Silk & Satin on #ThriftyThursday

As ironing is my least favourite household chore silk and satin don’t make much of an appearance in my wardrobe but I do have a couple of rockin’ refashioned blouses that have made it into …

6 simple ways to be an ethical consumer

Do you struggle to create a wardrobe of ethically (& sustainably) produced fashion and accessories? Are your closet and drawers overflowing with items you never wear? With an alarming 85% of all textile waste ending up in landfills it’s …

A Very Easy Hawaiian MuuMuu Refashion

Muumuu (noun) 1. a long, loose fitting dress, usually brightly coloured and patterned, traditionally worn by Hawaiian women. 2. an oversized housedress. First recorded in 1920-25, the term muumuu is derived from the Hawaiian word …

Vintage Nightie to Boho Top Refashion Tutorial

Always check every section at the thrift shop, you never know what groovy treasure you’ll find to transform – the PJ area is chock full of awesome fabrics, patterns and shapes just begging to be reworked …

Thrifty Easy DIY Faux Fur Bag Tutorial

Create a plush new purse from that thrifted vintage score in no time with my thrifty easy DIY faux fur bag tutorial: That fabulous bag cost less than $2 to make with a couple of bits …

Simple No Sew Vintage Blouse Refashion

Thrift and charity shops are bursting with frumpy blouses just begging to be refashioned. Luckily most people don’t see the amazing potential and blow right past those dowdy retro beauties: Check out just how easy …

Star Wars on #ThriftyThursday

One of my earliest memories is seeing the original Star Wars in the theater with my big bro so it’s no surprise that I my fave tees are quirky Star Wars mash-ups: May the 4th …

#LovedClothesLast

Fashion Revolution’s  short film #LovedClothesLast encourages us all to consume less, care for and appreciate the garments we have and mend and make do whenever possible. This beautifully shot film shares an intriguing look at mass production, consumerism …

How to spot vintage while thrifting + no sew DIY tips

To help you add some authentic vintage style to your ecofashion wardrobe I thought it would be fab to revisit my groovy 2016 interview with thrift-style guru Preloved Chica! Discover my simple tricks for how to …