Monday 20 June 2016

Another case of ... personalization!


Last week I was wearing a pair of bottle green sandals. Today I want you to know how they were born.


They had a large suede ribbon to be tied around the ankle...


I  changed a bit their look with a leather string.
 Changing things  is something I very often do and  usually call ... 
" personalizing  items !" 


I really can't avoid it...


Of course I can wear my sandals with their original ribbons if I like.


Do you do the same?


34 comments:

  1. Dan, I love how you created two completely different shoe looks with one simple add one! So clever! Love it both ways!
    xx, Elle
    http://www.theellediaries.com/

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    1. Quoting Greetje ... Not only a pretty face!! :-)

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  2. I like your personalized shoes! The shoes are beautiful! Unfortunately, I'm not very good at changing shoes and clothes - I don't sew, and I'm not very "crafty"...

    Andrea
    Andrea’s Wellness Notes

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    1. To be honest ... not always my "personalizations" work this well!!

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  3. You look so pretty!!!Have a successful day dear!

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    1. I wish a successful day to you too, dear !

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  4. Darling sandals .. love the two ways you are wearing them!! great outfit ..

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    1. A white shirt can make a great outfit! Thanks for commenting, Celia ...

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  5. Really Dan---how brilliant!!!
    And they do change the look of the shoe!!
    I'm going to have to keep thinking about how I can change up my footwear! Thanks for this!!
    jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. I am a professional in changing things!! :-)

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  6. Muy bonito el look y preciosas las sandalias!!!!


    Saludos

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    1. Hi, Reme! I am glad that you like ...

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  7. This is my kind of look! Super chic and polished and how unique are those sandals! Just beautiful!
    Red Reticule

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    1. Thanks Bogi! It's a plain look, but sometimes the simplest ideas work great ...

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  8. What a great idea! Two looks and not a lot of storage space used.

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    1. I hadn't thought of the storage space! You noticed a very practical side of the matter!! ( an extra reason for "personalizing"! )

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  9. Very good idea Dan! I have a pair of sandals that came with changeable straps, great for travelling because I can have three different looks: black, nude and pink. Someday I'll do a post of all three but I did a post about the black ones here ...

    https://fashionableover50.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/down-by-the-river/

    Happy summer!
    ❤️carmen

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    1. Thanks, Carmen ...I will have a look at the post!

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  10. Great personalization!!! Love it. This way you have two pairs of shoes. I never do this unless the manufacturer has already thought of such thing like with my yellow sandals. I sometimes do it out of necessity. For instance add a strap to a shoe because they don't stay on my feet.
    I should personaliize more as you get more out of your wardrobe.
    You look elegant as you always do..
    Greetje

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    1. Personalizing adds a touch of unicity to your style and is fun. For me it is an irresistible temptation ...
      But, as it's getting hotter and hotter here ... I don't know if I will be able to stay elegant long!! :-)

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  11. Great bag. The handles are so unusual! I would love you to stop by and add this post to my link up if you get a chance. http://sydneyfashionhunter.com/2016/06/one-shoulder-floral-dress-fff38.html

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    1. Just added , Sydney! Thanks for your comment ...

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  12. Love how you styled this classy, chic look!

    Mary
    www.marymurnane.com

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  13. I love to personalise things too Dan. I recently bought a beautiful velvet coat and changed all the buttons to lovely floral ceramic ones to really put my own stamp on it. I love green so these green sandals really appeal to me. And I like both ways you have shown them - clever you!
    Anna
    www.annasislandstyle.com

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    1. Happy to know that we share the same habit!! Changing buttons is a good idea to quickly have a coat different from any other...well done Anna!

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  14. Love this look, crisp white shirt and pencil skirt is classic , those shoes steal the scene! Love the tie ups, sexy. and the pic of your pup , so cute!
    Thanks for linking up with turning heads tuesday!
    jess xx
    www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

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    1. My pup is a curious boy and probably wonders why I am always shooting photos!! :-)

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  15. YOUR SHOES !!!! are the best !!!! Both versions are great for different needs and ocassions. You look very stylish in this white shirt - regards - Margot :)

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  16. I don't usually personalize but I really think I should look into that possibility. Your skirt is at a great length. You look so put together!

    Julia
    www.whenthegirlsrule.com

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  17. Oh! Great idea!!!
    Your dog looks so happy near the big green ribbons :))

    akiko

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  18. What a great idea, Dan. Have not had many chances to wear sandals this year ... xxx

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