Hello and welcome (back) to the Planet Forward blog for an eco-friendly craft Friday with a twist. The “eco” in today’s eco-friendly craft has a double meaning: 1) it is eco-friendly because you are essentially upcycling something you already have; and 2) it is eco-friendly because it is economical.

A highlight of New York Fashion Week was the whimsy of Tory Burch’s shoes. Shoes have quickly become the must have accessory of every season with designers from Manolo Blahnik to Christian Louboutin making their names on fabulous shoes. However, in tough economic times it’s not always possible to buy the latest shoes even if you can find them at a decent prince point. That is why today’s craft is so great because it shows you how you can have the latest fashion trends without spending your hard-earned cash. This is yet another fashion forward craft from P.S. – I made this… creator and founder Erica Domesek on E!News. You should really check out her site if you have a minute – it’s an excellent source of creative inspiration.

What You Need:

• Pair of shoes with a strap
• Piece of (complimentary) ribbon
• Scissors

Directions:

1. Cut a length of ribbon
2. Knot the ribbon on the side of the shoe’s strap
3. Tie a medium sized bow with the ribbon
4. Make the ribbon neat by cutting the end on an angle

This is an easy and inexpensive way to update your wardrobe because it doesn’t involve a huge investment (or any at all if you have everything on hand) and also because it is not permanent. You can swap out the ribbon anytime you want for another or none at all. When updating shoes using this method, choose ribbon that compliments the color of the shoe like for a monochromatic look, you can add a black ribbon to black shoes.

When dealing with a printed shoe it might be best to pick out one of the accent colors (like in the photo). Don’t be afraid of adding a bow to shoes that is bright as Burch had bows in mustard and pinks. Not only can a shoe add a pop of color to an outfit, but it’s a great way to dress up a classic look and make it modern.

So if you appreciate a good eco-friendly craft (in either meaning) this is a perfect way to (temporarily) update your shoes for the season.
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