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 …
My thrifty DIY ketchup and fries shirt refashion
It’s no secret that I think That Cheap Bitch has a fabulous attitude about personal style & fashion and when I saw her latest snazzy acquisitions I instantly began coveting them. Unfortunately the price tag and (potentially) …
The First Wardrobe Refashionista Order
You may recall that a while ago I offered to be your personal eco-fashion stylist and create a fabulous new wardrobe just for you at fast fashion prices: Well my lovelies I’m pleased to share my first sustainable …
An easy no sew dress upsize
Why is there so much bloody elastic in this dress?? Elastic under the bust, elastic on the sleeves and even elastic around the hemline! Much better, I can once again breathe and the circulation has …
Sabine’s Thrifty Refashionista DIY Makeover
Welcome to my first completely refashioned (no-budget) DIY makeover! Raid your closet & discover how to easily create an adorable dress & upcycle a pashmina into a quirky cropped kimono jacket + get the DIY …
My Double Refashioned Vintage Bowling Shirt
Do you ever create something that just isn’t for you, still want to keep but will never wear? Such was the case with this brilliant but frumpy 1960’s bowling shirt I inherited from Tante Uschi: …
My Simple DIY Maxi Dress
A few bright-eyed viewers of my Why Not Thrift video have asked about the marvelously patterned dress sharing the screen with me. Just in case you missed it, here’s another a look at my awesomely shareable video: Did you …
The Thrifty Diva Survey Results
Last month I asked you to share your thrifting expertise with me by taking my quick Thrifty Diva Survey and was indubitably impressed by the massive response and honest answers I received. Here’s the refreshing frugal stats, …
A Holiday Wear #ThriftyThursday
Whether you’re flying off to an exotic locale, road tripping with pals or enjoying a simple staycation summer is definitely the time of year to array yourself in comfortably cool holiday wear! Thrift and charity shops …
My Baby Weight Dress Refashion
I thrifted that lovely vintage dress a few months after my darling daughter popped into the world and it fit my mammoth nursing chest and baby weight carrying body splendidly well – fast forward a few years and my …