Earlier this year, I had the absolute joy of heading back to Valor Christian High School for Year 3 of leading their senior conservatory students on a one-of-a-kind fashion adventure!

Our mission? To take upcycled materials—mostly sourced from the quirky and wonderful Charlie’s Tool Shop—and transform them into stunning, wearable art. Each team of students worked together to create one complete look, blending Charlie’s finds with treasures they thrifted or purchased on their own.

Every week, I’d pop in to see their designs coming to life—watching as demolition bags, old hardware, and unexpected odds and ends were stitched into something magical. It was so fun to see each student’s creativity shine, watching them experiment, problem-solve, and think outside the box—or, in this case, the toolbox!

Take a look at their incredible talent!!!

Now, as summer has arrived, these talented students are off to their next big adventure—whether it’s college, travel, or new creative journeys. I’m so proud of the heart and hustle they poured into this project, and I’m excited to see where life takes them!

To the students: Thank you for letting me be part of your creative process. And to Charlie’s Tool Shop: Thanks for being the coolest fashion challenge partner a girl could ask for!