One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is simply saying “no”. It’s incredibly bizarre that so many of us are taught to put the wants and whims of others before our own and even …
No Sew Distressed Denim Cold Shoulder Top Refashion
Create a unique distressed denim cold shoulder top from that dowdy thrifted vintage find without sewing a stitch! Don’t pass up that frumpy denim shirt at the thrift shop transform it with my No Sew Distressed …
Buttons & Pins on #ThriftyThursday
How awesome is it that the fab flair trend has returned? I covered my jackets and bags with loads of quirky pins in the 90’s and am thrilled that thrift shops are so well-stocked with …
Upcycled Toilet Roll Bergen Bowling
My kiddo came up with a fab use for (some of) our stockpiled toilet rolls that fit perfectly with her Troll-themed birthday extravaganza: Grab your kiddo, raid your recycling bin and have a rousing game …
Labour Behind The Label
The garment industry turns over almost $3 Trillion a year. Yet garment workers, 80% of them women, work for poverty pay, earning as little as $21 a month. Human rights abuses are systemic throughout the …
No Sew DIY Retro Glam Fanny Pack Belt Bag
Whip up an awesome retro fanny pack in seconds without sewing a stitch! You just may have all of the ingredients for my No Sew DIY Retro Glam Fanny Pack Belt Bag so raid your …
Silk & Satin on #ThriftyThursday
As ironing is my least favourite household chore silk and satin don’t make much of an appearance in my wardrobe but I do have a couple of rockin’ refashioned blouses that have made it into …
DIY Troll Birthday Cake Toppers
It’s super easy to create some cute and quirky fun to top off your next party edibles: Grab the easy how-to for my DIY Troll Birthday Cake Toppers + free printable graphics + a fab idea to reuse …
6 simple ways to be an ethical consumer
Do you struggle to create a wardrobe of ethically (& sustainably) produced fashion and accessories? Are your closet and drawers overflowing with items you never wear? With an alarming 85% of all textile waste ending up in landfills it’s …
My Gentle Rosacea Morning Skincare Routine
After trying loads of different rosacea skincare products (and being sorely disappointed with most of them) I’ve finally discovered a combination of very reasonably priced over the counter products that actually calm my facial redness and …