Muumuu (noun) 1. a long, loose fitting dress, usually brightly coloured and patterned, traditionally worn by Hawaiian women. 2. an oversized housedress. First recorded in 1920-25, the term muumuu is derived from the Hawaiian word …
Marvelous Maxidresses for #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always loved comfy, flowy maxidresses but in my younger years I believed the fashion mag do’s & don’ts commanding that my short stature meant I could never wear them (another bizarre style myth that’s …
Fantastically Fab Thrift Scores Part 1
I’ve been meaning to share my fave preloved finds for a while but life, work, getting settled in a new country and never enough hours in the day have kept me from sorting through my folder …
Thrifty Easy DIY Faux Fur Bag Tutorial
Create a plush new purse from that thrifted vintage score in no time with my thrifty easy DIY faux fur bag tutorial: That fabulous bag cost less than $2 to make with a couple of bits …
Is it Spring yet on #ThriftyThursday
When I decided to return to Canada after over 2 decades living abroad I had no idea how challenging the reverse culture shock would be or how problematic, lengthy and bizarre the never-ending bureaucratic process of getting …
How to spot vintage while thrifting + no sew DIY tips
To help you add some authentic vintage style to your ecofashion wardrobe I thought it would be fab to revisit my groovy 2016 interview with thrift-style guru Preloved Chica! Discover my simple tricks for how to …
Yellow for #ThriftyThursday
I have a love/hate relationship with the colour yellow. I often discover fab sunshine coloured tops and dresses while thrifting but when I hold them up for a look in the mirror my face automatically becomes …
A Refashionista #Haulternative for Fashion Revolution
Sharing my rockin’ refashionista preloved thrift scores and works in progress for Fashion Revolution‘s #Haulternative – sustainable, ethical style need not be out of your budget, all it takes is a wee bit of imagination! …
My DIY Oversized Jumpsuit for #ThriftyThursday
Oversized, comfy style need not be limited to baggy sweats and tee’s! I created a fabulous and oh-so-comfortable jumpsuit that’s not only perfect for lounging but also can be styled up for a meeting or even …
Mythbusting thrifting: Secondhand is not gross
Why do so many people think shopping preloved & thrifting is unhygienic and disgusting? I’m sharing my thoughts on why this is simply untrue (& incredibly illogical) in the first of my new preloved gear …