My Simple DIY Maxi Dress

A few bright-eyed viewers of my Why Not Thrift video have asked about the marvelously patterned dress sharing the screen with me. Just in case you missed it, here’s another a look at my awesomely shareable video: Did you …

A Layered Up #Thrifty Thursday

I’ve been itching to break out my collection of summer jumpsuits but unfortunately, even though it’s late June, the need for dressing in layers is still mandatory in the humid rainy chill of Berlin. Fortunately I …

A Groovy Gold #ThriftyThursday

I’ve always had a soft spot for silver but had never been much of a fan of gold until I stumbled across this magnificent jumpsuit: That groovy golden zipper and gilded leaf print had me …

Happy National Crochet Month?

When Marie (the crochet & knit diva extraordinaire behind Underground Crafter) asked me to be her guest for National Crochet Month I was both flattered and befuddled as it’s no secret that I’m utterly smitten …

How to downsize a dress

Thrifting online is awesome and I love thrill of opening a fabulous frugal delivery…the only drawback is when what awaits you in your package isn’t quite as advertised (but even then it’s still pretty awesome!): This …

my awesome diy overalls

Nothing says “effortless casual style” quite like a comfy pair of overalls: Here’s how to create your own pair of my awesome diy overalls in under an hour:

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 Headgear #ThriftyThursday

I’m a wee bit addicted to hats: Discovering (or creating) the perfect topper to an outfit gives me the thrifty tingles! Check out my funky ensemble for A Headgear #ThriftyThursday and add some vintage hat flair …

A 90’s Thrifty Style Thursday

In the mid-nineties I was in my early-20’s and on running-late-days absolutely loved the simplicity of throwing on one of my (many) groovy jumpsuits as the easy starting point for building a quick yet stylin’ outfit. Now …