Fall has finally arrived bringing with it a bone chilling breeze that somehow manages to sneak through every piece of clothing I layer on in an effort to stay warm. I’m thinking the brisk wind will gradually transform into an absolutely …
The (un)ethical fashion scoop
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A Pop of Colour #ThriftyThursday
Raid the back of your closet, swap unworn wardrobe finds with friends, scour your fave thrift and charity shops and get creating your own unique, sustainable style because Thrifty Thursday is back my dears! My …
Easy Refashions: How to shorten a dress
By far the most popular refashionista requests I receive are for back to basics tutorials to help sustainable stylistas get started recreating their secondhand and vintage finds into unique (eco)fashions so I thought I’d start …
The easiest way to reduce textile waste
Savers Global Thrift recently got in touch with me and asked if I would help get the word out about the easiest way to reduce textile waste. As a thrift and charity shop loving refashionista I am most …
A Spring Fling #ThriftyThursday
The weather is slowly but surely warming up in Berlin however a chilly wind and daily rain (& hail?!) mean that layers and cozy sweaters are still a necessity when venturing outside – my refashioned knit …
How to Upsize a Playsuit
I had my fingers and toes crossed that this adorable polka dot playsuit I thrifted online would fit: Of course not as apparently my torso is abnormally long and my bosom simply too ample to be contained …
A Blue Hues #Thrifty Thursday
As a fair-haired lassie with eyes the colour of a stormy sky I’ve always thought of blue as one of my go to shades when putting together an outfit so I was a wee bit surprised to …
My crazy easy upcycled DIY collar clip
Seriously, the 90’s are back again and I’m seeing all of the silliness I used to wear being touted as the “newest” trend. Remember those wacky collar clips? Apparently they’re making a huge comeback too but they’re …
Do I need to refashion this vintage dress?
I rarely try anything on while thrifting and prefer to simply hold a garment up to myself and do a quick mirror check before deciding to take it home or not. As most of my sustainable …