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97th Commission - Au Hameau
Posted on July 03 2013
Just a quick strass for my repeat client, Isabel who asked me to strass the specchio gold back of these Au Hameau’s in Aurum Swarovski rhinestones. Now the heels match the swirling strass front!
96th Commission - Heel and Toe Strass
Posted on June 14 2013
Meghna, is a bride to me who commissioned me to strass the heels and toes of her Nude Patent Very Prive’s in Light Peach Swarovski rhinestones. I actually had the pleasure of meeting up with Meghna to discuss her shoes and pick out the perfect color to match her dress!...
93 - 95 - Red Sole Strass
Posted on June 06 2013
Mrs. Adrienne Bosh, wife of Miami Heat’s forward Chris Bosh, saw the work I did on Emily's Python Highness and fell in love with the idea of a red strassed sole! She sent in three pairs of dafs for a sole strass-over. Check out the results below!
92nd Commission - Zappa Yo Yo’s
Posted on May 17 2013
Repeat client Andrea, is back with her second shoe-mission! Just over a year ago, I had the pleasure of strassing Andrea's engagement shoes. Now, with her wedding around the corner, she’s asked me to strass her wedding shoes! Andrea’s commissioned me to strass these Zappa Yo Yo’s in Crystal AB Swarovski...
91st Commission - Framboise Lady Peep
Posted on May 10 2013
Repeat client Heather, loved the work I did on Kimberly's Lady Peep'sshe sent in her own pair of Frambroise Lady Peeps to be custom strassed in Crystal AB w/Silver ring Swarovski rhinestones!
87 - 90
Posted on May 08 2013
Emily is back with a couple more strasses! This Chanel Bag strassed Silver Shade Swarovski rhinestones. These Python Lady Dafs will have their red bottoms strassed in Light Siam Swarovski rhinestones, the skin will be left alone. These Dafs in Rose Gold Swarovski Rhinestones. These Highnesses are a pair I’ve...
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Posted on May 06 2013
Kimberly is back for even more strass! Because more is always more… These Pigalle Plato’s were painted a custom color then strassed in Sun Swarovski rhinestones and the soles strassed in Light Siam. These Lady Peeps were painted a custom color then strassed in Light Rose Swarovski rhinestones. These Dafs in Crystal Silver Night...
80th Commission
Posted on April 05 2013
Repeat client, Kimberly, knowing how my schedule has been filling up fast as of late sent in her sixth shoe-mission!
These patent Pigalles were painted a custom color then strassed in Indian Pink Swarovski rhinestones.
77 - 79
Posted on April 03 2013
An Urban Bling first!!! My new client, Cynthia, was referred to me by the lovely Heather who loves her Daffodils. Cynthia sent in these three pairs of CL’s for strassing makeovers. These nude patent pigalles were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones and the soles strassed...
76th Commission - Lady Peep
Posted on April 01 2013
New client, Mimie, sent in these metallic blue Lady Peeps for a strassing makeover! These were strassed in Sapphire AB Swarovski rhinestones.
73 - 75
Posted on March 30 2013
Kimberly’s third, fourth and fifth shoe-mission! These are going to be fabbbb! These CL Vizu booties were painted black then strassed in Jet Swarovski rhinestones. These CL Lady Peep’s were be painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB with Silver Ring Swarovski rhinestones. These CL Chamulo’s were painted a custom color...
72nd Commission - Daffodile
Posted on March 26 2013
New client Nik commissioned me to strass these Lipstick Red Daffodile’s in Light Peach Swarovski rhinestones!
70 & 71
Posted on March 22 2013
My client, Emily, is back with her ninth and tenth commission! Nothing makes me happier than repeat clients because their return reassures me that they’re happy with my work. These Dafs were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones. And these Lady Peeps were painted a custom...
68 & 69th Commission
Posted on March 16 2013
Evelyn is back for her second and third shoe-mission! She loved her Crystal AB Dafs soo much, she sent in two more pairs for shoe makeovers.
This Lipstick Red pair was strassed in Rose Gold Swarovski rhinestones.
And these Cameo Rose pair were strassed in Meridian Blue Swarovski rhinestones.
67th Commission - Vintage Chanel
Posted on March 14 2013
Chrissy loved her Crystal AB Strassed VPs soo much, she commissioned me to give this vintage Chanel bag a makeover! This bag was strassed in Meridian Blue Swarovski rhinestones.
66th Commission - Lady Peep
Posted on March 08 2013
Kimberly is back with her second shoe-mission! These Lady Peeps were painted a custom color then strassed in Aurum Swarovski rhinestones!
Personal Project - Chanel Bag
Posted on February 20 2013
After catching the Chanel strass bug I’ve been dying to strass a bag for myself. So, when I found this bag I knew it was the one. Single flap, fabric, large enough to fit my wallet, phone and whatever else I fancy. I decided to go with Swarovski Silver Shade.
65th Commission - Pigalle
Posted on February 17 2013
New client Yana commissioned me to strass her bridal shoes! These Nude Patent Pigalle’s were painted a custom color then strassed Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
64th Commission - Isabel Pigalle
Posted on February 10 2013
Strassing patent… not everyone can do it! Unfortunately for some, if you send your shoes to the wrong strasser, aka one that doesn’t know how to work with the material… this is what happens. Isabel had her Pigalle’s custom strassed by another strasser, one many of you know. This said...
63rd Commission - Lady Peep
Posted on February 06 2013
New client, Becky from the UK sent in these Lady Peeps for a strassing makeover. She fell in love with the Crystal AB strassed LPs and asked me to recreate them for her and her wedding day!
62nd commission - Turquoise Suede Daffodile
Posted on February 02 2013
New client, Heather, commissioned me to strass these Daffodile’s in Light Rose AB Swarovski rhinestones! Please note, tomorrow is the LAST day to take advantage of our 2012 pricing.
61st Commission - Daffodile
Posted on January 29 2013
New client, Tirue, sent in these blue suede Daffodile’s for a shoe makeover. These were be painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
Swarovski Price Increase
Posted on January 27 2013
Swarovski has announced that due to the increasing costs of raw materials and labor, Swarovski will be raising their prices by 2.5% effective February 4th, 2013. All orders received by Urban Bling after February 3rd will be billed the new 2013 prices which is roughly 2.5% more than what they...
60th Commission - Bianca 120
Posted on January 25 2013
My lovely client Anh, is back with her fifth shoe-mission! These Bianca 120’s will be strassed in Dark Indigo Swarovski rhinestones.
59th Commission - Lady Daf
Posted on January 12 2013
New client, Cristina sent in these cameo suede Lady Dafs for a complete makeover. The straps were cut off and the shoes transformed into Crystal AB Swarovski Daffodiles!
S/S 2013 Christian Louboutin's We Can Recreate
Posted on January 08 2013
These Christian Louboutin Suede “Burma Gold” Highness’s retail for $6,395 + tax. We can recreate these for you at only 1/2 the price! These Daffodile’s strassed in Suede “Burma Silver” retail for $6,395 + tax. We can recreate these for you for less than 1/2 the price! Why pay retail when...
58th Commission - Armadillo Bride
Posted on January 06 2013
New client Kimberly is a visionary. We’ve been in contact over the last couple weeks about creating some very unique and truely one of a kind heels. For her first of several commissions, Kimberly sent in these Armadillo Brides! They were painted a custom color and then strassed in Volcano Swarovski rhinestones....
57th Commission - Ambers
Posted on January 04 2013
My new client Michelle from Canada contacted me after seeing several of my shoe-mission videos on Youtube. She emailed me after having watched my Ambertina transformation to see if I could do a pair for her. Michelle was eyeing a pair on eBay when I remembered that I had a pair...
2012 Round Up
Posted on December 31 2012
2012 has definitely been a great year… When I started Urban Bling last October, I could have never imagined this! Over 55 commissions this year with clients from Australia to Russia, Canada, US and the UK, I am soo grateful. To everyone that’s sent me their shoes, to everyone that...
51 - 56
Posted on December 13 2012
Blessed to be soo busy I forgot to post all the new commissions I’ve received. Instead of my usual one blog post per shoe, here are all my latest commissions… Shamyra, is a new client of mine who has commissioned me to strass her wedding shoes! Shamyra’s Red Patent Altadama’s were painted...
50th Commission - Altadama
Posted on October 26 2012
Oof, I’ve been soo busy cranking out orders I completely forgot to update my blog! Gao is a repeat client of mine who’s back for her second strassing. These Altadama’s were painted a custom color then strassed in Aurum swarovski rhinestones.
43 - 49!
Posted on October 08 2012
Jackie is one of my best clients, ever! Super happy with her heel, Jackie sent in another seven pairs of shoes for strassing. Colors are as follows: Pigalle – Rose AB Nude Very Prive – Vitrail Medium Yolanda – Fire Opal Strass Black Very Prive – Four color gradient (jet to...
42nd Commission - Woodstock Very Prive
Posted on October 06 2012
Tamara is a new client from Australia who’s asked me to strass these woodstock Very Prives in Crystal AB. She’s purchased these shoes for her mother and will be surprising her with them this Christmas. Seeing that the holidays are only two months away, I am highly suggesting everyone that’s thinking...
41st Commission - Glitter No Prive
Posted on October 06 2012
Stephanie loved her Jet Strassed No Prive's soo much she asked me to strass her wedding shoes! These gold glitter No Prives were painted a custom color then strassed in Silk Swarovski rhinestones. Silk is one of my favorite nude color rhinestones because it’s got the sparkle of crystal with just that little...
40th Commission - Chanel Belt Bag
Posted on October 04 2012
After showing my mom several pics of Chanel Swarovski Flaps she got soo excited she pulled out her whole Chanel collection and asked me to strass it all, lol. We discussed colors and decided that this vintage Chanel Belt bag should be strassed first. A vintage Chanel bag is perfect for strassing...
39th Commission - Daffodile
Posted on September 08 2012
New client Jamie sent in these Black Patent Daffodile’s for a strassing makeover. These were painted gold then strassed in my favorite luxe color, Aurum!!! Jamie requested these to be completed before the end of the month so she paid an additional amount for rush strassing.
Strassing Chanel - Swarovski Flap Bag
Posted on August 31 2012
Recently, a new client of mine sent in several Chanel bags for strassing. At their request, I will not be blogging about this commission but, I did want to blog about strassing Chanel. The ultimate purse, Chanel’s Swarovski Crystal Flap Bag retails between $7000 (for a mini) to $18,200 (for...
38th - Pigalle 120
Posted on August 19 2012
The Pigalle 120 is the most classic, quintessential Louboutin out there. The silhouette is soo sexy and when strassed, well, the results speak for themselves! New client, Carmen sent in this pair of Greasepaint Pigalle 120’s for a strassing makeover. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB swarovski...
37th Commission - Pigalle 100
Posted on August 18 2012
Martin, is a new UK client of mine who, for love nor money wasn’t able to find a pair of Pigalle 100’s for sale in his fiances size. So, he asked me to find a pair for him in the US and strass them in Crystal Swarovski rhinestones. He will...
36th Commission - No Prive
Posted on August 17 2012
New client, Stephanie sent in this pair of No Prive’s for a strassing makeover. These were strassed in Jet Swarovski rhinestones! Jet is one of the most elegant colors but a b* to work with since, you know, black shows everything! Luckily for me, I’ve strassed four other shoes in...
35th Commission - Daffodile
Posted on August 10 2012
And with this Daf I dub myself Queen of Dafs! Lol. New client, Chinh sent in this pair of Beige Kid Leather Daffodiles for a strassing makeover. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB swarovski rhinestones!
Choosing the Right Strasser
Posted on August 02 2012
Choosing the right strasser is important, especially when it comes to high end designer shoes. I cannot tell you how many times I've seen my work stolen and showcased as someone else’s. Sometimes, potential clients email me asking why my rates are “soo expensive” – well, for one, compared to...
34th Commission - Tony Bianco Ajana's
Posted on July 31 2012
This month has been insane! I can’t believe i’m blogging about my 35th commission when at the beginning of the month I was only talking about my 21st! New client Gail, from Australia sent in this pair of Tony Bianco Ajana’s for a strassing makeover. She loves the look of SJP’s...
33 - Emily's Highness
Posted on July 31 2012
When it rains, it pours!!! Repeat client Emily sent in this pair of Highness's for ring strass :) The pattern I did on these was based on pics I saw of ring strass Daffodiles. Check them out!
23rd Commission - You Yous
Posted on July 18 2012
New client Kelly sent in her pair of You You’s for a strassing makeover. These were painted then strassed in Silver Shade Swarovski Rhinestones! ot only did Kelly save $2000 by having her You You’s strassed by Urban Bling, she got a pair of shoes that was custom made just...
22nd Commission - New Simple Pump
Posted on July 05 2012
Loving this slew of commisions! New client Jacqueline sent in a pair of New Simple Pumps for a bling-over. These were painted a custom shade then strassed in Light Peach!
21st Commission - Daffodile
Posted on July 03 2012
Not gonna lie. When my new client Emily said she wanted her Daffodile’s strassed in Crystal AB, I was thinking she was gonna send in a kid leather pair. When I opened the box and saw these, well, I just died! I thought to myself, oh my god, why would...
20th Commission - Pigalle
Posted on June 29 2012
It’s been a really slow couple weeks but things are picking up again. My next commission really excites me for several reasons. Finally, a style I haven’t strassed! I’ve had several people enquire about having their Pigalle’s strassed but until now, none have sent in a pair. New client Martha’s commissioned...
Nineteenth Commission - Lady Peeps
Posted on June 15 2012
My repeat client Emily is back with her sixth commission! She’s commissioned me to strass these lady peeps in crystal AB and needs them shipped back to her by Thursday, the latest! Let me just say that these shoes were completed in a record 5 days. While I don’t recommend...