Remember these floaty cotton dresses? Wouldn’t it be great if you could wave a magic wand and turn them into 1940s tea dresses? When you think about it, a needle is like a really small, shiny wand… Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty11 August 7, 2014
How do you clean patent leather shoes and handbags? My advice: if you have a well-stocked kitchen cupboard, you don’t need to bother with commercial cleaners. Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty18 April 27, 2014
I turned to my pocket bible, Make Do And Mend, to find out how to clean my leather gloves. The step-by-step instructions got those gloves looking like new again. Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty10 January 27, 2014
Here is my round-up of five of the top fashion discount deals currently available online & in-store. It’s a good time to shop bargains at Jaeger, La Redoute, ASOS & others. Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 December 4, 2013
It’s a good time of year to share this nifty money-saving trick. If you know people who like to shop at Debenhams, please share this post with them. Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 November 7, 2013
Psst! Just a quick post to let you know that Sainsbos is currently discounting everything in its clothing department by 25%. These 25% off deals do pop up at Sainsbury’s every now and then. There must be some rhyme and … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 October 31, 2013
Next time your eyesight changes and your optician coaxes you towards the racks of shiny new frames with the eyewatering price tags, know that a cheaper option is available. For just £19, ReglazeMyGlasses will give an old pair of your frames an MOT, fit new lenses and return the newly-refurbished glasses to you. Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 February 6, 2013
Guess where I spent my Christmas money? Yep: the Atterley Road sale, which is now under way. It is a good place to go bargain-hunting if you need to look smart but stylish for work, or if you are a fan … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty0 January 22, 2013
I have posted before now about how much I love Make Do And Mend: the book for housewives published by the Ministry of Information in 1943, when clothing was rationed. But here’s an even earlier book, which is less well-known, but … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 September 17, 2012
I love Cath Kidston bags – or at least, I love the 1950s prints – but I am not so keen on the prices. Then I discovered that the Lee Cooper jeans brand has produced a range of Kidston-esque bags … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty5 July 17, 2012
1. Turn a shirt into a dress, skirt or top. You need to be a skinny minnie for this. You also need a man’s shirt in XL or above. But if you meet these criteria, there are so many possibilities… … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty3 June 20, 2012
MoneySupermarket.com recently sent some bloggers, including me, a pre-paid credit card with £100 on it. Nice, huh? The brief was to see what bargains we could find. By rights I should have taken to this challenge like a duck to … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 June 17, 2012
Make Do And Mend was published by the UK Ministry of Information in 1943 at a time when clothing was rationed. It aimed to help housewives spruce up their wartime wardrobes and reuse every last scrap of material they had. … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty8 April 29, 2012
Come wedding season, lots of people flock to Phase Eight for smart dresses, and the store has some VERY loyal customers. It’s a wee bit expensive though, and I suspect that this discount is going to go down welll in … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty2 April 24, 2012
If you are a fan of vintage clothing and you are based in London, here’s a heads up: Europe’s largest vintage kilo fair is taking place in Bethnal Green today and tomorrow. If you are unfamililar with kilo sales, they … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 March 2, 2012
This is a special post from Katie of Je Suis Une Monstre. Do you know it? It’s a rather fine blog about arts, crafts, DIY and handmade goodies. Katie, who lives up a mountain in the French Alps, makes lots … Get the lowdown >>
Miss Thrifty1 March 1, 2012
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