Black Milk, Leather and Ripped Denim - Rockstar Royalty!

Wednesday 6 March 2013

If I were a celebrity, I wouldn't be an actress or a socialite, I would be a rockstar. DUH. So when I was challenged to transform an old pair of shoes into an award ceremony worthy pair, I knew the look I was going for...  

Jacket: Hide Label - Swimsuit: BlackMilk - Jeans: River Island @ ASOS c/o Ladbrokes - Shoes: Wallis - Hat: H&M - Necklace: Regal Rose - Bracelet: F21

Gwen Stefani would be proud that I didn't walk the imaginary red carpet in a basic ball gown. I was sent a bling-kit and a voucher for ASOS to celebrate the launch of the Ladbrokes  Diamond Slot Game. My task was to create a glamorous look and I opted for rockstar glamour. Although I was tempted to bedazzle a pair of Dr. Martens, I decided to work my magic on some old shoe boots using Swarvoski crystals. You can see them up close here:

My tools.

HUZZAH! What do you think of my outfit and upcycling skills!? My initial plan was to cover the heels completely but it's such a slow and fiddly process that I didn't stand a chance. I'm quite chuffed with the results!

T - I told you I'm a rockstar. XoX

43 comments:

  1. i love the shoes after you design it...
    and also love the jacket...

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  2. Love it! How long did they take to do...

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  3. Brilliant DIY, they look great. God I love Black Milk sooo much!!

    Denise x
    Pretty*Petite*Poppy

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  4. They look awesome, you are so crafty! You always look amazing :) xxx

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  5. I'd love to DIY a pair of my shoes! They look great.

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    Megan xxx

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  6. Great look! The DIY shoes look ace! X

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  7. Wow, you look fab. How amazing did those boots turn out! I love the whole look. You could totally be a rock star stylist! lol

    ThePipingFairy.com

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  8. Ahhh love it! They look fab!

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  9. Love the t-shirt, LOVE the upcycling! Brilliant =) xx

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  10. You look amazing, Gwen would be proud! Impressed by your DIY skills too, mine are none existent!

    Maria xxx

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  11. shoes look amazing , great outfit :) Thank you for the lovely comment on my blog x

    Beautiful Dreams

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  12. I love your bodysuit and jacket + the jeans are amazing with the ripped inserts a great look and something I would wear too ! x

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  13. Amazing outfit and DIY!
    Katie xx
    http://thegravityandshe.blogspot.co.uk

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  14. Love everything about this look, especially the DIY shoes! xx

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  15. Hey dear, your blog is amazing and I love this post so much! Love, Anna

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  16. oo wow, great job on the boots!! I would love to try these but I get too scared in case it goes wrong :-S
    I want your wardrobe.... please? :)

    http://www.candyliquor.co.uk
    UK High Street Fashion
    xoxo

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  17. loving the jacket!

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  18. Love what your did with the shoes, looks so pretty :)

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  19. Oh, love the upcycling very much!

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  20. Heels look ACE!!!! :) Go you!!!! XxxX

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  21. I heart Gwen - she is so stunning and individual. Loving that whole outfit on you Tara x

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  22. Wow amazing skills babes!! Love the boots! May have to try this myself! Also, love the style total rock star! ;) you should be on Rock of Ages or something! Hehe xxx

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  23. Hey Rockstar! I like the understated sparkle that you've added to those shoe boots, lookin' good :)

    Soul Sparkler

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  24. Awesome outfit and I love what you did to the shoes :D :D

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  25. You look gorgeous Tara, I love the jacket and you did such a good job on the shoes, I'm rubbish at DIY haha

    A little bit Unique

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  26. Waah! I love that bodysuit & you've just reminded me how much I wanted it a few months ago! The shoes turned out perfectly, I don't think I'd have the patience to sit & do something so fiddly. I also love that you didn't cover the whole heel, the lines of them look so much more interesting! :)

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  27. Those shoes look amazing! You did such a good job!

    Love Tweet xx

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  28. Great job on the boots, they turned out great. Love the outfit too btw, the jacket and hat in particular!

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  29. Such a great way to make something look great again, love it! Great look overall.

    Lola x

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  30. I love the look, very rock chick!

    The shoes look fit. You've done a good job, I need to start doing DIY! XO

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  31. Amazing look xxx http://georginagoodman.blogspot.co.uk

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  32. Great idea I plan to do something similar with my heels to make them funky as I have huge feet & find it hard to get a good range of shoe fashion so I have to do it myself.

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  33. Love this outfit! Really diggin' the bodysuit :) Also, your shoes look fab! Awesome job revamping them and giving them a new look.

    xx
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  34. This leather-jacket is wonderful! I really like it!

    <3

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  35. Yes yes! A rockstar I would choose to be too, a world wide sensation ;)
    LOVE the shoes and what you did to it, it is fab. xx

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  36. I love all blacks. This outfit is definitely great on you
    Your blog is very interesting
    Want us to become followers? Just let me know
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    Have a great day!
    Ellaine, MuaHugs

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  37. Love this! xo

    jazxo.blogspot.com

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  38. you look lovely, amazing shoes! :)
    xx

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  39. Love them! Gonna have to give this a go me thinks :) x

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  40. Ooh how clever are you! Those shoes look SO great! Love the rest of the outfit too :)
    x

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  41. really cool diy and your jeans are great as well!
    xx Kate

    The Style Department

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