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 …
Shira’s Thrifty DIY Refashionista Makeover
My Canadian relocation research trip ended up being extended to include a visit to the American Midwest where I had the pleasure of shooting another refashionista makeover webisode with a fabulously willing victim! Discover how to whip up a …
How to stretch a shrunken sweater
I managed to thrift an honest to goodness made in Ireland aran sweater in my actual Irish clan’s aran pattern for only $1! Unfortunately it had been shrunk just enough to make it uncomfortably short …
A Travel Wear #ThriftyThursday
I’m bursting with excitement and energy the day I leave for a trip and my casually cool, well thought out ensemble of comfy cotton layers definitely reflects my mood: And just as much as my leaving outfit showcases …
A Dressed Down Glitter #ThriftyThursday
I recently thrifted a package of 7(!) handknit vintage sweaters online for €1: The person I purchased them from had inherited boxes full of handmade knit gear, yarn and half-finished projects from an elderly relative but …
My cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion
When I’m feeling under the weather there’s nothing that I like better than snuggling up in my cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion and lounging in bed with a cup of tea and a good book …
A Winter Warmth #ThriftyThursday
Every March in Berlin Mother Nature has a fight on her hands as chilly Winter is not yet ready to welcome the warmth of Spring: With such unpredictable weather layers and cozy knits are an absolute must so I’ve gathered …
An Easy Thrifted Boot Refashion
I’d been searching for a pair of chunky heeled Chelsea boots for ages but as my thrift shop karma just wasn’t working for me I decided to have a peek online and managed to score these beauties: …
The Preloved Chica Show with CoaR
Just in case you missed my groovy live interview with thrifty diva Elene Marsden of Preloved Chica you can enjoy the recorded video version below, hooray! I’m certain I’ll be making more than few appearances on the …