Denim material has been around since the 1500’s but it wasn’t until Bavarian born Levi Strauss made the first pair of blue jeans in 1873 that this fabulous fabric became a wardrobe staple… Every generation …
An India Inspired Thrifty Thursday
I love the floaty romantic style and phenomenal fabrics of traditional Indian fashion and as a lassie was always thrilled when my friend’s mom allowed us to play dress-up with her gorgeous collection of saris, …
How to add straps to a strapless garment
As a member of the VaVaVoom Club since puberty strapless garments have never been at the top of my must wear list but when I spied a lurvly tube-topped beach dress for a mere €0.50 at the flea …
totally cool DIY tunics – no pattern required
Whew! Our Egyptian (mis)adventure is thankfully over, we are safely home in Berlin & I can share the groovy gear I created for what should have been a relaxing holiday but a series of incredibly unfortunate (& downright unlucky) …
A Meshy Thrifty Thursday
Featuring yet another trend from my fashion past… Mesh was absolutely HUGE in the 90’s! *as was wild & wonderful hair colour – I recommend everyone have pink hair at least once in their lifetime …
A Kawaii Coatlet How-To: the DIY Kimono Top
Light & airy kimono-esque jackets are everywhere this season and can instantly transform an every day jeans & t-shirt outfit from boring to brilliant: Here’s how to create your own quirky kimono coatlet in a flash:
a super speedy DIY kiddo dress
Need a quick-as-wink solution for a grumpy gal who simply won’t get dressed? Whip up a fancy new dress in minutes & finally get her clothed & out of the door! onto the lickety split how-to…
my 10 minute tulle skirt: a dainty DIY
After the success of my crazy cool organza curtain skirt I thought I’d try my hand at a flouncy tulle version… the failed ballerina in me totally digs it! Here’s how to create your own …
Upcycled DIY Overall Dress
Here’s what I did:
A Dainty Thrifty Thursday
I’ve never been accused of being graceful or delicate and as a wee lass was apparently banished from toddler ballet for my bumblingly clumsy shenanigans… but my brief brush with the ballet must have stuck with me …