Author Archives: carmen

About carmen

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Animal Print and Polka Dots

Posted on July 22, 2021 by carmen

Pattern mixing is easy and safe with a monochromatic look. The gray and white subtle zebra and leopard print top compliments these gray and white polka dot capris. And to complete the outfit, I wore gray sneakers with white polka … Continue reading →

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Flashback Friday: Hat Attack

Posted on July 8, 2021 by carmen

Once upon a summer, my granddaughter and I made a video of my hat collection. Since then there have been a few new ones to add to my collection like the ones above and more berets. (My grandchildren call me … Continue reading →

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Pussy-Bow

Posted on June 30, 2021 by carmen

Pussy-bow (necktie) gets its name from a cat’s bow tie, it’s a classic style with a vintage vibe. The pussy-bow is a feminine version of a man’s tie. (Although, there was a time when men also wore them back in … Continue reading →

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In the Mood for Summer

Posted on June 19, 2021 by carmen

White is my favourite look for summer, although I love white all year round, it’s especially my favourite choice in summer. I love the fresh, crisp, clean look of white–simply devine! This boatneck summer sweater from Simons has a beach … Continue reading →

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Every day is another fashion adventure!

Posted on June 12, 2021 by carmen

As a child, I loved playing dress-ups with my mother’s clothes. I used to handsew outfits for my Barbie dolls. I enjoyed playing with my paper dolls, spending hours to carefully cut out their clothes. Remember those? I sewed my … Continue reading →

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DRIZZLE & SHINE – Online ECO-BOUTIQUE

Posted on May 27, 2021 by carmen

My daughter Jean learned how bad overconsumption and fast fashion are by watching THE TRUE COST. So she decided to do something about it and opened an eco-boutique five years ago in Seattle. This month she had to close Drizzle … Continue reading →

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Cherry Blossom Road

Posted on May 21, 2021 by carmen

On the corner of Cherry Blossom Road in Cambridge, we took a little break from the busy day to stop and admire the crabapple trees. Our oldest son and his family moved into their new home. It’s been a hectic … Continue reading →

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Shades of Green

Posted on May 16, 2021 by carmen

There are so many different shades of green. This pastel green V-neck sweater also came in forest green. Green is such a tranquil colour, perhaps that’s why God chose it for trees and plants in nature, which has a way … Continue reading →

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Floral Camouflage

Posted on May 10, 2021 by carmen

I just had to go back before these marvelous magnolias are gone with the wind. I am so fond of blossoming trees and if I had my choice, they would last for the entire spring season. My dream has been … Continue reading →

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Magnificent Magnolias

Posted on May 3, 2021 by carmen

This weekend I happened to notice a magnificent magnolia tree not far from where we live, still in beautiful bloom. I was wearing one of my favourite floral tops which I’ve shown recently, but this time with black pants and … Continue reading →

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