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 …
An Artsy Fartsy #ThriftyThursday
Although I do like to doodle with a bit of paint on an upcycled DIY canvas now and then, I absolutely do not consider myself an artist but I can pretend and put together a groovy thrifted …
My thrifted 80s suit refashion + how to replace a trouser zip
I’d been on the hunt for a funky retro suit for a while so when I saw this checkered beauty in an online vintage shop I just had to snap it up: Whoa! Those shoulder …
My Top Tips for Cleaning Thrifted Plastic
Thrifting awesome plastic gear without damage or faded colours can be quite a challenge but when you do discover a fabulous piece of plastic history it’s absolutely worth snapping up and adding to your collection. …
My Easy Nightshirt to Top Refashion
I recently thrifted a lovely satin nightshirt: While it is soft and silky to sleep in I thought it was much too pretty to waste hidden under the covers in bed so I grabbed my …
Flares are back (again)
According to the interwebs flares are back (again), hooray! I love me some bell bottomed denim action! Of course, as with any returning trend, purchasing a mass produced pair of fab flares can leave you feeling …
A Best Boots #ThriftyThursday
Who doesn’t love an awesome pair of comfy boots? Even better when you’ve scored them while thrifting and better still if you’re able to refashion them into something truly unique and exactly your style! Take …
Is thrifting really ethical?
With the wealth of information and resources readily available online combined with frequent media reports about unethically produced fashion there is absolutely zero excuse to continue supporting ridiculously cheap brands and yet these unethical companies continue …
A Velvet Underground #ThriftyThursday
I have a love/hate relationship with velvet. Yes, it’s a sumptuously luxurious fabric but it’s also heavy and persnickety to care for however, when I spied this gorgeous velvet jacket in an online vintage shop …