All these unique pieces have a story. Have a look to find out where they came from, what some of them were before. Discover the steps of transformation. See what they are now. Explore the “before & after”.
Retired Converse converted conversation — 
conversion… 
…in progress 
Mischief managed! 
I was inspired by the shape… 
…the heel already has 
So The Bustier 
had to happen 
naturally 
lacing “extension” on Michael Kors jeans 
racerback “extension” 
waistband extension in shape of a lacing; extra belt loop used for racerback
boots that were very trunky 
cut off the trunky part… 
… and made booties… 
… with an ankle strap to tighten
Retired basketballs 
cut up 
and peeled apart – new material for: 
bumbag that is made of… 
… a kids basketball… 
… and one of the cut off parts of… 
… the boots (now booties) above… 
… -all upcycled materials
shoes that needed a new color 
prep (sanding) 
first coats of charcoal & silver leather paint 
and last coats added 
‘ombré’ silver/charcoal finish
bland silver jacket… 
(no matter how it’s buttoned 
or turned) 
… needed a bit of 
drama added… 
… in shape of… 
… a draped neoprene collar… 
… and cuffs
love how the previous owner added Louis Feraud buttons to the Boss jacket 
paired here with a multi tiered pleated skirt 
purple patent leather boots… 
… were ok, but… 
… the inside ‘pleather’ was deteriorating 
changed into booties, with the zipper used as edge finish 
they have a removable… 
… faux fur trim 
this fantastic suede trench coat… 
… had a flaw, and they only way… 
… to fix it was… 
… applying silver… 
… leather paint… 
… with a natural sponge