Silver on #ThriftyThursday

Silver is my absolute favourite and I am constantly on the hunt for fabulously shiny new-to-me vintage gear to add to my sparkly collection – I just wish I had a fellow sustainable stylista to share …

NYE Sparkle for #ThriftyThursday

I haven’t gone out for New Year’s Eve in a decade and am usually tucked into bed long before the clock strikes midnight so I’m more than a bit anxious about (possibly) leaving my comfy …

A Cozy #ThriftyThursday

The days may still be bright and sunny here but the arrival of the frozen Toronto wind means that layers, scarves and hats are an absolute must when stepping outside. Check out the details behind …

Easy Upcycled Necktie Wrap Belt Tutorial

Create an awesomely unique outfit topper with my super simple thrifty tutorial: Grab a couple of vintage beauties and whip up a fab new accessory with my Easy Upcycled Necktie Wrap Belt Tutorial:

The Cold Shoulder on #ThriftyThursday

Shoulder cut-outs have been everywhere in the fashion world this year and are even a hot trend for fall/winter (stay tuned for my upcoming cold shoulder sweater tute). I managed to thrift a top straight out …

Upcycled denim skirt with DIY ruffled hem refashion

So far I’ve come up with a few creative upcycles for my bathpuffs but this time is definitely the one with the most charm: Thrift a dowdy denim maxiskirt, grab some bleach and get transforming …

A Retro Suit for #ThriftyThursday

I’ve always been a fan of suits and had quite a mix & match collection thrifted from the boy’s section in the 90’s and during my long-ago-and-faraway modelling days I was often styled in fab …

How to Upsize a Playsuit

I had my fingers and toes crossed that this adorable polka dot playsuit I thrifted online would fit: Of course not as apparently my torso is abnormally long and my bosom simply too ample to be contained …

My Upcycled Curtain Skirt

Create an adorable floaty skirt from that sheer thrifted curtain with my quick & easy tutorial: Grab all of my tutorials for gals here and for more sustainable DIY style goodness check out my Confessions of a Refashionista …

A Back To School #ThriftyThursday

Hands up if your school days were the best time of your life: yeah…me neither! Thinking back to those oh-so-long-ago days of taunts & torments makes me breathe a massive sigh of relief that September has not meant …