What really happens to your donated clothing?

Hooray! You’ve finally managed a wardrobe audit and dropped your unwanted gear at your local thrift shop but have you ever wondered what really happens to your donated clothing? Take a peek at the reality …

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 …

A Colourful #ThriftyThursday

Stepping out in a rainbow of colour is a surefire way to brighten even the grayest rainy day but did you know that each hue has its own special meaning according to the psychology of …

Upcycled Easter Hat Wreath

Transform that colourful bit you found in the trash (or thrift shop) into treasure with a few bits from your stash and my quirky Upcycled Easter Hat Wreath tutorial: Grab the simple step by step below:

DIY Sweater Dress Tutorial – An Upsizing Refashion

Got a sweater that’s just too short and another one that’s simply too tight? Transform them into a cozy dress with my DIY Sweater Dress Tutorial – An Upsizing Refashion: Grab the groovy tute below …

Upcycled DIY Zero Waste Handbag Kit

Trying to live sustainably can be a quite a challenge in a throwaway society. I seem to be given disposible, Earth-damaging items everywhere I go and am actively encouraged to simply toss those plastic bags, …

Fast Fashion vs Thrift Haul + Sustainable Fashion Tips

What do you do when you’re given a non-transferable, non-refundable gift card to an unethical fast fashion store? Use it to create an anti-fast fashion video! Check out what happened when I compared purchasing new …

Orange on #ThriftyThursday

Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s to all of the fierce, fabulous females who inspire us everyday! Orange is absolutely one of my favourite colours! According to the psychology of colour, orange personalities are forever optimistic …

The most important criteria when thrifting preloved

As everyone has their own ideas about what makes a perfect thrift score I thought it would be interesting to ask my fellow thrifty divas what exactly they look for when hunting for secondhand treasures: …