When I first came across spats, my initial thought was how awesome these accessories were to transform any pair of shoes. They're traditionally used in uniform or for safety. And then I remembered my favorite cartoon of all time, Ducktales, where Uncle Scrooge wore spats but no shoes.
I might try that one of these days with these spats I received from Bagavond. They are simple and really cute. When I put them around my Stuart Weitzmann peep-toe pumps, I felt like I had a totally new pair of shoes!
Shelli is the designer behind Bagavond. She actually first got started with fur in 2003, making some fur tote bags from a few old fur coats. She used leather accents on those bags and later began making bags entirely from leather.
The Mini Spats grew from her love of shoes and the importance of wasting as little as possible. Shelli had been saving all the small leftover leather pieces from her handbag making in the hope that she’d find a use for them one day, and then it came to her – shoe accessories!
Shelli love accessories; shoes, purses, jewelry, scarves, etc. She loves anything that can be added to change a look, and she loves how fashion always comes around again. What was old is now new again.
Her goal is to continue making fun accessories, recycling as much as she can.
What a great use of talent and materials!
Now Shelli would like to offer one of you the chance to win a $20 gift certificate to be used in her shop.
To Enter:
Visit Bagavond and comment with your favorite item.
For a second entry, tell me how you recycle. Be it simply recycling paper or actually making items from recycled materials.
If you can't wait to win, Shelli is offering 20% off all items in her shop. Simply message her that you found her through Roxy Shops blog.
Contest will end December 23, 2009
Contest is open to international entries
Winner will have 48 hours to confirm win.
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DISCLAIMER: Shelli did NOT pay me to do this review. I want you all to know that *I* approach artists and designers for reviews and giveaways when I find their products online. *I* ask their permission to review their products. Once winner has confirmed, I send winner's info to the sponsor. I am not responsible for delivery of prize thereafter
