You may be wondering what made Shchurova turn a trusty pair of New Balance trainers into a coquette fashion statement. But, as a fashion fan with a keen eye for detail, the answer is rather simple. “I got a pair of comfortable shoes and decided that they would look cute if I hung different things on them. So I just bought some items I can use for it and did it in nearly 10 minutes,” she says.

Beginning with one simple swap, she used a couple of pearl necklaces she found in a thrift store and threaded them through the loopholes in place of laces. Perhaps not the most sturdy of shoe ties, but it certainly looks lovely. Just be sure to tie them loose enough that you can slide the shoes on and off without having to touch the strings of pearls too much.

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