How do I beat the January Blahs? With a bright splash of fabulous floral colour! Wool Scarf (thrifted) €0.50 – Leather Blazer (thrifted) €1 – Vintage Bathrobe (inherited & no-sew refashioned) €0 – Vintage Handbag (xmas …
A quick upcycled bag strap fix
Santa left me an almost perfect prezzie under the tree… a butter soft vintage handbag large enough to tote my necessities about! Unfortunately it was missing the shoulder strap… Fortunately this DIY diva came up with lickety …
A Fugly Thrifty Thursday
Thrift shops are chock full of fugly gear just waiting to be brought home and transformed into fabulous fashions! For this fugtastic Thrifty Thursday I thought I’d share a couple of the dowdy vintage dresses …
A Sensational Sequins Thrifty Thursday
I am obsessed with sequins…but not just a couple here & there for a bit of sparkle, nope I need full coverage glitz that shimmers in shines from all angles! Yeah Baby Yeah! I am …
A Dr. Who Thrifty Celeb Copycat
Long ago in the faraway time of the 80’s I was a latchkey kid who spent too many after school hours parked in front of the TV. One of my absolute fave shows to do …
A Folklore Fabulous Thrifty Thursday
For me folklore fashion is all about handmade. Traditional embroidery, knit and crochet in colours taken from nature create the perfect casual folklore ensemble… Knit Beanie (handmade gift) €0 – Knit Vest (thrifted) €1 – T-shirt (1982) …
My DIY (not so ugly) Christmas Sweaters
You can’t celebrate the holidays without a quirky Christmas sweater! Here’s my quick n’ simple scrap busting method for creating adorable seasonal pullovers that will be enjoyed year after year! Sift through your stash and get embellishing:
an ode to thrifted cardigans
There’s nothing better for toasty warmth than a cardi that’s been thrifted Such a thrill to score not one but two from the piles through which I’ve sifted Thrift shops are just bursting with these …
A Transparent Trend Thrifty Thursday
Fashion really does just keep circling back to itself over & over again…and I’ve finally been around long enough to see the styles of my youth returning – eek! Case in Point: The Transparent Trend …
A Cozy Comfort Thrifty Thursday
As the temperatures continue to plummet and the dampness creeps further into my old bones I want nothing more than stay curled up under my duvet and snuggle in with a hot cuppa tea and …