The easiest way to reduce textile waste

Savers Global Thrift recently got in touch with me and asked if I would help get the word out about the easiest way to reduce textile waste. As a thrift and charity shop loving refashionista I am most …

The Preloved Chica Show with CoaR

Just in case you missed my groovy live interview with thrifty diva Elene Marsden of Preloved Chica you can enjoy the recorded video version below, hooray! I’m certain I’ll be making more than few appearances on the …

If Unethical Clothing Tags Were Honest

The Canadian Fair Trade Network (CFTN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance awareness and support for fair trade in Canada. The CFTN recently commissioned creative agency ReThink Canada with the task of …

The Devil’s Advocate of Unethical Fashion

I’ve been receiving a huge variety of comments, messages and e-mails on my (un)ethical fashion posts and as loads of the less than complimentary responses contain the same basic theme I thought it might be wise to tackle it …

Is thrifting really ethical?

With the wealth of information and resources readily available online combined with frequent media reports about unethically produced fashion there is absolutely zero excuse to continue supporting ridiculously cheap brands and yet these unethical companies continue …

Why do celebs support unethical fast fashion?

Do you think Katy Perry was paid less than a living wage to pose for these ‪fast fashion‬ ads? How the hell do people think a sequin embellished t-shirt can possibly be sold for 9.99 or …

My Top Tips for Cleaning Thrifted Suede

Brightening up thrifted leather is a relatively simple process however the shaggy nap of second hand suede requires more of a gentle touch: Keep your suede looking fabulous with my top tips for cleaning thrifted suede:

My top tips for cleaning thrifted leather

Scoring a luxurious leather (or faux leather) item at the thrift shop is fantastic but what do you do when your fab find is in less than stellar condition? Follow my tops tips for cleaning …