How to make cheap clothes look expensive
We live in age of fast fashion. I can buy my clothes alongside my milk at Coles. An outfit worn by a celebrity will be re-interpreted in the chain stores within weeks. There are new jeans that cost less than a sandwich.
I feel uncomfortable about fast fashion for a number of reasons. Primarily the means by which stores can sell things so cheaply. It promotes a generic look along with a throw-away mentality. And, of course, it’s very difficult for independent designers, brands and shops to compete.
On the flip-side, I know that for a lot of people cheaper fashion means they have access to clothes they didn’t before.
Whether you are buying your clothes from Mix or from an Op Shop, here are seven ways to make a cheaper garment look more expensive and less generic: Read more
10 fun holiday craft ideas PLUS a holiday calendar
One of the things I love about school holidays is the chance to make things with my kids. I am a big fan of craft, sewing and generally getting creative. And even though I have boys, I am not going to let any gender stereo-types ruin our crafty days. So here’s our bucket list of holiday craft to make over the September break. You might find something fun to do with your kids too … Read more
How to make an earring holder / dream catcher
I am all about keeping my wardrobe looking lovely. One of the ways I do that is to hang my dangling earrings on a home-made dream catcher. It’s a pretty and easy way to display my earring collection. And most of all it keeps things visible – meaning I might actually wear them.
I thought you might like to know how to make one yourself. Read more
DIY Beaded Collar and a tale of broken things
I had two broken things. My husband’s old white business shirt. Frayed, thread-bare and ready for the rag bin. An old necklace, long ago tugged on by a baby and left in heap of forgotten yellow beads. Two broken things and an idea.
I have always loved false collars. There’s something a little rebellious, a little geeky and a little nostalgic about them. What a lovely alchemy to bring broken things back to life.