I spent the better part of my 20’s living in Tokyo: working at a pretty awesome job: I have fond (& rather offbeat) memories of my time spent in Japan and thus a great affection …
A Wild West Thrifty Thursday
Having grown up in Alberta (a.k.a: the Texas of Canada) I know a wee bit about dressing the part of an urban cowboy… little known fact: At the beginning of my long-ago starving artist days, in addition …
A Back To School #ThriftyThursday
Hands up if your school days were the best time of your life: yeah…me neither! Thinking back to those oh-so-long-ago days of taunts & torments makes me breathe a massive sigh of relief that September has not meant …
A Fringed #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always had a lurv/hate relationship with fringe. Growing up on the Canadian prairies meant my fair share of countrified outfits sporting those strings & tassels that seemed to catch & grab onto just about everything & …
A Mad About Plaid Thrifty Thursday
Perhaps it’s due to my Irish/Scottish roots but I’m definitely a fan of plaid (& tartan)! *and by popular demand I’ve sifted through my box-of-awesomeness-from-the-past to bring you yet another TT themed throwback pic: Holy eyebrows …
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 …
An India Inspired Thrifty Thursday
I love the floaty romantic style and phenomenal fabrics of traditional Indian fashion and as a lassie was always thrilled when my friend’s mom allowed us to play dress-up with her gorgeous collection of saris, …
A Meshy Thrifty Thursday
Featuring yet another trend from my fashion past… Mesh was absolutely HUGE in the 90’s! *as was wild & wonderful hair colour – I recommend everyone have pink hair at least once in their lifetime …
A Metallic Thrifty Thursday
I dig all things shiny & most things lacy so was completely thrilled when I discovered this metallic lace t-shirt at the flea market last year… thrifting karma was definitely with me that day as the shirt …