Having a love for all things vintage means my wardrobe has (more than) its fair share of brightly patterned polyester beauties and I have a hard time passing by the groovy granny frocks at the …
DIY Tissue Flower Bouquet – an upcycled straw tutorial
In an effort to live even more sustainably I’m on a mission to use as little plastic as possible in my daily life. An incredibly easy change that anyone can add to their routines is …
Top 5 Thrifting & Preloved Shopping Tips
I am absolutely loving my thrifty query series and the responses I receive to each question posed to my groovy gone thrifting group are fantastic! Grab the Top 5 Thrifting & Preloved Shopping Tips and secondhand shop like a …
Laundry Tips for #ThriftyThursday
Shopping preloved is always an awesome adventure that requires patience, luck and thrifting karma! Finding the perfect secondhand garment only to discover an unsightly stain is a thrifty diva nightmare – luckily I’ve got a …
Top 5 places to shop for secondhand
There’s more to shopping secondhand than simply sifting through the racks at your fave thrift shop. A wealth of sustainable style and preloved awesomeness can be found just about anywhere with a bit of imagination! …
Cleaning Tips for #ThriftyThursday
Discovering preloved decor treasures while thrifting always gives me a thrill! Unfortunately those blast from the past beauties usually aren’t in the greatest condition, fortunately I have more than few clever cleaning tips for #ThriftyThursday …
Top 4 Ways to Score Sustainable Fashion + My #Haulternative
Filling your wardrobe with sustainable fashion doesn’t have to drain your bank account. It’s easy to create your own unique eco-style with the Top 4 Ways to Score Sustainable Fashion + My #Haulternative: Grab the fab …
Refashionista Rules: My Top 5 Thrifting Tips
Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine each month at Salvation Army thrift stores and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials and eco-lifestyle tips! Check …
What really happens to your donated clothing?
Hooray! You’ve finally managed a wardrobe audit and dropped your unwanted gear at your local thrift shop but have you ever wondered what really happens to your donated clothing? Take a peek at the reality …
Upcycled DIY Zero Waste Handbag Kit
Trying to live sustainably can be a quite a challenge in a throwaway society. I seem to be given disposible, Earth-damaging items everywhere I go and am actively encouraged to simply toss those plastic bags, …