My DIY Bodysuit Blouse

I was a wee bit of a bodysuit addict in the 90’s so I’m pretty darn happy that those fabulous tops-that-never-come-untucked are making a comeback and I’m even happier that I now have the skills …

A quick & easy dress refashion

Hmmm…what to do with a shapeless sleeveless dress? Shorten it a bunch and use the chopped bottom & my oldie but goodie splendid sleeves tutorial to create a groovy short sleeved shift

The Leftovers Vest: An Instant Refashion

Curious to know what became of that top bit leftover from my cozy colour blocked dress? I created a fab little vest in under 2 minutes! Here’s the steps behind The Leftovers Vest: An Instant …

The Cozy Colour Blocked Upsized Dress Refashion

I recently inherited a fabulous pile of closet cast-offs: Hearing “Do you want this?” is just one of the many perks of refashioning! I dove right in, snagged these beauties & immediately had a bolt …

3 DIY Methods for Adding Clutch Chains

As hard as I try I simply can’t resist the lure of the €1 bag bin at my fave charity shop. Rummaging through those tangled straps always reveals a hidden vintage treasure. Although not always …

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 …