DIY CAVIAR INSPIRED CAP TOE HEELS
16th October 2012
In recognition Breast Cancer Awareness month, I recently customised a pair of classic Nine West black pumps as part of the Fashion Target Breast Cancer charity ebay auction. Before I even got my hands on the shoes I knew what I wanted to do with them – give them a caviar manicure inspired cap toe! Not sure what that is? See my inspiration here (and be sure to follow me on pinterest where you’ll see all my ideas and inspirations taking shape).
You need:
- A pair of pumps (these Nine West ones are the perfect shape)
- Seed beads in the color of your choice, I used a silvery black.
- Super glue like E6000
- A sponge brush
- Spray on gloss sealant (in the spraypaint section of your hardware store)
- Masking or other tape
How to:
1. Start by taping off the front of the heels to create a cap toe. Then put some glue on the front of the shoe.
2. Use the sponge brush to spread the blue all over the front of the cap toe.
3. Sprinkle the seed beads over the glue. One it is covered, sprinkle more and then use your fingers to press the beads into the glue firmly so the cap toe is completely covered in beads and you can no longer see the leather.
4. Once the glue has set a bit, carefully peel the tape back. Carefully then press more beads ionto the edge of the glue so the cap toe has a strong straight line of beads along the edge.
5. Let the beads dry overnight and then spray with gloss sealant to minimise any beads coming loose with wear.
Feel like supporting a good cause as well as getting your hands on these heels customised by your truly (or a new Fiat?)? Make sure you run (don’t walk) over to the auctions page and start bidding! Proceeds raised go to Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, so hop to it! Good luck and thank you for your support.
Wou, what a great idea! Love it
such an amazing idea, cant wait to try this thanks xxx
Amazing!
so beautiful well done
xxx
Very cool!!
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WOW!! really love it, it’s amazing!! I have today a DIY on my blog too. I’ve printed a pair of jeans:) Yesterday I posted the tutorial, and today you have the look with them;)
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Such a beautiful idea!! Gunna do this to all my shoes haha xxx
great!!
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Love this! Great DIY!
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I will definitely do this! What a fantastic idea!!!!
Great idea, they’re wonderful!
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This is such a nice DIY. Have to make sure to use super strong glue though…
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Looks awesome!
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Awesome!
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wow great idea! Makes it so dressy.
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this look so awesome, well done
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Incredible! Last week I did almost the same DIY, but I put the beads on the heels (I haven’t published it yet) Yours looks fab!!
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This is soo cool! I will be trying this at home! Thanks!!
these look absolutely amazing!
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Wow – such a great idea and so easy, it looks so professional as well
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Great!
so beautiful!
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Love it, good job!
These are gorgeous!
. By the way, I made the tiered jewelry stand that you posted a DIY for a few days ago and made a post about it on my blog. I linked back to your post though 
-Haylie
That’s incredible.
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Love it!
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Great idea! Love the contrast of the black suede and the glamorous beads!
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Ooh I love it!!
love it
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Nice idea to use rocailles…! Like that version.
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WOW Loving this DIY so much!! great heels;)
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they look amazing!loveee them!
xx
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You should coat the tops is lacquer to keep the beads from falling off.
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This is amazing great, I love the result! xx
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Beautiful DIY! Love the final effect
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hahaha awesome idea! maybe rhinestones would look nice too!! hope the beads stick well on your pumps!
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so fun! Have you seen the caviar nails? Such a trend right now. I am totally inspired by this. Xo Catherine
Wow!! So nice! I love it!
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Hi Geneva… just wondering where you bought the spray sealant? (I’m hoping it’s close to me – I’m in Sheung Wan) Thanks!
That’s such a great DIY. I really need shoes like these
xx
I loveeeee this, such an amazing and achievable DIY! I absolutely love your blog, it is definitely one of daily reads! x
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This is SUCH a fabulous idea!! I am SO doing this to a pair of Primark shoes! Love a good DIY! Why hasn’t this occurred to me sooner?! Thanks for the inspiration!!!!!!!
Oh I am trying this!! It looks gorgeous!!
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Easy and super chic, love it!
Grreat idea to restyle those shoes that show a lot of wear around the toes but are otherwise perfect. This’ll make them look brand new!