A possible DIY...

[indypup]

Well ladies, the glitter Pigalle thread inspired me (I think) to possibly do something to my Decollete 328. They're that pink that went on sale earlier this summer and while I love the color, I've had these shoes for quite some time and haven't worn them yet. I want something more wearable than this pink, which I feel I can't even wear this time of year.

Right now I'm contemplating pulling a Nerdy and painting them with nailpolish, just like she did with her Rolandos of the same color. I'm thinking of either doing a silver glitter (and by glitter, I mean that they'll look more like greasepaint than anything else), black glitter, navy/marine glitter or just keeping them the same. This project is already giving me anxiety and I haven't even started yet!

So, I need your HONEST opinions. What should I do? Black greasepaint, silver/grey glitter/greasepaint, marine glitter/greasepaint, or just leave them?

Here's a pic of them in their current, never-been-worn-out state for reference.

[madamelizaking]

I didn't know nerdy did that! is there a pic?

[indypup]

Yes Liza, right here!

http://forum.purseblog.com/attachmen...2&d=1252365400

They look REALLY amazing.

[aminie]

I am in love with this colour so of course I am biaised and say do not touch them!!!

[Barlow]

As much as I love a DIY project... if they haven't been worn and it's a color you don't love, I'd say sell them and put the funds towards a pair you do.

[sumnboutme]

i have that exact pair and i them...that said, what nerdy did to her rolandos were amazing too...sorry, i'm no help...

[rilokiley]

Originally Posted by Barlow

As much as I love a DIY project... if they haven't been worn and it's a color you don't love, I'd say sell them and put the funds towards a pair you do.

I agree with this...

Also, you haven't worn this pair yet because it's not very wearable, but wouldn't making it a glitter pink make it even less wearable?


ETA: I know you said you were thinking of doing a black or marine (or another dark color) greasepaint, but I'm having a hard time imagining how that kind of nail polish would look on pink patent. Maybe I'm just not imaginative enough?

Also, was the Rolando in patent or nappa laminato?

[aminie]

and if you haven't worn them, wouldn't you been worried of them stretching, resulting in the nail polish cracking??

[indypup]

^No, I wouldn't do a glitter pink. The choices are above. :) I just got the nailpolish idea from Nerdy's DIY.

I love the style but I can't put this color with any outfits for the season. I wanted something more wearable like black (which, even as a glitter, I consider more wearable than salmon).

Edit: I have worn them for hours at a time around the house, so they have stretched already. :) I just haven't worn them anywhere! And Nerdy's were this exact pink patent.

[aminie]

if you really won't do anything with them like that, my second choice would be marine

[indypup]

I forgot to add that I was also considering doing a red greasepaint... the only reason I didn't put that in the poll is because I was worried they'd be too similar to the red Karey NP's I'm waiting on.

[JetSetGo!]

I would go with Marine. Black is too boring.
Ohhhh... what about making them Strass like Melia?

[boraxkim]

i would do either black or navy..

but, honestly, i agree with Barlow..
i'm sure someone out there would love to have those pink shoes! and with that money you can buy another pair you'll wear a lot

i would buy them since i've been wanting that pink color but they're not my size

[indypup]

Originally Posted by JetSetGo!

I would go with Marine. Black is too boring. Ohhhh... what about making them Strass like Melia?

OH yes, believe me, I considered it! But how would I get the crystals to stick to patent? That was the hitch!

Hmmm, there's also burgundy greasepaint too... (I'm looking through the nailpolishes I have now, lol)

[flashy.stems]

i wouldn't touch them. the colour is gorgeous and once spring/summer rolls around you may wear them more. just my opinion.