Are brands & labels important when thrifting?

I’ve noticed the sad trend of brand and label bragging in some of the online thrifting groups I’m in and was curious to know how the thrifty divas in my Gone Thrifting group felt about …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: 70’s Bette Midler

I love Bette Midler.  Her phenomenal talent and brash and bawdy performance style had me hooked as a wee lassie and was a major cause of the unpopular drama geek I would become in …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Ugly Betty

I know, I know, Ugly Betty premiered in 2006 and I’m over a decade late but as I was living abroad it wasn’t until very recently that I was finally able to check out that …

The Refashionista Box

Hooray! This refashionista has decided to provide an alternative to unethical fashion that’s unique, stylish, ethically produced, sustainably sourced and affordable! Let me help you create the eco-wardrobe of your dreams with my selection of …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren is the definition of fierce, fearless and fabulous!  From her amazing talent to fantastic feminism and everything in between we should all aspire to be like Helen Mirren when we grow up! …

My Fave No Sew Fabrics

There’s nothing better than a quick and easy project that involves absolutely zero sewing! Luckily there’s more than a few fab fabrics that can be chopped up and worked with without resulting in those awful …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee is a fearless treasure and Full Frontal is total awesomesauce!  I’m often compared to Samantha Bee and perhaps it’s because we’re both 40+, blonde, Canadian expats who honestly share our views and …