Having a love for all things vintage means my wardrobe has (more than) its fair share of polyester beauties and I have a hard time passing by the groovy granny frocks at the charity shop without …
My thrifty DIY ketchup and fries shirt refashion
It’s no secret that I think That Cheap Bitch has a fabulous attitude about personal style & fashion and when I saw her latest snazzy acquisitions I instantly began coveting them. Unfortunately the price tag and (potentially) …
A Satiny #ThriftyThursday
When putting together outfits to share for Thrifty Thursday I usually need look no further than the fab collection of second hand, DIY’d eco-fashion that fills my wardrobe however this Silk or Satin Loveliness theme had …
My Upcycled Vintage Hankie Tote
Whoohoo! My first vintage-hankie-stash busting project is complete! Thrift some pretty handkerchiefs and recreate my upcycled vintage hankie tote for yourself:
My thrifty DIY munchkin room
When we moved in the kiddo’s room was in desperate need of an overhaul: That awful dark red & brown paint job and the moldy walls were soon taken care of with professional products and (about) a …
The First Wardrobe Refashionista Order
You may recall that a while ago I offered to be your personal eco-fashion stylist and create a fabulous new wardrobe just for you at fast fashion prices: Well my lovelies I’m pleased to share my first sustainable …
A Quirky & Cool #ThriftyThursday
If I got a dollar every time I was called “quirky” I’d surely be able to finance my own refashionista television show but alas my quirk is not (yet) compensated so I shall have to keep sharing my …
An easy no sew dress upsize
Why is there so much bloody elastic in this dress?? Elastic under the bust, elastic on the sleeves and even elastic around the hemline! Much better, I can once again breathe and the circulation has …
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 …
A Beat the Heat #Thrifty Thursday
A chilly & stormy July has given way to a sweltering & humid August which means hiding indoors as much as I can to save my insanely sensitive skin from the scorching sun. When I must venture …