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Freke's wedding shoe story. |
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| P: 1/18/2009 3:30:37 AM | |
FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007 |
So I originally wanted these (Haven will remember these!): But they were originally $600+ and the only store that was carrying them was sold out in my size. I think they only had a 6 and a 10 left. But they were gold anyway, and I'm really a cool color person. So I dismissed them as a choice, and went searching for something of a similar shape that would be more...me. Which led me to these, the blank canvas:  But they were still $325, and even though I'm sure if I had pushed the idea on my parents, I probably would have felt incredibly guilty about it. Because $325 is a lot to pay for shoes when I wasn't even engaged yet. So I didn't buy them and I didn't even ask. And then they sold out of my size. So I gave up on them. Then one day, shortly after my mom passed away, a friend gave me a very generous gift, a gift card to Zappos. What can I say, she knows me well! So I immediately went to Zappos and started poking around looking for shoes. It came down to a choice between two-Black Betsey Johnson's (the "Nalani", if you're interested) and OMG, they had my Stuart Weitzman "Sashay" back! AND, they were on sale from the $325 to $231. So even though I probably should have used the money towards food or something practical, with my wonderful friend's persuasion (she's obsessed with Weitzmans), I conceded and bought the Sashays.  And while beautiful, they just weren't "Freke" enough. Maybe I could dye them blue...maybe I could add rhinestones to them and make them look like the the "Hotspots"...maybe I could do both. Or maybe I could just leave them plain. In the end...I chose rhinestones. But of course I chose blue rhinestones. Technically, Crystal, Crystal Aurora Borealis, Aquamarine and Sapphire. And I used "Hotspots" as my model...But I didn't want as many crystals. For reference, only bigger:  So 8 packages of Swarovski crystals later (4 crystal, 1 sapphire, 2 aquamarine and 1 crystal Aurora Borealis), 3 types of glue and attempting to use the hot iron to fix them to the shoes, this is what I got: 
_______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 3:30:37 AM | |
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| P: 1/18/2009 3:31:09 AM | |
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FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007 |
... _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 3:31:09 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 3:31:34 AM | |
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FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007 |
... _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 3:31:34 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 3:32:30 AM | |
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FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007 |
...they all still have a few wet glue spots visible... _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 3:32:30 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 3:33:14 AM | |
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FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007 |
My ering decided to play with his new little friends... _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 3:33:14 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 3:36:27 AM | |
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FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007 |
I might still go buy one more pack of crystals and add a few more (only about 30 in each package), but I think I'm going to have to wait a couple of days so my eyes will stop squinting and my neck and back stop hurting from leaning over. I had added 5 packs last night, but they just looked too unfinished, so I went back today, got three more bags, and TADA! Hope you guys enjoy. And agree with me that they have now been Freke-tified!  _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 3:36:27 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 3:48:04 AM | |
WishfulThinking Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,428 Last Post: 8/7/2009 Member Since: 1/10/2007 |
Okay, I am supposed to not be looking in BBW for mental health reasons but I have no willpower and I can't pretend I didn't see these so... AHHHHH YAY!  They are simply fantastic. Very you! And gorgeous! You really are a shoe guru. 
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 3:48:04 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 4:47:40 AM | |
Smurfysmiles Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,741 Last Post: 3/27/2009 Member Since: 9/30/2007 |
awww freke they are very cute and so you :)
"It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life." ~Rita Rudner I marry my best friend on 11/14/09! |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 4:47:40 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 4:51:16 AM | |
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FrekeChild Ideal Rock Total Posts: 12,874 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 12/14/2007 |
Awwww...thanks Wishful! You are too sweet! I'm glad you like them! Thanks Smurfy! I'm really excited about them. Last night I was worried they wouldn't come out right, and I'd have to take them all off and have horrid little glue spots all over. Yuck! _______________________________ "Women are either goddesses or doormats." Pablo Picasso "In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 4:51:16 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 5:08:59 AM | |
Deelight Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,077 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 10/4/2007 |
 They look awesome, you seriously have some guts I don't know if I could have done that to $200+ shoes however it definitly paid off :D.__________________________________________________________  Sometimes if your really lucky all your dreams do come true ............... |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 5:08:59 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 5:29:38 AM | |
DandiAndi Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,993 Last Post: 11/16/2009 Member Since: 1/9/2006 |
WOW Freke!!! They look sensational!!  I wouldn't have the nerve to try and pull something like that off, but you have done an incredible job.
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 5:29:38 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 5:34:33 AM | |
allycat0303 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,928 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 11/19/2004 |
Hey Freke, I think you did an AMAZING job. And best of all, they are totally unique, so no one is going to be wearing those shoes (ever) but you. HOWEVER, I seriously think you area WILD WOMAN for approaching a pair of 230+ shoes with a glue gun. I would have been much to chicken to attempt that. Can you imagine the potential for disaster? As I was reading, I was freaking out for you. |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 5:34:33 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 6:19:40 AM | |
bee* Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,094 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 5/14/2006 |
They're so cool Freke!! They look amazing!
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 6:19:40 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 6:42:29 AM | |
honey22 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,950 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/29/2007 |
Fan-freakin-tabulous!!!! And seriously, I would have needed sedation before I took to an expensive pair of shoes with a glue gun but they look AMAZING!!!!
Wedding Date Take 2: 26th November 2009! |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 6:42:29 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 7:00:15 AM | |
Addy Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,915 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 10/20/2007 |
Those are cool! Very creative and pretty.
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 7:00:15 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 9:29:04 AM | |
thing2of2 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 7,655 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2007 |
Wow, Freke-they look AMAZING! I love them! You are so crafty! They look like they came like that!
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 9:29:04 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 9:38:24 AM | |
DearBuddha Cut Rock Total Posts: 340 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 4/24/2008 |
Wow, those came out fantastically! Kudos to you for being brave enough to glue something to a $230 pair of shoes. I'd never be able to do it. I love them!
"I was street smart. Unfortunately the street was Rodeo Drive." |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 9:38:24 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 10:17:48 AM | |
BeachRunner Ideal Rock Total Posts: 814 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 7/30/2008 |
Date: 1/18/2009 3:36:27 AM Author: FrekeChild I might still go buy one more pack of crystals and add a few more (only about 30 in each package), but I think I'm going to have to wait a couple of days so my eyes will stop squinting and my neck and back stop hurting from leaning over. I had added 5 packs last night, but they just looked too unfinished, so I went back today, got three more bags, and TADA! Hope you guys enjoy. And agree with me that they have now been Freke-tified! I think they look great Freke! So original, and will just pop when they peak out under your wedding gown. IMHO, if you are going to buy more, I would apply them to the upper rim and fill in the holes, if you wanted to mimick you original gold shoe! Let us know how they turn out!! |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 10:17:48 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 10:29:25 AM | |
modernsparkler Cut Rock Total Posts: 471 Last Post: 7/11/2009 Member Since: 4/26/2008 |
Freke- those are fabulous! I love how creative you are! You will have so much fun wearing those shoes on your big day.
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 10:29:25 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 10:33:51 AM | |
NewEnglandLady Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,150 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 7/27/2007 |
These shoes scream "Frekechild" and I love it!!! They are absolutely perfect!! You were able to take classic white shoes and add bue AND rhinestones in a way that is completely original and so much fun!!! All of your hard work (and some bravery!) paid off--they are absolutely perfect for you!! Job well done!
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 10:33:51 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 10:46:32 AM | |
iloveprincesscuts Ideal Rock Total Posts: 882 Last Post: 9/15/2009 Member Since: 5/4/2008 |
wow they look great! you are soo good. i love them! i wish i could do something like that. but would never have the courage!> LOL - THEY LOOK AWESOME! I WANT SOME FOR MYSELF!
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 10:46:32 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 10:46:58 AM | |
EricaR Ideal Rock Total Posts: 2,108 Last Post: 11/17/2009 Member Since: 12/4/2007 |
They look AMAZING! I've been dying to see what you came up with.
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 10:46:58 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 10:48:24 AM | |
gwendolyn Ideal Rock Total Posts: 6,544 Last Post: 11/12/2009 Member Since: 8/4/2007 |
They are gorgeous!! Classy, sexy, fun and beautiful, just like you. Well done, m'dear! They are perfect!
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 10:48:24 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 11:03:46 AM | |
Blair138 Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,104 Last Post: 11/18/2009 Member Since: 4/8/2008 |
OMG Freke those are AMAZING! You did a GREAT JOB! I am obsessed!!!
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 11:03:46 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 11:38:16 AM | |
blondebunny Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,465 Last Post: 10/28/2009 Member Since: 2/18/2008 |
OMG they freaken awsome!!! They really look soo cool! I dont think it needs anymore... but maybe its hard to tell if they are unfinished in the pics...but seriously... they look awesome... and WOW to you for doing it to your $230 shoes.. i would be soo chicken.. LOL... i bought a pair i might try out though on the heels.. on let u know how it goes ;-)
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 11:38:16 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 11:43:30 AM | |
sugarjo Cut Rock Total Posts: 202 Last Post: 11/8/2009 Member Since: 8/19/2008 |
You did such a beautiful job. Have you ever consider making a career out of this.... “Friends are like cupcakes in my pantry of memories.” |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 11:43:30 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 11:49:38 AM | |
ilovethiswebsite Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,531 Last Post: 11/15/2009 Member Since: 1/13/2008 |
wow they are great! look like they are right off the run way!
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 11:49:38 AM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 12:04:03 PM | |
miraclesrule Ideal Rock Total Posts: 3,499 Last Post: 11/19/2009 Member Since: 3/29/2008 |
OMG, they're awesome!!!! They turned out much better than I was envisioning. They are definately Freke-tified. I guess those are outside of our agreed price range, but I am not going to let you forget that you owe me a pair of shoes. Speaking of shoes...I went to Nordstrom Rack for the first time in 10 years, and I bought four pairs of shoes!! I will take pics and post in my thread later. I almost snatched up a pair of amazing Weitzman's but I was all about comfort yesterday and not heels. _____________________________ |
| Posted: 1/18/2009 12:04:03 PM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 12:15:13 PM | |
elrohwen Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,901 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 5/20/2008 |
Freke, those look awesome! You're a shoe master.
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 12:15:13 PM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 12:16:53 PM | |
TheBigT Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,418 Last Post: 10/29/2009 Member Since: 1/28/2008 |
Sparkly! Definitely original - nobody else will have shoes like yours! (Unless you inspire some PSers to DIY their shoes as well.) If you add more, will you vary the size of crystals at all, as Stuart Weitzman did (I think; it looks to me as though there are some larger rhinestones near the edges and some smaller ones further down on the shoe)? Have you given though to what your dress will look like now that the shoes are embellished with blue? I seem to recall that you were thinking of silver. I also saw a wonderful blue wedding dress on the Brooklyn Bride blog the other day. ETA: nevermind, I see that you did vary your rhinestone sizes! that, in my opinion, is part of what makes them look more 'professionally' decorated!
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| Posted: 1/18/2009 12:16:53 PM | |
| P: 1/18/2009 1:36:37 PM | |
Porridge Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,609 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 10/27/2008 |
Wow, they are great Freke!
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