Easy DIY Collar Ruffle Refashion

Remember that rather boring blouse that I received in my first online preloved thrift haul? Here’s how I updated & transformed it from dull to delightful using my easy DIY collar ruffle refashion!

My Preloved Mystery Box + Styling Too!

Hooray! My awesome mystery box from secondhand diva Davellastylish has arrived! Take a peek at all of the fab surprises inside, how I styled them + a few groovy DIYs too!

How to Dress Like a Celeb for Free

As my thrifty celeb copycat looks are so popular I’m sharing a quick peek at the behind-the-scenes of exactly how I recreate my eco-outfit tributes + my tips for how to dress like a celeb …

How to make a dress smaller

Sorting through my vast and varied collection of vintage always reveals hidden treasures that deserve to be shared so let’s revisit one my first refashionista video tutorials + discover a bit of exciting news too! …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Emmy Rossum

Emmy Rossum was amazing as Fiona Gallagher on Shameless but did you know she’s also an absolutely fabulous singer too?  She’s awesome on stage and screen but still appears to be grounded in reality …

Why Do Thrift Shops Smell?

I recently gave a presentation about the awesomeness of sustainable secondhand fashion and, during the Q&A, was shocked to hear that not only do people bypass preloved garments because they (falsely) believe them to be …

Fast Fashion’s Dirty Laundry

Believe or not, I was once like millions of other bargain hunting fashionistas. A thrift & charity shop lover who was also on the lookout for the best deals at the mall. I would proudly …

5 International Thrifting Tips with Preloved Chica!

Preloved Chica and Confessions of a Refashionista are two sustainable style peas in a pod! Have a listen to my quick appearance on Elene’s awesome Time Capsule Show on ICRFM Ipswich and find out my …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Hilary Duff

I’ve once again escaped reality and binge watched an entire series. Younger is absolutely a guilty pleasure that has something for just about everyone, including amazing fashion inspiration, of course!  This show takes on …