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 …
Refashionista Rules: My Top 5 Thrifting Tips
Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine each month at Salvation Army thrift stores and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials and eco-lifestyle tips! Check …
Feeling Fruity on #ThriftyThursday
I manage to catch just about every cold and flu bug that flies around during the bone-chilling months of the year and have found that loading up on tons of fresh fruit, veggies and water …
Upcycled Unicorn Necklace
Is your house being overtaken by tiny little toys? Do you love combining old things to create fab new gear? If so, then you’ve come to the right tutorial! Take a peek at how easy …
Boxy Vintage Blazer Rainbow Refashion
Discover just how quick and easy it is to update that frumpy item at the back of your closet with my Boxy Vintage Blazer Refashion (+ how to remove shoulder pads & my best method …
A Colourful #ThriftyThursday
Stepping out in a rainbow of colour is a surefire way to brighten even the grayest rainy day but did you know that each hue has its own special meaning according to the psychology of …
Busting Myths About Thrifting
I constantly hear so many silly and just plain illogical reasons from anti-thrifters for NOT shopping secondhand I wondered if any of my fellow preloved style divas have had the same experience so I went ahead …