I can't begin to rave on about why velvet is such a beautiful fabric and why I love having it in my wardrobe. It offers a different kind of texture to other fabrics that you might normally have in your wardrobe, and for not much more money or effort you can look a little more …
Thrift of the Day: Rust Wool Jacket
Today's thrifted item of the day is something I found quite recently in a local second hand shop, and with this is one I'm surprised at how much I paid for it in relation to it's value and quality. The Brand The clothing brand, as you can see from the photo, is from Madeleine, which …
Qualities of a Quality Handbag
Whether you own a little or a lot, I think we can agree that having at least one well made handbag is somewhere on our wish lists. When you own that one staple handbag that is well made and stands the test of time, then you know that you've made a good investment. The signs …
Thrift Stores Are Not Dumping Grounds!
Since we are all spending more time at home at the moment, it's unsurprising that a lot of people are reorganizing their possessions to realign their surroundings to their current lives. This might mean realizing what things no longer feel necessary in their lives, and now they need to make decisions about how to deal …
Thrift of the Day: Brown Velvet Skirt
I currently own quite a few thrifted pieces of clothing right now, and I would like to shine a light on the pieces that I find myself wearing quite a lot. I want to show you all that thrifting can be very fruitful, and you can find some really good items in charity or second …
How to Care For Genuine Leather
Like me, many of you may own leather clothes, such as jackets, or leather accessories like handbags or belts. The quality means you'll intend to keep them for many years to come, or you'll pass them to their next life. Either way, genuine leather can last for a few decades. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com …
Is Vintage Better?
You might be mistaken to think that vintage clothes are outdated and no longer wearable pieces from history.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 …
Conscious Face Masks
As I speak in September 2020, face masks are a requirement in most public places. This means covering your nose and mouth when you're indoors, where you can't shield or distance yourself from people you don't live with. Photo by Helena Lopes on Pexels.com So face masks, made of fabric materials, and face shields made …
Can I Be More Eco With My Lint Roller?
As a pet owner, you're going to be familiar with getting a lot of lint on your clothes. Your best friend is most likely to be your lint roller, that trusty roll of sticky back paper than turns your fluff covered clothes to a clean sheet. Photo by Helena Lopes on Pexels.com You'll get a …
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 …