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Transformation Tuesday: Redesigns Galore

July 31, 2018 by WendyB

I’ve written plenty about my love of redesigning old jewelry — including engagement rings. Once in a while, I’ll redesign clothes, which is how I wound up in a completely redesigned outfit last Saturday.

I didn’t get to take a proper outfit photo due to an uncharged camera, so we’ll have to make due with this torso selfie.

The top by L.A.M.B. was originally a dress. I got it in 2009, and when I realized my friend Melissa had the same one, we went out on the town dressed like twins.

The only photo I can find right now is this tiny one. Click for original post.

The shorts were full-length jeans. I think I got them in 2008.

Wearing the jeans with my friend Caroline in 2011. Click for original post.

Finally, the opals in my lariat necklace were originally accent stones in my mother’s big opal cocktail ring. That ring was redesigned into two necklaces …

How the largest opal became part of a ring. Click for original post.

… and then I converted those necklaces into a lariat, a ring, and a pair of stud earrings.

I didn’t wear this all together on purpose. It just happened. When I realized it, I was a little disappointed that my silver 2014 Opening Ceremony shoes didn’t fit the theme. I regretted having that thought yesterday, when a strap on those shoes snapped in a bad way.

Silver shoes in 2014. Click for original post.

I guess I’m about to find out if a shoe can be redesigned too!

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