The 80s on #ThriftyThursday

I spent my kiddo and teen years in that weird and wonderful decade of the 1980s and find it absolutely hilarious that I’m now thrifting and refashioning those silky, semi-sheer dresses that I thought were …

How to DIY and Replace a Zipper Pull

I scored a gorgeous 1970’s purse at a local vintage shop that’s perfect for an everyday-grab-and-go-bag, unfortunately the zipper pulls had most certainly seen better days: Fortunately I had a couple of bits lurking in …

Mix & Match Style for #ThriftyThursday

I’m a huge fan of creating unique outfits from a variety of handmade gear, thrift scores and a good mix of both current and past fashion trends: Putting together one of a kind looks that …

How to easily upsize a skirt waistband

It always makes me chuckle when I’m called a “skinny b*tch” by online trolls as one of the reasons I taught myself how to sew on an inherited machine and began refashioning was because absolutely …

Easy Thrifted DIY Doily Top – no crochet skills needed!

I love crocheted items but can’t seem to progress my skills beyond a simple chain stitch, luckily I’ve figured out a way to create gorgeous new crocheted clothing from thrifted bits of handmade awesomeness! Whip …

This is 44 on #ThriftyThursday

Today I’m another year older, most definitely wiser and can’t understand why aging is still such a trauma for so many women. Sure, the image that looks back at me in the mirror isn’t as …

The Cold Shoulder on #ThriftyThursday

Shoulder cut-outs have been everywhere in the fashion world this year and are even a hot trend for fall/winter (stay tuned for my upcoming cold shoulder sweater tute). I managed to thrift a top straight out …

Easy DIY Skirt Waistband – a vintage sequin dress refashion

I scored an absolutely stunning vintage sequin dress at the thrift shop: Unfortunately it was backless, fit awkwardly, was super heavy and very uncomfortable. Fortunately transforming it into a fabulous skirt was pretty darn simple! …