Looking forward to this weekend, but it's going to be pretty hard to beat the last one. It was my daughter in-law's Bridal Shower! Yes, my son is getting married! And their wedding will take place in dreamy Greece. So how exquisitely on point that the Bride's Mom planned a shower based on a Greece... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six are Ballet Inspired
Today's theme for our collaboration is ballet based- how bittersweet! From a young age, you could say I was pretty much immersed in everything that's art; from painting, to crafting, to sewing, designing, diy's- and yes, ballet too. I was a ballerina for the longest time! I danced til the age of 20 and taught... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY: Midweek Colour Blast
Needless to say, when it comes to work and family balance- family always comes first. Especially when you're tending to sick kids and husband! But that can take a toll, so it's important to still take care of yourself and somewhere in there, to find time to savour the little things that make you happy... Continue Reading →
STYLING CONFESSIONS: The Stylish Monday Gang Goes ‘Undercover’
For our monthly Stylish Monday collaboration, we're discussing, passe-partout, seamless, well-fitting undergarments that can take us through the coming summer months, comfortably and discreetly. A topic that is certainly of much importance to all of us ladies and needs to be discussed. We don't want to go back to the beginnings in fashion history where... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY: Spring Jackets and Palettes…
I was invited to a Bridal Shower last weekend and decided on wearing black & white; a combination that never gets old. I love these two together especially for Spring. It's like breaking in with the white while slowly removing the black to welcome the brighter, warmer weather. But then...I may have gone too far... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY- ‘The Weekend Look’
It's not only school kids who feel the excitement when Friday rolls around, knowing that the weekend is almost here. The older I get the more I feel that bubby sense of anticipation too! As if something really exciting is gonna happen. Nine out of ten, I'm doing the same stuff I do every other... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: 5 Main Reasons to Shop Vintage
Where We Unravel the World of Fashion... 5 Main Reasons to Shop Vintage The reasons for shopping vintage are many, and different for all. Let me narrow it down to just 5 of the most prevalent reasons: Style, Quality, Prestige, Collecting, Environment. Basically, any of these could be the basic, average motivators for you to... Continue Reading →
Monday’s Styling Confessions…
What I Wore to the Museum There's nothing I enjoy more than going to a fashion exhibit at the museum. And this time for the Parachute show (read all about it here), my husband agreed on coming along with me! This was such a treat especially because fashion is so NOT his thing lol!. I... Continue Reading →
The Thrifty Six in Bold Monochrome
A monochrome look can be beautiful, but with a pop of bold colour it can be superb! Give me big bold colours all year long- but something about styling them in Spring really gets me going. A fresh royal blue when least expected can jolt the spirit in its own flashy way, especially since we... Continue Reading →
FASHIONABLE FRIDAY – Styling up Bright & Colourful
Styling, Fashion tips, DIY's...Coming to you every Friday- and a Linkup too! Every holiday shows up way too soon...and sometimes quicker than the weather in its very season. This Spring has been one roller coaster ride and for one thing, our styling's had to keep up. What attire comprises have you made on this journey... Continue Reading →