DIY | Ragged Priest Inspired Shoes

I'm sure you all have heard of Nia from NiaSays (YouTube). And if not, then stop what you're doing, open up another tab on whatever device you are currently browsing on, and go check this woman out! Her style is so sick! Infact, I pretty much just love her whole persona. (Can I be more of a creeper?) Of course when I caught her feature of a certain pair of badass Ragged Priest spiked cowboy-esque shoes, I couldn't resist doing a DIY! These boot shoes, I purchased from eBay for $40.00 and the spikes are from the old trusty site studsandspikes.com. I simply used Nia's shoes as reference because I pretty much wanted mine to look as identical as possible. And may I boast a little by saying I did an impeccable job?! Especially considering the huge price-tag that I did not have pay? DIYs are great ways to "ball on a budget"... Look expensive without the actual expense! Anywho, here's a few pictures of the shoes before and after the intense spiking...

Oh, and by the way, the denim vest I've had you guys anticipating on seeing is done. I really haven't had the time to style it and take photos. I will post it up as soon as possible!

BEFORE

Red Forman's Basement

My uncanny sense of sarcasm never gets old... These photos were taken in my boyfriend's basement. It looks nothing like Red Foreman's basement of course, (That 70's Show reference). But due to the simple fact that we spend 90% of our time down there, I think the name suffices. Somewhat old and shabby, with the most perfect random, vintage knick knacks sprawled about in strategic areas. I mean, there's Egyptian head statuettes down there! I think it's a wonderland of vintage. Of course I forced my boyfriend to capture my outfit amongst the grunginess of it all! I'm not sure how old the armoire you see in these photos is. But I've been scheming on how I can make this bad boy mine for years!

T-shirt - Boyriend's + DIY //
 Skirt - American Apparel //
Converse - Famous Footwear

P.S Readers! If you are AT ALL into fashion, beauty tips and tricks, and amazing DIY's, then please go check out my sister's blog! Yes, my real sister! She's new to the blogging world and could use some awesome readers! Check her out HERE!

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5/22/2012 | Photo Diary

Well basically, yesterday consisted of shooting numerous rounds at the gun range with the boyfriend (Mr. and Mrs. Smith style), some massive slushie damage, and a narcissistic photo-shoot. Enjoy this picture heavy post featuring way too many pictures of me!

Hat - F21 // Jacket - (Vintage) Thrifted/DIY // Crochet Cropped Sweater - Thrifted // Skirt - Thrifted // Belt - Thrifted // Thigh Highs - Walmart // Boots - GoJane.com 

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DIY | (Sneak Peak - Stay Tuned)

So, if you're following my Instagram (@niekaerien) then you're starting to get a clue as to what I'm up to. I'm currently in the process of cool little DIY. The over-sized denim vest featured in my Recent Thrift Finds video is being ripped to shreds, acid washed, and spiked into badassness! I've just bleached it today (hence the photo of wet balled up denim) and I'm anxiously waiting on the spikes I ordered to come in the post so i can go crazy... Stay tuned for the finished product. I may feature it in an outfit post. Let me know If you guys want to know how I did this. :)

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