Even when it’s dressed down and casual, wearing red always makes me feel powerful and fiery so it’s no surprise that psychologists and researchers agree that red is a colour which stirs up passion, with both negative …
My DIY Vintage Hankie Circle Scarf
’tis time for yet another fancy schmancy vintage hankie stashbusting project! Isn’t that scarf just delightful? This crazy simple make can be personalized to anyone’s taste and style + it whips up in minutes! Check …
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 …
A Black & White #ThriftyThursday
Black and white are pretty much staple colours in everyone’s wardrobe as they’re fab on their own AND can be combined with just about anything! A brilliant pop of red is a magnificent addition to …
A Fun Fur #ThriftyThursday
I’m totally digging the return of the fun fur fashion trend and although my thrifting karma hasn’t led me to discover any new faux furtastic gems at the charity shop I did managed to create …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …