Inheriting clothing from the past is an absolutely fantastic way to refresh your wardrobe and add to your unique style but what about those retro workwear items that are a bit too dated for your taste? Fear not for this refashionista has a quick and easy method for transforming those shoulder padded garments into fab modern…
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Easy Faux Fur Embellished Shoes
Read moreColourful faux fur is absolutely everywhere this season and I have my fingers crossed that my thrifting karma brings me a fabulously fluffy, bright and cozy jacket or vest soon! In the meantime I’ve come up with a quick and easy DIY to satisfy my faux fur cravings. Sort through your footwear collection and transform…
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Thrifted Dress to Top Refashion
Read moreBy now you may have guessed that I am a bit of an upcycling ecofashion warrior who proudly puts together earth-friendly outfits created from preloved items. Shopping secondhand is a fabulous (and affordable) way to create a unique, sustainable wardrobe however, just like in any other kind of shop, it’s not always easy to buy…
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Refashioning 101: How to tailor a dress for someone else
Read moreIf you sew (or do anything crafty at all) chances are someone has asked if you wouldn’t mind doing a spot of DIY for them. While this can get a bit tedious and tiresome at times the absolutely awesome feeling you get when your creative favour is genuinely appreciated and loved just can’t be beat! Refashioning for friends and sharing…
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The Refashioned Pom Pom Blazer
Read moreCelebrate in style with your very own completely unique DIY statement blazer and cause some colourful fireworks wherever you go! Hit your closet, sift through your stash or head to the thrift shop and get making the refashioned pom pom blazer to step out in vibrant, one of a kind style! I grabbed a blazer, a bunch…
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The Personalized DIY Doodle Tee
Read moreGraphic tees are awesome but as I’m all about creating my own one-of-a-kind style I rarely find any individual enough to please my unique self and end up putting on my refashionista thinking cap and creating them myself. I am completely thrilled with my latest no-sew transformation! Raid your t-shirt hoard and get your abstract art on…
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Refashioning 101: Easy Dress Refashions
Read moreI am a collector of vintage dresses and regardless if it will fit me or not, I rarely pass up a bargain-priced retro frock at the thrift shop so I’ve gotten pretty good at figuring out the quick and quirky fixes necessary to make my ever-growing dress collection wearable. Take a peek at my Refashioning 101: Easy…
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Refashioning 101: Easy Peasy Refashions
Read moreComplicated refashions that result in dramatic transformations are a magnificent test of your skills however if you’re wanting something sustainably stylish to wear but don’t have the time (or energy) to kick your imagination into high gear a simple refashion just might be what your inner DIY Diva needs. Grab your scissors and check out my Refashioning…
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An Easy DIY Shamrock Shirt
Read moreAs I’m a half Irish lassie St. Patrick’s Day has always meant having a wee bit of a celebration regardless of where I am in the world. The easiest way to show my Irish pride (& avoid being pinched) is to wear a bit o’ green or sport a shamrock so this year I thought I’d…
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Easy DIY Overall Dresses
Read moreMy munchkin loathes the feeling of denim and corduroy fabric on her legs which means wonderfully tough-wearing jeans and cords are an absolute, tantrum inducing no-go, harumph! When she inherited a groovy box of clothes containing not one but two pairs of adorable overalls (1 denim and 1 cord) I knew I had to figure…