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 …

How to make an easy foldable tote bag

I’m slowly but surely upcycling my stash of pretty vintage handkerchiefs and have so far created a fab floaty maxiskirt, some delightful decor and a fancy schmancy tote bag: The tote is awesome but is a …

A Black & White #ThriftyThursday

Black and white are pretty much staple colours in everyone’s wardrobe as they’re fab on their own AND can be combined with just about anything! A brilliant pop of red is a magnificent addition to …

4 ways to wear a vintage sweatsuit

A few weeks ago I stumbled upon this rather marvelous vintage velour sweatsuit at the charity shop: After a quick ponder and damage check that gorgeous bit of faux velvet history was mine for a …

A Fun Fur #ThriftyThursday

I’m totally digging the return of the fun fur fashion trend and although my thrifting karma hasn’t led me to discover any new faux furtastic gems at the charity shop I did managed to create …

A Grey Days #ThriftyThursday

The grey days of winter have definitely arrived in cantankerous Berlin bringing with them the need to layer up in cozy thrifted and refashioned gear! Get the scoop and tute behind my groovy grey ensemble and …

My no sew vintage peplum dress refashion

I am not at all a fan of peplums. Those weird bits of excess waist fabric do less than nothing for my figure and as my torso most definitely does not require a bib I …

My thrifted refashionista sewing machine

Just to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that you don’t need a fancy schmancy expensive machine to create each and every one of my tutorials, I’d like to introduce you to the hardworking (and sometimes incredibly …

A Perfect Pattern Mixing #ThriftyThursday

I adore a good pattern mix and also have a fondness for bright colours and bold prints so finding a way to successfully combine them all into a single thrifted outfit makes me a very happy …