Vintage Neckties on #ThriftyThursday

Vintage neckties are readily available for pennies, come in a fantastic variety of colours, patterns & fabrics and are an incredibly versatile addition to your wardrobe (+ refashionista stash): Take a peek at my groovy …

Top 5 Refashionista Shopping Tips

As I only use sustainable, preloved items in my projects I’ve become quite savvy at discovering potential in second hand gear. Take a peek at my Top 5 Refashionista Shopping Tips and release your inner …

Jumpsuit to Playsuit Refashion

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 …

Refashionista Rules: The Instant Upcycled Bracelet

Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine each month at Salvation Army thrift stores in Canada and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials + eco-lifestyle …

Creatures on #ThriftyThursday

Animal prints are fun but garments featuring creature patterns are totally awesome! Take a peek at the details behind my freebie outfit for Creatures on #ThriftyThursday + join my Gone Thrifting group to share your own sustainable …

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 …

4 Fabulous Blazer Refashions to Try Today!

With Spring (hopefully) around the corner it’s time to start updating those boring throw-on-and-go blazers and lightweight jackets into fantastically unique wardrobe faves! Raid your closet, revisit a few of my quick and easy coat …