Create a plush new purse from that thrifted vintage score in no time with my thrifty easy DIY faux fur bag tutorial: That fabulous bag cost less than $2 to make with a couple of bits …
Mythbusting thrifting: Secondhand is not gross
Why do so many people think shopping preloved & thrifting is unhygienic and disgusting? I’m sharing my thoughts on why this is simply untrue (& incredibly illogical) in the first of my new preloved gear …
Floral Fun for #ThriftyThursday
Those grey, rainy days of mid-winter have arrived which means it’s time to break out the bright colours in your wardrobe to help combat that dreary weather: Grab the deets and tutes behind my outfit …
DIY Painted Buttons: an easy no sew jacket refashion
I thrifted a fantastic winter dress coat however the 18(!) buttons adorning my thrifty score had definitely seen better days. Check out how I updated my cozy new to me jacket without sewing a stitch in …
Help me refashion this dress for #ThriftyThursday
After the votes had been tallied this week’s theme turned out to be Jungle Jane, unfortunately it’s full on wet and snowy winter in Toronto so a photo shoot in a jungle-y setting was a …
A Spring Fling #ThriftyThursday
The weather is slowly but surely warming up in Berlin however a chilly wind and daily rain (& hail?!) mean that layers and cozy sweaters are still a necessity when venturing outside – my refashioned knit …
October Refashion Challenge: Upcycled Accessories
A deep breath of crisp October air signals that winter is on the way bringing with it the need to get started creating those groovy handmade gifts…akk! Put on your DIY diva caps and get making …
A Perfect Polyester #ThriftyThursday
Having a love for all things vintage means my wardrobe has (more than) its fair share of polyester beauties and I have a hard time passing by the groovy granny frocks at the charity shop without …
an ode to thrifted cardigans
There’s nothing better for toasty warmth than a cardi that’s been thrifted Such a thrill to score not one but two from the piles through which I’ve sifted Thrift shops are just bursting with these …
The Perfect Pocket Upcycled T-shirt Skirt
Transform an over-sized t-shirt into a super comfy skirt with pockets in no time flat! Want to transform your wardrobe for pennies? Grab all of my groovy CoaR tutorial collections right here: