thrifty copycat: gingham stories

It’s no secret that I’m not much of a fashion-trend-follower & prefer to revel in my own quirky style… BUT I do have a soft spot for unique thrifty outfits so when I saw Ariane’s gingham & floral ensemble …

A 90s Denim #ThriftyThursday

Denim material has been around since the 1500’s but it wasn’t until Bavarian born Levi Strauss made the first pair of blue jeans in 1873 that this fabulous fabric became a wardrobe staple… Every generation …

A Gothic Thrifty Thursday

I’ve always loved goth style (+ the music that goes along with it) & although I’ve yet to have had the pleasure of going full Victorian Gothic I did dabble in a bit of Siouxsie and …

How to Update Vintage Clothing

I had a frumpy yet fabulously patterned 1960’s top & skirt set hidden away for far too long – unfortunately refashionista inspiration just wasn’t happening with this one: Thanks to the always amazing Ariane of the …

The Decoloured Dress: A no-sew refashion

Take that humdrum black dress from drab to fab with an item found under your sink! Love a fab no sew refashion! Grab the tutorial for my no heat DIY curls right here! Continue your passion …

Baby’s got a brand new upcycled refashionista bag

Any idea what  little madam’s fancy new bag was created from? I guarantee you’ll have all of the ingredients lurking around the house so let’s get makin’! Baby’s got a brand new upcycled refashionista bag:

Easy Crocheted Embellished Sandals Refashion

Don’t you just love it when the (oh-so-simple) solution to potentially awesome yet unworn gear you’ve had for ages suddenly smacks you right in the middle of your refashionista brain? So it was with my groovtastic crocheted sandals: …