Thrifty Celeb Copycat: Cyndi Lauper

Wowza! My first thrifty celeb copycat got an absolutely amazing response on social media and I’ve received loads of comments asking for more of my preloved versions of celebrity style looks! One of the most …

DIY Patchwork Refashions for #ThriftyThursday

Adding adorable patches is an incredibly easy way to update just about an type of garment! Grab all of the step by step DIY Patchwork Refashions for #ThriftyThursday + join my Gone Thrifting group to share your …

Very Easy DIY Bag Straps

I’m very much a hands-free-bag kinda gal and much prefer to tote my gear safely hung around my my body than have to fuss about with slipping shoulder straps or handles that must be carried. …

Vintage Neckties on #ThriftyThursday

Vintage neckties are readily available for pennies, come in a fantastic variety of colours, patterns & fabrics and are an incredibly versatile addition to your wardrobe (+ refashionista stash): Take a peek at my groovy …

Easily Shrink a Waistband & Fix that Gap!

Why are trousers and jeans that comfortably fit my bum always too big in waist? I know I’m not at all alone with this garment-fitting-conundrum so I thought I’d share my quick fix to easily shrink …

Vintage Dress to Shortie Set Refashion Tutorial

Hands up if you have a fabulously patterned but incredibly frumpy vintage dress lurking in your stash: Dig out that dowdy dress and transform it into stellar summer style with my Vintage Dress to Shortie …

Jumpsuit to Playsuit Refashion

I’m a wee bit addicted to jumpsuits and have more than a few thrifted beauties waiting to be refashioned in my stash. The super plain all-in-one below was a cinch to liven up and is …

Top 5 Thrifting & Preloved Shopping Tips

I am absolutely loving my thrifty query series and the responses I receive to each question posed to my groovy gone thrifting group are fantastic! Grab the Top 5 Thrifting & Preloved Shopping Tips and secondhand shop like a …

Refashionista Rules: My Top 5 Thrifting Tips

Grab your free copy of my Refashionista Rules column in the F&F magazine each month at Salvation Army thrift stores and check out the last page for my fab upcycling tutorials and eco-lifestyle tips! Check …