Madonna has been an icon pretty much since her debut in the 80s and although I wasn’t a super fan, as a kid I definitely bounced around my bedroom to her hits whenever they came …
Upcycled DIY Vintage Suitcase Table
I scored a couple of fantastic vintage suitcases at a summer garage sale for pennies: As I’d been wanting to create a groovy suitcase table for awhile, I put on my refashionista thinking cap and …
How to avoid food waste at home
Did you know that 1/3 of the food produced worldwide gets tossed out in the trash? Nearly half of this food waste comes from household kitchens and when it ends up in landfills it creates …
A Bunch of Facts About Me on my 45th Birthday!
It’s September 14th which means this refashionista is another year older! Here’s a bunch of facts about me on my 45th birthday – including what I did for 22 years in Japan, England, Greece and …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Chloe Moretz
Ready for my next super cheap yet totally sustainable celeb style copycat? I’m pretty sure I’m at least double her age but that won’t stop me from creating my own preloved version of her stellar …
How to easily make jacket sleeves longer
I thrifted a gorgeous preloved floral bomber jacket for only $1 that was nearly perfect in every way – it even has 4 pockets! The only problem with this fab thrift score? Crazy short sleeves. …
How to Cover a Logo – A DIY Pocket Tutorial
Arrrgh! Annoying graphics & logos can completely ruin a shirt but fear not I have a quick & easy refashionista solution! Discover my easy peasy trick for concealing those silly graphics on otherwise fantastic thrifted …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore has been (one of) my style gurus since I was a wee lassie and I even had the amazing yet brief pleasure of meeting her in the mid-90s at Lollapalooza shortly before my …
Faux Fur Vintage Chair Makeover Tutorial
I absolutely love it when a refashionista project comes out even better than planned! I’d been coveting a fancy fluffy chair for ages and finally found the perfect ingredients: It’s a snap to (re)create your …
Really Really Free Market Zero Waste Look Book
Think that sustainable style is out of your budget? My Really Really Free Market Zero Waste Look Book is proof that an eco-friendly wardrobe is possible for all ages and budgets: Take a peek at …