NYE Sparkle for #ThriftyThursday

I haven’t gone out for New Year’s Eve in a decade and am usually tucked into bed long before the clock strikes midnight so I’m more than a bit anxious about (possibly) leaving my comfy …

Easy Refashioned DIY Maxidress Tutorial

Raid your closet and transform that unworn blouse and frumpy frock into a fabulous maxidress in minutes with my simple step-by-step DIY video! Create your perfect holiday outfit from items you already have at the …

Foolproof Dairy and Gluten Free Cupcakes

According to my doctor the combination of getting older, a “late-age” pregnancy, undergoing treatment for cancer twice + various possible inherited allergies and health issues means I’m forced to have a rather limited diet to …

Easy DIY Skirt Waistband – a vintage sequin dress refashion

I scored an absolutely stunning vintage sequin dress at the thrift shop: Unfortunately it was backless, fit awkwardly, was super heavy and very uncomfortable. Fortunately transforming it into a fabulous skirt was pretty darn simple! …

No Sew DIY Retro Glam Fanny Pack Belt Bag

Whip up an awesome retro fanny pack in seconds without sewing a stitch! You just may have all of the ingredients for my No Sew DIY Retro Glam Fanny Pack Belt Bag so raid your …

Thrifty Easy DIY Faux Fur Bag Tutorial

Create a plush new purse from that thrifted vintage score in no time with my thrifty easy DIY faux fur bag tutorial: That fabulous bag cost less than $2 to make with a couple of bits …

How to spot vintage while thrifting + no sew DIY tips

To help you add some authentic vintage style to your ecofashion wardrobe I thought it would be fab to revisit my groovy 2016 interview with thrift-style guru Preloved Chica! Discover my simple tricks for how to …

My easy vintage velvet dress refashion

That vintage velvet dress was one of the fab frocks left in the basement closet for me by my groovy landlady. The sleeves and golden embroidered shoulder details are fantastic however the fit and length are less …

Easy Refashions: How to shorten a dress

By far the most popular refashionista requests I receive are for back to basics tutorials to help sustainable stylistas get started recreating their secondhand and vintage finds into unique (eco)fashions so I thought I’d start …

My crazy easy upcycled DIY collar clip

Seriously, the 90’s are back again and I’m seeing all of the silliness I used to wear being touted as the “newest” trend. Remember those wacky collar clips? Apparently they’re making a huge comeback too but they’re …