{"id":15857,"date":"2013-09-03T09:32:18","date_gmt":"2013-09-03T15:32:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145705.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=15857"},"modified":"2013-09-03T09:32:18","modified_gmt":"2013-09-03T15:32:18","slug":"upcycling-old-shoes-shoe-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/upcycling-old-shoes-shoe-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Ideas for Revamping Old Shoes Just in Time for Shoe Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

The entire fashion world is abuzz as we wait for the start of\u00a0Mercedes Benz Fashion Week<\/a>, one of the most prominent events in the industry, to begin in a few days. While it\u2019s always exciting to see the latest designs and trends be revealed on the runway, every girl knows a look won\u2019t complete without the perfect shoes. And from this idea,\u00a0Shoe Week<\/a>\u00a0was born. It\u2019s a week of shoe presentations, shoe pairings and more happening simultaneously as Fashion Week, September 5-12th<\/p>\n

Although there\u2019s no festivities on this year\u2019s schedule for eco-chic fashionistas like ourselves (we\u2019ll keep our fingers crossed for next year), we can still join in on the \u201cshoetastic\u201d celebrations but skip on contributing any waste to landfills. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that\u00a0New Yorkers throw away 200,000 tons of clothes, shoes and other apparel each year<\/a>. Oftentimes, the items are salvageable and can be donated, recycled or upcycled into the perfect accompaniments to an array of looks. Read more to find out how you can give the shoes in your closet a\u00a0high fashion makeover<\/a>\u00a0for little to no money.<\/p>\n

Five Ways You Can Make a Statement with Your Shoes<\/h3>\n
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Create A Custom Design:<\/strong> Whether you prefer markers,\u00a0stencils or stamps<\/a>, you can create a unique design on your sneakers with a little planning and a few tips. I first recommend sketching out your design on paper to be sure it\u2019s the one you like; once you start drawing on your shoes there\u2019s no turning back. It\u2019s best to use clean, solid colored canvas shoes. Then you want to take out the laces to avoid painting them, stuff your shoes with wadded up paper to create a firmer work surface and tape off the bottom trim to keep it looking crisp and clean. You\u2019ll soon be on your way to adding some pizazz to your plain \u2018ole sneakers.<\/p>\n

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Embellishments! :<\/strong> You are sure to transform your drab heels to fab by attaching sequins, rhinestones or jewels to them. Over on Love Maegan, there\u2019s a\u00a0step-by-step tutorial<\/a>\u00a0to help you make the lavish pumps pictured here for a fraction of the cost of the original ones. No one said glamour had to be expensive!<\/p>\n

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Swap Your Accessories:\u00a0<\/strong> Shoe clips are simple yet versatile accessories that can quickly add some spunk to your favorite shoes. You can\u00a0upcycle\u00a0scarps of fabric, buttons and\/or feathers<\/a>\u00a0to make the perfect decorations to reflect your style. The clips also can be used to dress up a scarf or necklace, and you\u2019ll be ready for the office or dinner with friends in no time.<\/p>\n

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Paint Your Shoes:<\/strong> Don\u2019t waste your money buying expensive paints or risk your health inhaling those filled with toxins. Instead, you can add a pop of color to your shoes using\u00a0homemade alcohol ink<\/a>\u00a0or chemical-free nail polishes. If you don\u2019t have time to wait in between applying coats, you can use a hair dryer to speed up the process. Remember a little color goes a long way in enhancing your look.<\/p>\n

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Decoupage on Your Favorite Designs:<\/strong> With some leftover fabric, glue, scissors and a brush, you can decoupage,<\/a>\u00a0or stick, the most stylish designs onto a pair of shoes and make them your own. Don\u2019t forget to trim away the excess fabric and let them completely dry before wearing. For more information about this technique, check out this\u00a0tutorial to decoupage your shoes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What are some of your ideas for dressing up an old pair of shoes? Have you tried any of the ideas listed here? If so, leave me note and let me know how they turned out for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Got a closet full of shoes that you wouldn’t wear on a dare? Don’t throw them away: try out some of these ideas for revamping last season’s looks into something “new” and stylish… without spending a lot of money.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":15862,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,79],"tags":[4,73,504,1382],"yoast_head":"\n5 Ideas for Upcycling Your Old Shoes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Got lots of old shoes laying around? 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