I love all things shiny and sparkly but find a lot of the glittery bits I discover at the thrift shop to be quite matronly and not at all my style. Thankfully it’s a snap …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Madonna
I’ve had loads of messages asking me to put together another preloved version of a Madonna look. As I’ve already recreated one of her fab outfits from the 80s I thought I’d try to copy …
Thrifty Diva Swap with The Outfit Repeater
I had the wickedly awesome pleasure of trading groovy secondhand gear with Hannah Rupp, one of my absolute fave preloved style gurus! Take a peek at the awesome unboxing of my Thrifty Diva Swap with …
Cozy DIY Upcycled Sweater Socks Tutorial
What can you do with that shrunken knit? Transform it into a pair of Cozy DIY Upcycled Sweater Socks with my easy video tutorial!
An Instant Marty McFly Costume
Who else was totally crushing on Michael J. Fox in the mid-80s? Between Family Ties, Teen Wolf and the always awesome Back to the Future my tween self was all aflutter with the hormonal feels …
Easy DIY No Sew Cardigan Tutorial
What can you do with a shrunken wool sweater? Upcycle it into fab new gear with my easy DIY no sew cardigan tutorial! Grab the crazy simple video tute below and create your own in …
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: 80s Molly Ringwald
Anyone who was an artsy teen in the 80s will have watched Pretty in Pink too many times to count. Losing myself in those relatable characters and that amazing fashion definitely helped me survive the …
Very Easy DIY Sleeves
I have a fabulous use for those too tight trousers: Upcycle them into very easy DIY sleeves and create groovy new garments out of that sleeveless gear with my simple video tutorial!
#ThriftyThursday Copycat: Natasha Lyonne
I’ve loved Natasha Lyonne since little 80’s me was green with envy that she got to hang out in Pee Wee’s Playhouse. Thankfully I soon got over my jealousy and have enjoyed her quirky characters …
Why are thrift stores so expensive?
Why are thrift stores so expensive? Thrift & charity shops are pricing their donations the same and even higher than new unethically produced fast fashion: