Oversized, comfy style need not be limited to baggy sweats and tee’s! I created a fabulous and oh-so-comfortable jumpsuit that’s not only perfect for lounging but also can be styled up for a meeting or even …
Upcycled Sweater for Earth Day
My kiddo needed an eco-friendly sweater to wear to school for Earth Hour so I raided her room and my refashionista stash and got making! It came out so well (& was so simple to …
Mythbusting thrifting: Secondhand is not gross
Why do so many people think shopping preloved & thrifting is unhygienic and disgusting? I’m sharing my thoughts on why this is simply untrue (& incredibly illogical) in the first of my new preloved gear …
Trench Coats on #ThriftyThursday
I’ve never really been a fan of traditional trench coats. That typical beige colour really gives me a case of the blahs. However the addition of a bright scarf, colourful brooch and funky vintage hat …
Easy DIY Velvet Top Tutorial with Contrado Custom Printing
I’ve been wanting to get some custom printed fabric for ages and after literally months of research, comparisons and too many choices I finally decided to trust ContradoUK with my groovy designs. (They also have a North American …
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 …
April Refashion Challenge: Colourful Upcycles
Dye isn’t just for eggs this week! Liven up your wardrobe for spring and summer with a few of my top tips for dyeing and bleaching clothing + a few fab refashionista tutorials too for …
Easy DIY Upcycled Troll Party Hats
My munchkin recently turned 6 (where does the time go???) and requested a Troll-themed extravaganza so I put on my refashionista thinking cap and got work brainstorming just how to create party favours, games, decor …
A Retro Suit for #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always been a fan of suits and had quite a mix & match collection thrifted from the boy’s section in the 90’s and during my long-ago-and-faraway modelling days I was often styled in fab …
How to fix and paint vintage wooden clogs
After the grand success of my previous painted wooden clog refashion I thought it was time to finally repair and transform the pair that has been with me for 21 years: I can’t believe I’ve had …