You might be mistaken to think that vintage clothes are outdated and no longer wearable pieces from history. Although it's true that fashion on the whole continues to change and evolve, there are many pieces that are always here to stay. Photo by Burst on Pexels.com You may wander around the 'vintage' section in thrift [...]
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Common Petite Girl Clothes Problems
If you're short like me and under 5 foot 5 inches tall, then you'll understand a lot of things can crop up when you're clothes shopping. I've come to expect this all the time to be honest, and I've learnt to deal with them. Photo by Burst on Pexels.com But since switching to more thrift [...]
How to Care For Wool
Wool is such as a classic basic material for the colder winter months. It's a luxurious fabric that works so well to keep you warm on the chilliest days imaginable. As a natural fiber, it requires some specific methods to maintain its natural beauty. Photo by u0410u043bu0435u043au0441u0430u043du0434u0430u0440 u0426u0432u0435u0442u0430u043du043eu0432u0438u045b on Pexels.com Without looking out for your [...]
How to Identify Silk
So you're browsing around in a thrift store, looking for some high quality silk at a bargain price. You come across a few satin pieces. They feel soft and shiny, and they kind of look like silk. Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels.com But how can you be sure? Well there's a few trusty ways [...]
How to Identify Polyester
There are a few things to look out for if you think you've found a garment made of polyester. In theory, identifying a plastic fabric seems simple. In a lot of ways it is. But plastic is such a malleable substance, it can be hard to tell. Photo by RF._.studio on Pexels.com It has the [...]
How to Identify Wool
Like me, you might be the kind of person who enjoys sifting through thrift stores looking for nice clothes. And now that fall is approaching, you might be searching for anything with wool in it. Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com You may even be gifted with a vintage knit that's lovely and warm, but [...]
Summer to Fall: Ideas Guide
We are now beginning to say goodbye to the summer weather here in the northern hemisphere. In this in-between stage, we are still experiencing moments of warmth, but a lot of wet and gloomy weather as well. Because of this, it can be kind of difficult figuring out how to prepare for this time. Photo [...]
Why You Should Own A Clothes Steamer?
Image from Maids.com For the past 6 months, I've been pretty obsessed with my little steaming device. I bought a small brand one which was only £15, but since I've got it I've been using it a lot on all of my clothes. It's brilliant for so many reasons, especially for the price that I [...]
Better Than Ironing Your Clothes?
Looking after your clothes should be a priority when maintaining its appearance. There are many ways to look after your clothes effectively, starting from making sure they smell fresh, washing them often to keep them clean and hygienic, allowing them to rest so they don't wear out too quickly, and keeping them crease-free by ironing [...]
The Must Have Fall Fabrics – Wool
As we approach the month of September, we're starting to notice the changes outside our windows. Instead of walking to work in a warm, bright sun beam, we face the slight darkness of dawn. And instead of the unbearable heat of the summer past, it's now a slight chill in the air. As a tiny [...]