If you follow my blog or Instagram then you'll already know I'm a hugeee fan of anything printed/floral/paisley etc, so when I was approached by the lovely Charlotte from Shoe Licks to review some prints to stick under heels, I didn't hesitate to say yess! The idea of being able to add that extra bit of detail to an otherwise boring place sounded like such a fabulous idea.
As she says on her Dragons Den audition - it's a great way to add soul to your sole! Check out her audition below:
First, the DIY part
Now, I'm definitely not very gifted when it comes to the arts and crafts department, I'm generally very clumsy with my hands (just ask anyone who's ever received a wrapped present from me)...
...However after a bit of playing around with them I managed to cut and stick a suitable size of the print and add them to my heels fine. I found it helpful to use a pen just to make an outline of the sole but you can in some cases just press the sticker on the sole to make an imprint to then cut along.
Now that my shoes we're all pimped up I decided to take them out for a spin and see what they looked like in one of my outfits.
All styled up in Shoe Licks
I've always been a fan of heels and trousers as I think it just creates an effortlessly chic look, so I decided to test the Shoe Licks out on a very simple outfit, wearing my Khaki Asos utility trousers, crop print Topshop top & my Mango suede jacket (which has barely left my arms since I got it!!).
Rust Platform Court Shoes - £19.99 New Look / Suede Jacket - £59.99 Mango / Crop Print Top - Topshop / Silver Necklace - New Look / Brown Bag - Accessorize / Deft Blue Shoe Print* - £2.99 Shoe Licks
I really love how the colour from the print pops and ads something extra to an otherwise neutral coloured outfit. This blue print seemed to go perfectly with the rust heels I'd purchased from New Look, but Shoe Licks have such a varied range of prints available that I don't think you'd struggle to find something to work into any outfit.
If you want to try them out for yourself Charlotte is offering you your first Shoe Lick purchase at only £2.00 with the code "pimpmyheels" - you can check out their full colourful collection right here.
What do you think? Is this the budget way of achieving the signature Christian Louboutin red sole look? Or are soles better off left alone? Would love to know your thoughts!
Thanks for reading & see you soon,
Gabby xo
Love the heels and nice touch with the print! A really great idea ^^
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Hey lovely! Thanks so much glad you liked :) Will deffo be checking your blog out! :) xoxo
DeleteFirst of all can we just take a moment, your bottom Mrs! I can only dream of having such a bottom haha!
ReplyDeleteSecondly that video made me chuckle so much. The dancing was just spot on. Perfect for a Wednesday morning giggle!
Pass me the shoe licks, I need my shoes suitably Louboution'ing up!
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Haha awww loved your comment Bee! You're too sweet - I think it was just the trousers though!!
DeleteI know isn't she so sweet! Glad you liked them - you'll have to give them a try!! Looking forward to catching up with your blog as always :) xoxo
Oh they look stunning! The arts and crafts aspect I think I could handle, walking in heels high enough to make it worth it might be a different matter ;-)
ReplyDeleteHaha loved your comment Claire - I'm sure you could do the high heel walk though! Looking forward to seeing your blog :) xoxo
Deleteomg!!! i love this DIY!!!!! so subtle of a detail but has a great impact!! :D
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Thanks Sybil! It is such a cute subtle detail :) Looking forward to catching up with your blog! xoxo
DeleteThis is soo awesome! What a great idea! It definitely adds some pizazz to the shoe!
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Thank you so much lovely! You should give them a try :) Will deffo head over to see your latest post :) xoxo
DeleteLove these!! I think the print your chose goes perfectly with the rust colour heels - a gorgeous combination! xxx
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Thanks so much Holly! Glad you liked :D xoxo
Deletefantastic shoes, love this idea!
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Thanks Emma! It really is such a fun idea :) xoxo
DeleteThis is a great idea! I love that print and those are some fabulous heels.
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Thanks Hana! So glad you liked! Will deffo catch up with your blog :) xoxo
DeleteAmazing shoes and DIY! =D
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Thanks so much Jess! Glad you liked :) Looking forward to seeing your new post! xoxo
DeleteI've actually heard of licks before in a magazine and found the idea very creative! Would love to try these x
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Ahh you deffo should give them a try! :) Thanks for commenting chick xoxo
DeleteAh I love how quirky the heels look!! Also great outfit overall, you got style girl :D
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Aw thanks Diemante! You're the sweetest! Looking forward to the event on Wednesday woop :) xoxo
DeleteThis DIY is so cute!! I love the color palette of the entire look too :) Reminds me of autumn!
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Thanks beaut! Glad you liked - the colours were quite autumny haha! Looking forward to catching up with your blog :) xoxo
DeleteWhat a lovely little idea! They look super cute :) x
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Thanks so much hannah! Glad you liked them :) Will catch up with your blog now xoxo
DeleteOh, I've never heard of underside shoe licks before, but they look so amazing! Definitely a fun and easy way to add an extra zing to an outfit or a pair of shoe!
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Hey lovely - you should deffo give them a try! Thanks for commenting will check out your blog :) xoxo
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