A Boho Chic Thrifty Thursday

Perhaps it’s because it was the decade of my birth but I’ve always had a soft spot for the groovy bohemian styles of the 70’s. Loose, flowy tops paired with bell bottoms, oversized sunglasses & comfy clogs …

a DIY 90’s shoulder free cut out shirt tutorial

I discovered a box of groovy photos from days gone by & as inspiration can be found just about anywhere: Wheee! I recreated that rad shoulder-free blouse! – with a few updates befitting my older self – Here’s my DIY 90s …

Refashion Nation Needs You!

Are you a creative refashionista or thrifty stylista? Do you want to encourage others to join the groovy world of refashioning & thrifting? Become a contributor to Refashion Nation & help create an inspirational resource of links to upcycled …

A Classy #ThriftyThursday

cocktail dress –  [kok-teyl dres] – NOUN – A smart dress suitable for formal occasions. Admiring my vast collection of vintage cocktail attire is one of my favourite guilty pleasures in life. I have a delightful dress for …

Lickety Split Tips: DIY Scarf hanger

Create a fabulous piece of modern art & keep your scarves organized with my Lickety Split Tips: DIY Scarf hanger: Buying new is completely unnecessary when you have imagination (+ the load of free refashionista …

A Grungy #ThriftyThursday

And the memories continue with yet another thrifty style theme plucked directly from my fashion past: In the early 90’s (& beyond) I was heavily into the whole grunge style scene, along with that oh-so-cool Seattle Sound & …

DIY Budding Cufflinks

Create a pair (or two) of those most excellent DIY budding cufflinks above in minutes.

My Quirktastic DIY Tailor’s Measure Belt

Who doesn’t have at least one extra tailor’s measure lurking about? Here’s how to transform it into an adorable new belt in an instant: Grab all of my groovy CoaR tutorial collections right here:

the stupendous socktopus

Create a hilarious under sea buddy out of your kiddo’s outgrown tights in less than an hour with my lightning quick tutorial: