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 …

Why I love Natto

I’m often asked how my world-living adventure of over 2 decades began. This is how: With a very lucky modelling contract in Japan that led to the bulk of my 20’s living and working in …

July Thrift Scores & Works in Progress

As my work revolves around upcycling preloved gear and sharing step by step tutorials to encourage others to live more sustainably I’m always on the hunt for roadside finds and thrift shop gems: Take at …

Lovely Lounge Pants on #ThriftyThursday

From PJ style to glam harem trousers, lounge pants come in loads of different (and oh-so-comfy) shapes! Grab the deets behind my Lovely Lounge Pants on #ThriftyThursday outfit, discover how to create a pair for yourself …

Refashion Fix for Thrifted Rips and Stains

Why is it that quality control at large thrift stores seems to be nearly non-existent? It’s incredibly disappointing to pull something off the rack only to discover obvious holes and splotches: How do these items …

Pretty in Purple for #ThriftyThursday

Lovely lilac and lavender rank high among my fave colours. Unfortunately I rarely find those happy hues while thrifting. Fortunately when I do manage to spy a perfectly purple garment it’s usually vintage and easily …

DIY Functional Key Necklace

How many of you can relate to that not-so-lovely string 8 year-old me has around my neck? As an 80’s latchkey kid I sported the popular key-on-a-string-so-it-doesn’t-get-lost necklace throughout elementary school – if only I …

July Refashion Challenge: Sustainable Summer Tips

Thinking of starting your sustainable lifestyle journey? The  bright warm days of summer make it easy to start new routines and change your habits! Take part in my July Refashion Challenge: Sustainable Summer Tips and …