Become An Accessory To Fashion
Just as accessories can make or break an outfit, they can also make or break your bank account. So follow my advice and get the most for your money.
Shoe clips are for more than just shoes. Try them dressing up a purse, replacing buttons, adorning a choker or converted to earrings.
Wearing scuffed or worn shoes will undo even the most put-together look. Maintain your shoes by having the local shoemaker put on toe and heel taps. A good shoe cream applied to light-colored shoes after each wearing will help keep them clean.
Shoes stained beyond repair can be recycled. I’ve found a woman who will replace the fabric on your shoes for $25 plus material. Just about any type of fabric can be used, from leather to lace. Contact me at the address below for more information about Cinderella Slippers. For more tips on creative accessories, send $2 and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to me at the address below. Write Accessories Tip Sheet on the envelope.
Designer version
(accessories on top, shoes at bottom)
Hand-beaded capelet by Sharmark Las Vegas, $195
Faux pearl adjustable choker with pendant by Miriam Haskell, $165
Faux pearl drop earrings by Miriam Haskell, $78
Brushed gold-tone hair clip by Neiman Marcus, $55
Champagne lace pumps by Larry Stuart, $119
Gold and copper lace designed leather pumps by J. Renee, $64
Dress For Less version
(accessories below, shoes top right)
Silver sequin capelet from The Icing, $34
White satin choker with flower accent designed by Cinderella Slippers, $9.25
Flower earrings designed by Cinderella Slippers, $9.25
Shoe clips used in above designs from Walmart
Gold and pearl shoe clips by Foremost Fashions from Sears, $9
Navy and gold-tone shoe bows by Foremost Fashions from Sears, $6
Gold-tone curtain clip by Green Mountain Vista from Linens ‘n Things, $7.99
Battenberg lace and gold and white lace pumps each pair, $25
Hand-beaded lace pumps, $50
Above shoes custom designed and created by Cinderella Slippers
MEMO: All bargains featured in this column are available in book form. Send $9.95 to Dress For Less, 177 Sound Beach Ave., Suite 6, Old Greenwich, CT 06870.