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 …
Cleaning Tips for #ThriftyThursday
Discovering preloved decor treasures while thrifting always gives me a thrill! Unfortunately those blast from the past beauties usually aren’t in the greatest condition, fortunately I have more than few clever cleaning tips for #ThriftyThursday …
Creatures on #ThriftyThursday
Animal prints are fun but garments featuring creature patterns are totally awesome! Take a peek at the details behind my freebie outfit for Creatures on #ThriftyThursday + join my Gone Thrifting group to share your own sustainable …
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 …
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 …