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160 - Rati's Very Prive
Posted on September 27 2014
New client Rati, is a referral client who’s asked me to strass her bridal heels! These Very Prives were painted a custom color then strassed in Silk Swarovski rhinestones.
159 - Minal's Ron Ron
Posted on September 25 2014
Minal’s Ron Rons painted a custom color then strassed in Meridian Blue Swarovski rhinestones.
158 - Aishwarya Fifi 100
Posted on August 16 2014
New bridal client, Aishwarya, sent in these patent Christian Louboutin Fifi 100’s for a strassing makeover! These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
157 - Linda's Lady Peeps
Posted on August 14 2014
New client, Linda sent in these patent Christian Louboutin Lady Peep’s for a strassing makeover. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Light Peach swarovski rhinestones.
155 - 156 - Cynthia
Posted on August 12 2014
Repeat client, Cynthia, sent in two more fabulous shoes for strassing makeovers! I’m excited about these two.
These Duvette’s were painted and strassed in two different colors. The beige portions Capri and the white segments in Jet.
And these Resillana’s partially strassed in Vintage Rose.
154 - Minal's Valentino
Posted on August 07 2014
Repeat client, Minal, dropped off these Valentino Couture Metallic Bow wedges for partial strassing. The wedge and the middle part between the bow were strassed Golden Shadow.
152 - 153 - Sarah L's Lady Peeps
Posted on August 05 2014
New client, Sarah L, sent in two pairs of Christian Louboutin Lady Peeps for strassing makeovers. The first pair was strassed in Jet Swarovski rhinestones and the second pair Crystal AB.
151 - Kiara's Daffodile
Posted on July 26 2014
New client, Kiara, sent in the Suede Christian Louboutin Daffodile’s. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
150 - Princess's Very Prive
Posted on July 22 2014
New client, Princess, is a bride to be who commissioned me to strass these Very Prives. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
149 - Kimmie's Lady Peep
Posted on July 20 2014
New client, Kimmie, rush ordered these Christian Louboutin Lady Peeps for a strassing makeover. They were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
147 - 148 - Minal
Posted on July 16 2014
Repeat client Minal, stopped by with even more shoes! Very Prives painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski and Decollete Jazz’s strassed in Volcano.
146 - J'enay Pigalle 100
Posted on July 14 2014
New bridal client, J’enay, sent in these custom Satin Christian Louboutin Pigalle 100’s for strassing. Painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal Swarovski rhinestones.
145 - Keisha's Youpis
Posted on July 10 2014
New client, Keisha, is a bride to be who commissioned me to strass these Youpi 120’s. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Blue Zircon Swarovski rhinestones.
143 - 144 - Mosunmola's Mcqueen and No Prives
Posted on July 08 2014
New client, Mosunmola, commissioned me to strass this Alexander Mcqueen Small Evening Clutch and, Christian Louboutin No Prives. Both were painted a custom color then strassed in Dark Moss Green Swarovski rhinestones.
141 - 142 - Minal
Posted on July 06 2014
Repeat client, Minal is back for some more strass! Chanel East West Flap painted a custom color then strassed in Silver Shade Swarovski rhinestones and CL Mistica’s painted gold then strassed in Aurum Swarovski rhinestones.
140 - Christinas Lady Peep Sling
Posted on July 04 2014
New client, Christina, is a bride to be who commissioned me to strass these Lady Peep Slings. Painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
139 - Andrea's No Prive
Posted on July 02 2014
New client, Andrea, is a bride to be who originally wanted to strass her own heels for her wedding but ran out of time. No Prive's strassed in Crystal AB
Personal Project - Louis Vuitton Mini HL
Posted on June 28 2014
I stumbled across this tiny Louis Vuitton Speedy and I had to buy it :p Roughly 6 x 4″, it comes with a removable strap. Because I believe in blinging EVERYTHING, I decided to strass the whole bag but, after several trial and errors, I went with just the pattern. Can...
Personal Project - Mcqueen Unicorn Clutch
Posted on June 14 2014
I just died when I found this plum suede Alexander Mcqueen Unicorn Knuckle Duster Clutch. I mean, how amazing is the fastening? The only thing that was missing was an equally fabulous body so, I painted it gold and strassed it in Aurum Swarovski rhinestones….
138 - Kimberly's Daffodile
Posted on April 12 2014
Kimberly’s Daffodile’s painted a custom color then strassed in Denim Swarovski rhinestones.
136 - 137 - Minal
Posted on April 08 2014
New client, Minal, sent in these two heels for strassing makeovers. The first pair was partially strassed in Jet Swarovski rhinestones and the second pair in Aurum
135 - Kelli's Badgley Mischka
Posted on April 06 2014
New client, Kelli, commissioned me to strass her bridal shoes! Thee straps of these Badgley Mischka’s are strassed in Silk and the soles in Crystal.
134 - Alexis's Pigalle 120
Posted on March 30 2014
So sorry for the delay in posts, I’m currently sick with the flu but I’m still trucking!
New client, Alexis, commissioned me to strass these Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120’s in Aurum Swarovski rhinestones.
130 - 133 - Cynthia
Posted on March 24 2014
Repeat client Cynthia is back for a couple more strasses! These Blue Kohl Pigalle 120’s were painted then strassed in Silver Night Swarovski rhinestones. These Rouge Patent Pigalle 120’s will be painted a custom color then strassed in Dark Moss Green Swarovski rhinestones. These Neon Flo 120’s were painted silver then strassed in Comet...
Personal Projects - Chanel and Alexander Mcqueen
Posted on March 20 2014
Here are three personal projects I’ll be undertaking over the next couple months. Both the Mcqueen and Pink Chanel Bag (*update* Pink Chanel's SOLD) will be for sale so, if you are interested in commissioning either one, email me for more info. This Gold Chanel Anklet Bag was strassed in Aurum Swarovski rhinestones. I absolutely...
129 - Camille's Pigalle 120
Posted on March 06 2014
New client, Camille, commissioned me to strass these Christian Louboutin Pigalle 120’s. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
128 - Tiffany's Lady Peep
Posted on March 04 2014
New client, Tiffany, commissioned me to strass these Christian Louboutin Lady Peep’s. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
124 - 127 - Jackie's Vendome and Yolanda's
Posted on March 02 2014
Jackie commissioned me to strass 4 more pairs of heels for her. Three Vendomes and one Yolanda. Colors are as follows
Yolanda's Strassed in "Aqua"
Vendome Strassed in "Blue Kohl"
Vendome Strassed in Dark Moss Green
Vendome Strassed in Fuchsia
123 - Wieke's Fifi 100
Posted on February 28 2014
New client, Wieke, commissioned me to strass these Christian Louboutin Fifi 100’s. These be painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
Personal Project - Gucci Ankle Strap Sandals
Posted on December 23 2013
Originally I purchased this pair of Gucci heels for myself but since my Mom loves them too, I, being the awesome daughter that I am, decided to give them to her for Christmas.
122 - Hoda's Lady Peeps
Posted on November 13 2013
Hoda, is a new client who commissioned me to strass these Christian Louboutin Lady Peeps. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
121 - Ngan's You You
Posted on November 11 2013
Ngan is a new client who commissioned me to strass this pair of Christian Louboutin You You’s. These were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
120 - Seham's Fifi
Posted on November 09 2013
Seham is a new client who rush ordered this pair of Christian Louboutin Fifi’s. These were painted a custom color then strassed in a custom four color fade!
From front to back, these heels are strassed in Light Silk, Silk, Light Peach and Crystal Swarovski rhinestones.
119 - Stephanie's Daffodile
Posted on November 07 2013
Stephanie is a new client who sent in this pair of Christian Louboutin Daffodile’s for a strassing makeover! Loved working on these rainbow strassed Dafs!
And just for fun, here is a comparison shots of the CL version…
118 - Natalia Pigalle
Posted on November 05 2013
Natalia is a bride to be who rush ordered this pair of Christian Louboutin Pigalles. Painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
116 - 117 Cynthia's Chanel and Pigalle
Posted on September 27 2013
Cynthia is back with her fourth and fifth strassovers! Both this vintage Chanel Flap and these Flame Patent Pigalle’s were painted a custom color then strassed in Aurum Swarovski rhinestones.
115 - Monet's Lady Peep
Posted on September 25 2013
New client, Monet, is getting married! She sent in this pair of patent Lady Peep’s for a rush strassover. Painted a custom color then strassed in Light Peach swarovski rhinestones.
114 - Brenda's Chanel Travel Ligne
Posted on September 23 2013
New client, Brenda, sent in this Chanel Travel Ligne Clutch for a strassover! This bag's been painted a custom color then strassed in over 18,000 Crystal Dorado Swarovski rhinestones.
Personal Project - Jimmy Choo Blast
Posted on September 09 2013
While I was away on vacay, I did a lot of shopping. One of the things I purchased was these Jimmy Choo 123 Blast Suede and Patent Sandals. These totally caught my eye because they remind me of the CL Balotas I strassed for Emily which, FYI, is still one of...
113 - Antonella Crystal AB Pigalle
Posted on September 07 2013
New client, Antonela rush ordered a Pigalle 120 strass. Here are final pics of her formerly nude patent Pigalle 120’s painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
112 - Kimberly's Skittle Strass Pigalle 120
Posted on September 01 2013
Here are final pics and video of Kimberly’s formerly black patent Pigalle 120’s painted a custom color then strassed in 9 colors of swarovski rhinestones.
For reference, here’s a pic of the CL strassed multi color fifi – look at how big and spaced out those rhinestones are!
111 - Sarah's Simple Pumps
Posted on August 14 2013
Sarah’s Simple Pump’s painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
p.s. I’m currently away on vacation and won’t be back till the 21st with more updates
105 - 110 - Jackie
Posted on August 12 2013
Jackie’s back! Lol. Jackie loves the look of strassed shoes. Hey, don’t we all?!?! For Jackie’s 17th to 21st shoe-mission, Jackie sent in these heels for a glam-over. Jackie originally had these Very Prive’s custom strassed by someone else. Unfortunately, they didn’t do a great job and so, she sent them...
104 - Diana's Lady Peep
Posted on August 10 2013
Diana rush ordered these Patent Lady Peep’s to be completed by the end of this month. Painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones.
103 - Melissa's Decollete
Posted on August 08 2013
Now that I’m all caught up with all the orders done and processed, I wanted to take a minute to update you guys on all the new commissions I’ve received. Melissa sent these Decollete’s back in June and has been soo patient with me! I’m one of the busiest strassers...
102 - Mimie's Light Rose Lady Peeps
Posted on August 02 2013
For Mimie’s third rush order, these formerly Black Patent Lady Peeps were painted a custom color then strassed in Light Rose Swarovski rhinestones. Just like the other pair, I painted over the black trims and changed the heel taps from black to beige.
101 - Mimie's Aurum Lady Peeps
Posted on July 31 2013
Mimie rush ordered 3 pairs of heels to be finished this month. Here are final pics of Mimie’s formerly Black Patent Lady Peeps painted a custom color then strassed in Aurum Swarovski rhinestones. Because these shoes were black, I painted over the trim and changed the heel taps to beige....
100th Commission! - Mimie's Heliotrope Fifi
Posted on July 17 2013
I can’t believe I’m at 100! Urban Bling is not two years old and what I’ve been able to do is mind blowing. I have the best clients, best readers and best support system anyone could ask for. Looking forward to 200!!! For Mimie’s second commission, Mimie sent in her...
99th Commission - Maria's Crystal AB Daffodile
Posted on July 15 2013
New client Maria, rush ordered a pair of Daffodile’s strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones. Check them out below!
98th Commission - Elza's Crystal AB Lady Peep
Posted on July 05 2013
Elza is a bride to be who commissioned me to strass her wedding shoes! These Multi Glitter Lady Peep’s were painted a custom color then strassed in Crystal AB Swarovski rhinestones. Off to Russia these go!