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 …
An Easy DIY Leopard Gown Inspired by Dolce and Gabbana
Remember that lovely Dolce & Gabbana leopard dress I copied for my Helen Mirren look? Here’s exactly how I made my version from thrift store materials for only $7: Mine is, of course, not nearly …
A Simple Satin Jumpsuit Refashion
What do you do when you discover a stunning but plain preloved satin jumpsuit that was unfortunately made for someone with glamazonian legs? Find out how I quickly transformed that groovy yet crazy long & …
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 …
Easy DIY Clip-On to Pierced Earrings
Why do the most fabulous vintage earrings always clip on? I have teeny weeny attached earlobes which means that those gorgeous accessories simply won’t stay put, argh! Luckily there’s a crazy simple fix that allows …
How to easily shorten a vintage dress
Thrift stores, charity shops and clothing swaps are chock full of groovy vintage dresses unfortunately loads of them have that frumpy mid-calf length that somehow manages to make my less than tall body look even …
Easy Rainbow Patches Sweater Refashion
My quirky pineapple top from last year is so awesome that I knew I needed to create another version – I just had to find the perfect plain shirt to update, luckily thrifting karma brought …
Small Biz Tips: How To Save Money On Postage Costs
Attempting to carve out a living with a tiny online business means loads of hard work, insanely long hours and a lot of frustration with just about everything bureaucratic that is completely out of your …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Dakota Johnson
Talented and gorgeously quirky are just a few of the adjectives that come to mind with this week’s celeb copycat request: Coming from a Hollywood family definitely opened doors for this vivacious actor however …
My Thrifted Faux Fur Jacket Fix
Have you ever left something behind at the thrift shop only to have it haunt your thoughts until you’re forced to go back and see if it’s still there waiting for you? Such was the …