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 …

Very Easy DIY Pussy Bow Blouse Tutorial

The weather is finally warming up again which means it’s time to get refashioning for sunshiny days, hooray! I’m totally digging neck scarves and short sleeves so I thought I’d try and transform a frumpy, …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: 70’s Bette Midler

I love Bette Midler.  Her phenomenal talent and brash and bawdy performance style had me hooked as a wee lassie and was a major cause of the unpopular drama geek I would become in …

Upcycled Ugly Betty Initial Necklace

Did you spot the other fab DIY I created for my Ugly Betty copycat look? It was hidden under the layers of my preloved celeb outfit version but it was definitely there! Discover how to …

The Refashionista Box

Hooray! This refashionista has decided to provide an alternative to unethical fashion that’s unique, stylish, ethically produced, sustainably sourced and affordable! Let me help you create the eco-wardrobe of your dreams with my selection of …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren is the definition of fierce, fearless and fabulous!  From her amazing talent to fantastic feminism and everything in between we should all aspire to be like Helen Mirren when we grow up! …

A Simple Satin Jumpsuit Refashion

What do you do when you discover a stunning but plain preloved satin jumpsuit that was unfortunately made for someone with glamazonian legs? Find out how I quickly transformed that groovy yet crazy long & …

#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Samantha Bee

Samantha Bee is a fearless treasure and Full Frontal is total awesomesauce!  I’m often compared to Samantha Bee and perhaps it’s because we’re both 40+, blonde, Canadian expats who honestly share our views and …

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 …