DIY: THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Who knew that Dorothy was ahead of the times with a pair of sparkly red shoes. Fast forward to now in 2011 glitter shoes are all the rage. A pair of glitter heels can range from $30 to $200+. Don't feel like shelling out the cash for it? It's really easy to take your old pair of shoes and jazz them up.

FOUR EASY STEPS

1. Use crafting glue that bonds glitter to fabrics such as Gem Tac or Modge Podge and spread it onto the shoe evenly with a painter sponge

2. Dust a fine glitter  with a color of your choice onto the glue.

3. Repeat on the whole shoe(s).

4. Seal with a acrylic spray or hairspray.

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Need more help? Check out Pursebuzz' video and happy crafting!

TOMS: ONE DAY WITHOUT SHOES

On April 5th, TOMS just had one of their biggest global awareness called One Day Without Shoes, which people go around barefoot. This is for bringing up the awareness of the Third World countries’ children without shoes to wear.

TOMS UC Davis Campus Club barefoot at the Quad for One Day Without Shoes.

This year, TOMS UC Davis Campus Club’s goal is to raise money to give shoes to children in the local Davis community! We are really excited to take on this challenge and we hope to inspire a love for conscious consumerism and giving back to those less fortunate in everyone we meet! Please come to our next fun event, Style Your Sole Party, which we will have decorations and supplies for you to style your TOMS!

For more information, please click here: one day without shoes and style your sole event!

ONE FOR ONE: TOMS

"TOMS Shoes was founded on a simple premise: With every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. One for One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater good is what we're all about."

TOMS Shoes is inspired by the design of Argentine Espadrilles. However, there are more patterns, material, and color to choose from. This makes TOMS Shoes suitable for many different occasions. Not like other shoes that are only designed to be aesthetically pleasing, TOMS care for the comfort of our feet.

This is a video of what TOMS Shoes One Day Without Shoes is all about!

On April 5th, TOMS just had one of their biggest global awareness called One Day Without Shoes, which people go around barefoot. This is for bringing up the awareness of the Third World countries’ children without shoes to wear

Neutral-colored TOMS goes with every outfit!

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Kristin Stewart and Zac Efron wering TOMS Shoes.

http://www.q8blend.com/2011/04/19/toms-shoes/

TOMS limited edition from Teen Vogue sponsoring Style Your Sole Party. Love the hand-drawn foral! http://mylittlegreenclutch.blogspot.com/2010/08/limited-edition.html

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TOMS for bridal and weddings! TOMS Shoes are suitable for every occasion, plus, they are comfortable!

For more interests, please check out http://www.toms.com/ .

SWEDISH HASBEENS FOR H&M

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This spring clogs are back, and are being sported by the likes of Alexa Chung and Best Coast front woman Bethany Cosentino. H&M has decided to join the trend, and is releasing a collaboration line with clog company Swedish Hasbeens. Swedish Hasbeens started making 70’s inspired clogs in 2006, and have since become one of the fastest growing brands out of Sweden. The usage of environmentally materials is a priority for the company that holds true for the line of six shoe styles developed for H&M. The highly anticipated collection hits stores this Wednesday.

INVISIBLE SHOES BY ANDREIA CHAVES

At this year's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Anderia Chaves released her first commercial featuring the "Invisible Shoe." It is made entirely by little pieces of mirrors that reflect the ground and environment. This shoe also helps protect the foot while exploring the concept of invisiblity. This Brazillian designer pushes the limits of imagination by using new materials to achieve such special effects.

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Check out more amazing shoes by Chaves here!

STEP UP TO THE FLATFORM

Phil the ground hog didn't see his shadow this year, which means spring is coming extra early. So if you are getting yourself ready to rock all of the new trends, don't forget the shoes! This Spring the shoe to wear is a mixture between a flat and a platform, also known as: the flatform. So clever! Super high yet easy to walk in, flatforms just might be the perfect way to stand a little taller without having to worry about falling on your face. For all the shoe lovers out there here are some examples of flatforms that could make you want to add this style to your shoe collection:

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Models in Chanel flatforms!

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Image source: Betterthanstyle

I wasn't sure how I felt about this trend at first, but after seeing a few different variations of the flatform I'm ready to channel my inner Spice Girl and wear a pair of these shoes this Spring!