Customized Little Black Dress and Shoes

I am all about saving a few dollars these days and it seems like every time I turn around there is another party/dance that Kelsi needs a "new outfit" for. Earlier in the summer we came across this cute little black dress at Target for $24.99 and thought it would be perfect for a future event. The shoes are the ones we bought in May for prom from JCP for I think $24.99.

Soooo...when the Homecoming Dance was announced, Kelsi decided she would wear that LBD, but she wanted some a color added to stand out. HMMM...which color??? She decided on turquoise and an altering and customizing we go. Off to the craft store I go and get ribbons in 2 different sizes. I already had the felt, pinback and decorative crystal accent.

First--the shoes. I cut 2- 12 inch piece of the larger 3/4 inch satin ribbon, 2- 12 inch piece of the smaller 1/2 inch satin ribbon. Other supplies--2 pin-backs, 2 black felt circles, 2 crystal accents, E-6000 glue and needle/thread.

I took the 3/4 inch ribbons and made a gathering running stitch along 1 side and gathered and twisted into a round ribbon flower shape, using needle/thread to tack the circles together on the back, glued on the felt backs, and sewed on the pin-backs. I then glued the crystal accents to the centers, you could also use pearls.

I then took the smaller ribbon and ran it through the T-strap in and out between the crystals and tacked it with needle/thread to the shoe straps. I then pinned each of the flowers at the bottom of the T-strap.

Isn't it just the cutest???  I then took a 3 ft piece of the larger ribbon and made the running gather stitch down the middle of the ribbon, gathered it all into an 18inch piece and attached it to the empire waistband of the dress.

She also customized her headband--it was a large feather headband from Forever 21 we got online for $2.99 and she wrapped the turquoise ribbon around the band. Can't really see it in her hair.

Total invested in something just for Homecoming Dance--$3 (ribbon). The ribbons are easily removed and the dress and shoes can be re-customized for another party.... and you always need a LBD.  :)

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