DIY Upcycled Denim Rain Boot Refashion

My thrifting karma brought me a pair of super comfy but terribly dull rain boots just in time for the arrival of the wet and windy days of April in Toronto. Thankfully my refashionista stash contained …

Creatures on #ThriftyThursday

Animal prints are fun but garments featuring creature patterns are totally awesome! Take a peek at the details behind my freebie outfit for Creatures on #ThriftyThursday + join my Gone Thrifting group to share your own sustainable …

My easy no sew way to shorten jeans

At 168cm (5’6″) I’m definitely not the tallest gal in the world but I’m also not nearly as towering as denim designers apparently think I should be which means every single pair of jeans that …

Top 5 Thrifting Do’s & Don’ts

As hitting the thrift shop for some funky preloved gear isn’t always a pleasant experience I thought I’d ask my fellow thrifty divas for their thoughts on what’s acceptable (or not) while sifting through the …

A Floral #ThriftyThursday

As my fab DIY faux flower jacket wasn’t enough to bring Spring out of hiding I figured another post about lovely blooms might encourage the sun to shine and melt that chilly, slushy mess outside, blech! …

No Sew DIY Faux Flower Jacket Refashion

My first attempt to create something wearable out of faux blooms happened way back in the 80s when I dismally failed to make a floral top in high school. Unfortunately I had absolutely no idea …

4 Fabulous Blazer Refashions to Try Today!

With Spring (hopefully) around the corner it’s time to start updating those boring throw-on-and-go blazers and lightweight jackets into fantastically unique wardrobe faves! Raid your closet, revisit a few of my quick and easy coat …