Disclaimer: This article was written in 2015 when I was living in Berlin, Germany. Online thrifting has exploded since then & there are many more apps & sites to choose from however the basics of …
The Incredibly High Human Cost of Fast Fashion
Do you ever bother spare a thought for the people who created that cool new outfit you so proudly wear a few times before replacing it with another equally awesome bargain ensemble from your fave fast fashion …
A Loud & Proud Thrifty Thursday: The Gift of Thrift
Say it Loud and Say it Proud: This year give the Gift of Thrift! It’s time to STOP consuming & giving in to unethically produced fast fashion and START re-using, refashioning, DIY-ing & supporting sustainable style. The absolute …
Gone Thrifting at the Friedrichshagen Flea Market
Take a speedy peek at my preloved outdoor shopping with my Gone Thrifting at the Friedrichshagen Flea Market in Berlin & check out the fabulous sustainable style bargains I scored: Here’s what I created with that …
…gone thrifting: it’s all about potential
Welcome to the first in my brand new series of Top Refashionista Tips for Successful Thrifting Trips! This premier episode explains the ins & outs of how to discover the refashioning potential in garments while …
freshen that vintage fabric with my 4 step DIY
After a few late nights experimenting with various bubbly concoctions in my kitchen laboratory I’ve come up with a formula to de-mustify those glorious scraps of kimono fabric: Deodorize your own vintage beauties and freshen that …