Fall has finally arrived bringing with it a bone chilling breeze that somehow manages to sneak through every piece of clothing I layer on in an effort to stay warm. I’m thinking the brisk wind will gradually transform into an absolutely …
A Pop of Colour #ThriftyThursday
Raid the back of your closet, swap unworn wardrobe finds with friends, scour your fave thrift and charity shops and get creating your own unique, sustainable style because Thrifty Thursday is back my dears! My …
A Spring Fling #ThriftyThursday
The weather is slowly but surely warming up in Berlin however a chilly wind and daily rain (& hail?!) mean that layers and cozy sweaters are still a necessity when venturing outside – my refashioned knit …
A Blue Hues #Thrifty Thursday
As a fair-haired lassie with eyes the colour of a stormy sky I’ve always thought of blue as one of my go to shades when putting together an outfit so I was a wee bit surprised to …
Do I need to refashion this vintage dress?
I rarely try anything on while thrifting and prefer to simply hold a garment up to myself and do a quick mirror check before deciding to take it home or not. As most of my sustainable …
An Artsy Fartsy #ThriftyThursday
Although I do like to doodle with a bit of paint on an upcycled DIY canvas now and then, I absolutely do not consider myself an artist but I can pretend and put together a groovy thrifted …
Thrifty Decor for #ThriftyThursday
It’s completely unnecessary to break the bank when decorating your home. With a bit of imagination and a trip to the thrift shop (or even a hunt through the recycling bin) you can have the …
How to stretch a shrunken sweater
I managed to thrift an honest to goodness made in Ireland aran sweater in my actual Irish clan’s aran pattern for only $1! Unfortunately it had been shrunk just enough to make it uncomfortably short …
A Travel Wear #ThriftyThursday
I’m bursting with excitement and energy the day I leave for a trip and my casually cool, well thought out ensemble of comfy cotton layers definitely reflects my mood: And just as much as my leaving outfit showcases …
A Dressed Down Glitter #ThriftyThursday
I recently thrifted a package of 7(!) handknit vintage sweaters online for €1: The person I purchased them from had inherited boxes full of handmade knit gear, yarn and half-finished projects from an elderly relative but …