Are you missing browsing through thrift and charity shops as much as I am? Although the thrill of the hunt while sifting through racks and bins has been put on hold for awhile we can …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Helen Mirren Pt. 2
Helen Mirren is not only an icon of awesomeness but also a true treasure of a human being and absolutely deserves another refashionista copycat feature: Discover the preloved outfit info + refashioning tutorials (including …
Refashion with patches & freehand stitching
What do you do with fab fitting but terribly boring garments? Give them a quick and easy refashion with patches & freehand stitching! Grab my simple method for attaching non-iron-on patches & appliques below!
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Diane Kruger
I’m becoming a whiz at recreating crazy expensive designer looks for pennies from items I already own, preloved garments and a bit of refashionista magic so when I spied this awesome look on Diane Kruger …
What’s your fashion footprint?
We all know that the global fashion industry produces an absolutely insane amount of harmful carbon emissions but do you ever wonder how much your own wardrobe habits are contributing to climate change? Discover just …
5 ways to style a Downton Abbey dress
I love the intricate details and gorgeous embroidery of early 1900’s fashion and covet most of the fancy frocks on Downton Abbey – although the corsets and undies from that time can absolutely remain as …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Emmy Rossum
Emmy Rossum was amazing as Fiona Gallagher on Shameless but did you know she’s also an absolutely fabulous singer too? She’s awesome on stage and screen but still appears to be grounded in reality …
Why Do Thrift Shops Smell?
I recently gave a presentation about the awesomeness of sustainable secondhand fashion and, during the Q&A, was shocked to hear that not only do people bypass preloved garments because they (falsely) believe them to be …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Sarah Paulson
I love Sarah Paulson. She’s not only ridiculously talented but also appears to be completely genuine, hilarious and honest in interviews. Take a peek at my $4 refashionista version of her AHS premier outfit …
5 International Thrifting Tips with Preloved Chica!
Preloved Chica and Confessions of a Refashionista are two sustainable style peas in a pod! Have a listen to my quick appearance on Elene’s awesome Time Capsule Show on ICRFM Ipswich and find out my …