Vintage Tips for #ThriftyThursday

Having a love for all things vintage means my wardrobe has (more than) its fair share of brightly patterned polyester beauties and I have a hard time passing by the groovy granny frocks at the …

Creatures on #ThriftyThursday

Animal prints are fun but garments featuring creature patterns are totally awesome! Take a peek at the details behind my freebie outfit for Creatures on #ThriftyThursday + join my Gone Thrifting group to share your own sustainable …

A Floral #ThriftyThursday

As my fab DIY faux flower jacket wasn’t enough to bring Spring out of hiding I figured another post about lovely blooms might encourage the sun to shine and melt that chilly, slushy mess outside, blech! …

Feeling Fruity on #ThriftyThursday

I manage to catch just about every cold and flu bug that flies around during the bone-chilling months of the year and have found that loading up on tons of fresh fruit, veggies and water …

A Colourful #ThriftyThursday

Stepping out in a rainbow of colour is a surefire way to brighten even the grayest rainy day but did you know that each hue has its own special meaning according to the psychology of …

Purple on #ThriftyThursday

Purple is another one of my most loved hues! According to the psychology of colour, purple and violet personalities are sensitive and compassionate, understanding and supportive, always thinking of others before themselves – they are …

Orange on #ThriftyThursday

Happy International Women’s Day! Here’s to all of the fierce, fabulous females who inspire us everyday! Orange is absolutely one of my favourite colours! According to the psychology of colour, orange personalities are forever optimistic …

The most important criteria when thrifting preloved

As everyone has their own ideas about what makes a perfect thrift score I thought it would be interesting to ask my fellow thrifty divas what exactly they look for when hunting for secondhand treasures: …

Cozy DIY Accessories on #ThriftyThursday

As the weather can never seem to make up its mind here it’s always a good idea to dress in layers and top off those preloved outfits with accessories that are easily carried during those …

Stay Warm on #ThriftyThursday

I’ve never been a fan of snow and I’m not at all enjoying the frozen Canadian winter. Attempting to create my own unique style and keep cozy is more than a bit of challenge when …