The year was 1987 and I was a lass of 14 when I first saw the film that would time & again help me through the cruelty of high school. Pretty in Pink (as …
The Perfectly Polished DIY Purse Upcycle
I’m totally wild about my groovy new handbag! In addition to coordinating excellently with my fab vintage skirt it was hand painted just for me by my lovely little lady! Here’s how we created The Perfectly Polished DIY …
Join My Refashion Nation…
I am thrilled to announce the launch of my latest endeavor: With my fancy schmancy Refashion Nation I aim to provide an inspirational resource of links to upcycled DIY clothing & accessory tutorials + thrifty outfit …
Easy peasy top to pants refashion
What do you get when you cross an old preggie top with too much cold medication? um…this: A completely kooky pair of harem pants & a loopy refashionista. Here’s how to make some for yourself: the …
An Athletic-ish #ThriftyThursday
The athletic aesthetic, luckily it’s more about giving off a sporty vibe than actually being in great shape… Knit newsboy cap (freebie) €0 – Jean Jacket (had for years) €0 – Scarf (freebie) €0 – Hoodie (had …
DIY snow dough
Cheers to the internet yet again for providing one of the most entertaining rainy day munchkin activities to date: Snow dough! – a.k.a: cloud dough A wonderfully easy to make bit of fluffy fun that …
The Instant DIY Circle Skirt
Create a unique swirly twirly skirt in a flash with something pinched from the linen closet… Grab all of my groovy CoaR tutorial collections right here:
The dandy denim DIY blazer – an upcycled jeans project
What do you get when you cross a pair of his old jeans with a pair of my old jeans? A fabulously far-out new blazer for him! Here’s how to create the dandy denim DIY …
A Pastel #ThriftyThursday
Hooray! It’s (technically) the first day of Spring! Why not welcome its arrival by dressing in the pretty hues of the season? Raid your wardrobe & array yourself in the perfect pastels & beauteous brights …
Lickety Split Tips: DIY Boot Savers
Create instant boot savers from those worn out plastic placemats! Buying new is completely unnecessary when you have imagination (+ the load of free refashionista tutorials available right here on my site)! For more sustainable DIY style …