DIY: Belt to Bondage Anklets
It’s been a little while since my last DIY, but I’ve been storming up some ideas over the past few weeks and am excited to share the latest. This one involves transforming a Forever 21 belt into studded, borderline bondage, ankle cuffs.
Before
After
I wasn’t necessarily trying to accomplish a specific style, but I think I was subconsciously channeling Balmain. I’ve also been looking for a reason to wear my gladiator wedges again.
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1. Within the belt, were twoo skinny, studded belts. They weren’t stitched in, so all I had to do was pull them out.
2. Once I had the skinny belts separated, I cut the ends off the main belt to use as the base for the cuffs.
3. To finish, all I had to do was bend the two end pieces into cuffs wrapping the skinny belts around the outside. It didn’t even require sewing or an adhesive.
In total, it cost my about $12 and 20 minutes of my time. I love quick, easy and cheap DIY’s!
OOh very inspired, those look cool dearie. Definitely an eye catcher.
Cute! I would definitely try this look.
OMG! Thats just way HOT!
I gotta get my hands on it, You’re SPECTACULAR!
LOVE IT! This is exactly the kind of DIY I could handle doing
I’m totally inspired by this!
Very cool! Easy enough and the look of the shoes is totally transformed!
Great work, those are hot!
Rumi did something similar – it looks great x
alixrose – Thanks doll! Hope we can do a joint DIY soon!
J – Let me know if you try it!
Anne – You should totally try it out! It’s so easy and creates a different look depending on what shoes you use.
najeema – So glad you like it! Let me know if you try it out!
Clandestine Chic – The transformation is the best part, right?
eyeliah – Thanks love!
Frankie-Swell Vintage – Not sure I saw it? You mean her studded boots? I suppose she was prob. also inspired by some of the amazing designer shoes that have been coming out.
Oooh I love it! Totally obsessed with Balmains and was contemplating putting stretchy stud bracelets around my ankles with gladiators… this is probably a better, less circulation cutting-off idea
This is so smart! I apparently need to check out forever 21!
Annie – I bought bracelets to play with around my ankles too, but have the same circulation problem. Working on a solution and will def post once I have it.
jesspgh – Yes you do! I’ve been really impressed the last few times I’ve been. Why pay more if you can accomplish the same look for less?
wow, that’s so clever. Looks totally hot!
VERY cool, I’m definitely impressed. The final product is so hot! Love it with your sandals too!
wow, I love it! Looks so good and easy too! I will have to try and do something similar.
Lots of love Christina x
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Nice work!
nice job! …totally better DIY than the real thing …totally unique and original. love it.
Freya – Glad you like it, thanks!
Ashley K – Thanks so much!
Christina Sanders – Let me know if you try it out! Would love to see pics!
WendyB – Thanks love!
…love Maegan – Wow, thanks!
Those are awesome and very easy to do!
wow, that’s so clever of you. great finishing!
Love this! Very cool.
That’s a great idea! I would want to wear them as bracelets, too
Awesome….I LIKE IT SO MUCH!!!!
OMG! I have just gotten to catch up on reading my fave blogs, and came across this DIY off of a past IFB link. This is ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT!! Thank you for sharing!
Very creative and very thrifty. I love it.
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