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Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella Pumps are Kryptonite for Fashionistas

Fans of fairytales and high fashion will flock to the Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella pumps you see above. They're a fantastic update to the glass slippers that inimitable fairytale heroine wore to the ball, and are actually DIY.

Tennenbaum, who heads up the blog (In)Decorous Taste, used u-drop crystals for the shoe--the sort that are typically found on chandeliers. See more images of the Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella pumps above.

Implications - There has been a strong focus placed on the element of reality, which can be seen through the prominence of reality television. As a deviation from this, products that introduce consumers to fantastical worlds -- like these Cinderella pumps do -- are a refreshing differentiation from reality.
Trend Themes
1. Fantastical Fashion - Creating products that introduce consumers to fantastical worlds, like the Cinderella pumps, offers a refreshing differentiation from reality.
2. DIY High Fashion - The popularity of DIY fashion allows for creative and unique updates to traditional styles, as seen with the DIY Cinderella pumps.
3. Luxury Adaptations - Updating classic fairy tale items, such as the glass slipper, with luxurious materials like u-drop crystals offers a modern twist on traditional fashion.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry has an opportunity to explore fantastical elements and DIY updates to traditional styles.
2. Luxury Goods - Luxury brands can create modern adaptations of classic items, incorporating luxurious materials for a unique and high-end product.
3. Personal Accessories - The personal accessories industry can capitalize on the popularity of DIY fashion by offering materials and resources for consumers to create their own unique pieces, like the DIY Cinderella pumps.

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