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 …
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 …
How to find the perfect jeans without trying them on
Grab my super simple trick for finding the perfect waistband fit without actually trying anything on! How to find the perfect jeans without trying them on: