• UPCYCLED FASHION lovers! I just thought I’d make you aware of a NEW service I’m adding to blufruit 😊♻️✂️✂️ As well as making blufruit pieces more circular since last year -(no longer using your blufruit piece? no problem! Just send it back to me for a massive future discount!)- I’m also offering to work with YOUR own items. This could be: ♻️An old jacket that could use some cute patches and details! ♻️A dress that no longer fits/doesn’t suit and needs to be made into a colourful, kitsch creation! ♻️A garment you love the colour or texture of, but needs a complete re-work into something cute, that you would wear! Whatever the item is, if you think it could do with a touch of blufruit! I’m here to help 🙂. Message me for more details and pricing! And watch out for a new section of the website (www.blufruit.com) especially for this service, coming soon! XxC-M. (Image description: Orange and purple bold text, that simply reads ‘NEW Upcycling Service’ against a plain white background). #upcycling #upcycled #recycling #recycled #upcycledfashion #fashion #ecofashion #ecofriendly #ecofriendlyfashion #ecofriendlyliving #slowfashion #colourfulfashion #colourpop #colorpop #kitsch #kawaii #eccentricfashion #retrofashion #madewithlove #madewell #fastfashionsucks #reusereducerecycle #lovethesethings🙂 #blufruit #maker #creative #madeinbrighton #madeuntheuk #madeinengland #newservice
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    UPCYCLED FASHION lovers! I just thought I’d make you aware of a NEW service I’m adding to blufruit 😊♻️✂️✂️ As well as making blufruit pieces more circular since last year -(no longer using your blufruit piece? no problem! Just send it back to me for a massive future discount!)- I’m also offering to work with YOUR own items. This could be: ♻️An old jacket that could use some cute patches and details! ♻️A dress that no longer fits/doesn’t suit and needs to be made into a colourful, kitsch creation! ♻️A garment you love the colour or texture of, but needs a complete re-work into something cute, that you would wear! Whatever the item is, if you think it could do with a touch of blufruit! I’m here to help 🙂. Message me for more details and pricing! And watch out for a new section of the website (www.blufruit.com) especially for this service, coming soon! XxC-M. (Image description: Orange and purple bold text, that simply reads ‘NEW Upcycling Service’ against a plain white background). #upcycling #upcycled #recycling #recycled #upcycledfashion #fashion #ecofashion #ecofriendly #ecofriendlyfashion #ecofriendlyliving #slowfashion #colourfulfashion #colourpop #colorpop #kitsch #kawaii #eccentricfashion #retrofashion #madewithlove #madewell #fastfashionsucks #reusereducerecycle #lovethesethings🙂 #blufruit #maker #creative #madeinbrighton #madeuntheuk #madeinengland #newservice
  • 🌞✨🌈 Some upcycled sparkle just for you this hump day! This headband was actually one of those pieces I make- because I loved the fabrics and didn’t want to waste them- but I didn’t know what it would be! So when we tried this style on my lovely model Monique, I instantly adored it! It reminds me of a boho 70’s disco queen 👑💓💓 Sometimes these things just happen, and then they create something special when they do! (Btw it also has soft anti static lining so it’s comfortable to wear, not scratchy!).XxC-M. (Image description: 3 photos of blufruit model Monique, a Mixed Race woman, with the headband in her hair and an upcycled blue shift dress on. She is looking down at it and holding the ends. The bright sunshine is making it sparkle even more). #sparkle #rainbowcolours #rainbowcolors #headband #boho #70sstyle #retrostyle #hairaccessory #hairaccessories #upcycle #upcycled #upcycledfashion #slowfashion #ecofashion #ecofriendly #recycled #recycledfashion #greenfashion #etsy #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #wednesdaymood #humpday #springiscoming #sunshine #sparkly #sunnyday #afrohair #boldisbeautiful #lovethesethings🙂
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    🌞✨🌈 Some upcycled sparkle just for you this hump day! This headband was actually one of those pieces I make- because I loved the fabrics and didn’t want to waste them- but I didn’t know what it would be! So when we tried this style on my lovely model Monique, I instantly adored it! It reminds me of a boho 70’s disco queen 👑💓💓 Sometimes these things just happen, and then they create something special when they do! (Btw it also has soft anti static lining so it’s comfortable to wear, not scratchy!).XxC-M. (Image description: 3 photos of blufruit model Monique, a Mixed Race woman, with the headband in her hair and an upcycled blue shift dress on. She is looking down at it and holding the ends. The bright sunshine is making it sparkle even more). #sparkle #rainbowcolours #rainbowcolors #headband #boho #70sstyle #retrostyle #hairaccessory #hairaccessories #upcycle #upcycled #upcycledfashion #slowfashion #ecofashion #ecofriendly #recycled #recycledfashion #greenfashion #etsy #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #wednesdaymood #humpday #springiscoming #sunshine #sparkly #sunnyday #afrohair #boldisbeautiful #lovethesethings🙂
  • “Monday, Monday, so good to me..” 💙💙💙 I hope you had a nice weekend and are ready for the week ahead! I thought I’d highlight these beautiful blues that were recently dyed for the current ‘Peachy Queens’ collection (and as a synesthete it pleases me that I’m doing this on a Monday! 😂). I recently switched to a more eco friendly fibre reactive/low impact dye after using up my previous dyes and I’m so happy with these results. I think this adds a really lovely contrast to the warm peach, soft pinks and orange in the Spring pieces. I really like a more azure kind of blue like this- what kind of blue do you like? XxC-M. (Image description: A flat lay of upcycled cotton fabrics that have been dyed blue. There is a Paris print one, a leopard print one, a striped and floral one and a plain blue one). #blue #azureblue #azure #dye #fabricdye #mondaymood #monday #studiolife #inspiration #inspiredbycolour #bluelove #bluelover #fabric #fabriclove #ss21 #upcycled #upcycling #upcycledfashion #recycle #recycledmaterials #slowfashion #recycledfashion #maker #upcycler #create #bluemonday #littlethings #synesthesia #synesthete #lovethesethings🙂
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    “Monday, Monday, so good to me..” 💙💙💙 I hope you had a nice weekend and are ready for the week ahead! I thought I’d highlight these beautiful blues that were recently dyed for the current ‘Peachy Queens’ collection (and as a synesthete it pleases me that I’m doing this on a Monday! 😂). I recently switched to a more eco friendly fibre reactive/low impact dye after using up my previous dyes and I’m so happy with these results. I think this adds a really lovely contrast to the warm peach, soft pinks and orange in the Spring pieces. I really like a more azure kind of blue like this- what kind of blue do you like? XxC-M. (Image description: A flat lay of upcycled cotton fabrics that have been dyed blue. There is a Paris print one, a leopard print one, a striped and floral one and a plain blue one). #blue #azureblue #azure #dye #fabricdye #mondaymood #monday #studiolife #inspiration #inspiredbycolour #bluelove #bluelover #fabric #fabriclove #ss21 #upcycled #upcycling #upcycledfashion #recycle #recycledmaterials #slowfashion #recycledfashion #maker #upcycler #create #bluemonday #littlethings #synesthesia #synesthete #lovethesethings🙂
  • Clothing that makes YOU feel happy when you wear it.💓💓💓 I was recently thinking back to this time last year, when we did a catwalk show in London, during LFW (pre-pandemic) and a quote from one of my models (@hallieshah 👋) -commenting on the fact that wearing blufruit items made her feel happy 😁. I love to hear this because it’s so important to me as a maker that these pieces make you feel good. Not only because they’re NOT made in a sweatshop environment, and by somebody who loves what she does, but because you feel yourself when you wear them. Not restricted by their fit, not limited by sizing range or age, or even gender, but because you can reflect your own unique taste, and maybe even enjoy a bold colour or pattern when wearing them too! Because, goodness knows, we need clothes that make us feel good, now more than ever. XxC-M. (Image description: A screenshot of a quote that says: “I remember modelling for @blufruit! Beautiful, unique designs, you can’t help but be happy wearing them”. And 2 photos from last year’s catwalk show- 1 of the particular model wearing a yellow playsuit, a yellow floral shoulder bag, and a yellow bow headband in her hair. The second is a backstage photo of the models about to go on stage, wearing mostly pink outfits). #clothesthatmakeyouhappy #clothesthatmakemefeelhappy #saynotofastfashion #fastfashionsucks #clothesthatmakeyoufeelgood #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofriendly #upcycledfashion #recycledfashion #lfw #yellowandpink #feelgoodfashion #ecofashion #whomadeyourclothes #Imadeyourclothes #madeinengland #madeintheuk #madeinbrighton #springfashion #pinklover #smallbusiness #mycreativebiz #mycreativelife #greenfashion #madewithlove #lovemyjob #lovefashion #lovethesethings🙂
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    Clothing that makes YOU feel happy when you wear it.💓💓💓 I was recently thinking back to this time last year, when we did a catwalk show in London, during LFW (pre-pandemic) and a quote from one of my models (@hallieshah 👋) -commenting on the fact that wearing blufruit items made her feel happy 😁. I love to hear this because it’s so important to me as a maker that these pieces make you feel good. Not only because they’re NOT made in a sweatshop environment, and by somebody who loves what she does, but because you feel yourself when you wear them. Not restricted by their fit, not limited by sizing range or age, or even gender, but because you can reflect your own unique taste, and maybe even enjoy a bold colour or pattern when wearing them too! Because, goodness knows, we need clothes that make us feel good, now more than ever. XxC-M. (Image description: A screenshot of a quote that says: “I remember modelling for @blufruit! Beautiful, unique designs, you can’t help but be happy wearing them”. And 2 photos from last year’s catwalk show- 1 of the particular model wearing a yellow playsuit, a yellow floral shoulder bag, and a yellow bow headband in her hair. The second is a backstage photo of the models about to go on stage, wearing mostly pink outfits). #clothesthatmakeyouhappy #clothesthatmakemefeelhappy #saynotofastfashion #fastfashionsucks #clothesthatmakeyoufeelgood #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #ecofriendly #upcycledfashion #recycledfashion #lfw #yellowandpink #feelgoodfashion #ecofashion #whomadeyourclothes #Imadeyourclothes #madeinengland #madeintheuk #madeinbrighton #springfashion #pinklover #smallbusiness #mycreativebiz #mycreativelife #greenfashion #madewithlove #lovemyjob #lovefashion #lovethesethings🙂
  • I mean, who wouldn’t want to wear a dress with macarons on it? 🍬😋💗 (and it’s macarons, not macaroons! Don’t get me started on that one! Haha). This fabric was a remnant I had left from a few years back- I think it’s usually used more for homewares and kitchen interiors 😂 but it has a really lovely medium weight to it for this babydoll dress and looks too cute! (plus it has pockets! 🤫). A little sneak peek to brighten up your hump day -and available to buy in the next few weeks! More info soon. Xx C-M. (Image description: A section of a newly made babydoll dress hanging next to a window with light coming through. There are very kitsch style recipe details in French on it and pictures of various macarons and cakes. The fabric is cream coloured with blocks of pink and blue on it). #macaronsnotmacaroons #macarons #macaronsdress #macarondress #cakedress #cakes #kitsch #kawaii #spring #babydolldress #handmadedress #upcycleddress #handmade #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #handmadefashion #ecofashion #madewithlove #madeinengland #madeintheuk #maker #kitschdress #kawaiidress #kawaiistyle #etsy #btnetsy #etsysellersofinstagram #creative #sewistsofinstagram #lovethesethings🙂
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    I mean, who wouldn’t want to wear a dress with macarons on it? 🍬😋💗 (and it’s macarons, not macaroons! Don’t get me started on that one! Haha). This fabric was a remnant I had left from a few years back- I think it’s usually used more for homewares and kitchen interiors 😂 but it has a really lovely medium weight to it for this babydoll dress and looks too cute! (plus it has pockets! 🤫). A little sneak peek to brighten up your hump day -and available to buy in the next few weeks! More info soon. Xx C-M. (Image description: A section of a newly made babydoll dress hanging next to a window with light coming through. There are very kitsch style recipe details in French on it and pictures of various macarons and cakes. The fabric is cream coloured with blocks of pink and blue on it). #macaronsnotmacaroons #macarons #macaronsdress #macarondress #cakedress #cakes #kitsch #kawaii #spring #babydolldress #handmadedress #upcycleddress #handmade #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #handmadefashion #ecofashion #madewithlove #madeinengland #madeintheuk #maker #kitschdress #kawaiidress #kawaiistyle #etsy #btnetsy #etsysellersofinstagram #creative #sewistsofinstagram #lovethesethings🙂
  • Good morning Monday, I hope you enjoyed your weekend 😉💙🥰 -however you chose to spend it! I just thought I’d show my face on here to let my newer followers know who the designer/maker/seller/photographer/etc, etc, is behind #blufruit! My name is Charlotte-Mary and I love to create unique upcycled fashion, in a super colourful, kitsch and cute style. Here are 3 facts about me that you might want to know: 1. I graduated with a degree in Fashion and an Art diploma many years ago, before working in millions of retail jobs while working on my first label ‘scarlett charlett clothing e.t.c.’ which I would sell at a stall in Camden, London. 2. After my daughter was born in 2016, I had post natal depression and a return of anxiety, so I used sewing and creativity partly as a way of battling these issues and coming out the other side with more self belief and a happier mindset 🙂. 3. I am a MASSIVE chocolate geek. I used to work with chocolate also and I adore trying and researching quality single origin chocolate- especially the French stuff (although as a Brit raised on Cadbury’s I’m no chocolate snob!). I hope that gives you a little glimpse into my brain and the person behind these creations! If there’s anything you’d like to tell me about yourself, or you have any questions/feedback about blufruit- feel free! I like to make this a safe space for all😉.XxC-M. (Image description: A selfie photo of me, Charlotte-Mary sitting at my sewing machine and smiling at the viewer. I have a pink cotton headband in my hair, bright orange cardigan (from a charity shop) and an upcycled dress with a tropical print on it, plus the obligatory measuring tape necklace that a seamstress often wears!). #meetthemaker #smallbusiness #seamstress #seamstresslife #creative #bts #mentalhealth #hi #hello #selfie #slowfashion #ecofashion #ethicalfashion #maker #madewithlove #studiolife #etsyseller #etsysellersofinstagram #etsy #btnetsy #madeinengland #madeintheuk #ecofriendly #upcycledfashion #recycledfashion #sewistsofinstagram #mondaymood #letsdothis #lovethesethings🙂
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    Good morning Monday, I hope you enjoyed your weekend 😉💙🥰 -however you chose to spend it! I just thought I’d show my face on here to let my newer followers know who the designer/maker/seller/photographer/etc, etc, is behind #blufruit! My name is Charlotte-Mary and I love to create unique upcycled fashion, in a super colourful, kitsch and cute style. Here are 3 facts about me that you might want to know: 1. I graduated with a degree in Fashion and an Art diploma many years ago, before working in millions of retail jobs while working on my first label ‘scarlett charlett clothing e.t.c.’ which I would sell at a stall in Camden, London. 2. After my daughter was born in 2016, I had post natal depression and a return of anxiety, so I used sewing and creativity partly as a way of battling these issues and coming out the other side with more self belief and a happier mindset 🙂. 3. I am a MASSIVE chocolate geek. I used to work with chocolate also and I adore trying and researching quality single origin chocolate- especially the French stuff (although as a Brit raised on Cadbury’s I’m no chocolate snob!). I hope that gives you a little glimpse into my brain and the person behind these creations! If there’s anything you’d like to tell me about yourself, or you have any questions/feedback about blufruit- feel free! I like to make this a safe space for all😉.XxC-M. (Image description: A selfie photo of me, Charlotte-Mary sitting at my sewing machine and smiling at the viewer. I have a pink cotton headband in my hair, bright orange cardigan (from a charity shop) and an upcycled dress with a tropical print on it, plus the obligatory measuring tape necklace that a seamstress often wears!). #meetthemaker #smallbusiness #seamstress #seamstresslife #creative #bts #mentalhealth #hi #hello #selfie #slowfashion #ecofashion #ethicalfashion #maker #madewithlove #studiolife #etsyseller #etsysellersofinstagram #etsy #btnetsy #madeinengland #madeintheuk #ecofriendly #upcycledfashion #recycledfashion #sewistsofinstagram #mondaymood #letsdothis #lovethesethings🙂
  • A special offer just for this Valentines weekend!...🌹🌹🌹 Get 10% off ANY purchase in the Etsy shop, with the code: GALENTINES at the checkout 🥰. Only valid until midnight (gmt) on Sunday- so don’t miss out if there’s something you like the look of! XxC-M. (Image description: A photo of a rose in bloom in the background, with the words ‘GALENTINES special offer!’ in pink). #valentines #galentines #valentinesweekend #pink #etsy #btnetsy #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #maker #creative #upcycled #upcycledfashion #recycledfashion #ecofashion #ecofriendly #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #madeinengland #madeintheuk #madewithlove #uniquefashion #colourtribe #colortribe #colourpop #floral #ss21 #spring #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #lovethesethings🙂
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    A special offer just for this Valentines weekend!...🌹🌹🌹 Get 10% off ANY purchase in the Etsy shop, with the code: GALENTINES at the checkout 🥰. Only valid until midnight (gmt) on Sunday- so don’t miss out if there’s something you like the look of! XxC-M. (Image description: A photo of a rose in bloom in the background, with the words ‘GALENTINES special offer!’ in pink). #valentines #galentines #valentinesweekend #pink #etsy #btnetsy #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #maker #creative #upcycled #upcycledfashion #recycledfashion #ecofashion #ecofriendly #slowfashion #ethicalfashion #madeinengland #madeintheuk #madewithlove #uniquefashion #colourtribe #colortribe #colourpop #floral #ss21 #spring #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #lovethesethings🙂
  • Friday feels 💚🌳💚 (hello weekend!).. Keeping it soft and cosy with this upcycled knitwear piece and floral dungarees- both currently for sale on Etsy 😉. I’ve been keeping cosy and trying to take things easy the last couple of days as I’ve been a little poorly (nothing too serious thankfully), but I do love wearing my knits! Mine are either years old, charity shop finds, or upcycled pieces I’ve made like this one! Where do you buy your knitwear? Speaking of Etsy, you might want to check out my little special ‘galentines’ offer this weekend 😍 -more info tomorrow! XxC-M. (Image description: 3 photos of blufruit petite model Keilah, a young Mixed Race woman, in a soft green upcycled jumper and light cotton floral dungarees. She is looking at the viewer and leaning against a light coloured stone wall, or leaning against a tree and holding on to the trunk). #upcycledknitwear #upcycled #knitwear #cosy #softgreen #jumper #etsy #btnetsy #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyukseller #slowfashion #recycledclothing #recycledfashion #madeintheuk #madeinengland #dungarees #petitefashion #petitestyle #ecofashion #ethicalfashion #smallbusiness #greenfashion #green #fridaymood #fridayfeels #fridayfeeling #remade #remadeknitwear #madewithlove #lovethesethings🙂
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    Friday feels 💚🌳💚 (hello weekend!).. Keeping it soft and cosy with this upcycled knitwear piece and floral dungarees- both currently for sale on Etsy 😉. I’ve been keeping cosy and trying to take things easy the last couple of days as I’ve been a little poorly (nothing too serious thankfully), but I do love wearing my knits! Mine are either years old, charity shop finds, or upcycled pieces I’ve made like this one! Where do you buy your knitwear? Speaking of Etsy, you might want to check out my little special ‘galentines’ offer this weekend 😍 -more info tomorrow! XxC-M. (Image description: 3 photos of blufruit petite model Keilah, a young Mixed Race woman, in a soft green upcycled jumper and light cotton floral dungarees. She is looking at the viewer and leaning against a light coloured stone wall, or leaning against a tree and holding on to the trunk). #upcycledknitwear #upcycled #knitwear #cosy #softgreen #jumper #etsy #btnetsy #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyukseller #slowfashion #recycledclothing #recycledfashion #madeintheuk #madeinengland #dungarees #petitefashion #petitestyle #ecofashion #ethicalfashion #smallbusiness #greenfashion #green #fridaymood #fridayfeels #fridayfeeling #remade #remadeknitwear #madewithlove #lovethesethings🙂
  • The glamorous life of a Seamstress 🙈✂️😂. This is where you’ll find me when I have a deadline or lots of sewing to do! I also have an alterations business and work as a Freelance Seamstress when I’m not dreaming of designs and whipping up your colourful blufruit creations. As well as this industrial beauty (called Beatrix!) I also use a domestic machine for stretch fabrics and an overlocker for any raw edges. If you ever have any questions about how blufruit pieces are made or where their materials come from- just ask! 😊.XxC-M. (Image description: My current view of my industrial green sewing machine, Beatrix. There is a lamp behind her making the right of the photo glow. There’s also a mirror behind, green pattern blocks hanging up, a small white box of sewing projects and various sewing equipment around the sewing table). #andsew #sew #sewing #industrialsewingmachine #maker #bts #wip #behindthescenes #creativespace #studiolife #mycreativelife #seamstress #seamstresslife #smallbusiness #myworkspace #madewithlove #madeintheuk #etsy #btnetsy #madeinengland #mycreativebusiness #upcycling #upcycledfashion #recyclingclothing #ethicalfashion #slowfashion #transparentfashion #lovethesethings🙂
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    The glamorous life of a Seamstress 🙈✂️😂. This is where you’ll find me when I have a deadline or lots of sewing to do! I also have an alterations business and work as a Freelance Seamstress when I’m not dreaming of designs and whipping up your colourful blufruit creations. As well as this industrial beauty (called Beatrix!) I also use a domestic machine for stretch fabrics and an overlocker for any raw edges. If you ever have any questions about how blufruit pieces are made or where their materials come from- just ask! 😊.XxC-M. (Image description: My current view of my industrial green sewing machine, Beatrix. There is a lamp behind her making the right of the photo glow. There’s also a mirror behind, green pattern blocks hanging up, a small white box of sewing projects and various sewing equipment around the sewing table). #andsew #sew #sewing #industrialsewingmachine #maker #bts #wip #behindthescenes #creativespace #studiolife #mycreativelife #seamstress #seamstresslife #smallbusiness #myworkspace #madewithlove #madeintheuk #etsy #btnetsy #madeinengland #mycreativebusiness #upcycling #upcycledfashion #recyclingclothing #ethicalfashion #slowfashion #transparentfashion #lovethesethings🙂