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! Continue …
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 …
A Transparent Trend Thrifty Thursday
Fashion really does just keep circling back to itself over & over again…and I’ve finally been around long enough to see the styles of my youth returning – eek! Case in Point: The Transparent Trend …
A Cozy Comfort Thrifty Thursday
As the temperatures continue to plummet and the dampness creeps further into my old bones I want nothing more than stay curled up under my duvet and snuggle in with a hot cuppa tea and …
thrifty copycat: Rot Kariert (Red Plaid)
I scored an awesome 1980’s silky red blouse for a mere 50¢ last week at the charity shop but was at a bit of loss for how to style it…until I spied Nina’s groovy Rot …
A Rockin’ Rain Gear Thrifty Thursday
Autumn in Berlin means grey days and drizzling skies balanced with the lurvly orange & red tones of the falling leaves…and layers, lots of layers …and dancing in the misty rain …and finally being able to …
thrifty copycat: a dramatic breakup with pants
Frugal fashion infatuation has struck again and so it’s time for another Thrifty Copycat! This week’s victim inspiring vixen is none other than Emmy, the outspoken fashionista behind That Cheap Bitch, and her absolutely unique styling …
An Asian Inspired Thrifty Thursday
I spent the better part of my 20’s living in Tokyo: working at a pretty awesome job: I have fond (& rather offbeat) memories of my time spent in Japan and thus a great affection …