I’ve noticed the sad trend of brand and label bragging in some of the online thrifting groups I’m in and was curious to know how the thrifty divas in my Gone Thrifting group felt about …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: 70’s Bette Midler
I love Bette Midler. Her phenomenal talent and brash and bawdy performance style had me hooked as a wee lassie and was a major cause of the unpopular drama geek I would become in …
Upcycled Ugly Betty Initial Necklace
Did you spot the other fab DIY I created for my Ugly Betty copycat look? It was hidden under the layers of my preloved celeb outfit version but it was definitely there! Discover how to …
A Simple Satin Jumpsuit Refashion
What do you do when you discover a stunning but plain preloved satin jumpsuit that was unfortunately made for someone with glamazonian legs? Find out how I quickly transformed that groovy yet crazy long & …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Samantha Bee
Samantha Bee is a fearless treasure and Full Frontal is total awesomesauce! I’m often compared to Samantha Bee and perhaps it’s because we’re both 40+, blonde, Canadian expats who honestly share our views and …
How to easily shorten a vintage dress
Thrift stores, charity shops and clothing swaps are chock full of groovy vintage dresses unfortunately loads of them have that frumpy mid-calf length that somehow manages to make my less than tall body look even …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: 80’s Debbie Harry
What’s your favourite Blondie song? I love them all but Atomic is definitely the one I bop around the house to the most! Check out the preloved outfit info behind my interpretation of this …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Reese Witherspoon
I became a firm fan of Reese Witherspoon with her hilarious portrayal of Tracy Flick in Election: She has had an amazing career so far and her work with the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements …
1 Minute DIY Upcycled Spiral Earrings
I love finding creative uses for items that most people toss out without a second thought: Any idea what I used to whip up my 1 Minute DIY Upcycled Spiral Earrings? You just might have the …
DIY Sequin Maxiskirt Refashion + Upsize
What do you do when you have mini skirt that’s just too short and a calf-length skirt that’s too tight in the waist? Combine them into the perfect maxiskirt! Grab those 2 ill-fitting skirts at …