Thrifty Celeb Copycat: Cyndi Lauper

Wowza! My first thrifty celeb copycat got an absolutely amazing response on social media and I’ve received loads of comments asking for more of my preloved versions of celebrity style looks! One of the most …

Zero Waste Really Really Free Market Thrift Haul

I went to the Really Really Free Market in Toronto & scored some awesome new-to-me gear! Check out my Zero Waste Really Really Free Market Thrift Haul & share your thoughts on swaps + free …

DIY Patchwork Refashions for #ThriftyThursday

Adding adorable patches is an incredibly easy way to update just about an type of garment! Grab all of the step by step DIY Patchwork Refashions for #ThriftyThursday + join my Gone Thrifting group to share your …

3 Fab Reasons to Thrift

Have you stopped shopping new and embraced creating your own unique style from preloved gear? Giving up buying brand new wardrobe and decor items is not at all difficult and I’m constantly surprised when others …

Top 5 Refashionista Shopping Tips

As I only use sustainable, preloved items in my projects I’ve become quite savvy at discovering potential in second hand gear. Take a peek at my Top 5 Refashionista Shopping Tips and release your inner …

Top Embroidery Tutes for#ThriftyThursday

Although I have mastered the very basic split stitch I’m not at all an expert in the art of embroidery however I do have a few refashionista tricks up my sleeve that allow me to …

Vintage Tips for #ThriftyThursday

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 …

Top 5 Thrifting & Preloved Shopping Tips

I am absolutely loving my thrifty query series and the responses I receive to each question posed to my groovy gone thrifting group are fantastic! Grab the Top 5 Thrifting & Preloved Shopping Tips and secondhand shop like a …

Top 5 places to shop for secondhand

There’s more to shopping secondhand than simply sifting through the racks at your fave thrift shop. A wealth of sustainable style and preloved awesomeness can be found just about anywhere with a bit of imagination! …

Refashionista Rules: The Instant Upcycled Bracelet

Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine each month at Salvation Army thrift stores in Canada and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials + eco-lifestyle …