#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Diane Kruger

I’m becoming a whiz at recreating crazy expensive designer looks for pennies from items I already own, preloved garments and a bit of refashionista magic so when I spied this awesome look on Diane Kruger …

How to upsize a pleated blouse

Hands up if you have a generous chest and avoid wearing cute pleated blouses for fear of the dreaded peek-a-boo pull between the buttons! I have no idea why blouses and tops can’t be designed …

Easy DIY Clip-On to Pierced Earrings

Why do the most fabulous vintage earrings always clip on? I have teeny weeny attached earlobes which means that those gorgeous accessories simply won’t stay put, argh! Luckily there’s a crazy simple fix that allows …

Easy Rainbow Patches Sweater Refashion

My quirky pineapple top from last year is so awesome that I knew I needed to create another version – I just had to find the perfect plain shirt to update, luckily thrifting karma brought …

Boxy Vintage Blazer Rainbow Refashion

Discover just how quick and easy it is to update that frumpy item at the back of your closet with my Boxy Vintage Blazer Refashion (+ how to remove shoulder pads & my best method …

Dots on #ThriftyThursday + my new tattoos

Polka dots are a fabulously versatile pattern that never seems to go out of style! Luckily thrift shops are full of delightfully dotty garments that can be worn as is or easily transformed into wardrobe …

DIY Patchwork Denim Skirt Refashion

Patchwork denim is popping up everywhere (again) but why buy the overpriced designer versions or unethically mass produced fast fashion knock-offs when you can create your own completely unique, just your style looks for a …

Does anyone else hoard hair conditioner packets?

As I’m fortunate to have thick, crazy fast growing hair a bi-monthly bathroom root colouring appointment is a necessity which means I have a quite a collection of conditioner packets. Does anyone else hoard hair conditioner …

The steps behind my latest refashionista tattoo

As all of my tattoos commemorate rather large events, decisions and episodes in my life some fresh ink was most certainly on the menu after my international relocation from Berlin to Toronto: My love for upcycling is …