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Monday, May 13

Clog Restyle

I've had these natural leather clogs for some time and haven't really put them to good use.  When I first got them, Lotta told me that if you rub the leather down with olive oil it will change the color.  It took me a while to do this because I thought I might enjoy having a pair in the lighter color.  Even though it's really pretty, I haven't worn these lovely clogs the way I should.  So, I decided it was time to give them a makeover.  :)

I began by rubbing them down with olive oil.  Here, you can see the color difference.  After I got them totally oiled, I decided to use gold paint to add polka dots to the heels.  I've been really digging the striped and floral heels I've seen around this season-- patterned heels make regular shoes double cute, if you ask me.  :)

I made the dots by dipping a cap in the paint to make the outline and then I filled the circles in with a paint brush. This method worked really well since a lot of the circles had to painted on free-handed in the trickier spots.

I can't say much for the wear and tear of the dots on the heels, since I haven't gotten to wear them extensively, but so far the dots are staying on perfectly.  The paint I used is great for pretty much anything.  

I've been wearing them a ton since I restyled them.  I love taking something in my closet that isn't being used and turning it into something I love!



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31 comments:

  1. Savage SeedsMay 13, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Adorable!

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  2. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    These are beautiful, I love the polka dots! I think I have an old pair of clogs at my parent's so I may have to give them a revamp now!
    Jodie xx
    Future Freaks Me

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  3. vintage honeybeeMay 13, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    Those turned out wonderfully. I love the gold.

    Vintagehoneybee.blogspot.com

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  4. Lary // Lary-TalesMay 13, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    lovely ♥

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  5. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    love itt! :)
    Irene Wibowo

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  6. StephanieMay 13, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Cute! Love the gold polka dots :)

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  7. Emily BMay 13, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    Very cool! I had never heard that trick with olive oil before, but the results look amazing!

    Emily

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  8. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    These are adorable! I love gold anything! A matching gold polka dot bag would be kinda amazing!

    Cathy
    Turquoise Flamingo
    http://www.turquoiseflamingo.com/

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  9. AgnusMay 13, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Lovely makeover :)

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  10. Ladies in NavyMay 13, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    these are the cutest and i adore the diy!
    kw ladies in navy

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  11. Veronika Novotny May 13, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    What a fantastic idea, Katie. I love the idea of embellishing the soles/heels of my shoes. I have a slew I haven't worn in ages - can't wait to give this a try!! xo

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  12. Hanna LeiMay 13, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    I had never heard of the olive oil trick, but the results look amazing. Hanna

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  13. Elsa/ Oi mutsi mutsiMay 13, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Great! See, I have exactly same shoes here http://oimutsimutsi.bellablogit.fi/2012/09/14/puukkarit/ and I wondered that they are a little bit too light for me. I didn't knew about olive oil trick, so I have to try it tomorrow! Thanks a lot to you and to Lotta also!

    Elsa from Finland

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  14. taraMay 13, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Oh cool! I can't believe the color difference!

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  15. Miss MapleMay 13, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Hey, great idea! Golden polka dots on heels that's really lovely. Must think about where I could add golden polka dots. On a bag? On a skirt with paint for fabrics? On an umbrella? Crocheted golden circles on a cardigan? Let's try!

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  16. LisaMay 13, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    So cute! I love them!

    xo Lisa
    Making Life's Lemons

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  17. MoonofsilverMay 13, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    those are SO CUTE!

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  18. MelanieMay 13, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Thanks for this tip, I have rejuvenated my favourite (but a bit tired looking) leather pumps tonight using your method and they look great!

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  19. Simple SophieMay 13, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    aw i love how you've restyled these, they look lovely i want some! ox

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  20. AnonymousMay 13, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I love the restyle! The color difference is amazing. The polka dots are a great touch. :)

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  21. alice {sweet dreamer}May 13, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Love the way you revamped these! So cute. x

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  22. GraceMay 13, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    ADORABLE. One of the best restyles I've seen on a blog. LOVE LOVE

    grace
    http://herumbrella.com

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  23. FionaMay 14, 2013 at 2:06 AM

    they turned out super cute, sometimes it's hard to take the plunge but they are definitely way cuter now :)

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  24. Sailor JulyMay 14, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    I adore both colors, however the finished oiled version... dreamy!

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  25. NadyaMay 14, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    oh yes yes yes yes yes!!!

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  26. Emily KinsellaMay 15, 2013 at 9:43 AM

    Those are super cute, Katie! What kind of paint did you use? I've been wanting to paint on shoes, but not sure what kind of paint would be durable enough. I might try the Martha Stewart stuff and see how that works.

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  27. lisaMay 15, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    I love this makeover! I would have never thought of darkening them with the olive oil- how cool! Very cute dots :)

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  28. MollieMay 15, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    OF COURSE you painted your wooden clogs-so creative:)

    Oh my gosh, how cute would it be if you found a similar looking kid's shoe and painted a matching pair for Poe? Mother/Daughter outfit post!

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  29. Katie BurryMay 15, 2013 at 9:53 PM

    So cute! I love the polka-dots! <3

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  30. AnzouyaMay 17, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    WOW!!! They are amazing! People at Lotta should seriously consider to adding similar designs to their shoes.

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  31. Blog: Maguba ClogsMay 3, 2016 at 2:03 AM

    Wow!That is a great makeover of your clogs. They look even better in this shade of gold. Swedish wooden clogs just take my breath away, whenever i see a nice pair I want to buy them. I guess its just that they are so comfortable and stylish as well.

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