Shira’s Thrifty DIY Refashionista Makeover

My Canadian relocation research trip ended up being extended to include a visit to the American Midwest where I had the pleasure of shooting another refashionista makeover webisode with a fabulously willing victim! Discover how to whip up a …

A Travel Wear #ThriftyThursday

I’m bursting with excitement and energy the day I leave for a trip and my casually cool, well thought out ensemble of comfy cotton layers definitely reflects my mood: And just as much as my leaving outfit showcases …

A Dressed Down Glitter #ThriftyThursday

I recently thrifted a package of 7(!) handknit vintage sweaters online for €1: The person I purchased them from had inherited boxes full of handmade knit gear, yarn and half-finished projects from an elderly relative but …

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 …

An Easy Thrifted Boot Refashion

I’d been searching for a pair of chunky heeled Chelsea boots for ages but as my thrift shop karma just wasn’t working for me I decided to have a peek online and managed to score these beauties:   …

The Preloved Chica Show with CoaR

Just in case you missed my groovy live interview with thrifty diva Elene Marsden of Preloved Chica you can enjoy the recorded video version below, hooray! I’m certain I’ll be making more than few appearances on the …

A Blast from the Past #ThriftyThursday

I’ve once again dug through my history of hilarious photo shoots and attempted to recreate young Sheri’s style for a blast from the past #ThriftyThursday: Believe it or not that 19 year on the left …

An easy no-sew blouse refashion

Thrift and charity shops are simply bursting with fantastically patterned blouses from the 80’s. Unfortunately they usually have a couple of silly structural additions that make most people leave them on the rack: Fortunately there’s …

A Salute to the 80’s #ThriftyThursday

Whenever I’m feeling rotten and am stuck in bed there’s a fabulous feel-good bit of 80’s nostalgia that always helps get me through the worst of whichever blergly bug I’ve managed to catch: “For anyone …

A Red #ThriftyThursday

Even when it’s dressed down and casual, wearing red always makes me feel powerful and fiery so it’s no surprise that psychologists and researchers agree that red is a colour which stirs up passion, with both negative …