xx
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  76. dieHöschenVonLauraPalmerApr 2, 2010 02:40 PM
    it's great that we can do it by ourselves! love the cheap options:)
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  77. Dylana SuarezApr 2, 2010 03:52 PM
    WOW! They look amazing!
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  78. simplychicApr 2, 2010 05:01 PM
    now that is talent!
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  79. Vintage and CakeApr 2, 2010 05:09 PM
    amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 I'm off too get some spray paint !!!!!
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  80. TheMakeup101sApr 2, 2010 05:24 PM
    wow yours look better then the real ones!!!!!! your amazing!
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  81. SonyaApr 2, 2010 05:51 PM
    Those shoes look amazing!!

    www.sonyasark.blogspot.com
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  82. veronicaaApr 2, 2010 07:04 PM
    WOwowowowowow
    Be a designer!! And charge around what you spend ;) ;)
    XO Veronica
    fashi0npassi0n.blogspot.com
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  83. KasiaApr 2, 2010 11:58 PM
    perfect job!!!
    adore this!!

    http://mypointmystyle.blogspot.com/
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  84. lauraApr 3, 2010 02:33 AM
    what an amazing DIY!!! i think they look so much better than the real miu miu's ... love it :)
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  85. lamiaApr 3, 2010 06:02 AM
    Amazing!! great idea!!!
    xoxo
    lamia
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  86. MegApr 3, 2010 08:30 AM
    absolutely amazing!! i thought your first two images were the real deal!

    so talented you are :)

    www.meg-land.blogspot.com

    xx
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  87. adrienneApr 3, 2010 08:37 PM
    THESE ARE AMAZING!
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  88. she&#39;ll bartend your partyApr 4, 2010 06:04 AM
    i'll repeat everyone else with "wow!" seriously you have a amazing skill for everything creative and thrifty!!! love your blog and i am always in awe of the price of your clothes! you have such a good eye for fashion and are very talented! well done, these are amazing!
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  89. My New Favourite ThingApr 4, 2010 07:53 AM
    er, you're a genius! Incredible. And beautiful photos too. *applauds*
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  90. Bijoux de ModeApr 4, 2010 09:33 PM
    Absolutely STUNNING DIY!!!

    I have been following your blog for a while now and love it more and more everyday.

    Gorgeous BLOG!!

    Bijoux de Mode
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  91. GeorgiaApr 5, 2010 12:32 AM
    WOW! they're so amazing, i wish i was as crafty as you xx
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  92. Chris W.Apr 5, 2010 02:26 PM
    Great job ! You always have great ideas :).

    xx
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  93. Alicia.Apr 5, 2010 02:29 PM
    Oh thank your for your comment and for taking the time to leave one !

    Your work on these shoes is outstanding ! That's what I like about homemade items : even if they are inspired by something or someone, they remain unique :)

    And you're now added to my blogroll, I'll check regularly ;)

    xoxo
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  94. Bijou&#39;s StyleApr 5, 2010 09:05 PM
    WOW that is crazyy!! such a good job!!

    xx

    bijousstyle.blogspot.com
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  95. ShouldaWouldaCouldaApr 6, 2010 01:47 AM
    Definitely amazing!
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  96. Candy RosieApr 6, 2010 09:24 AM
    Whaou great shot !!
    congrats !!

    xx

    Candy
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  97. .:*aMbAr*:.Apr 7, 2010 07:20 PM
    WOW!!!! Amazing.
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  98. marloperryApr 7, 2010 10:50 PM
    I don't normally like copied/inspired pieces but this is such a good DIY! Really well done :)
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  99. devishantyApr 8, 2010 05:36 AM
    WOW!
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  100. thehautepursuitApr 9, 2010 08:11 AM
    wow this DIY is awesome!!!!!!!!!!! great job :)
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  101. sinandstarlightApr 9, 2010 10:49 PM
    coolest thing i saw all day!!!!! they look amazing!
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  102. TaylorApr 10, 2010 12:17 AM
    I felt so inspired I decided to make me a pair as well! Check it out! lionstigersandfashionohmy@gmail.com

    Thanks for the idea to make such a cute shoe for less than $15!
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  103. TaylorApr 10, 2010 12:21 AM
    Disregard that 1st comment!! I felt so inspired I decided to make me a pair as well! Check it out! http://giraffeprint.blogspot.com/2010/04/my-miu-miu-spin.html

    Thanks for the idea to make such a cute shoe for less than $15!
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  104. ☮ midnightintern ☮Apr 10, 2010 01:13 AM
    These are amazing! I'd never have thought of DIYing my old shoes.

    keep it up x
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  105. adictazapatosApr 10, 2010 07:02 AM
    cute!!
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  106. michelle_Apr 10, 2010 10:07 AM
    EFFIN GENIOUS !
    they look like the real ones !

    have a nice weekend !
    MICHELLE || Glisters and Blisters
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  107. NatashaApr 10, 2010 12:29 PM
    wow! you're so creative!
    These look AMAZING!!
    I really enjoy seeing all your DIY posts, you're really talented!

    http://natashassoiree.blogspot.com/
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  108. A.LaureApr 15, 2010 08:39 AM
    Hello !
    I love your style and I published an article with one of your pix. I hope it does not bother you. If you want me to remove, send me a message. :)

    xx.

    http://cocoon-and-cie.blogspot.com
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  109. sissiApr 16, 2010 02:00 AM
    This is just fantastic!!!!! I have to try it immediatelly!!!!!!!Of course when I make a post about it, i'll make a link to you site, it sooooo beautiful!!!!go on like this, i loove it!!

    www.internodiciotto-fashion.blogspot.com
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  110. venkaApr 24, 2010 05:13 AM
    wow!!!!!!!!:)
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  111. Blue is in Fashion this YearApr 30, 2010 01:57 AM
    Hi, I've just made a collage with a lot of Bloggers MIU MIU DIY. You're also on it and I have linked to this post.
    You can find my post HERE
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  112. JuMay 1, 2010 08:13 PM
    Kelly you are a genius !!! It's amazing ! Xx
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  113. AnonymousMay 5, 2010 04:06 AM
    Hi from Portugal!

    I like yours better! :-)

    Ana
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  114. *charaMay 9, 2010 03:42 PM
    OH MY!
    Love it!
    I'll do it too..
    Chara
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  115. his hersMay 10, 2010 10:40 PM
    I temporarily blacked out when I saw this. I'm pissed its too late to go to the store for spray paint!
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  116. CynthiaMay 13, 2010 12:19 PM
    It's great! I love, I just discovered your blog because I was looking for ideas for a DIY I also Miu Miu and come to your blog.
    I love it, and I love your ideas, so here's a follower.
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  117. Marcia B.May 16, 2010 01:58 PM
    you inspire me, you are freaking amazing!
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  118. natashaMay 17, 2010 12:42 AM
    BEST DYI YET! YOU ARE SIMPLY AHHHMAZING! xxx
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  119. CarolinaMay 17, 2010 07:12 AM
    LOVED!
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  120. Tanja MiaMay 21, 2010 01:20 PM
    great
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  121. AalisMay 28, 2010 03:29 PM
    I really love it! This is fashion, I don`t have doubt!
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  122. AnonymousMay 31, 2010 09:46 PM
    So i would pay u to make me a pair for me what do u think?
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  123. AnnelieseJun 2, 2010 11:00 AM
    Hi Kelly,

    My name is Anneliese and I work as the editor-in-chief for a magazine named "Ouse", in Sao Paulo, BR. We absolutely LOVED your shoe idea and would like to publish it, give you credit obviously, and exposure for your blog. Let me know if you´d allow it: anneliesekappey@gmail.com

    Thank you! ;D
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  124. DIYJun 15, 2010 10:18 AM
    I've used this DIY for my blog, is it OK?
    http://doityourself-fashionaccessoires.blogspot.com/2010/06/miu-miu-style.html
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  125. AprilJun 17, 2010 01:34 PM
    holy crap those are amazing, i love them. they look exactly like the real ones!
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  126. ChristineJun 21, 2010 03:25 PM
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  127. ChristineJun 21, 2010 03:35 PM
    I love these! Miu Miu is one of my favorite designers. Check out my DIY of the Miu Miu crystal embellished flats at:

    http://www.fabulousandtwenty.com/2010/06/diy-miu-miu-inspired-crystal.html

    Christine
    www.fabulousandtwenty.com
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  128. renukaAug 14, 2010 03:06 AM
    I loved the information in your article. I would like to share the site kaneesha.com from where I regularly purchase tunic tops. They have fascinating collection of tunic tops at such a affordable price. http://www.kaneesha.com/tunic_index.cfm
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  129. OLTOct 10, 2010 09:21 PM
    So cool you did these yourself. They turned out beautiful - maybe even better than the original?? ;)
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