Take a peek at my hilariously fun thrifting trip with the winner of the Salvation Army Thrift Store’s Shop with Sheri contest and learn how to take in a blazer with absolutely no cutting or sewing! …
Desula: One dress altered for a lifetime of wear
A small group of women living in the isolated villages of central Sardinia have worn the same dress for a lifetime. Filmmaker Andrea Pecora shares this amazing tradition in her beautiful short film Desula. Desula: …
Fashion Revolution Fanzine: Money Fashion Power
Whoohoo! Fashion Revolution’s inaugural zine ‘Money Fashion Power’ is now available! I’ve embedded a digital copy for you to read below but why not support the great work Fashion Revolution does by also ordering a …
The Salvation Army Thrift Store Grand Opening
As resident refashionista and SAThrift Store creative expert I had the pleasure of attending The Salvation Army Thrift Store Grand Opening in East York!
January Refashion Challenge: Sustainable Style
4 years ago I stopped shopping new and fully embraced creating my own unique style from secondhand, vintage, thrifted and inherited garments and materials. Giving up buying brand new wardrobe items was a lot less …
7 fab last minute thrift shop gifts + upcycled DIY wrapping
I absolutely love giving gifts. Finding (or making) the perfect prezzies for everyone on my list gives me a massive case of the warm fuzzies! All of the gifts under my tree have been oh …
December Refashion Challenge: Thrifted DIY Gifts
Are you a nifty thrifty DIY gifter? With all of the informative articles, facts and stats about sustainability and unethically produced products readily available online it should be easy to stop consuming and start re-using, refashioning, DIY-ing …
’tis the season for (un)ethical fashion
The season of the consumer is in full swing which means unethical fast fashion brands are throwing too good to be true steals and deals at those wanting shiny new gear for holiday parties, “must-have” …
Why do you choose #SecondHandFirst?
UK charity TRAID is on a mission to transform garment waste into funds and resources to reduce the environmental and social impact of disposable clothing and fast fashion. With a network of over 1,500 charity clothing …
Thrifting Quickies #1
Wanna learn my top refashionista thrifting tips? Check out my brand new video series, head to your local charity shop and get upcycling with Thrifting quickies #1! Still not sure if thrifting and second hand …