April Refashion Challenge: Colourful Upcycles

Dye isn’t just for eggs this week!  Liven up your wardrobe for spring and summer with a few of my top tips for dyeing and bleaching clothing + a few fab refashionista tutorials too for …

A Retro Suit for #ThriftyThursday

I’ve always been a fan of suits and had quite a mix & match collection thrifted from the boy’s section in the 90’s and during my long-ago-and-faraway modelling days I was often styled in fab …

How to fix and paint vintage wooden clogs

After the grand success of my previous painted wooden clog refashion I thought it was time to finally repair and transform the pair that has been with me for 21 years: I can’t believe I’ve had …

Renaissance Style for #ThriftyThursday

I always spy romantic floaty vintage gowns and ruffled evening wear while thrifting but rarely pick them up as I’m never quite sure where I’d wear them (even after a refashion) however when I spotted this gorgeous …

Is thrifting really unhygienic?

Why the hell do so many people continue to think that the laundered clothing donated to thrift and charity shops is somehow dirtier and less hygienic that a “new” garment that has travelled through many …

DIY Statement Accessories for #ThriftyThursday

Hands up if you have too many bits of broken jewellery, fabric scraps and unworn bling lurking around the house. Grab them all and discover just how simple they are upcycle into fab new outfit …

How to DIY a bodice and upsize a dress

Extend the life of your kiddo’s prized frock (or your own) and create a truly unique wardrobe fave with my simple how to DIY a bodice and upsize a dress tutorial: Discover just how easy it …

3 Fugly Vintage Dress Refashion Tutorials

Revisit my 3 Fugly Vintage Dress Refashion Tutorials and discover how easy it is to transform frumpy frocks into fab maxiskirts, blouses and swinging 60s mod minis!

Embellish it on #ThriftyThursday

Grab that boring garment at the back of your closet, revisit a few of my fave tutorials and embellish it on #ThriftyThursday!