An India Inspired Thrifty Thursday

I love the floaty romantic style and phenomenal fabrics of traditional Indian fashion and as a lassie was always thrilled when my friend’s mom allowed us to play dress-up with her gorgeous collection of saris, …

How to add straps to a strapless garment

As a member of the VaVaVoom Club since puberty strapless garments have never been at the top of my must wear list but when I spied a lurvly tube-topped beach dress for a mere €0.50 at the flea …

totally cool DIY tunics – no pattern required

Whew! Our Egyptian (mis)adventure is thankfully over, we are safely home in Berlin & I can share the groovy gear I created for what should have been a relaxing holiday but a series of incredibly unfortunate (& downright unlucky) …

A Meshy Thrifty Thursday

Featuring yet another trend from my fashion past… Mesh was absolutely HUGE in the 90’s! *as was wild & wonderful hair colour – I recommend everyone have pink hair at least once in their lifetime …

A Kawaii Coatlet How-To: the DIY Kimono Top

Light & airy kimono-esque jackets are everywhere this season and can instantly transform an every day jeans & t-shirt outfit from boring to brilliant: Here’s how to create your own quirky kimono coatlet in a flash:

a super speedy DIY kiddo dress

Need a quick-as-wink solution for a grumpy gal who simply won’t get dressed? Whip up a fancy new dress in minutes & finally get her clothed & out of the door! onto the lickety split how-to…

A Metallic Thrifty Thursday

I dig all things shiny & most things lacy so was completely thrilled when I discovered this metallic lace t-shirt at the flea market last year… thrifting karma was definitely with me that day as the shirt …

my 10 minute tulle skirt: a dainty DIY

After the success of my crazy cool organza curtain skirt I thought I’d try my hand at a flouncy tulle version… the failed ballerina in me totally digs it! Here’s how to create your own …