Are you a thrift & charity shop junkie? Do you love vintage & second hand? Does DIY give you the tingles? Have you kicked unethically produced fast fashion & decor to the curb? If you’ve …
thrifty copycat: gingham stories
It’s no secret that I’m not much of a fashion-trend-follower & prefer to revel in my own quirky style… BUT I do have a soft spot for unique thrifty outfits so when I saw Ariane’s gingham & floral ensemble …
A 90s Denim #ThriftyThursday
Denim material has been around since the 1500’s but it wasn’t until Bavarian born Levi Strauss made the first pair of blue jeans in 1873 that this fabulous fabric became a wardrobe staple… Every generation …
A Gothic Thrifty Thursday
I’ve always loved goth style (+ the music that goes along with it) & although I’ve yet to have had the pleasure of going full Victorian Gothic I did dabble in a bit of Siouxsie and …
A Blooming Thrifty Thursday
My wardrobe has such a varied bouquet of fabulous vintage florals I had a thorny time plucking a blossoming ensemble for this week’s flowery theme… After playing dress up in my closet with the munchkin …
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 …
A Pretty in Pink #ThriftyThursday
The year was 1987 and I was a lass of 14 when I first saw the film that would time & again help me through the cruelty of high school. Pretty in Pink (as …
…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 …
A Celebrity Inspired #ThriftyThursday
Every Thursday I shall be posting a groovy thrifted/handmade ensemble to (hopefully) help inspire more people to realize that buying new is simply not necessary to achieve fabulous style! This week’s outfit is inspired by …
the more things change – the fashion trend cycle in action
I’m now definitely old enough to witness the 20 year trend cycle in action & constantly wonder why designers have no problem recycling style ideas but can’t seem to get their heads around reusing, upcycling …