Sporting some lingerie as outerwear has the magical ability to add a touch of vintage pretty to your thrifted ensemble… The key to style success is most definitely in the layering: undies – tights – half …
My DIY Copycat Wrap Skirt
I’ve once again had some blast from the past inspiration from my younger self and recreated the fabulous wrap skirt seen on 90’s moi: it’s always hilarious to look back on the oh-so-cool-young-me Here’s how to make …
A Perfectly Suited Thrifty Thursday
Who doesn’t feel spiffy, in control & a wee bit bossy in a classy suit? I feel pretty darn groovy in my vintage velvet power suit of awesomeness! Vintage Velvet Suit (inherited & shortened) €0 – …
The Fugly Dress Refashion: Part 3 – An Easy 60s Mod DIY
Wheee! It’s time for the final transformation in my fugly vintage dress series! The Fugly Dress Refashion: Part 3 – An Easy 60s Mod DIY:
A Winter Blooms Thrifty Thursday
How do I beat the January Blahs? With a bright splash of fabulous floral colour! Wool Scarf (thrifted) €0.50 – Leather Blazer (thrifted) €1 – Vintage Bathrobe (inherited & no-sew refashioned) €0 – Vintage Handbag (xmas …
A Fugly Thrifty Thursday
Thrift shops are chock full of fugly gear just waiting to be brought home and transformed into fabulous fashions! For this fugtastic Thrifty Thursday I thought I’d share a couple of the dowdy vintage dresses …
Thrift Score! My Snazzy New Handbag
I am so digging my mint condition 1940’s handbag! It appears to have never been used… and is complete with the original hand mirrors & change purse! A total thrift score for only €1! Snag …
A quick puffed sleeve fix – how to replace sleeves
I was lucky enough to thrift a fabulous velvet & wool dress in my Scottish clan tartan when I lived in London & then it sat packed away in 2 different countries until fate had me inherit …
My Quirky Upcycled Sunglasses Storage Solution
Sometimes it takes awhile for a unique little item to make it home with me from the charity shop. I spied this cross stitched beauty on each of my thrifty visits for nearly 3 months but as I …
A Loud & Proud Thrifty Thursday: The Gift of Thrift
Say it Loud and Say it Proud: This year give the Gift of Thrift! It’s time to STOP consuming & giving in to unethically produced fast fashion and START re-using, refashioning, DIY-ing & supporting sustainable style. The absolute …