https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:58:24 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1828169 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 09:34:30 +0000 Style Fan 1828169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look fantastic.&nbsp; What a great idea.&nbsp; I love the booties but the heel is too high for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1828128 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 04:21:48 +0000 Laura G 1828128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker--exactly. A cheap way to see if the technology works for me as well as it did for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1828113 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 03:23:25 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1828113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura, that's not a bad idea; you'd have to look at that kind of purchase as "buying a project" as well as a potential wardrobe item. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1828097 Sun, 23 Jul 2017 02:37:25 +0000 Laura G 1828097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Verry cool! I had no idea that was something you could DIY. I might start eyeballing the light-colored shoes at the thrift store... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1828044 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 22:50:38 +0000 Murph11 1828044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>She loved meeting you, is a loyal blog-reader, but rarely on the forum. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827866 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 16:33:34 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1827866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Angie</b>, they are higher than I would wear often. Hence, my interest in getting a different style with lower heel. And why I really didn't want to just replace them with another pair of Stinas. But they have such good cushioning and arch support, I've found they are fine for work, including the walking part of my commute; I just wouldn't wear them 2 days in a row. With the cutouts, I like them for less cold weather, too, not for winter. </p> <p>This turned out to be a good pair of shoes to use for my foray into dyeing. It's not something I see myself doing a lot, but good to know that it is an option.</p> <p><b>Murph11</b>, it was so fun to run into you at Nordstrom! Is your shopping buddy on the forum, too? </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827852 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:48:19 +0000 jenny1963 1827852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! Thats impressive! They look great!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827807 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 14:22:52 +0000 Angie 1827807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FABULOUS.</p> <p>Not too high for you, Sharan? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827796 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:59:24 +0000 Karie 1827796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did a great job with these, they look fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827775 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:40:33 +0000 skylurker 1827775@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Impressive. They look like new. I really like the new colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827755 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 13:13:46 +0000 Murph11 1827755@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sharan, you're my fashion DIY idol! These are amazing! Thanks for coming over to say hi when you spotted us in the shoe dept yesterday morning. So fun to see you IRL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827635 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:27:37 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1827635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey, all--I've just ordered the Mindos in burgundy leather, online! (Story in <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kork-ease-booties--big-disappointment">my update here</a>.) I didn't really think they would restock, since it wasn't a Nordstrom brand, but they did. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827630 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:17:41 +0000 rachylou 1827630@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm impressed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827629 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 03:16:55 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1827629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone! Update: I wore them to work today! I like my navy so much better than the previous color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827514 Sat, 22 Jul 2017 00:44:56 +0000 Windchime 1827514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great idea to change the color!! Enjoy the new incarnation of your Stina's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827440 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:50:31 +0000 Ledonna N. 1827440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah you did a great job.&nbsp; Not to worry most of my collection are boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827435 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:44:29 +0000 Susie 1827435@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sitting in my office trying to picture if I have light booties that I can dye!!&nbsp;I think they look&nbsp;great.&nbsp;Maybe that's the best way to get a really nice style in navy!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827403 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:04:17 +0000 Nomad 1827403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look amazing! &nbsp;That's a gorgeous patina.</p> <p>... now I kinda wish I had a pair of shoes light enough to dye... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827366 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 19:54:10 +0000 Jenn 1827366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look great. Any irregularities in the color look intentional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827301 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:49:27 +0000 Anonymous 1827301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You did a wonderful job with the navy. Burgundy would be a great addition to your wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827291 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:12:29 +0000 JuniperGreen 1827291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WHOA that is awesome! &nbsp;This DIY would never have occurred to me and I'm super impressed with the execution. &nbsp;That rich blue/navy color really adds something to an already adorable style. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827116 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:25:19 +0000 kkards 1827116@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG! FAB!&nbsp;<br />honestly, i would have never even thought of this, but what a wonderful way save and reinvent a favorite </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827114 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 10:21:27 +0000 bella 1827114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, they look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1827023 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 01:55:24 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1827023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>DonnaF</b>--haha! You are right, and I'm counting on that. <br /><b>Sal</b>, after quite a bit of discussion on the forum about Tarrago dyes (which, it seemed, when I looked them up, are more like the painting technique), I settled on using leather dye. It does limit your options for color, though; you can only go darker than the original color. <br /><b>Eliza</b>, they're not quite as cool as petrol, I don't think, but they have a sort of patina about them that I really like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1826989 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:58:49 +0000 Thistle 1826989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those look terrific!</p> <p>Here's hoping the Mindo work out for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1826987 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:57:33 +0000 Eliza 1826987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool On my screen they look almost like what I have seen labeled as a petrol finish- like oil on a puddle. Well done- I admire people who try such experiments and totally understand how worthwhile it is keep a comfy pair of shoes going.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1826983 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:54:12 +0000 Sal 1826983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look terrific!! &nbsp;</p> <p>I tried painting sandals a couple of summers ago and did not like the result - I should have dyed instead.</p> <p>I didn't see the original thread so will check this out now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1826974 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:37:25 +0000 JAileen 1826974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1826972 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 00:36:33 +0000 DonnaF 1826972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice!!!&nbsp; Also, remember than nobody will be examining your booties an closely as you have.&nbsp; Most, if not all of us will see them from eye level or possibly seated so from chair level.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-diy-project-or-my-latest-obsession-kork-ease#post-1826952 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 23:27:20 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1826952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of you know how <a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kork-ease-booties--big-disappointment">disappointed I was to receive the wrong Kork Ease boots</a> while shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. The reason I was excited about the boots in the first place is NOT because I need another pair of booties (right, hardly!), but because I really like the comfort of a pair of Kork Ease booties that I already own, the Stina. I had recently thought I'd like to get another pair of shoes from the brand--if I came across some that I liked. And I had also thought about getting another pair of Stinas, since the ones I have were stained (something dripped onto them from under the car on a rainy day, and it wouldn't come off), and I had grown less fond of the color over the last year anyway. <br />Enter the surprise block-heeled Mindo bootie at NAS--it was my wish come true, and better yet, it was available in burgundy, a color that seemed hand-picked for me.<br />Meanwhile, I had decided to try dyeing my old Kork Ease Stinas, and after consulting with Johnny, where I bought the dye, I decided to try navy blue. I'm pretty happy with the results. It's not perfect--so I won't be going into the shoe-dyeing business anytime soon--but I think I'll wear them. I like that they came out a deep indigo blue. During the dyeing process, they looked quite purplish, but after I applied navy shoe polish, they came out the color I wanted!<br />And I'm still holding out hope that I will get a pair of burgundy leather Mindos. </p>