Decorative collars have been a strong trend for almost a year now, with detachable or ornate collars all over the runway for the past two or three seasons.
Red Velvet
February 8, 2012 By
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there’s just something special about dressing festively for the occasion.
Plaid Runner
January 25, 2012 By
Mixed prints are all over the runways, from floral to spots. This trend is easy to replicate at home, and plaid is a very accessible way to emulate this look without going overboard.
Hey, Shorty
January 11, 2012 By
Leather shorts are one of my ultimate year-long staples. Find a pair of good quality leather pants at a thrift store. Make sure the waist fits, but don’t worry about awkward legs or weird cuts. Simply measure against a pair of shorts you already like, cut at the same length, and roll up the hem—you’ll [...]
LBD for NYE
December 29, 2011 By
New Year’s Eve is a time for getting dolled up, toasting to the New Year and feeling festive. What better time to whip out your glitziest jewellry and sleekest holiday look? You don’t have to spend a million bucks to look like it. Find a black dress at a thrift store that has something special [...]
Sweater Weather
December 12, 2011 By
Bring some holiday cheer to your look with a great comfy sweater. Christmas sweaters have a tendency to be itchy and tacky, not to mention incredibly cheesy. Update this look by finding a cute cropped sweater with stripes. If the length is not already cropped, you can cut it just below belly button length and [...]
Pretty Paisley
November 28, 2011 By
Sometimes a print such as paisley or faded floral may seem a bit too dull or drab to catch your eye at a thrift store. But, if the cut is great and the quality is there, it’s worth a shot. Pair conservative prints with an edgier piece like a motorcycle jacket, sheer blouse or chunky [...]
Jean Machine
November 14, 2011 By
One of my favourite staples is a trusty pair of jean cut-offs. When I’m sifting through the shorts aisle at a thrift store, I look for good-quality brands that I recognize, such as Levi’s, Lee or Calvin Klein. Sometimes I’ll find a pair that isn’t quite right, but that has potential (a good shape, or [...]
Dress It Up
October 31, 2011 By
The dress aisle at your local thrift store is teeming with treasures that may have just one minor issue that deters you from taking them home. I see a lot of maxi dresses that would look great if they weren’t so frumpy. Given that sheer maxi dresses have been all over the runways as of [...]
Halloween Queen
October 28, 2011 By
Ready to Wear, a weekly column, is the go-to destination for trends and fabulous finds in the eco fashion world. With Halloween just around the corner (a.k.a. now), you may be brainstorming for a last minute costume, and perhaps unwilling to shell out the big bucks at an actual costume store. This is my costume [...]
