Top 5 Thrifting Do’s & Don’ts

As hitting the thrift shop for some funky preloved gear isn’t always a pleasant experience I thought I’d ask my fellow thrifty divas for their thoughts on what’s acceptable (or not) while sifting through the …

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 behind …

Busting Myths About Thrifting

I constantly hear so many silly and just plain illogical reasons from anti-thrifters for NOT shopping secondhand I wondered if any of my fellow preloved style divas have had the same experience so I went ahead …

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, …

No-slip shoes + a utensil mend with Sugru

I was recently featured as a sustainability expert by Sugru and provided them with a few refashionista tips to share with their audience. As a thank-you they sent me a pack of their fabulous moldable …

Behind the Scenes at a For Profit Thrift Shop

My gone thrifting group is full of awesome preloved style divas who have helped me create a community where we spread the sustainable lifestyle love as well as share projects, ideas, thrifty style and upcycling inspiration. …

What do you love about thrifting?

As my groovy gone thrifting group is full of awesome sustainable stylistas I thought I’d start a fab new query series and share the inspiring thoughts of my fellow thrifty divas (+ mine as well). Take …

Ageless Style with Fabulous Fashionistas

Growing older is nothing to fear, especially with these six absolutely fabulously inspirational role models sharing their wisdom about ageing, style and everything in between: Learn from these six extraordinary older women in this fab …