Fashion Cents with Confessions of a Refashionista

Guess who’s the feature cover story for the April edition of the Salvation Army Thrift Store magazine? Grab your free copy at any Salvation Army Thrift Store in Canada throughout the month of April! Take …

Bell Bottoms & Flares on #ThriftyThursday

I’ve always been a massive fan of wide legged trousers but was never really sure if I could pull them off – of course I wore them anyway and even had a fave DIY’d denim …

Easy no sew upcycled vintage hankie art

A crazy easy bit of unique DIY decor + all of my vintage hankie stash busting tutes too! Create some easy no sew upcycled vintage hankie art with my quick video tute:

Where to shop for ethical brands

Trying to buy new, ethically and sustainably produced gear that won’t drain your bank account is a definite challenge. My first choice for ethical eco-friendly shopping is, of course, to buy from thrift and charity …

Why Not Thrift?

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 …

My DIY Tailored Top Refashion Tutorial

Remember that lovely lurex glitzer tunic I created in 2013? I finally got around to refashioning the blouse from that vintage set and it is  A W E S O M E! Here’s what I did: …

The Leftovers Vest: An Instant Refashion

Curious to know what became of that top bit leftover from my cozy colour blocked dress? I created a fab little vest in under 2 minutes! Here’s the steps behind The Leftovers Vest: An Instant …

The Overall Lace Maxidress Refashion

Do you ever have a silly idea that just won’t leave your brain until it’s been created? Meet my latest refashionista-brain-worm: An overall-lace-maxi-dress that turned out waaaay more amazing than I ever could have imagined! Here’s …

Easy peasy top to pants refashion

What do you get when you cross an old preggie top with too much cold medication? um…this: A completely kooky pair of harem pants & a loopy refashionista. Here’s how to make some for yourself: the …

In the Mood for (refashioned) Couture

Have you discovered the incredible creations of Cristina from In the mood for Couture? I was so smitten with her chemise très écologique that I just had to make one for myself (with an added tweak or …