I’ve never really been a fan of traditional trench coats. That typical beige colour really gives me a case of the blahs. However the addition of a bright scarf, colourful brooch and funky vintage hat …
A Retro Suit for #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always been a fan of suits and had quite a mix & match collection thrifted from the boy’s section in the 90’s and during my long-ago-and-faraway modelling days I was often styled in fab …
How to fix and paint vintage wooden clogs
After the grand success of my previous painted wooden clog refashion I thought it was time to finally repair and transform the pair that has been with me for 21 years: I can’t believe I’ve had …
Easy DIY Dress to Pussy Bow Blouse Refashion Tutorial
Got a frumpy dress that needs an update? Transform it into a fab new top in minutes with my Easy DIY Dress to Pussy Bow Blouse Refashion Tutorial:
3 Fugly Vintage Dress Refashion Tutorials
Revisit my 3 Fugly Vintage Dress Refashion Tutorials and discover how easy it is to transform frumpy frocks into fab maxiskirts, blouses and swinging 60s mod minis!
Easy DIY Beaded Sweater Refashion for St. Patrick’s Day
I’ve come up with a quick and easy project that my Irish ancestors would definitely approve of: Grab my simple hand sewing technique and whip up an Easy DIY Beaded Sweater Refashion for St. Patrick’s Day …
Embellish it on #ThriftyThursday
Grab that boring garment at the back of your closet, revisit a few of my fave tutorials and embellish it on #ThriftyThursday!
Shades of Blue for #ThriftyThursday
Who doesn’t love the colour blue? From gorgeous sky coloured hues to rich deep navy there’s a brilliant blue tint to suit everyone’s taste and style! Check out my head to toe Shades of Blue …
Desula: One dress altered for a lifetime of wear
A small group of women living in the isolated villages of central Sardinia have worn the same dress for a lifetime. Filmmaker Andrea Pecora shares this amazing tradition in her beautiful short film Desula. Desula: …
Easy Vintage Dress to Blouse Refashion Tutorial
Don’t pass up that dress in the thrift shop just because it has a busy pattern – too much for a dress can be just right for a blouse! Discover how to transform that frumpy frock …