What a wonderful experience I had going to my first fashion trade show in Seattle! The event is for wholesale buyers and I got a peek into what it’s like to see fashion before it gets to the stores, I was overwhelmed! My daughter Jean invited me to join her and I watched how she chose her spring and fall clothing lines and jewellery that she ordered for her eco-boutique Drizzle & Shine.
The venue was fabulous at Pier 91 with a gorgeous view of Seattle’s skyline, including the Space Needle.
With about 100 exhibitors showcasing apparel, jewellery, accessories and footwear, Jean is very particular with buying only eco-friendly, fair trade and cruelty-free items. This is what sets her store apart from other stores. Jean has already done all the homework and background checks, so her customers can be assured that everything in her eco-boutique is ethical.
“We specialize in items that are kind to the earth and animals and that are made by people who are treated fairly. We donate a percentage of each sale to nonprofits that align with our values.” ~Drizzle & Shine
Exquisite jewellery from Tasi – handmade from Portland
US designed and made fashion from Pink Wheels and organic and fair trade fashion from Indigenous
I wore my new colourful skirt from Drizzle & Shine made by Armed Angels sustainable fashion.
It was inspiring seeing all the spring clothing; I look forward to when the winter is over. Jean ordered so many lovely items including florals and cherry print dresses, and amethyst earrings (my birth stone, which I will buy from her store).
fashion with compassion 
You’re a Feb. baby too? What ‘s your bd? Mine is 24.
❤ Melinda
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Tomorrow! ❤️
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I imagine how well you spent it in that fashion show. How many exhibitors did you ask that you model for them?
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🙂 I’m glad that I was in Seattle for this unique opportunity! I’m happy to model for Jean’s store. 🙂
❤️carmen
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I love your posts! Just an aside, though—could use your prayers. I’ve had Parkinson’s for nearly 3 years and I think it is beginning to affect my blogging frequency–or lack of it. Or sometimes I just get worn out—like the past several days. NOW ARE those jackets pink or mauve?
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First of all, thank you Jonathan for your continued support of my blog. While fashion is fun, health is of utmost importance which is one of the reasons why I am vegan.
I am a good example of a vegan lifestyle, at 67 (next week) I have as much energy as in my 20s, no osteoporosis (which some of my dairy-consuming friends have) and my doctor says I’m in excellent health.
I am sad that PD has affected you and I will certainly keep you in my prayers. While prayer is important, God has given us a prescription in Genesis 1:29 of how He designed our bodies. I follow this plan because God knows best.
Here is a video that will explain better than I can the science behind a plant-based lifestyle.
5 Ways a Vegan Diet Can Help Parkinson’s Disease
Animal consumption causes many diseases (although there are other causes as well). However, eating a healthy, well-balanced, plant-based diet has never killed anyone.
Please take time to listen to Julieanna Hever on my post on HEALTH!
https://fashionableover50.wordpress.com/2013/01/10/health/
Our health is our wealth!
❤️carmen
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BTW re: jackets in my last post: my jacket is similar to dusty rose and Jean’s is a warm shade of beige. 🙂
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THANK YOU!
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You’re very welcome Jonathan! You have nothing to lose by going plant-based. Remember the story of Daniel. 🙂
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All that good porridge!
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Hi Jonathan
Hugs, prayers, and God’s blessings to support you as you live with PD.
Do seriously consider the merits of a vegan diet. To start, watch the vegan videos posted by Carmen.
I am a new vegan as of Oct. 14, 2018.
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With God’s help, your efforts and skilled medical care, you can enjoy life.
Bob
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That was super interesting for you I can imagine. I clicked your links and it is really interesting to read about the companies and how and what they make. I see you really enjoy Seattle with your daughter!♥
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Thank you for checking out the links! Indigenous is “Always organic. Always fair trade.” I love how Tasi jewellery is a family business, handmade and features beautiful gemstones and antique beads from around the world.
It’s been a wonderful time in Seattle with Jean!
❤️carmen
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haha , must be nice to shop like a pro , from all the pictures you posted , can see you really had a great time ,must be nice to do mother and daughter things and sharing the same interest in fashion .
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That’s the best part of this holiday, sharing all these events and adventures with Jean! Thank you so much for stopping by and for taking care of my classes while I’m gone! 🙂
❤️carmen
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OMG…I would be like a kid in a candy store there. How fun that you got to go too!!
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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It’s fun to see, but it’s like a candy shop where you can’t buy the candy. You can only order it if you have a store. Jean placed some orders of things I like, so I have to wait and be patient till the shipment arrives. I’ll be back in Canada by then. 😦
❤️carmen
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Sounds fun! I need to see if they are having one in Phoenix
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I would imagine many major cites would have them, but only store owners and buyers can order items. Thanks for your visit! 🙂
❤️carmen
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What a fun event to get to before you leave Seattle Carmen! I am sure it was overwhelming for someone not in the trade with 100 exhibitors present. What a great mission statement from drizzle and shine : “We specialize in items that are kind to the earth and animals and that are made by people who are treated fairly. We donate a percentage of each sale to nonprofits that align with our values.” ~Drizzle & Shine
That is such a pretty view of the City with the space needle and the snow covered mountain peak in ht background. I love your new skirt! It looks lovely with the black top ,tights and those red shoes , and the infinity scarf to finish off. Jean has a very cute outfit also, love the orange tights with the floral dress. Happy Thursday, Terri xo.
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Thank you so much Terri! That why I love shopping at Jean’s store, shopping feels good! I love her signs in front of the store, always a positive message. Once a month Jean has a special sale for a worthy cause. This Saturday will be for SPECIAL BUNNY, a Seattle-area house rabbit rescue.
http://www.specialbunny.org
❤️carmen
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Such a great cause for the bunnies Carmen! Happy Friday, Terri xo.
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One month Drizzle & Shine had Tonto the Rooster come to the store and they had a special sale to raise money for Rooster Haus Rescue, who save roosters who have been captured for illegal cockfighting.
Have a warm weekend! ❤️
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Aww I love Tonto! Another great cause from Jean. Take care , when are you leaving? Hugs, Terri xo.
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We were in your State today. Long story, there was a state of emergency in Seattle due to snow so we missed our connection in Minnesota and are in Atlanta now, heading back to Toronto soon. 🙂
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Safe travels home…. I thought of you and Doug when the weather forecast predicted 3o cm
of snow for Seattle. ❤
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Hi Carmen, it is snowing here too!When did you leave Seattle? Are you home now?
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We left Seattle yesterday, it was a two-day journey home the long way all around the country … Seattle to Minnesota to Atlanta to Toronto. At least now I can say I’ve been to Georgia, even though it was only the airport. 🙂
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It is so sad that cockfighting exists.:(
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Sadly Bob, the barbarism some people come up with is horrific.
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