DIY Tory Burch-Inspired Shoe Clips
As every college girl knows, ballet flats are a total wardrobe staple. For a while now, I have been longing for a pair of Tory Burch‘s classic Reva ballet flats. However, they’re a little out of my price range right now. So what’s a girl to do? DIY, of course!
This DIY is great because it’s super cheap (just wait till you see what the clip design is made from) AND totally versatile – the clips attach and detach easily so you can use them with any basic flats you own. Ready to learn how to make them? Read on!
Supplies:
What you’ll need for this DIY:
- A basic pair of flats
- Super glue or really strong craft glue
- Shoe clips or clip-on earring backs (from the craft store)
- Gold or silver spray or acrylic paint
- Spray gloss
- Paintbrush
- Wax paper
- Bra Clips (Yes, like the ones from the commercials!)
Step 1
Make sure to read your glue instructions, mine said to let dry for 24 hours.
Take your two bra clips and use your glue to adhere them to the shoe clips. Make sure you glue them evenly so they look alike. Set your clips on the wax paper while they dry so you can easily remove them once they’re done.
Step 2
When your glue is completely dry, you can use your paint to apply a thin coat of gold or silver onto your clips. Then, when that is dry, go back and paint another layer. Add as many layers as necessary until you’re happy with the opaqueness of the clip.
Step 3
After your paint is dry, use a spray gloss to seal everything in and add shine. Finally, let that dry according to its directions – usually, it will take a few hours.
That’s it! When your shoe clips are fully dry, you can clip them to the front of your shoes and rock your fancy flats that didn’t break the bank!
Tell Us Your Thoughts!
What do think of this project? Are you going to try to make your own shoe clips?? Do you have the real Tory Burch versions? Let us know with a comment.
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Posted on on January 19, 2013 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: DIY, DIY fashion, Flats, How To, Tory Burch
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AnnieK
Haha this is a smart idea! Good for us girls on a budget that want the look of those Tory Burch flats!
Kenzie
This is a total violation of designer rights. That is like taking two c’s, sewing them on your bag and calling it a chanel. I’m actually very surprised this even was put up on the site.
Breeze
While I think it’s great that College Fashion is embracing a DIY spririt, I personally think the bra clips looks a little cheap compared to the metal clips used on Tory Burch flats, especially since the flats shown in the picture are a nice patent/faux patent leather
Maybe it would be better to try to find another type of metal design? I used to have a pair of flats that were Tory Burch-like( when I was in high school before I even knew Tory Burch was a brand) and they had a metal fleur de lis clip.
Great idea, just maybe a different execution would work better.
I can’t wait to see what other ideas you have.
Merritt
Actually, Kenzie, it’s not a violation of designer rights. As the title clearly states, these shoes are “Tory Burch-Inspired”. They are neither attempting to make convincing fake Tory Burch flats nor are they trying to market them as something they are not. Also, the Tory Burch symbol is in the shape of a cross while these are clearly not. Do you really think Tory Burch is the only company that makes flats with embellished caps? Know what you’re talking about, please.
CT
Seconded. Well done DIY, but the purpose is clearly to recreate an iconic, expensive item because of the branding and not because of the design. Had really appreciated this site’s previous write-ups on ripping off designers.
S
These definitely just look like bra clips on your shoes.
Erica
I agree with the first two commenters…great execution of a slightly-less-than-ethical idea. Maybe use this DIY to add flowers or pom-poms or bows to your shoes instead of a faux logo/design?
Mary
This seems unethical
Carrie
I like Hillary’s interesting idea. Replacing the bra clips with bows won’t make it anymore ethical. Furthermore, you can see that it’s not Tory Burch from a zillion miles away. So, I think it’s a cute d.i.y.
ClaireCh
Only people who cared would notice that this wasn’t the real thing, and people who don’t care just see another pair of shoes!
It would be a clear ethical violation if she was making these shoe clips and THEN selling them for a profit.
Sneha
The title says the DIY is Tory Burch-inspired. She’s not trying to make the same flats, she seems to have been inspired by the design and idea of having a ‘brooch’ on a pair of flats. If anything, being inspired, its an ode to Tory Burch.
Rebecka
It’s kinda ironic that they published a post about fast-fashion places “ripping off desinger’ because they “copy” stuff…then this gets posted. I’m just pointing out the irony here.
Meghan
Neat diy idea! You could probably use old clip-on earrings from a second hand store for very cheap aswell!
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