I’m a wee bit addicted to jumpsuits and have more than a few thrifted beauties waiting to be refashioned in my stash. The super plain all-in-one below was a cinch to liven up and is …
Blazer Upsize + Split Sleeve Refashion
As finding a blazer that fits my generous chest seems to be an impossible task I put on my refashionista thinking cap and got to work on another groovy upsizing tute! Discover how easy it …
DIY Upcycled Denim Rain Boot Refashion
My thrifting karma brought me a pair of super comfy but terribly dull rain boots just in time for the arrival of the wet and windy days of April in Toronto. Thankfully my refashionista stash contained …
Who is Confessions of a Refashionista & why should she be on TV?
Find out more about me in my attempt at a video presentation to try to share my sustainable lifestyle tips & refashionista tutes on local TV shows. Who is Confessions of a Refashionista & why …
A Floral #ThriftyThursday
As my fab DIY faux flower jacket wasn’t enough to bring Spring out of hiding I figured another post about lovely blooms might encourage the sun to shine and melt that chilly, slushy mess outside, blech! …
No Sew DIY Faux Flower Jacket Refashion
My first attempt to create something wearable out of faux blooms happened way back in the 80s when I dismally failed to make a floral top in high school. Unfortunately I had absolutely no idea …
The Garment Worker Diaries
The Garment Worker Diaries project undertaken by Fashion Revolution gives the most comprehensive picture yet of the living and working conditions faced by female garment workers in Bangladesh, Cambodia and India. Over 12 months, researchers visited …
Green on #ThriftyThursday
With St. Patrick’s Day on the 17th and the first official day of Spring on the 20th March is definitely the month to wear green! According to the psychology of colour this is what it …
3 Very Easy Upcycled DIY Necklace Tutorials
I was sorting through my groovy accessories the other day and found more than a few fantastic makes from the past that are still in perfect condition even though I’ve worn them loads and they’ve …
Cozy DIY Accessories on #ThriftyThursday
As the weather can never seem to make up its mind here it’s always a good idea to dress in layers and top off those preloved outfits with accessories that are easily carried during those …