Trench Coats on #ThriftyThursday

I’ve never really been a fan of traditional trench coats. That typical beige colour really gives me a case of the blahs. However the addition of a bright scarf, colourful brooch and funky vintage hat …

Throw On and Go #ThriftyThursday

” To achieve great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.” – Leonard Bernstein There are absolutely not enough hours in a day for me to get through the endless list of …

January Refashion Challenge: Sustainable Style

4 years ago I stopped shopping new and fully embraced creating my own unique style from secondhand, vintage, thrifted and inherited garments and materials. Giving up buying brand new wardrobe items was a lot less …

A Layered Up #ThriftyThursday

Just when I think winter is on its way the blazing sun makes another appearance and has me thinking I should pull some of my summer gear out of storage – global warming is definitely …

My thrifted refashionista sewing machine

Just to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that you don’t need a fancy schmancy expensive machine to create each and every one of my tutorials, I’d like to introduce you to the hardworking (and sometimes incredibly …

A Perfect Pattern Mixing #ThriftyThursday

I adore a good pattern mix and also have a fondness for bright colours and bold prints so finding a way to successfully combine them all into a single thrifted outfit makes me a very happy …

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 …

An Oversized #ThriftyThursday

When the weather starts to get frosty all I want to do is cozy up in some comfy oversized gear and brew up a hot pot of tea – luckily my job requires zero dress …

An Animal Print #ThriftyThursday

As I’d already worn my only animal-patterned garment for last year’s call of the wild Thrifty Thursday I figured I go in a slightly different direction and share the single item in my wardrobe actually …

A Light & Bright #ThriftyThursday

I’ve always been attracted to bright colours and loud patterns, which definitely helps to combat the gloomy grey grumpiness of Berlin. With the air turning drafty and brisk I thought I’d share a couple of the casually cool autumn …