The Perfectly Polished DIY Purse Upcycle

I’m totally wild about my groovy new handbag! In addition to coordinating excellently with my fab vintage skirt it was hand painted just for me by my lovely little lady! Here’s how we created The Perfectly Polished DIY …

The DIY Boot Top Bag Refashion Tutorial

Remember my beauteous boho boots? Check out what I created from the chopped off boot tops: A fabulous beatnik bag! Here’s The DIY Boot Top Bag Refashion Tutorial:

The easy upcycled necktie phone case

I’m a vintage necktie hoarder, but not just the ties, I’ve also amassed quite a collection of necktie ends from my compulsive wristlet making. Thankfully I’ve figured out yet another use for those leftover bits of retro excellence: …

a Refashionista wastes nothing: the diy pant leg bag

Anyone who’s ever reconstructed a garment knows the importance of hoarding stockpiling squirreling away neatly storing the excess bits & pieces for possible future use – even if those around you think you’re completely nuts …

The (instant) DIY Needlepoint Clutch

I absolutely love the look of needlepoint, the older the better! I’d been on the lookout for a vintage needlepoint bag for months but my usual thrifting Kismet seemed to have escaped me…luckily I discovered …

The 10 minute diy camera strap

Meet my early birthday present to myself: Isn’t it dreamy? A glorious new bridge camera that will (hopefully) help me take kick-arsch photos for this humble blog & my continuing Confessions of a Refashionista series. …

Rockin’ Vintage Necktie Wristlets

Check out my all new & improved Vintage Necktie Wristlet Tutorial in my fancy schmancy Confessions of a Refashionista: Life on the Zig Zag e-book! Create your own Rockin’ Vintage Necktie Wristlets below: