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353 - Hazel's Chanel Wallet
Posted on March 23 2020
Repeat client Hazel, sent in this Blue Chanel Wallet for Chevron strassing! Wallet was Chevrons strassed in Meridian Blue. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something in mind that you'd like transformed/restored, head on over to the contact us page and someone...
352 - Lillian's Chanel Wallet
Posted on March 20 2020
New client, Lillian, purchased this Chanel wallet I had for sale and commissioned it in a gold silver Jacquard strass! Custom strassing is not only cheaper and better than buying strass from brands direct but we can accommodate your vision and custom make items to your specifications :) For price quotes, head on over to the contact us...
351 - Jessica's Hermes Oran
Posted on March 17 2020
Repeat client, Jessica, sent in these Hermes Oran sandals for Vitrail Medium strass! Love them!
If you have a pair of shoes you'd like transformed, send me an email via the contact us page and I'll get back to you within 2 business days.
Covid-19
Posted on March 17 2020
With the current social climate constantly changing, one thing is clear.. everyone is doing their best and for right now, that means I, as well as the rest of my staff, will be working from home. We are taking all necessary precautions to make sure everyone is safe which means all...
350 - Shadae's Mini Speedy
Posted on March 16 2020
New client, Shadae, purchased one of the LV Mini Speedy's I had available for commissioning. See before and after pics of it below and head on over to the Custom Luxe tab to purchase one for yourself :) For all Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Or if you...
349 - Hazel's Chanel Boy
Posted on March 11 2020
Repeat client Hazel, is back for another strass! For this Medium Chanel Boy, she requested the squares be outlined in Crystal rhinestones and the trim be highlighted with crystal accents. Love the modern look. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something...
348 - Shruti's Chanel Mini
Posted on March 07 2020
Repeat client, Shruti is back for another strass! This BLACK Chanel Caviar Mini was painted a custom color then strassed in Silk Swarovski rhinestones. Yes, its the same bag, can you believe??? For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something in mind that...
347 - Cathleen's Chanel SLG
Posted on March 04 2020
New client Cathleen, sent in her own Chanel SLG for a strassing makeover. This Card Holder was strassed in LR AB Swarovski rhinestones.
For price quotes, head on over to the contact us page and I'll get back to you within 2 business days.
346 - Noura's LV Mini Speedy
Posted on March 03 2020
New client Noura, purchased one of the Mini Speedy's I had available for commissioning. See pics of it below as well as the two color options available for the ones still available. (head on over to the Custom Luxe tab to purchase). For all Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over...
For Sale - Vitrail Medium Chanel SLG
Posted on March 02 2020
Another one of a kind SLG is available for purchasing! Just listed this beauty to the site today. This card holder used to be beige but it was extremely discolored so we recolored it to a metallic green and custom strassed it in my favorite Vitrail Medium Swarovski rhinestone. Unfortunately...
345 - Marie's Mcqueen
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Marie, sent in her gold/silver Mcqueen clutch for a grey to black ombre. We discussed the different ways to ombre and the different color choices and decided to go from the lightest grey in the center to jet black on the sides. Unfortunately I did not take a before picture...
344 - Paulie's Ambers
Posted on March 02 2020
New client Paulie from eBay, sent in her Amber's for partial strassing. These glitter Ambers were strassed to look like the CL strassed version. If you have a pair of heels or boots you'd like transformed, send me an email via the contact us page and I'll get back to...
343 - Hazel's Chanel Vanity
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Hazel, sent in this Medium sized Chanel Vanity bag for a partial strass. I am obsessed with it! Chanel Vanity with the front partially strassed in Light Siam. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something in mind that you'd...
New Product!!! Gucci GG Belt Strass
Posted on March 02 2020
Just the perfect amount of bling! Gucci GG Belts customized by UB in hundreds of gold Swarovski rhinestones. Click here to view listing.
342 - Brianne's Chanel SLG
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Brianne, purchased this Chanel SLG I strassed in Rose Gold listed in the "Custom Luxe" portion of the website. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Or if you have something in mind that you'd like transformed, head on over to the contact us page and...
341 - Angels Chanel SLG
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Angel, commissioned the Black Caviar Chanel Card Holder I had available for commissioning in Jet Swarovski rhinestones. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Or if you have something in mind that you'd like transformed, head on over to the contact us page and I'll...
340 - Kandy's Chanel Mini Camellia
Posted on March 02 2020
Repeat client, Kandy, is back for another strass! She purchased the Pink Chanel Mini Camellia Bag I had for sale and requested a LR AB Strass. Black satin version of this bag is still available for commissioning! Head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab for all currently available SLGs /...
339 - Heather's Lady Peep
Posted on March 02 2020
Repeat client Heather is back for another strass! These Lady Peeps were custom strassed in Light Rose.
If you have a pair of heels or boots you'd like transformed, send me an email via the contact us page and I'll get back to you within 2 business days.
338 - Lauren's New VP
Posted on March 02 2020
New client Lauren, found me through etsy and asked me to strass her New Very Prives in Crystal AB. If you have a pair of heels or boots you'd like transformed, send me an email via the contact us page and I'll get back to you within 2 business days. ...
337 - Frances' Boots
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Frances, sent in these Barneys New York Boots for a strassing makeover! We decided to keep the boots black and strass Fuchsia on top to match a Libertine jacket she had. If you have a pair of heels or boots you'd like transformed, send me an email via the...
336 - Toni's Chanel SLG
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Toni, purchased the Black Chanel Lambskin Chanel SLG I had available for commissioning and commissioned it in Fuchsia Swarovski rhinestones. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Or if you have something in mind that you'd like transformed, head on over to the contact us...
33 - BDAY Capsule!
Posted on March 02 2020
For my bday capsule collection, I wanted to create the most luxe pieces on the market so instead of using larger one size stones, I hand embellished each piece with thousands of multiple size small Swarovski rhinestones. Available for custom order in any color combo, save both the trees and...
335 - Ruchi's Chanel SLG
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Ruchi, sent in her own Chanel SLG for a strassing makeover. This Chanel Zip SLG was custom ombre'd in a subtle three color gold fade. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Or if you have something in mind that you'd like transformed, head...
334 - Hafsa's Chanel SLG
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Hafsa, purchased the red caviar Chanel Card Holder I had available for commissioning and commissioned it in a three color subtle pink to red fade. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Or if you have something in mind that you'd like transformed, head...
333 - Meiji's Pigalle
Posted on March 02 2020
New client, Meiji, sent in her Patent Black Pigalle's for a rush strass in Jet. Unfortunately I do not have the before picture but these were completed within a rush month turnaround. If you have a pair of heels you'd like transformed, send me an email via the contact...
331 - 332 Jessica's Chanel and Louboutins
Posted on March 02 2020
Repeat client, Jessica is back for another matching strass! These heels and bag were custom strassed in Vitrail Medium. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something in mind that you'd like transformed/restored, head on over to the contact us page and...
330 - Julie's Chanel SLG
Posted on November 25 2019
New client, Julie, purchased this Chanel SLG I had available for commissioning and requested a light pink strass. The interior of this card holder is pristine but the exterior showed significant rubbing due to wear so we painted it and restored it before strassing. Restoration is a relatively new feature we offer...
329 - Minnie's SLG
Posted on November 24 2019
New client, Minnie, sent in her Red Chanel Card holder for a little makeover! This card holder is the same color and style as the one I sold to Angelica but strassed in Light Siam swarovski rhinestones. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Or if you...
328 - Lauren's SLG
Posted on November 24 2019
Repeat client, Lauren, loved the Blue cardholder I strassed for her soo much, she commissioned this Hot Pink one in Rose AB Swarovski rhinestones :) For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something in mind that you'd like transformed/restored, head on over to the...
327 - Melyssa's SLG
Posted on November 24 2019
New client, Melyssa, purchased this light yellow Chevron Chanel Card holder from me for a strassing makeover! She really loves yellow and pink so we went with a Crystal AB color on this case. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something...
326 - Kate's Chanel SLG
Posted on November 24 2019
New client, Kate, purchased this BNWB and receipt Chanel SLG from me for a strassing makeover! This card holder was custom strassed in a 3 color ombre fade of her choosing! Because Kate wanted to keep the card holder mostly black 50% is strassed in Jet then fades into Dark...
325 - Minal's Simple Pumps
Posted on November 24 2019
Repeat client, Minal, is back with another strass! These poor simple pumps, omgosh let me tell you... the glitter was PEELING! Just a scratch with a fingernail and the glitter layer was coming off in chunks. Crystals are better than glitter anyways so I removed the whole layer of glitter,...
324 - Mahz's Chanel Bag
Posted on November 24 2019
Repeat client, Mahz is back with another strass! I met up with her earlier this year to talk about this commission. We originally were going with a silk strass but she loved the Golden Shadow Jumbo so much she asked me to strass this bag in the same crystal. For...
323 - Nina's Chanel Coin Holder
Posted on September 28 2019
New client, Nina, purchased this pink lambskin Chanel coin holder I had for sale and had it strassed in a matching light pink rhinestone. Check out before and after pictures below. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something in mind that...
Personal Project - Pink Chanel Wallet
Posted on September 24 2019
Purchased this preowned pink lambskin wallet for a light pink chevron strassing makeover. Check out before and after pics below! And if you're interested in purchasing this piece, click here. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something in mind that you'd...
322 - Lisa's Chanel Coin Holder
Posted on September 22 2019
New client, Lisa, purchased this Red Chanel Coin Holder I had available for strassing and had it strassed in a matching red. Check out the before and after pics below. For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available for purchase, head on over to the "Custom Luxe" tab. Alternatively if you have something in mind that you'd like...
321 - Kasey's Chanel SLG
Posted on September 18 2019
New client, Kasey, purchased this Hot Pink Chanel SLG I had available for strassing and let me strass it in a color of my choosing. Accentuating the natural color of the case, I went with my favorite hot pink Swarovski rhinestone of the moment.. Fuchsia Shimmer. Check out before and after pics below....
Hello and welcome to the NEW Urban Bling
Posted on September 07 2019
Hi! If you've made it this far, I'm Chloe, the designer/CEO. Nice to e-meet you. There's a bunch of new features on this website that I just LOVEEEE and can't wait for you to try out. First one being that pink Chat bubble at the bottom right of your screen. Totally...
For Sale - Swarovski Ombre Gold Chanel Card Holder
Posted on September 05 2019
Because I just love ombre-ing things, for this new with box Chanel card holder, I went with a subtle three color gold fade. Before and after pics below.
26 series. Comes with everything. Click here to purchase.
320 - Ben's Louis Junior
Posted on September 02 2019
Repeat client Ben is back with his fourth strass! The toes of these Orange Louis Juniors were strassed in Volcano swarovski rhinestones.
If you're interested in having your own shoes customized by UB, please send us a message via the Contact Us page.
Personal Project - Nike Force Sky Hi Wedge
Posted on August 13 2019
So a friend of mine sent me a video of a pair of Nike's strassed in Swarovski rhinestones and I dieddddddd. I've been wanting a pair of strassed sneakers for a while now but Louboutin Sneakers are notoriously uncomfortable and my wedge Giuseppe Zanottis were no better. Because I wanted something I could...
319 - Mahz's Jumbo Chanel Bag
Posted on August 10 2019
New client Mahz from India, purchased my Light Rose AB Chanel Double Flap back in March and after seeing my work in person.. decided to send in a couple of her own bags for strassing makeovers! This Chanel Single Flap Jumbo Bag was painted a custom color then strassed in Golden Shadow. I actually had the...
318 - Vivian's Alexander Mcqueen Clutch
Posted on July 29 2019
Repeat client, Vivian is back with another strass! This Mcqueen clutch was strassed in Golden Shadow to match her Louboutin's that I had strassed for her back in 2018.
How to authenticate a Chanel Bag - Real vs FAKE
Posted on July 26 2019
Earlier this year, a client of mine sent in couple Chanel Bags for strassing makeovers. Unbeknownst to her though.. one was FAKE! Here's a 3 minute video I put together showing you couple differences between a fake Chanel Bag and a real Chanel Bag. Over the years, we have built...
317 - Dianely's Nike Air Force 1
Posted on July 22 2019
Repeat client, Dianely, is back for another strass! These Nike Air Force 1's were customized with Crystal AB on the swooshes.
If you're interested in your own pair of Swarovski swoosh Nike Air Force 1's, head on over to my shop. Price listed includes shoes.
316 - Lauren's Chanel Coin Holder
Posted on July 20 2019
New client, Lauren purchased this Chanel Card Holder that I strassed in Aquamarine AB. Since this card holder's lambskin, the edges got discolored over time so, before strassing it... we restored it :) Check out the progress photos below - starting with the final results. Before restoration... After restoration... For all Chanel Bags/SLGs still available...
Personal Project - Louis Vuitton Mini Speedy
Posted on July 17 2019
For my own personal LV Mini Speedy, I decided to strass the body in Crystal to give it a little more sparkle. Before and after pics as well comparison of Crystal vs White Opal below. vs. White Opal below... Which colorway d'you prefer? If you like whatchya see I still have one...
315 - Ben's Louis Junior
Posted on July 11 2019
Repeat client, Ben is back for his third strass. The toe caps of his Louis Juniors were strassed in Citrine Shimmer.
314 - Christina's Chanel
Posted on July 06 2019
The IT bag of the year was definitely the Chanel Pearl Flap and I can see why. Pricing wise, it retails for much less than a strass flap ($4900 for pearl vs $10k+ for strass) and a perfect combination of edgy yet classy. Repeat client Christina asked me to recreate the...
313 - Anh's Mini Speedy
Posted on June 27 2019
Repeat client, Anh, has literally been with me from the start lol. For her NINTH commission (tenth if including this picture frame I strassed for her back in 2016). (available for purchase here) Anh purchased this Louis Vuitton Mini Speedy I had available for commissioning. Check out the before and after...