Alicia Keys

My rendition

Materials:

Your favorite pair of heels
If you don’t want to permanently alter them, choose heels that you can decorate temporarily without any glue or adhesive.

Jewelry
I used Pearls & a pair of vintage earrings but a broach would probably work better.  Any type of beads, or even a metallic chain would look edgy and coordinate with this season’s trends.

Concept:

I originally saw these heels on a web site Alicia Keys was recently spotted wearing. For about a week I kept thinking that I needed to recreate the look (on a much smaller budget) without permanently changing my shoes & knew that I had the jewelry lying around to try it. Halloween was fast approaching and I was participating in a Moulin Rouge/Burlesque group costume with my girlfriends. I thought this was the perfect time to try out my idea on one of the most creatively acceptable nights of the year. It only took me about 10-15 minutes & my heels were the perfect design for the trial. I danced the night away & the jewelry stood intact. I will definitely be using this idea for many more outfits to come and had to share the idea.

How to:

There isn’t one method for this DIY style. I recommend choosing a couple items (ex: 2 strands of pearls and a broach) first and keeping it simple. Once you know what works/what doesn’t, you can use more materials and perhaps if needed an adhesive. I want to try using some type of metal chain, broach and ribbon next time. Once again, GET CREATIVE & have fun with it! Just make sure it is fully secure & attached – you don’t want to start unraveling or falling apart.

Moulin Rouge & my Single Lady