As my groovy gone thrifting group is full of awesome sustainable stylistas I thought I’d start a fab new query series and share the inspiring thoughts of my fellow thrifty divas (+ mine as well). Take …
Faux Fur on #ThriftyThursday
There’s nothing better than snuggling up like a fluffy teddy bear on a snowy day! Luckily thrift & charity shops are full full of fab faux fur items to either grab & wear or transform …
Why are Thrift Haul Videos So Popular?
Do you enjoy watching someone pull stuff out of bags then wear it and pose around? While not at all my cup of tea, I’m genuinely interested to find out the answer to the title of …
Refashionista Rules: New Year New You
What the heck is Refashionista Rules? My groovy monthly column in F&F magazine! Grab your free copy each month at Salvation Army thrift stores and check out the last page for my rockin’ refashionista tutorials …
Simple No Waste Tips for a Sustainable New Year
Having lived in eco-friendly Europe and Asia for 22 years means that recycling, upcycling and being a concious consumer are completely natural to me so I was shocked and disappointed to discover the exact opposite …
Easy Refashioned DIY Maxidress Tutorial
Raid your closet and transform that unworn blouse and frumpy frock into a fabulous maxidress in minutes with my simple step-by-step DIY video! Create your perfect holiday outfit from items you already have at the …
How to remove yellow underarm stains from shirts
Hooray you’ve found a stellar vintage blouse at the thrift shop! Boooo, it has those awful yellow stains on the armpits! Discover how to remove yellow underarm stains from shirts with a couple of items from …
DIY Trenchcoat Tutorial: A Vintage Dress Refashion
Easily refashion that frumpy vintage dress into a fabulous trench-style-coat with my quick and easy tute! Thrift a dowdy frock and transform it with my DIY Trenchcoat Tutorial: A Vintage Dress Refashion:
Miami Vice 80’s Blazer to Oversized Vest Refashion
Transform that tacky 80’s blazer into a fantastic oversized vest for Fall with my simple video tute! Have a giggle at my salute to Sonny Crockett in my Miami Vice 80’s Blazer to Oversized Vest Refashion:
Embellish a vintage bag with an easy DIY image transfer
Remember that groovy 1970’s purse that needed some upcycled zipper love? That awesome but plain bag has now been fancied up with the simple yet absolutely perfect design from one of my fave bits of …