That vintage velvet dress was one of the fab frocks left in the basement closet for me by my groovy landlady. The sleeves and golden embroidered shoulder details are fantastic however the fit and length are less …
Thrifting Quickies #1
Wanna learn my top refashionista thrifting tips? Check out my brand new video series, head to your local charity shop and get upcycling with Thrifting quickies #1! Still not sure if thrifting and second hand …
How to Upsize a Playsuit
I had my fingers and toes crossed that this adorable polka dot playsuit I thrifted online would fit: Of course not as apparently my torso is abnormally long and my bosom simply too ample to be contained …
My cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion
When I’m feeling under the weather there’s nothing that I like better than snuggling up in my cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion and lounging in bed with a cup of tea and a good book …
The Vintage Evening Gown Refashion Tutorial
I spied this vintage evening gown in the charity shop window and was ecstatic when they sold it to me for only €1! This gorgeously coloured piece of historic glam was gathered and draped at every …
My easy DIY bell sleeved blouse tutorial
The 20 year trend cycle has struck again and bell sleeves are back in style! Take a peek at my quick and easy video how-to and revisit this returning trend from the 90’s with My easy DIY …
Flares are back (again)
According to the interwebs flares are back (again), hooray! I love me some bell bottomed denim action! Of course, as with any returning trend, purchasing a mass produced pair of fab flares can leave you feeling …
Is thrifting really ethical?
With the wealth of information and resources readily available online combined with frequent media reports about unethically produced fashion there is absolutely zero excuse to continue supporting ridiculously cheap brands and yet these unethical companies continue …
A Velvet Underground #ThriftyThursday
I have a love/hate relationship with velvet. Yes, it’s a sumptuously luxurious fabric but it’s also heavy and persnickety to care for however, when I spied this gorgeous velvet jacket in an online vintage shop …
A Stylin’ Scarves #ThriftyThursday
I have a wee bit of an addiction to scarves. Scarves are my absolute go-to accessory as they can be styled sooooo many different ways + they have the ability to add a bit of …