I bought this black and red windowpane check coat last autumn and it’s perfect for spring. With temperatures rising after a brutal winter, I love taking a walk into town and stroll along the shores of Lake Huron, my new home.
It’s hard to imagine warm sunny days as I look out on the icy lake and barren trees but it won’t be long before spring arrives.
Black and Red coat for Autumn and Spring
Beret: thrifted
Red and black dickies: NORTHERN REFECTIONS
Red and black long sleeve T-shirts: NORTHERN REFECTIONS
Coat: Winners
Black leggings: little shop in Connecticut
Black joggers:: NORTHERN REFECTIONS
Red boots: Germany 1982 (a gift from a dear friend)
Red booties: Rieker
The boots in the first few photos are 40 years old! SLOW FASHION
God keep our land glorious and free!
fashion with compassion 
Hi Carmen! that was a wonderful autumn purchase you made getting the windowpane coat ! It brightens everything up in your photos along with the pretty red boots . I cannot believe they are 40 years old, you looked after them well. It sure looks icy now along Lake Huron but I know from previous posts how nice it will be in a few short months ! Lovely photo of you and the other Lady by the Canadian flag , God will protect your land . Have a great week, Terri xo.
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Thanks so much Terri! They are my favourite winter boots, toasty warm with a unique zipper that wraps around and I love red because it’s bright and cheerful! I do look after my things, always clean them after I wear them. The young lady is a new friend, we met recently. 🇨🇦
It’s snowing again today, but spring will come someday! 🙂 I’m trying on some spring and summer clothes to get inspired. Haha!!
❤️carmen
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Lovely coast.
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It’s even lovelier in the summertime! ❤️
❤️carmen
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I love your coat, it’s beautiful, the print is very pretty. I love the whole outfit, your Frenchified beret, the game of red with black so much yours, all very cute. And how cold in your new home! Beautiful but harsh landscapes. Carmen, as always, you look really beautiful, because you are beautiful.
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Thank you so much Josep-Maria! You are quite right, the landscapes are beautiful to look at but too cold to be outside for very long for my deicate skin. My toes freeze and I get chilled to the bone! I am a warm weather woman! 🙂
❤️carmen
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It looks cold. Yet with that coat you are warm. The colours ar fantastic specially in the dark Winter months. Red boots are perfect for this outfit!
We have just received the keys to our new house and it will be all busy with building work here. Glad Spring is coming and I can always relax and enjoy the beautiful garden here. 🙂 ♥
Take good care of yourself and stay warm – Spring is coming!
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The winters are getting unbearable and we are hoping to go south for the winters in the future, to be snowbirds like many of my retired Canadian friends. That’s fantastic that you got the keys to your new house! Looking forward to seeing it! Enjoy your garden!
❤️carmen
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Seeeeehr schick, bella Carmen *smile*
Carpe diem … save your day ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
HG from Lu
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Vielen Dank lieber Lu! You brought me a *smile*! Every day’s a new day to be enjoyed! Today is all we have! 🙂
❤️carmen
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Schön gesagt, liebe Carmen! 🌷🌷⚘⚘
Herzlichen Gruß aus dem Ländle
vom Lu
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Gosh, that coat is fabulous Carmen. It stands out wonderfully against the white of the snow and white sky.
AND the red boots are amazing too.
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
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Thank you Jodie! We need bright, warm colours up here in the north! I take care of these boots because I want them to last forever. I only wear them once or twice every winter.
❤️carmen
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