Fur Trimmed Leather Vest

Once upon a time, there was a black leather jacket. It no longer carried any coolness in its current state, so it was 're-invented' in order to comply with current trendy looks. Kind of like Madonna. Or Joan Rivers.

What a sad, lonely leather jacket. Even Fonzie couldn't make this jacket cool. It needs new friends.

The sleeves were donated to give this denim jacket new life.

The zipper was ripped off to give a little 'edge' to this floral jacket.

Finally, what was left of the sad leather jacket was nothing more than a sleeveless, unzipped shell; an even sadder version of it's original state.

But what can take sad and make it fabulous and glad more than faux fur? Faux fur makes everything better! It's soft and warm and, did I mention, fabulous!

I took seam binding and fixed the armholes of the now sleeveless jacket, similar to the technique I used when making the sleeveless blazer. I then purchased half a yard of black, faux fur and added it to the front part of the vest where the zipper used to be. I removed the collar and hemmed it where the collar used to be. The result: faux fur fabulousness!

What does one wear such a fabulous piece with, you ask? I suggest a warm white sweater underneath and skinny jeans and boots. I did make this with the intention of pairing it with another re-style. Part II is coming soon! Plus, there is still one final piece ripped from this jacket that can be repurposed. Can you guess what is coming?

Snow is here and this vest is just in time to greet it! Happy thrifting from your chilly, snow shoveling friend in the north!