Blogging: How to get started networking!

The only way to succeed is to be known and the only way to be known is to be seen (& heard) but how in the hell can you stand out from the crowd in …

This is 44 on #ThriftyThursday

Today I’m another year older, most definitely wiser and can’t understand why aging is still such a trauma for so many women. Sure, the image that looks back at me in the mirror isn’t as …

The Child Labour Experiment

Why is it that what is commonplace and acceptable in the developing countries of the world is so unimaginable in our own society? Millions of children work in the garment industry textile supply chains worldwide …

The Magic of Not Giving a F*ck

One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is simply saying “no”. It’s incredibly bizarre that so many of us are taught to put the wants and whims of others before our own and even …

Star Wars on #ThriftyThursday

One of my earliest memories is seeing the original Star Wars in the theater with my big bro so it’s no surprise that I my fave tees are quirky Star Wars mash-ups: May the 4th …

A Refashionista #Haulternative for Fashion Revolution

Sharing my rockin’ refashionista preloved thrift scores and works in progress for Fashion Revolution‘s #Haulternative – sustainable, ethical style need not be out of your budget, all it takes is a wee bit of imagination! …

5 easy ways to support your fave bloggers

It takes an insane amount of time, talent, energy, money and just plain hard work to make a blog appear effortless and fun. Unfortunately the average blog reader either isn’t aware of the enormity of the …

Blogging: The Iceberg of Success

What thoughts cross your mind when you see someone in your field enjoying what appears to be effortless success? They got a lucky break?   Have the “right” connections?   Know influential people?  I can …

My Thrifty Christmas Wish for #ThriftyThursday

The festive holiday season is definitely the time for thinking of others, making a conscious effort to brighten up our own lives and make as many positive plans as possible for the coming new year. Take a …

My Upcycled DIY Refashionista Studio

Purging, packing, selling and donating in preparation for our big international relocation is well under way so I thought I’d better hurry up and share my upcycled DIY refashionista studio tour before it all gets …