I transformed a pair of plainish oxfords into silver wonders!

I transformed a pair of plainish oxfords into silver wonders!   These oxfords from Born are very comfortable but I thought a bit plain.  

A member of my wearable art guild, PenWAG, wrote a book called Sassy Feet about painting leather shoes and purses.  Margot Silk Forrest has brought examples into our meetings and Ive always been impressed.

I thought I'd try my hand at painting these oxfords.  I used two tones of silver paint.  Lighter on the sides and darker on the tips and uppers.  It takes 5+ thin layers to provide good cover.  They really look great.

I wore them on my trip to New York and I was stopped a number of times by people who loved the color.  They are a bit flashy but in a subtle way.  

Next, a pair of red and cream.   And I'm thinking a pair of teal and cream would be cool too.  

I may buy a gross, paint them in every color, and make them a trademark fashion staple.