Alright, so I wanted to figure out this whole Coachella thong thing for this year’s festival because, let’s be real, regular shorts get way too sweaty. Grabbed my basic black thong sandals first – you know, the cheap rubber kind everyone owns. Figured those would work as a blank canvas.
Step 1: The Great Embellishment Hunt
Dug through my old jewelry box like a total maniac. Found some faded fake turquoise beads from that boho phase ten years ago, a broken silver chain bracelet I never fixed, and even some loose rhinestones from a busted hair clip. Not exactly fancy, but hey, free supplies!
Step 2: Glue Disaster Round One
Tried using regular old super glue first. Big mistake. Smelled awful, got all stringy, and the beads wouldn’t stick to the rubber for more than two seconds. Dropped like flies. Almost glued my fingers together too – fun times. Had to scrape the mess off with a butter knife.
Figured Out The Right Stuff
Remembered this industrial-strength waterproof adhesive I used ages ago to fix my shower caddy. Found it crusted over in the garage junk drawer. Chipped the cap open somehow, got it everywhere. Protip: Wear gloves! That stuff actually held. Slapped those beads and rhinestones along the straps where they crossed over my toes and ankles. Looked kinda random, but honestly? Kinda vibed with it.
Adding Some Flair
Wanted movement, you know? Like the pros have with fringe. Chopped up an old, washed-out band tee I never wear anymore. Cut it into thin strips, tied them onto the sides of the thong straps. Instant fringe! Used a lighter to melt the ends so they wouldn’t fray everywhere. DO NOT breathe in that burnt cotton smoke! Made me cough for an hour.
Testing The Look
Threw on my denim cutoffs, tied a bright scarf crop top around my ribs, and threw the whole thing together. Walked around my backyard in the glued-up, fringy abominations. Surprisingly comfy? The fringe swung when I walked, the beads didn’t fall off, and honestly… they looked cool? Took like five crappy selfies trying to capture the vibe.
Final thoughts? Don’t overthink it:
- Raid your junk drawers first.
- Forget craft glue – get something brutal that bonds rubber.
- Old clothes = instant fringe material.
- Trashy, cheap thongs work best.
Honestly felt like I hacked the festival system spending zero bucks. They look messy in the best possible way, totally unique. If the glue holds through dancing in dust storms, I call that a win.
