My easy no sew way to shorten jeans

At 168cm (5’6″) I’m definitely not the tallest gal in the world but I’m also not nearly as towering as denim designers apparently think I should be which means every single pair of jeans that …

Thrifted DIY Descendants Evie Costume

My kiddo has become a wee bit obsessed with The Descendants movies (& soundtracks) and decided that Evie, daughter of the Evil Queen, was beyond the coolest of the cool and therefore deserved to be …

Upcycled denim skirt with DIY ruffled hem refashion

So far I’ve come up with a few creative upcycles for my bathpuffs but this time is definitely the one with the most charm: Thrift a dowdy denim maxiskirt, grab some bleach and get transforming …

No Sew Distressed Denim Cold Shoulder Top Refashion

Create a unique distressed denim cold shoulder top from that dowdy thrifted vintage find without sewing a stitch! Don’t pass up that frumpy denim shirt at the thrift shop transform it with my No Sew Distressed …

Buttons & Pins on #ThriftyThursday

How awesome is it that the fab flair trend has returned? I covered my jackets and bags with loads of quirky pins in the 90’s and am thrilled that thrift shops are so well-stocked with …

DIY Statement Accessories for #ThriftyThursday

Hands up if you have too many bits of broken jewellery, fabric scraps and unworn bling lurking around the house. Grab them all and discover just how simple they are upcycle into fab new outfit …

Bell Bottoms & Flares on #ThriftyThursday

I’ve always been a massive fan of wide legged trousers but was never really sure if I could pull them off – of course I wore them anyway and even had a fave DIY’d denim …

DIY Patchwork Denim Skirt Refashion

Patchwork denim is popping up everywhere (again) but why buy the overpriced designer versions or unethically mass produced fast fashion knock-offs when you can create your own completely unique, just your style looks for a …