thrifty copycat: gingham stories

It’s no secret that I’m not much of a fashion-trend-follower & prefer to revel in my own quirky style… BUT I do have a soft spot for unique thrifty outfits so when I saw Ariane’s gingham & floral ensemble …

Shrink That Dress: a DIY Tailoring Tutorial

Make that fab vintage find fit perfectly with my quick how-to: For loads of sustainable style goodness check out my Confessions of a Refashionista e-book series! Simply download & get started creating your own, unique, ethical, …

A Kawaii Coatlet How-To: the DIY Kimono Top

Light & airy kimono-esque jackets are everywhere this season and can instantly transform an every day jeans & t-shirt outfit from boring to brilliant: Here’s how to create your own quirky kimono coatlet in a flash:

my 10 minute tulle skirt: a dainty DIY

After the success of my crazy cool organza curtain skirt I thought I’d try my hand at a flouncy tulle version… the failed ballerina in me totally digs it! Here’s how to create your own …

Lickety Split Tips: instant shoe storage

My super fast space saving solution for storing your groovy high heel collection!  Buying new is completely unnecessary when you have imagination (+ the load of free refashionista tutorials available right here on my site)! For …

The Decoloured Dress: A no-sew refashion

Take that humdrum black dress from drab to fab with an item found under your sink! Love a fab no sew refashion! Grab the tutorial for my no heat DIY curls right here! Transform your entire …

Baby’s got a brand new upcycled refashionista bag

Any idea what  little madam’s fancy new bag was created from? I guarantee you’ll have all of the ingredients lurking around the house so let’s get makin’! Baby’s got a brand new upcycled refashionista bag:

A Dress to Dye for – a no sew dress refashion

A few snips & a bath in fabric dye takes a dull dress from drab to fab! Grab all of my tutorials for gals here and for more sustainable DIY style goodness check out my Confessions of a …

Easy Crocheted Embellished Sandals Refashion

Don’t you just love it when the (oh-so-simple) solution to potentially awesome yet unworn gear you’ve had for ages suddenly smacks you right in the middle of your refashionista brain? So it was with my groovtastic crocheted sandals: …