More cardboard stuff

Cardboard proved to be interesting material, so I had to experiment a bit more. Here are shoe soles for Jessica Rabbit (who has Tonner's Athletic Body with high heel feet). These are similar to the Barbie and Monster High shoes, except for the curved part in the heel.

Here the soles have been painted with gold paint.

I decided to make the insoles the same way as for the orange silk shoes. The main thing with these is to make sure there is glue only in the parts that go under the insoles, so the fabric stays neat. Also, be careful when cutting the triangular flaps. There should be no cut edges visible on the sides of the insoles.

I glued little loops for the straps. When you do it this way, you can glue the insoles to the outer soles before putting the straps in place, which makes things easier. Also, you can change the straps to different ones at any point, so you get a very versatile pair of shoes this way.

Finally, here are the finished shoes. You can vary the material, length and positioning of the straps to get different results.

sunset shots

photos by bf :: accessories shot by me

[ :: toto collection dress gifted by Voluptuous Boutique :: Isabella Fiore bag :: Wanted heels :: ]

[ :: Voluptuous Boutique ring (had to buy it when I saw it in Vegas!) :: Banana Republic necklace:: ]

During Viva Fat Vegas, Patty and Juan Barba of Voluptuous Boutique were kind enough to let us bloggers run wild in their store, shopping, taking photos, and having an awesome time. They also gifted each of us an item from their store and I chose this awesome bustled hem dress. I love how voluminous and swishy it is. I also bought the ring pictured--so in love with the large stones and hammered metal!

Quick shopping tip for those heading to Voluptuous--sizes are on the junior size, so pick up a size larger than you'd normally grab! Also, almost everything in the store is under $30. WIN.

Thanks, Juan and Patty, for a fabulous time! :D

Yours, Etc.

CurvyGirlChic