Hands up if you have a generous chest and avoid wearing cute pleated blouses for fear of the dreaded peek-a-boo pull between the buttons! I have no idea why blouses and tops can’t be designed …
Are brands & labels important when thrifting?
I’ve noticed the sad trend of brand and label bragging in some of the online thrifting groups I’m in and was curious to know how the thrifty divas in my Gone Thrifting group felt about …
Very Easy DIY Pussy Bow Blouse Tutorial
The weather is finally warming up again which means it’s time to get refashioning for sunshiny days, hooray! I’m totally digging neck scarves and short sleeves so I thought I’d try and transform a frumpy, …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: 70’s Bette Midler
I love Bette Midler. Her phenomenal talent and brash and bawdy performance style had me hooked as a wee lassie and was a major cause of the unpopular drama geek I would become in …
Upcycled Ugly Betty Initial Necklace
Did you spot the other fab DIY I created for my Ugly Betty copycat look? It was hidden under the layers of my preloved celeb outfit version but it was definitely there! Discover how to …
Quick DIY Toothpaste
I started making my own toothpaste shortly after returning to North America and discovering that not only do most brands here contain a crazy amount of unnecessary chemical ingredients but also that the tubes are …
How To (easily) Upsize a Tight Dress
Never leave a gorgeously patterned but too small dress behind at the thrift shop again! Transform it into a wardrobe fave with my tight dress upsizing tutorial + discover my secret to having a perfect …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Ugly Betty
I know, I know, Ugly Betty premiered in 2006 and I’m over a decade late but as I was living abroad it wasn’t until very recently that I was finally able to check out that …
An Easy DIY Leopard Gown Inspired by Dolce and Gabbana
Remember that lovely Dolce & Gabbana leopard dress I copied for my Helen Mirren look? Here’s exactly how I made my version from thrift store materials for only $7: Mine is, of course, not nearly …
The Refashionista Box
Hooray! This refashionista has decided to provide an alternative to unethical fashion that’s unique, stylish, ethically produced, sustainably sourced and affordable! Let me help you create the eco-wardrobe of your dreams with my selection of …