So you wanted to be a ballerina.

But you didn’t make the cut. (It’s okay: neither did we.)

But not getting the role doesn’t mean you can’t play the part. First it was the tiara. Now Swan Lake chic has traveled from head to toe.

To slippers! Yes, slippers! Bona fide, dusty-pink ballerina flats (reportedly classic Capezios are the ones to get) are back! They’re being spotted on the precious feet of fashion addicts more accustomed to traipsing around in Manolos. But here’s the twist. This is no out-of-the-box trend. There’s work involved. Yes, it’s that do-it-yourself thing again. Ready, set…

First Position:

You have to break them in until the leather is nice and creased.

Second Position:

Spray paint them with your favorite color (gold is v. popular).

Third Position:

Voila! You have yourself a very of-the-moment pair of slippers. (For $16.50, no less!)

And you thought tutus were for sissies.