Having a love for all things vintage means my wardrobe has (more than) its fair share of brightly patterned polyester beauties and I have a hard time passing by the groovy granny frocks at the …
The Top 20 Thrifty Diva Thrifting Tips
You guys shared so many fabulous thrifting tips in my Thrifty Diva Survey they deserve their own post! Discover some groovy new ideas and let’s get thrifting!
Why Not Thrift?
I’ve heard so many silly and just plain illogical reasons from anti-thrifters for NOT shopping secondhand that I thought a wee bit of an educational video was in order. Meet my amusing cast of characters and …
The Thrifty Diva Survey Results
Last month I asked you to share your thrifting expertise with me by taking my quick Thrifty Diva Survey and was indubitably impressed by the massive response and honest answers I received. Here’s the refreshing frugal stats, …
How To Clean Vintage Enamelware
I was lucky enough to not only inherit a fabulous collection of vintage enamelware but also the groovy cleaning tips from the past to keep it in top condition: Take a peek at the backstories of my …
Banish Those Thrifted Footwear Odours
The fabulous question of how to rid thrifted footwear of odours was recently posted to my Gone Thrifting group and I thought I’d share some of the handy how to’s that were served up! Grab those stinky shoes, …
How To Thrift Online – My Top Tips
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 …
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 …