Wednesday 17 April 2013

New necklaces!!! *sort of

Do you have any necklaces lying around that you don't wear?
Are they an underwhelming color?
Not quite what you need?
♥♥  Never fear!!!!  ♥♥
Paula the-endless-font-of -creatspiration (not a word) is here to show you how to
TRANSFORM that necklace into a shiny new-ish masterpiece!!!

Ok so this post started off a little goofy, but CHECK THIS OUT!!!
Take one underwhelming necklace: New look
And some nailpolishes in the colors of your choice
 
< < The Inspiration via Jseverdayfashion        Apply generously to the beads you want to color > >
 And Voila!

 A totes exciting new Necklace for your collection!!
 I chose an ombre effect.  Starting with dark green and moving down to yellow!
 Now I just need a new dress to wear with it!

And she does it again...

                 Paint the beads white first.
 

 Then Red (to give a deeper pink) then Pink.
 Then I added a coat of glitter polish to add some sparkle and shine.
    
 And it's as easy as that!


 You can do it with any necklace!!  A few tips I could give you are: 
1. Do a coat of white first if the beads are a dark color.
2. Take your time and let the polish dry in between coats.
3. Use blu-tack to keep round beads still while you apply polish
4. Add a top coat of glitter polish for extra sparkle!

Some of my other projects:
 
 Formally a boring black beaded necklace - I was inspired by Dannijo's vibrant collections.
I did this one last year when Neon was first cropping up but wasn't available in many stores
Oh how times change...


What do you think of this... 
Will you be taking to any of your accessories with nailpolish?


52 comments:

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    1. Thanks - I wore it yesterday and had a few comments :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  2. Amazing!! i love your blog! and your style it´so trendy!! nice to meet u honey!!! i hope see u soon in my blog!!! c.o.c.o.

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    1. Thanks for visiting! I'm off to check yours out now :-D

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  3. Lovely bijoux!!!!!
    Have a nice day honey!!!!

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    1. Thanks! Happy blogging.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  4. Such pretty statement neckpieces;-) Thanks for your sweet comments;_) interesting blog,do visit my blog and if you like,follow on GFC and Bloglovin and leave a comment and i'll surely follow back:-)

    http://feistyfoxdiaries.blogspot.in/

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    1. Hello again. Yes, lets follow each other. I'll leave a comment on your blog :-D

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  5. What for a great idea! I never thought of that before and I love nail polishes - and necklaces! I will certainly use this idea, I love DIY projects! Thanks for that!

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    1. YAY! I love a bit of DIY too - it's super fun.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  6. Great necklaces, i Love them all

    Glamupyourlifestyle.blogspot.de

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    1. I like my jewelry big and loud ;-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  7. wow! great tutorial!!! i sure have a ton of crap to glam up :P

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    1. I hope you do! It's super fun :-)

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  8. Great post! Beautiful jewelry!

    You want to follow each other in the GFC and Bloglovin?

    XoXo Elena,
    http://vgolove1.blogspot.ru/

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    1. I'd love it if you followed me - I am already following you #wink.
      Happy blogging.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  9. Wow, well done! Turned out very wonderful :)

    LOVE BO,
    PurePreciousPerfection.com

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    1. Thanks! I was very pleased.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  10. Hola preciosas¡¡
    acabo de descubrir tu blog y me ha encantado
    Es muy original la idea de pintar los collares y transformalos
    te ha quedado genial
    Has conseguido que te siga
    asi que si te sigo via gfc sere la numero 41 creo
    yo tambien hago mis DIY aunque no he explicado ninguno pero en los looks pongo que es mi diy

    Te invito a pasar por mi blog DOLCE VIRGINIA
    BESOS DESDE ESPAÑA
    ESPERO QUE TE GUSTE

    fantastic dress¡¡nice colours¡¡

    http://dolcevirginia.blogspot.com.es


    DOLCE VIRGINIA

    BESOS

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    1. HI! Thanks for visiting - I'm glad you like :-)
      I'll definitely stop by your blog :-D

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  11. oOOoh, like the one in blues/greens.. It's just like the inspiration one, except BETTER :D

    Looking forward to seeing yous next weekend. Y'all okay with z plan? Lemme know if there's anything we need to, you know, plan on top of.

    xx

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    1. Aww you think it's better? WEEE!
      Yep - eet eez orwn for the 27th! I might have to buy a new dress!!!?

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  12. Wow! This is so fun and simple, would've never thought of it but now I so will. Thanks :D definitely book marking

    xo Haylee
    http://www.dolledupdaily.com/

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    1. It's almost too easy :-D

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  13. Uau... how creative! I love the colors... better than in black.
    I'm following you as a fan now... if you wish, follow me back at ttbdivas.blogspot.com
    Thanks

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    1. Thanks - I'd love to follow you. I'm always keen to meet fellow fashion fiends.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  14. I like it! Lovely blog, perhaps we can follow each other?

    xx
    http://myrunwayfashionworld.blogspot.nl/

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    1. Thanks - I'd love for us to follow each other :-)
      Happy blogging.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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    1. Thanks :-)

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  16. very nice my dear:)
    www.borsadimarypoppins.com

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    1. Aww thanks - it was nothing :-)

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  17. Right!? I too am impressed, you should definitely give it a go!

    ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  18. Um this is amazing! I love how the first one turned out. Those colors look great together. Definitely more eye-catching than the standard black!
    Isn’t That Charming.

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    1. Yeah - the blacks a bit boring ;-) Greens well better.

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  19. WOW! These turned out great! I'm very impressed :)

    Luisa
    Why Don't You Make Me?

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    1. Aww thanks! I am actually surprised at how well it turned out too :-)

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  20. That's such a clever idea! I love the way that yours turned out :)

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    1. Totally - it was easy though - you should try it :-D

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  21. thanks for your wonderful comment!! i totally agree with you. it was quiet "shocking" to see how sad and unfriendly those tested people see themselves. they own described sketches looked like a "bad" twin of the real version. but i guess, so many people can't find something specific or dare to tell what they really like about themselves. i know this feeling sometimes. when i look in the mirror i see my eyes and think "not too bad, girl" but it is different to speak this feeling out loud :) do you understand what i mean :>? mhh..wish this whole "sense of self" would be more positive for everyone. it is easier to walk through the world and deal with troubles though, when you accept yourself :) it's like your own protective shield from within. :)
    hope you're having a wonderful day.

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    1. I totally know what you mean... It's almost considered RUDE to admit out loud that you don't hate the way you look!
      I think women just compare themselves to each other too much - we need to be more like dudes - they don't wander round thinking "I hope my bum doesn't look fat in these jeans"!! They just get on with it!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  22. so cute, love the colors! Great idea!!

    http://everythingsalwayssunny.com
    Kristin
    xx

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    1. It is a fun way to re-purpose something you don't wear.

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  23. Necklace are great statement pices

    Glamupyourlifestyle.blogspot.de

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    1. Right? And once you get sick of the colors you can just repaint!

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  24. Yes, I need to do this!! I never find a necklace that's exactly the "right" color. But how long would the polish stay on? I think there's a chance of chipping... Although, you don't do too crazy things with a necklace so it would damage, right?:)

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    1. Nup! I've done it to heaps of necklaces now and NO chipping! Which is weird... but all good :-)

      ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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  25. Ooh - thanks for sharing!

    ♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.

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