Im not one to jump on the fashion bandwagon.. I tend to sit back and see if its something that will stick around. [Then I jump on the trend just as its fading away..] When TOMS first came out I respected the cause but thought the shoes were .. well, ugly. Ive grown to like them and really want a pair. Except they cost $40 to $50. This stay at home momma can not afford that for herself. [Sigh.. the reality of being a mom.]
On a trip to Big Lots [side note – love Big Lots! Could spent hours in there!] I saw these in the shoe section. I normally dont even check the shoe area because the shoes are.. well, cheap. But these caught my eye and I wanted them. Especially since they were only $10. [Woot woot! Momma can afford that!]
I bought them. And I kept telling my mom ‘Im going to bling them out.’ Haha! I know.. Im quick ridiculous at times.. but I knew I wanted to make them purdy.
I stuffed my faux TOMS with newspaper so they would be easier to draw on and the color would leak through. And then I got to work. Can you guess what I drew on them first?
An anchor! [I know you are all so shocked by this.] I originally wanted one big anchor that covered both shoes but it would have looked funny. So I kept it to one shoe.
I added a few doodles and a heart and was giddy! My only complaint about the shoes is the sole. Its too white, real TOMS soles are colored or beige. Any ideas on how what I can do?
On the back I put ’23’ and ’26’ using the same doodles like the front. And I was giddy all over again. The 23 is for our wedding anniversary and the 26 is for my babies birthdays. [Ryley is 2/26/10 and Avery is 4/25/11.. exactly 14 months apart!]
And here are my new favorite shoes in action! They are so comfy and every time I look down I get to see an anchor. [Which of course I LOVE!] And these red capris totally rock my world too. [Thanks Lianne for telling me to buy them!] I kinda feel ‘hip’ when I wear this outfit.. then I trip or say something stupid. Ya know.. gotta keep it real.
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Mar [RaisingBean.com] says
Cuuute! You could try staining the soles with a wet tea bag.
I'm now going to our big lots today to look around, can you believe I've never been? But I *need* new toms and ten dolla knock offs will work until I can afford the real deal!
Amy - while wearing heels says
I love your design. I can't believe you just free handed it. They turned out super, super cute. AND, I love they only cost $10 and a little crafty ambition 🙂
Lindsey says
Love Love Love! I'm a big fan of TOMS and only have one pair bc I've only got one bonus from work since they've come out. 😉
Love your doodles and I think the white soles look great w/ that color of tan.
melsdaisypatch says
Love the design!! I need to go get some of those and do something cute for me and my daughter on them. For the record I have a pair of toms (a gift from my MIL)and they are not that comfy. The bob's have a better looking insole to me. I don't have a pair of those though. Like you, I am hard pressed to pay that much for a pair of shoes or something for me when I could be spending it on the kids or food. Thanks for sharing a great idea with all of us Mommy's.
Danni Baird says
Well those are just as cute as can be! I've never thought of crafting my own shoes! What a fun project!
Tiffany says
I WANT A PAIR!!!
Melissa Enault says
THESE ARE SERIOUSLY AMAZING!! Ha, no wonder we are friends, I have “fake toms” too, there are a lot of things I'd rather spend my money on then a pair of shoes lol. The design you did is super cute!!!
Katlyn Larson says
Oh goodness I love these! I've been trying to find something that I like that includes an anchor since my husband is in the Navy and am in love with your design! Hm.. Maybe the anchor + heart + doodles could turn into a super cute tattoo for me? I mean if that's okay with you? 🙂
I can totally understand the wanting and not being able to afford TOMS.. I just wish I had a Big Lots close to me, haha!
Thanks for sharing! 🙂 🙂
Helen says
These are so cute. I've actually just bought shoes that look exactly like these. I think I'm going to customising them!
Amanda says
So cute (and smart)
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Cari and Cortnee says
Adorable!!!! I LOVE that you put two important dates on the back!!
MiMi says
Cute!!!
Michaela says
Very cute, Kelley! I love the little dotted line between the heart and the anchor.
Kelly says
OMG! You are SO my friend whether you like it or not! Bahahahaha!!! We are the SAME! I mean tripping or saying something dumb! Hello! MY M-O! haha!! I swear that's God's way of keeping me in check though. If i start thinking i'm cute…BAM! I fall down or something! Hahahaha!
Claire says
Very cute, Kelley! I saw this in Google Reader this morning and missed seeing which blog it came from but as soon as I saw the anchor I knew it had to be from you 🙂 I should really try on a pair or Toms and see what the hype is all about!
Hope your first two days on the job have gone well!
SerenaB says
So very cute! Great job! I lack in the craft department but the hubby is pretty artistic! I might have to put him to work! Have a fabulous week!
Emily Morgenstern says
Shut up!! How cute are you?? I love your refashion!!!
PS. I know you're a “working mom” this week, so no need to respond. I just want to tell you to shut up (because, seriously, how cute are you??) 😉
Kelley says
I saw someone the other day that had a pair with teal around the soles, could you not just tape around the edge and use a perm marker or paint it?
Kristin says
So cute! If you live near a Dollar General, they have all different colors for $6! 🙂
Amanda says
Those are seriously cute!
Vanessa Barker says
SOOOOO Cute! I'm making a trip to Big Lots! I'd love to have you come link up at my Tutorial Tuesday http://www.ourthriftyideas.com/2012/06/tutorial-tuesday-10.html
Taryn says
These are super cute!
Debra Kapellakis says
Look hip, nope, YOU ARE HIP! Bravo, those shoes look great!
Karima says
They look fab – what a great job you did!
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