I was once like millions of other bargain hunters. A thrift & charity shop lover who was also on the lookout for the best deals at the mall. Proudly snagging that fast fashion dress on sale for …
A Lingerie Outdoors Thrifty Thursday
Sporting some lingerie as outerwear has the magical ability to add a touch of vintage pretty to your thrifted ensemble… The key to style success is most definitely in the layering: undies – tights – half …
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 …
The Incredibly High Human Cost of Fast Fashion
Do you ever bother spare a thought for the people who created that cool new outfit you so proudly wear a few times before replacing it with another equally awesome bargain ensemble from your fave fast fashion …
A Perfectly Suited Thrifty Thursday
Who doesn’t feel spiffy, in control & a wee bit bossy in a classy suit? I feel pretty darn groovy in my vintage velvet power suit of awesomeness! Vintage Velvet Suit (inherited & shortened) €0 – …
The Fugly Dress Refashion: Part 3 – An Easy 60s Mod DIY
Wheee! It’s time for the final transformation in my fugly vintage dress series! The Fugly Dress Refashion: Part 3 – An Easy 60s Mod DIY:
A Military Thrifty Thursday
I love the contrast of pairing military and feminine styles. Luckily the dude held on to his field jacket & sweater from his conscripted time in the Bundeswehr (the German military finally ended the draft in …
The Fugly Dress Refashion: Part 2 – easy DIY maxiskirt
And just what did I create with the leftover bottom of that fugly vintage dress? A rather magnificent maxiskirt! Here’s what I did to create The Fugly Dress Refashion: Part 2 – easy DIY maxiskirt :