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Shoes and brooches - I’ve got both, now WTF do I do?

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ohfourfoxache · 25/01/2018 04:11

Got some lovely suedette shoes which are really comfy, but they’re a bit boring.

I also happen to have 2 diamanté brooches that would be absolutely perfect on them.

But, how the hell do I attach them in a way that is both comfortable and secure? Would a glue gun do it? I really don’t want to ruin the shoes with something that has no hope of working.

If I can get the pin through the fabric, what can I cover them with inside to stop me being in agony?

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Luckingfovely · 25/01/2018 05:01

I've done exactly this before - had to take the 'posts' off the broaches, if that makes sense, and then superglued them on.

Clearly not a temporary measure though - but I think mine have been good for about 8 years (specials occasions only as v dressy now).

Mosaic123 · 26/01/2018 18:27

I bought cheap diamanté clip on earrings from Amazon. Easy to take on and off shoes.

PathOfLeastResitance · 04/02/2018 18:26

You can buy clips to go on shoes. Glue gun the brooch top to those and then you can swap them around to other shoes as well.

ohfourfoxache · 07/02/2018 01:42

Sorry, completely forgot to come back to update Blush

Thank you so much for the suggestions. I went with the take the posts off/superglue straight to the shoes approach and I have to admit they are absolutely gorgeous. I didn’t risk gluing the brooches to the clips because knowing me i’d lose 1 Grin

Anyway, so although they are now the most beautiful pair of shoes I own they rub like nothing on earth and I’ve been left with epic blisters (pregnancy has left me with hobbit feet) Blush

I may just have to break them in for a bit longer......!

Thanks for your suggestions Thanks

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Bigfoot1 · 02/03/2018 11:22

Oooo Photos please

ohfourfoxache · 27/08/2018 20:43

Sorry, didn’t think anyone would be interested in pics @Bigfoot1 Blush

Hope this works, I’ve never attached a picture before....

Shoes and brooches - I’ve got both, now WTF do I do?
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Monstrous · 27/08/2018 22:06

They’re lovely! (I have had a N/C)

ohfourfoxache · 27/08/2018 22:19

Aw, thank you!

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