zarna's runway

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

DIY neon.

shorts: vintage levis from local honey, tee: express, shoes: diy, belt: vintage, earrings: unknown, sunglasses: ual boutique, bracelets: bullets & mullets

i was about to toss my old, scuffed up wedges when a friend of mine tweeted about painting her shoes neon. to be honest, i've never been good at DIY projects, but i decided to give it a shot! i was really happy with the result and am loving my new neon wedges :)

*quick tip: i had to put on 4 coats before the color came out how i wanted it to!

hope you're all having a fabulous start to the week!

Labels: DIY, fashion, neon, outfit, vintage

137 Comments:

ChocolateOrchid said...: Wow!! The shoes look great! I never would've thought that they were DIY if you hadn't said so. What a great idea for salvaging old, scuffed up shoes.

Definitely feeling those bracelets, too.; August 16, 2011 at 12:09 AM
Lena said...: What an amazing idea!
I did not even realize at first how did you do such wonderful shoes, unless of course you're not a cobbler? ^_^
:); August 16, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Tilly said...: wow...that looks very nice...i would never think of that....very clever...nice!!!; August 16, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Anonymous said...: OMG that is amazing! I seriously thought that those were brand new, very expensive shoes. You go girl! Haha I have got to try that out!

stylebymac.blogspot.com; August 16, 2011 at 12:18 AM
menina elegante said...: I can't believe you DIY your shoes!! They look so store bought!! I love it! :) You look gorgeous! x; August 16, 2011 at 12:29 AM
Lovers, Saints & Sailors said...: Holy hell, they look incredible! I'm with Chocolate Orchid - never would have guessed they were DIY.; August 16, 2011 at 12:32 AM
Love at First Blush said...: What an awesome idea!! They look amazing!; August 16, 2011 at 12:42 AM
Tanvi said...: That's just AWESOME! And you look like a Rockstar! Totally BADASS! ;)

♡ from © tanvii.com; August 16, 2011 at 12:45 AM
Anonymous said...: FAB! This is a great idea, def wanna try this!!

jemappelleshen.wordpress.com; August 16, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Become a true Goddess said...: well done.So good idea.; August 16, 2011 at 1:10 AM
Louisa said...: You look awesome Zarna! This whole outfit is amazing but those shoes, I love them! You kind of look like Rihanna in one of the pics.

xo Louisa
http://circasundayafternoon.blogspot.com; August 16, 2011 at 1:26 AM
Aarti said...: oh! freaking awesome.. i am going to have to give this a try!

xxx; August 16, 2011 at 1:26 AM
Thrift_Queen said...: Thank G you didn't toss out your old shoes and you did this amazing work:) the whole outfit is so so cool. I've been looking for high waisted shorts in thrift shops here, but no luck yet.
xoxo :); August 16, 2011 at 1:35 AM
Unknown said...: GREAT DIY! I had no idea. Super fab way to revamp a pair of old shoes.; August 16, 2011 at 1:51 AM
Anupriya DG said...: Oooohhh! You totally rocked it girl! Those shoes are freaking stunning!!! <3; August 16, 2011 at 2:03 AM
FashionPhD said...: WOW zarna, u should make shoes and start a shoes store!; August 16, 2011 at 2:36 AM
Stylifiq said...: Wow, the wedges came out great, love the color block; August 16, 2011 at 2:58 AM
Stylifiq said...: Wow, the wedges came out great, love the color block; August 16, 2011 at 2:58 AM
Imsu said...: OMG> Are you serious?
If I find some neon paint, I'm going to do this!
This is genius!; August 16, 2011 at 3:08 AM
Anonymous said...: amazing idea! i love the shoes!; August 16, 2011 at 4:49 AM
Plami said...: This is such a great idea! I love what you did with the shoes! They make the outfit so special! You're such an inspiration to me!

XoXo
Plami

http://fashion-thrill.blogspot.com/; August 16, 2011 at 5:27 AM
Superblondeep said...: wowww good idea and very good job Zarna! xoxo; August 16, 2011 at 5:40 AM
Sabrina Tassini said...: such a cool idea dear!!:)the result is perfect!!

Patchwork à Porter; August 16, 2011 at 6:03 AM
Onyinye FaFi Obi said...: you look amazing.
the wedges came out fabulous.
:)

www.fashionphoenix06.blogspot.com; August 16, 2011 at 6:26 AM
Johanna Urban said...: Wow! Amazing shoes! Love the bracelets :)))
Hugs and kisses

Johanna; August 16, 2011 at 6:45 AM
Jelena Zivanovic said...: AAAAAAA after seeing what u made with your wedges I'm definitely having fabulous start of the week!!! This is awesome Zarna!!! Thanks for inspiration!;)
xoxo
Jelena
http://glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com/; August 16, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Anonymous said...: Wow those shoes are so crazy they're awesome. You've definitely given them a new neon lease on life.

Lots of love from Sydney,

x Kel

being a backstage diva; August 16, 2011 at 7:20 AM
ronan said...: love the outfit for one but the shoes are GORGEOUS! that's the best diy i've ever seen and they look so so cool. love them, do me a pair ;) xxx

http://ronanronanronan.blogspot.com/; August 16, 2011 at 7:38 AM
Anonymous said...: OMG you never would know they were painted thats awesome
www.rawfashionmagazine.com; August 16, 2011 at 7:43 AM
thewildcherry said...: How colourful! Love this idea, perfect decision.
An adorable simple outfit that looks so good on you!

xx,
Anna; August 16, 2011 at 7:46 AM
AJ TAYLOR said...: gorgeous, that's my lunchtime break gone.

http://myafricancloset.wordpress.com/; August 16, 2011 at 7:52 AM
Judith Anna said...: WAUW fabulous!!!!
bisou Anna; August 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM
X said...: They loook amazing!

http://fashionbyt.blogspot.com; August 16, 2011 at 8:16 AM
Jitterbug said...: Sheer genius!!
LOVEEEEEEE IT!

Gonna try it right away!!!

x; August 16, 2011 at 8:31 AM
almaa. said...: OMG! Great job! It looks soo glamorous; August 16, 2011 at 8:34 AM
Styleabaad said...: You look so edgy in these photos! I love your little DIY project, these things are so much fun and what can I say - they turned out great!!; August 16, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Josine Luxanette said...: Love this!*
So simple yet edgy!*
Fabulous!*

xXx; August 16, 2011 at 9:13 AM
Style & Poise said...: WOW!!!! You go girl..they turned out awesome!!! Love those shoes!

Roni
www.styleandpoise.blogspot.com; August 16, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Jadore-Fashion said...: This is beyond good! Very creative! Love the colors!

xoxo
Stella

http://www.jadore-fashion.com; August 16, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Closet Fashionista said...: WOAH! So cool!! Those came out amazing :D
http://www.closet-fashionista.com; August 16, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Absolutely Mrs. K said...: oh oh my this is so you, you always know how to wear or create statement pieces! the look is so simple but the wedges create and oldskool feeling! the colors look amazing and so so gorgeous! not everybody would get away with the colors, but hey it is a diy, so you can pick any color you like! love it; August 16, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Kimia Kline said...: haah! those are so awesome.; August 16, 2011 at 9:40 AM
franca maisha said...: great idea hunn! thanks for sharing :) u look gorgeous!

xx; August 16, 2011 at 9:49 AM
Fashion Guru said...: you DIY is amazing. I recently made a dress too check out my blog; August 16, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Catherine said...: okay, A-MA-ZING! Loooove this diy, what a great idea Zarna!!; August 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Unknown said...: Wow super creative!; August 16, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Zizi said...: These look great :)

XO,
http://paintthetownfashion.blogspot.com/; August 16, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Baby Budget Blog said...: Ha! That's pretty brilliant and gutsy! I'd be scared to death! Great job!!

www.plentyforpennies.com; August 16, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Fashionisaparty.com (Suz) said...: indeed.. what an amazing idea! you made the wedges look stunning!; August 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM
NikG said...: You did a great job on those shoes! Luv the neon Rasta colors. :)

www.NikStarWasHere.com; August 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Moni said...: NOOOO WAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOVE THE SHOES !!!
love your blog so happy i found it soo happy.-and i just made a blog and will be posting pics and everything...i rely like the blog cause i am looking for people who are fashionable ...ok...keep in touch; August 16, 2011 at 11:30 AM
DOWNTOWNCHICAGOBARBIE said...: Wow that is sooo creative. I may try this with a pair of old shoes.; August 16, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Nana MoonDancer said...: WOW!
This is actually really helpfull.
thank's a lot!
I love the accesories though.
xx,Nana; August 16, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Style Chic 360 said...: OMG< those shoes! I have to try this!; August 16, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Dith said...: Cute Outfit!
Pretty Wedges; August 16, 2011 at 1:32 PM
Oh to Be a Muse said...: your hair is fab and those diy color blocked shoes are fantastic. i have a bracelet just like yours!; August 16, 2011 at 2:31 PM
jess said...: The shoes look so awesome! The colors are wonderful. I may need to try this.; August 16, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Soumi said...: Those wedges are DIY?!?You gotta be kidding me!And the bracelets!*Sigh* Tell me all about it!; August 16, 2011 at 3:11 PM
Ashley said...: You're my neon hero. :)

-Ashley
http://lerougestylo.blog.com; August 16, 2011 at 3:31 PM
SabinePsynopsis said...: Great idea and I love your colour scheme. What colour did you use - acrylic?; August 16, 2011 at 3:37 PM
Mekinking said...: amazing diy!; August 16, 2011 at 3:53 PM
dressingup-everyday said...: Awesome shoes and a very simple but chic outfit.; August 16, 2011 at 4:21 PM
Anonymous said...: Genius!; August 16, 2011 at 4:51 PM
Kimberly said...: Hey !
That was a great makeover you did on those heels. They look so cool this new neon look :)
Xoxo; August 16, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Kimberly said...: Hey !
That was a great makeover you did on those heels. They look so cool this new neon look :)
Xoxo; August 16, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Anonymous said...: They look amazing.; August 16, 2011 at 5:17 PM
7days7looks said...: Perfect wedges. You are wonderful!; August 16, 2011 at 5:41 PM
the nyanzi report said...: home run!!!; August 16, 2011 at 6:21 PM
Anonymous said...: I absolutely love how you painted your wedges! I would totally buy those. They look amazing, and fit your style/personality so well

xo Sherrie
Closet Hound; August 16, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Shen Dove said...: Your shoes are so fab! I love the color combo you chose to paint them.; August 16, 2011 at 6:59 PM
The Purse-a-holic said...: omg! these are great zarna! i need me some neon in my life lol; August 16, 2011 at 8:02 PM
Unknown said...: Those shoes are amazing!!

http://coilymystic.blogspot.com
http://zoelove.bigcartel.com/; August 16, 2011 at 9:05 PM
Nnenna said...: What a great way to repurpose a pair of old shoes- they look fantastic! :)

star-crossed smile; August 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Toria said...: Those are fabulous! Great idea! :)
~Toria

www.bonafidestyle.blogspot.com; August 16, 2011 at 10:07 PM
Rach said...: gorgeous shoes!!! great job!
www.sugarfilledcloset.com; August 16, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Brittney said...: Wow, the shoes look amazing! You know just how to combine the right colours. I used to wear a handcuff bracelet all the time before I lost it. :/

I love the photo under "Silk stripes" of the orange stilettos on the vent. Such an interesting shot.; August 16, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Rebecca said...: I.Love.Those.Shoes!

rebeccawithanR; August 16, 2011 at 11:23 PM
The Key To Chic said...: My jaw dropped in awe when I spotted those wedges. Wow! You are a genius with color! Seriously stunning and so creative!; August 17, 2011 at 12:24 AM
simplychic said...: good stuff! i am not a DIY'er either but you have kind of inspired me to give it a try...; August 17, 2011 at 1:09 AM
Stacey Kay said...: Whoa! What an awesome DIY! I need to do this!

xoxo
Stacey Kay
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Anonymous said...: Wow!! I thing those are the first shoes DIY I've ever seen! :D. So original!! :D.; August 17, 2011 at 4:51 AM
Yesterday said...: Oh My God!!! Best DIY I've ever seen!
This is freaking brilliant!

http://www.nichole-yesterday.blogspot.com; August 17, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Karishma said...: DIY gives me such a kick. Glad to see another fan. :]
Love the eye-popping colours.; August 17, 2011 at 6:58 AM
Miss Bias said...: Zarna, you should do more DIY projects. This one was a cracker. So good. Love your work. Great inspiration for the shoes I have planned to be sent to the op shop. I might just have to review my options.

Miss Bias; August 17, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Corie said...: Wow! Great idea! How long did it take to complete? These look awesome!; August 17, 2011 at 7:39 AM
FASHIONISMYWAY by Cristina L said...: OMG what a great ideA!! Cool shoes...really!!; August 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Style Hippie said...: Until I got to the last picture I was going to say that I love those shoes to death (I still do) and ask where you might have gotten them. Now I'll say: WOW, nice job in turning them into something so stunningly gorgous! (:
x

www.stylehippie.blogspot.com; August 17, 2011 at 3:52 PM
Monique said...: Wow they turned out amazing! seriously so fab; August 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Penelopi F. Karali said...: Fabulous shoes! I SO love them!!!
Penelopi F.
thedesertsvisionaire.blogspot.com; August 17, 2011 at 4:41 PM
NRC♥ said...: I can't believe you DIY'd them they look great nice location too!
NRC ♥; August 17, 2011 at 5:49 PM
Tamara said...: OMG O_o!!!!!!!
Faboulus shoes and colors ;)

MuAKKKKK; August 17, 2011 at 8:20 PM
Isabel said...: those shoes are AMAZING! seriously! love them!; August 17, 2011 at 8:49 PM
stylenuggets said...: Amazing transformation. You could sell these for a lot of money since they are so much in demand right now!; August 18, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Kelly-Ann Maddox said...: Well, hot damn! You're looking incredible.

I'm seriously jealous of your hair, mine is so nothingy at the moment.; August 18, 2011 at 2:10 AM
Anonymous said...: Great idea and the outfit is beautiful :-)

xoxo

http://oliveirasulmoni.blogspot.com/; August 18, 2011 at 2:26 AM
world on high heels said...: amazing look! gorgeous shoes<3

kisses.; August 18, 2011 at 4:32 AM
Anonymous said...: wow im a fan of your shoes :D
AMAZING LOOK; August 18, 2011 at 6:15 AM
Styleadvisor said...: Very creative indeed!; August 18, 2011 at 6:23 AM
Sick by Trend said...: WOW! you look spectacular! this outfit sis hot and your shoes.. what a shoes1 you had a fabulous idea!

xx

www.sickbytrend.com; August 18, 2011 at 7:33 AM
SilhouetteParisienne said...: Nice short

A&C

http://silhouetteparisienne.blogspot.com; August 18, 2011 at 7:36 AM
Hayley said...: wow! I had no idea they were DIY's you did such an amazing job. I am loving your style & blog. Your amazing x

http://hayleyhour.blogspot.com/; August 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Lee Oliveira said...: Helloooo summer..
colours lift up anybody spirits.
Lee x; August 18, 2011 at 8:55 AM
FAB said...: Fresh and trendy as always. Great pics! Love FAB http://fabs.blogg.se; August 18, 2011 at 10:55 AM
LiveLoveDressup said...: Super fabulous! Love the wedges :) You look stunning Zarna!; August 18, 2011 at 11:41 AM
lisa signorini said...: amazing!!!
(like always!!!!)
with love!

www.thecurlylady.blogspot.com; August 18, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Label me Addict said...: Hey Z,

thanks for accepting my invite and taking the time to drop by my blog...
if you like my blog as much as i like yours do follow me and i will follow back for sure!!!

love your STYLE babe...

your SUPER COOL!!!

http://street-chic-blahhhhh.blogspot.com/; August 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Mileide Almeida said...: Zarna hi .. I also love to create new shoes!
kiss; August 18, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Katie said...: So gorgeous! I'm loving everything about this look! xo; August 18, 2011 at 12:56 PM
Sophia said...: wow, beautiful shoes! you have such a good style! I'm a new follower. xx sophia; August 18, 2011 at 2:08 PM
Halie said...: Holy neon, those are sick! :); August 18, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Andrea said...: wooow i love the shoes! your bracelets are cool too! you look awesome!; August 18, 2011 at 3:15 PM
Berta said...: U are an artist! great!; August 18, 2011 at 3:36 PM
FASHION TALES said...: what a killer DIY, love those fun shoes, Love the bullets and mullets bracelts as well. -xxo; August 18, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Unknown said...: Really? spray painted...I literally CAN'T believe it..they look like a totally dfferent pair of shoes...positively amazing.
i need to spend more time on twitter..its been decided.
C; August 18, 2011 at 3:47 PM
Amanda said...: u look so fresh and gorgeous!; August 18, 2011 at 4:24 PM
Unknown said...: love what you did to the wedges they look friggen amazing gurl! sooo creative ahhh loving it :) xxxx; August 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Fashionistable said...: Do you know the saying gobsmacked, well that is how I feel right now. Those DIY shoes are out of this world. What paint did you use? Xxxx; August 18, 2011 at 6:00 PM
Unknown said...: Those shoes are amazing... like normal! I think one day I am going to have to kidnap all your shoes!

Georgie
xx

http://styleprincessdiaries.blogspot.com; August 18, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Clara Turbay said...: I like every pair!

http://paquetevistasbien.blogspot.com; August 18, 2011 at 9:16 PM
Heather said...: omigod I CANT believe you made those!! What kind of paint did you have to use?

xxx; August 18, 2011 at 9:32 PM
kayla marie said...: killer shoes!

xo-Kayla Marie
www.wildchildfashion.blogspot.com; August 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM
Anonymous said...: wow this is amazing inlove with your blog and style
http://fashberries.blogspot.com/; August 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM
S. Bella said...: awesome shoes ...love it; August 19, 2011 at 12:24 AM
Anonymous said...: Fabulessness; August 19, 2011 at 2:32 PM
mispapelicos said...: Aren´t you clever???
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX; August 19, 2011 at 3:34 PM
Styl'yn said...: This outfit is just OMG!!! I love it! It's sooo simple but sooo awesome! and those shoes.. girrrlll you got it! hahah
xoxo asiahlynn; August 19, 2011 at 4:22 PM
Anonymous said...: STOP IT RIGHT NOW!!!! The colors you chose are so unexpected. A bloggy friend just lent me some neon paint to play with...I'm still brainstorming on what to neon, so thank you Zarna for the inspiration!; August 20, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Kimberlee said...: They turned out so great! Who knew you had a little DIYer in ya?; August 21, 2011 at 7:52 PM
That girl; Saadiya said...: OH MY, those shoes are well cool!!
Love that you decided to paint them!

- Saadiya; August 21, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Unknown said...: OMG what a fabulous idea! They look like an awesome new pair of shoes! WERK!!!

-Kris

http://thekrisbliss.blogspot.com; August 22, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Honor said...: I always read your posts mianly just to see your shoes and this post does not disapoint. These are amazing.
xxx; August 23, 2011 at 6:22 AM
Vivi N. said...: Okay, this was just a fantastic D.I.Y. You picked great colors that just complemented each other. Also, it's like two reigning trends (bright colors and color block) meshed into one.; August 24, 2011 at 2:02 PM
Oreleona said...: totally awesome!! bookmarked this diy! thanks!; August 27, 2011 at 10:26 PM
Grazziella said...: OMG !!!! This shoes and what you done with them is absolutly AMAZING !!
Great outfit, this wedges give a plus to this outfit

http://faceitwiththesmile.blogspot.com/; August 28, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Anonymous said...: I loved what you did !!!!! ^ ^ THE SANDALS WERE BEAUTIFUL!! : D

XX *.^; September 14, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Nicole said...: Those shoes are ingenious, love what you did! So wish I could have those bracelets...; October 10, 2011 at 7:45 AM
eveliina said...: Oi, those shoes are wonderful and so are you! I've showed your blog to my finnish friends and they think same way than me. You are absolutely gorgeus! Keep well!; November 30, 2011 at 7:15 AM