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DIY Refurbished Chanel Bag

DIY Chanel Bag Refurb after

My first ever Chanel piece, a classic chain strapped quilted lambskin was handed down to me by my mother a decade after she picked it up in Paris. It has been with me through good times and bad, and was by my side during some major milestones. Suffice to say, this baby was well loved. Like the Velveteen Rabbit, she was in need of some serious TLC. When I brought her in to the Chanel boutique and the bag doctor…

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DIY Pointed Toe Leopard Pumps

Manolo Blahnik leopard pumps

I’m going to tell you a secret that shoe retailers and your shoe repair man don’t want you to know. You can turn your dated round or almond toe shoes into a classic pointed toe pair, and you can do it yourself. I had this pair of brown suede Chanel mary janes. The suede had seen better days and the almond toe pump was dating them far more than the few scuffs. However, I have a sentimental attachment to those…

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DIY Chanel Striped Top

sienna miller claudia schiffer chanel striped tee

Since I’ve been on a painting kick lately, I decided to keep the momentum going and finally DIY the Chanel Striped Top I’ve been lusting after. When I first saw this street style inspired take on a classic Parisian striped tee worn by Sienna Miller I had two thoughts: 1. I want that, and 2. I can make that. If any of you felt the same way, you already know we pretty much had to since this beauty sold out…

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