Thrift and charity shops are bursting with frumpy blouses just begging to be refashioned. Luckily most people don’t see the amazing potential and blow right past those dowdy retro beauties: Check out just how easy …
May Refashion Challenge: Outdoor Upcycles
With the weather finally starting to warm up in Toronto my refashionista thoughts are turning towards creative transformations and funky re-makes for time spent enjoying the outdoors. Let’s revisit a few of my fave step-by-step backyard (& …
A Refashionista #Haulternative for Fashion Revolution
Sharing my rockin’ refashionista preloved thrift scores and works in progress for Fashion Revolution‘s #Haulternative – sustainable, ethical style need not be out of your budget, all it takes is a wee bit of imagination! …
Fashion Cents with Confessions of a Refashionista
Guess who’s the feature cover story for the April edition of the Salvation Army Thrift Store magazine? Grab your free copy at any Salvation Army Thrift Store in Canada throughout the month of April! Take …
Thrifting with Sheri + No Sew Tailored Blazer Tutorial
Take a peek at my hilariously fun thrifting trip with the winner of the Salvation Army Thrift Store’s Shop with Sheri contest and learn how to take in a blazer with absolutely no cutting or sewing! …
My easy vintage velvet dress refashion
That vintage velvet dress was one of the fab frocks left in the basement closet for me by my groovy landlady. The sleeves and golden embroidered shoulder details are fantastic however the fit and length are less …
Easy Refashions: How to fix rips and tears
In addition to reusing and shopping second hand a major part of our sustainable lifestyle is mending and making do with what we already have. As this refashionista has become a bit of an expert …
Easy Refashions: How to shorten a dress
By far the most popular refashionista requests I receive are for back to basics tutorials to help sustainable stylistas get started recreating their secondhand and vintage finds into unique (eco)fashions so I thought I’d start …
Shira’s Thrifty DIY Refashionista Makeover
My Canadian relocation research trip ended up being extended to include a visit to the American Midwest where I had the pleasure of shooting another refashionista makeover webisode with a fabulously willing victim! Discover how to whip up a …
Sabine’s Thrifty Refashionista DIY Makeover
Welcome to my first completely refashioned (no-budget) DIY makeover! Raid your closet & discover how to easily create an adorable dress & upcycle a pashmina into a quirky cropped kimono jacket + get the DIY …