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Head turning booties that are impossible to miss!
My old patent oxfords have seen me through a few winters and lots of puddles, they were looking shab-city. I saw the Viktor & Rolf red and black shoes after last season's runway show and would have given my first born for them, had I had a first born...it's a good thing I don't have kids yet.

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  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Viktor & Rolf Red And Black Booties - Step 1
    Step 1

    Things you need for this DIY:

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Viktor & Rolf Red And Black Booties - Step 2
    Step 2

    First, I put the tape basically around the middle.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Viktor & Rolf Red And Black Booties - Step 3
    Step 3

    To get the color right I mixed cadmium deep and vermillion. You need LOTS of paint.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Viktor & Rolf Red And Black Booties - Step 4
    Step 4

    You need a lot of coats. I did about 20. The more the better, too thin will chip off. Make sure you let each layer dry before the next coat. This is after one...

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Viktor & Rolf Red And Black Booties - Step 5
    Step 5

    I also painted about 1.5 inches in the middle of the shoe lace.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Viktor & Rolf Red And Black Booties - Step 6
    Step 6

    Be careful when you take the tape off, it's a good idea to have something with a sharp edge in case the tape starts to pull the paint.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Viktor & Rolf Red And Black Booties - Step 7
    Step 7

    Not too shabby.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Viktor & Rolf Red And Black Booties - Step 8
    Step 8

    See more at allthegoodgirlsgotoheaven.blogspot.com

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