I’ve heard so many silly and just plain illogical reasons from anti-thrifters for NOT shopping secondhand that I thought a wee bit of an educational video was in order. Meet my amusing cast of characters and …
No Sew DIY Upcycled Scrappy Fringe Pins
Create a few funky fringe-y pins with my crazy easy no sew scrapbusting tutorial! Continue your passion for refashion with my Confessions of a Refashionista e-book series:
A Layered Up #Thrifty Thursday
I’ve been itching to break out my collection of summer jumpsuits but unfortunately, even though it’s late June, the need for dressing in layers is still mandatory in the humid rainy chill of Berlin. Fortunately I …
My DIY Vintage Belt Fix
This groovy 1970’s suede belt was one of the fabulous bits I inherited in Tante Uschi’s treasure chest: unfortunately it had been worn to death: I had loads of refashioning ideas for this sad retro belt but they …
A Gorgeously Green #ThriftyThursday
I’ve always been partial to the colour green so I was surprised to discover so very few emerald-toned clothing items in my wardrobe. I do have quite a collection of thrifted & handmade accessories in varying shades …
My DIY Pillowcase Top
One of the strangest bits of culture shock I experienced when I moved to Berlin (other than the extreme rudeness & xenophobia) was the size of the pillows. At a whopping 80cm x 80cm a traditional …
A Terrific Trousers #ThriftyThursday
Full disclosure: I hate trousers (a.k.a: dress pants) and therefore only own a single pair that are seldom worn: I have yet to find a pair of trousers that fit me pleasantly, don’t wrinkle in weird …
How to upsize a blouse
Got a blouse that’s just too tight in the chestal region? Follow my quick video tutorial to loosen it up & add some funky style! Check out all of my upsizing tutorials here! + for …
My Scrappy Upcycled DIY Wall Hanging
Add some colour to your walls with my crazy quick no-sew decor tutorial! Check out all of my upcycled home tutorial here & continue your passion for refashion with my Confessions of a Refashionista e-book series: …
My Upcycled Curtain Skirt
Create an adorable floaty skirt from that sheer thrifted curtain with my quick & easy tutorial: Grab all of my tutorials for gals here and for more sustainable DIY style goodness check out my Confessions of a Refashionista …