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DIY: Miss Piggy's $595 pink glitter heels

Kermit must be flush with cash, because that pig sure has expensive taste.To promote her newest Muppets movie, Miss Piggy has charmed her way into the footwear aisle – specifically, Saks Fifth Avenue's. The fashionable hog has inspired an envy-inducing pair of heels, the Jerome C. Rousseau for Walt Disney Signature Diva Glitter Pump, for sale in January.The only issue? The official movie merchan

Kermit must be flush with cash, because that pig sure has expensive taste.

To promote her newest Muppets movie, Miss Piggy has charmed her way into the footwear aisle – specifically, Saks Fifth Avenue's. The fashionable hog has inspired an envy-inducing pair of heels, the Jerome C. Rousseau for Walt Disney Signature Diva Glitter Pump, for sale in January.

The only issue? The official movie merchandise sells for a cool $595. (Her recent stint editing at Vogue Paris sure had repercussions.)

We brainstormed how to get Miss Piggy's look without the Hollywood price tag (we're on a tighter, more Gonzo-esque budget). With the help of DIY style blogger Geneva Vanderzeil of A Pair and a Spare, we explain how to recreate Miss Piggy's pricey hooves for a fraction of the cost:

This project is so incredibly easy and is really great for rejuvenating a pair of worn out heels. For my version I actually used a worn-out pair of bright pink patent Louboutins that I found in a market in Hong Kong for $5. The patent finish was completely ruined and peeling (the previous owner had tried to fix it with ill-matched pink nail polish which ended up looking very bad). So they were perfect for my glitter project.

You Need:

  • High heels
  • Glitter
  • Acrylic glue
  • Sandpaper
  • A paint brush
  • Spray-on lacquer (find it amongst the spray paints)
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How to:

1. Clean the shoes, and then lightly sand them to rough up the surface so the glue sticks properly.

2. Mix the glue and glitter together in a container.

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3. Paint the shoe with the glitter glue.

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4. Sprinkle the shoes with extra glitter to fully coat them. Don't worry about getting glitter inside the shoes, just clean them up once the glue has dried.

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5. Once you are happy with the glitter and it has dried, spray the shoes with a coat of spray on lacquer. This will stop the glitter from falling off. Voila!

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Intimidated by DIY? You can also buy the trend, at a far more affordable price than Miss Piggy's selection. TODAY style editor Bobbie Thomas spotted several glitter shoes: Fergie Women's Awareness ($79.99, FergieShoes), Valeri Pump ($59.95, DSW), and Bordello by Pleaser ($59, Endless.com). Bobbie also recommends a DIY-light version, via Krylon Glitter Blast spray, which offers a sparkling glitter finish in a can (if messing with glue ain't your thing).

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For more great DIY ideas, visit A Pair & A Spare.

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