Top Embroidery Tutes for#ThriftyThursday

Although I have mastered the very basic split stitch I’m not at all an expert in the art of embroidery however I do have a few refashionista tricks up my sleeve that allow me to …

2 easy instant DIY vests

Refashion those groovy thrifted scarves and vintage bistro curtains into fantastic outfit toppers in minutes with my simple video tutorial: Grab my 2 easy instant DIY vests below and step out in refashionista style in …

DIY Cage Bra Refashion Tutorial

One of the best parts of being a refashionista is having the ability to create the items you’re coveting in exactly your style and size from items you already have lurking about the house. I’ve …

Blazer Upsize + Split Sleeve Refashion

As finding a blazer that fits my generous chest seems to be an impossible task I put on my refashionista thinking cap and got to work on another groovy upsizing tute! Discover how easy it …

Vintage Tips for #ThriftyThursday

Having a love for all things vintage means my wardrobe has (more than) its fair share of brightly patterned polyester beauties and I have a hard time passing by the groovy granny frocks at the …

No Sew Personalized Graphic Crop Top

As the muggy days of summer are arriving in Toronto it’s time to start transforming those light and airy fabrics into easy breezy garments to beat the heat! Discover just how simple it is to …

Top 5 Thrifting & Preloved Shopping Tips

I am absolutely loving my thrifty query series and the responses I receive to each question posed to my groovy gone thrifting group are fantastic! Grab the Top 5 Thrifting & Preloved Shopping Tips and secondhand shop like a …

Top 5 places to shop for secondhand

There’s more to shopping secondhand than simply sifting through the racks at your fave thrift shop. A wealth of sustainable style and preloved awesomeness can be found just about anywhere with a bit of imagination! …

Refashionista Rules: The Instant Upcycled Bracelet

Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine each month at Salvation Army thrift stores in Canada and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials + eco-lifestyle …