I got these flats for 97 cents. Yes, 97 cents. Thanks Old Navy clearance rack. The only problem with finding 97 cent shoes, in your size, is that you will be forced to buy them, even if they're capped with an unfortunate shade of yellow--and have those ridiculous little bows that shoe manufactures seem to think are so cute. They're not cute, shoe manufactures. Cut it out.
I cut of those bows immediately, but tried to rock the yellow for a while. I can't really rock yellow--not even on my toes. Yellow kind of clashes with everything I own. Gold, on the other hand, is always fitting with the rest of my wardrobe. Idea! A few coats of golden paint later, and these flats have a new, more neutral look, and a new life. Yes, new shoe life.
Supplies
Pair of flats
Rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover
Painter's tape
Paint (color of your choice; I used golden metallic by Folk Art)
Sealant (I used a clear nail polish top coat for extra shine)
Instructions
- If repurposing old shoes, clean off interior and exterior of shoes. Use rubbing alcohol or polish remover to remove finish from the area you wish to paint. I had to do this multiple times because my shoes were so shiny to begin with.
- Using painter's tape, mark off the area of your cap toe. These shoes have a raised cap, so this step was particularly easy.
- Paint one coat of paint onto the cap toe area. Let dry. Repeat as many times as necessary. I put about five coats on these shoes.
- Seal your paint job with a protective coat. I wanted these golden caps to retain their shine, so I used an inexpensive clear nail polish top coat.
- Let dry & wear!
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