A High Waisted #ThriftyThursday

High waisted trousers and skirts have never really made much of an appearance in my wardrobe. I chalk it up to being a teen in the parachute-pant-loving 80’s and spending most of twenties in the low-riders-paired-with-crop-tops …

My easy refashioned overalls tutorial

Here’s another quick and simple method for transforming summer gear into a fall favourite! Get the tute behind how I refashioned myself a comfy quirky pair of autumn overalls:

My Top Tips & Techniques for Bleaching Clothing

The only thing easier than transforming garments with dye is giving them a de-colouring soak in bleach! Snag my top tips & techniques for bleaching clothing below and creatively no-sew embellish your wardrobe with bits …

A Victorian Chic #ThriftyThursday

Attempting to create a Victorian inspired ensemble without looking over the top was quite a challenge but I think I just may have pulled it off using items I already had in my wardrobe! What …

How to Refashion a Vintage Dress

Remember that fabulous but not great fitting thrifted vintage dressthat I needed your refashionista advice for? I’m pleased to present the groovy results: I mixed and matched bits from your fab ideas and created a fitted yet …

How to Upsize a Dress

I discovered a marvelous wool blend dress at the flea market and crossed my fingers that the slim-looking bodice would be wide enough to accommodate my generous chest. No such luck! Thankfully, after more than few …

My Instant No Sew DIY Collar Necklace

Grab your scissors & create a quirky no sew accessory in an instant with my lickety split DIY video! Grab all of my groovy CoaR tutorial collections right here:

Happy Bday to me Q&A + DIY Studio Tour

It’s that time of year again – I’m older, wiser and have embraced a few more laugh lines! What would I tell that future DIY diva above? Trust your instincts about everything, they are 99.9% …

My Top 8 Groovy DIY Jumpsuits

As I’m sure you’ve noticed I am a bit of a jumpsuit addict. I just can’t get enough of those fabulous all-in-one, throw on and go fashionista wardrobe staples. Unfortunately finding jumpsuits off the rack …

My thrifty DIY ketchup and fries shirt refashion

It’s no secret that I think That Cheap Bitch has a fabulous attitude about personal style & fashion and when I saw her latest snazzy acquisitions I instantly began coveting them. Unfortunately the price tag and (potentially) …