Don’t you just love it when you discover a kindred sustainable style spirit online? I was thrilled to find another fab fellow preloved diva on instagram and absolutely over the moon when she suggested a …
A Vintage Nightgown Refashion (My #ClimateStrike outfit)
It’s such a treat to rediscover a vintage item I forgot I had in my stash – especially when it turns out to be the perfect ingredient for a project I have in mind! Take …
How to make a dress bigger without sewing
Scoring fab preloved garments is a fab way of updating your wardrobe but what about those items that are a bit too snug at the back of your closet? Grab a too tight frock (or …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Jameela Jamil
I want to be Jameela Jamil when I grow up: From her unwavering body positive activism to her awesome acting talents and zero f*cks given attitude, Jameela is one of the few celebs I …
How to mend & refashion torn clothing
Hooray! You found a fab piece of fashion treasure while thrifting! Booooo! It’s ripped and the fit is less than stellar! Yay! I have a crazy quick and easy fix that will transform that damaged …
Thrifty Celeb Copycat: Taryn Manning
The final season of Orange is the New Black was a fantastic and oh-so-bittersweet completion for an absolutely phenomenal series. While there were quite a few unlikable characters on the show, Tiffany “Pennsatucky” Doggett …
DIY Disco Jumpsuit Refashion Tutorial
Who loves sequins and shine but isn’t so impressed with the prices of those groovy garments of bling? Take a peek at how simple it is to create your own unique outfit for pennies from …
My 46th Birthday Storytime: A Personal Tale of Anxiety
It’s September 14th which means this refashionista is another year older! Every year on my birthday I share tidbits about my life and this year I decided to do a deep dive into the origins …
The DIY Spring Necklace
Upcycling trash into cool wearable gear is such a rush! When I discovered a huge, lightweight metal spring as part of the packaging of a thrifted toy I knew I could transform it into a …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Sharon Horgan (+ an easy DIY maxi skirt too!)
If you haven’t already binged all 4 of the brilliant seasons of Catastrophe you’re missing out on the hilariously relatable humour and amazing fashion of Sharon Horgan: Her flair for pattern mixing and quirky …