The quick collar refashion: a diy for guys

Whilst sifting through my stash I discovered a shirt without a collar and a collar without a shirt so I put them together & created a stylin’ new button down refashion for dudes: Here’s how …

A Lingerie Outdoors Thrifty Thursday

Sporting some lingerie as outerwear has the magical ability to add a touch of vintage pretty to your thrifted ensemble… The key to style success is most definitely in the layering: undies – tights – half …

My DIY Copycat Wrap Skirt

I’ve once again had some blast from the past inspiration from my younger self and recreated the fabulous wrap skirt seen on 90’s moi: it’s always hilarious to look back on the oh-so-cool-young-me Here’s how to make …

How To Thrift Online – My Top Tips

Disclaimer: This article was written in 2015 when I was living in Berlin, Germany. Online thrifting has exploded since then & there are many more apps & sites to choose from however the basics of …

How to mend & fix a gingham coat dress

Refashioning doesn’t always have to be creative & time consuming. Sometimes the best results come from a simple fix or alteration: I discovered that frumptastic bit of gingham in the men’s section of the charity …

A Perfectly Suited Thrifty Thursday

Who doesn’t feel spiffy, in control & a wee bit bossy in a classy suit? I feel pretty darn groovy in my vintage velvet power suit of awesomeness! Vintage Velvet Suit (inherited & shortened) €0 – …

A Military Thrifty Thursday

I love the contrast of pairing military and feminine styles. Luckily the dude held on to his field jacket & sweater from his conscripted time in the Bundeswehr (the German military finally ended the draft in …

The Fugly Dress Refashion: A Simple DIY Cropped Blouse

Remember those fugly vintage dresses that had been languishing in my stash for far too long? All of your fabulous refashionista brainstorming in the comments gave my imagination the kick it needed to finally transform them into …