https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:42:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814374 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:49:42 +0000 rachylou 814374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be a pretty neat thing to do </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814251 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:20:18 +0000 Sara L. 814251@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting project! I can't wait to see the finished product. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814228 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:47:12 +0000 rae 814228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claudia, you're right, slow and steady. When I use the magnification tool on this site, part of it is very light and just on the tips of the hairs, and then some of it is more gloopy.<br /> <a href="http://www.shirise.com/Frye-Felicity-Bronze-Haircalf-Short-Boot/PAHKADFMHAMGNELH/Product?ad_id=shopstyle#.UO7-SonjlGA" rel="nofollow">http://www.shirise.com/Frye-Fe.....O7-SonjlGA</a></p> <p>Application stands out a bit more in the pewter, too.<br /> <a href="http://www.shirise.com/Frye-Felicity-Pewter-Haircalf-Short-Boot/PAHKIDAJPGMKNELH/Product?ad_id=shopstyle#.UO7-TInjlGA" rel="nofollow">http://www.shirise.com/Frye-Fe.....O7-TInjlGA</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814224 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:43:25 +0000 Claudia 814224@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can you tell I am really into this project? LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814223 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:42:54 +0000 Claudia 814223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know what you're doing, but I would go really slow/light between applications and build up the haphazard layers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814218 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:40:36 +0000 rae 814218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ceit, I've been wondering about that and staring at the close ups of the original boot. The application seems almost blotchy, so I'm thinking I might apply with a regular brush where the color is heaviest and blend it out with a toothbrush? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814215 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:38:21 +0000 Mochi 814215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm assuming so, yes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814214 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:38:18 +0000 Claudia 814214@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You know, I was looking over my bottle and you need to clean the brush you use with paint thinner, so I think the "Interior" would hold up well on the calf hair, especially if you don't get them really wet a lot or have them sitting around in sunlight. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814211 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:37:02 +0000 Anonymous 814211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When you apply it, do you think you would have to use a toothbrush or mascara wand or something to comb it through the hairs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814206 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:35:28 +0000 rae 814206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claudia, we posted at the same time - thank you for those product recs!! If the stuff I have does not work, I'm ordering one of those for sure. It will still be a bargain even after 2 or 3 tries with different products. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814200 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:32:33 +0000 rae 814200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Manidipa had me at Cyborg Central - the booties are on their way to me! Mochi, I will keep you informed of the project, as we cannot let those booties of your be orphans. Are your leopard booties calf hair? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814199 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:32:28 +0000 Claudia 814199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see no reason why your DIY idea wouldn't work. </p> <p>I actually have some artists gold leaf paint here. I just looked at the bottle and it says "Interior" but they must then also make "Exterior." </p> <p>Just Googled the manufacturer and they do: <a href="http://www.amaco.com/shop/product-441-brush-n-leaf-exterior.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.amaco.com/shop/prod.....erior.html</a></p> <p>This also looks promising "for porous surfaces" <a href="http://www.amaco.com/shop/product-437-rub-n-buff-metallic-finishes.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.amaco.com/shop/prod.....ishes.html</a></p> <p>Anyway, I think it's a great idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814140 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:08:30 +0000 Mochi 814140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Holy (not calfskin) cow, those are gorgeous boots and insanely expensive to boot! I'm already pined out from other impossible items so I won't pine away here, but if you could be the guinea pig and embrace this project, I would be thrilled. I have those (in 20-20-hindsight) silly leopard booties that I'm still not sure if I can get a refund on or not. If not, I gotta do something to tone them down or even turn them into FAB METALLIC BOOTS. I will be completely in awe of you if you can do this. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-814138 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:08:10 +0000 harmonica 814138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>yay! you're a DIY master so I totally think you can do this and as you say, they would be perfect for you and your wardrobe </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813803 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:39:51 +0000 ManidipaM 813803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweet boots! Please DIY, if that's the only way you're getting that effect --- they look like they belong in cyborg central (in a good, bionic-woman way). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813694 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:27:28 +0000 Beth Ann 813694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah! You are the shoe paint sensei? That makes sense. Then I say "go for it" and save the money for a vacation in the South of France. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813686 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:19:05 +0000 rae 813686@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, it's funny you said that... I think I was the naughty girl who introduced Claire to leather dye, hehe. </p> <p>Joy, I see what you mean now! That would make it a lighter color, too. More summery, hmm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813684 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:16:05 +0000 Anonymous 813684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I meant that you should paint metallic over the leopard pattern. I doubt the pattern would show but thought it would be fun if it did just a little. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813680 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:12:14 +0000 catgirl 813680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are giving me a brain cramp, they are so lovely. And they make the UGGs look cheap! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813677 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:09:56 +0000 rae 813677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Joy, that sounds amazing! I'd do it if I didn't have a serious poisoned eye for most leopard. It just is not my thing. </p> <p>Una, I KNOW! So lustworthy... I don't have any metallic shoes yet, too. I believe metallic was on Angie's must-have list. &gt;:^) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813673 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:08:01 +0000 Beth Ann 813673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! The first pair is amazing. And far out of my league! As for the DIY.....calling Claire! Where are you, Claire? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813665 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:01:41 +0000 catgirl 813665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why on earth did you show me those Fryes? They are the perfect brown-ish boot because they are METALLIC. DYING and hoping for some DIYING in the form of DYE-ING. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813664 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 04:01:20 +0000 Anonymous 813664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like a great idea if you can try it in a place that doesn't show to see how the shoe color will work on the hair. If you can get them in your size, how about getting the leopard version. It would be so cool if the leopard pattern shows through the color a bit. Plus they may turn out lighter. On 6pm they cst less too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-spring-diy#post-813650 Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:48:14 +0000 rae 813650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really love these bronzed calf hair boots by Frye (style is Felicity, and they also come in pewter!), but they are, like, over $700 and not widely enough available to stalk. </p> <p>What do you think about a little DIY magic with these? I already have some bronze shoe color waiting for action, and if it turns out bleah, they can go back to black. Not everyone's idea of a summer shoe, but 1) I wear boots year round, and 2) my job does not allow open-toed shoes, even in summer. This is a great heel height for me, have very good ratings, and I've found them for even cheaper than the 6pm price. Downside is that they are black, but I'm thinking the bronze would lighten them up while still allowing them to bookend my hair.<br /> <a href="http://www.6pm.com/kelsi-dagger-trulux-bootie-black-hair-on-pony?zfcTest=mat%3A1" rel="nofollow">http://www.6pm.com/kelsi-dagge.....st=mat%3A1</a> </p>