I was thrilled I discovered this beauty in one of my fave online vintage shops: Sure, this vintage dress is an awkward length and has an annoying elastic waist BUT it’s a nearly perfect match …
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 …
How to Upsize a Playsuit
I had my fingers and toes crossed that this adorable polka dot playsuit I thrifted online would fit: Of course not as apparently my torso is abnormally long and my bosom simply too ample to be contained …
My thrifted 80s suit refashion + how to replace a trouser zip
I’d been on the hunt for a funky retro suit for a while so when I saw this checkered beauty in an online vintage shop I just had to snap it up: Whoa! Those shoulder …
Shira’s Thrifty DIY Refashionista Makeover
My Canadian relocation research trip ended up being extended to include a visit to the American Midwest where I had the pleasure of shooting another refashionista makeover webisode with a fabulously willing victim! Discover how to whip up a …
How to stretch a shrunken sweater
I managed to thrift an honest to goodness made in Ireland aran sweater in my actual Irish clan’s aran pattern for only $1! Unfortunately it had been shrunk just enough to make it uncomfortably short …
My cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion
When I’m feeling under the weather there’s nothing that I like better than snuggling up in my cozy DIY flannel shirt dress refashion and lounging in bed with a cup of tea and a good book …
A Winter Warmth #ThriftyThursday
Every March in Berlin Mother Nature has a fight on her hands as chilly Winter is not yet ready to welcome the warmth of Spring: With such unpredictable weather layers and cozy knits are an absolute must so I’ve gathered …
An easy no-sew blouse refashion
Thrift and charity shops are simply bursting with fantastically patterned blouses from the 80’s. Unfortunately they usually have a couple of silly structural additions that make most people leave them on the rack: Fortunately there’s …
My easy DIY bell sleeved blouse tutorial
The 20 year trend cycle has struck again and bell sleeves are back in style! Take a peek at my quick and easy video how-to and revisit this returning trend from the 90’s with My easy DIY …