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Pattern mixing in black and white with plaid and stripes and polkadots! Do you do pattern mixing? #plaid #stripes #polkadots #patternmixing #blackandwhite #fashionblogger #fashionover50@coveredperfectly is back!! ❤️Stylish, flattering, ageless fashion. One of my favourite tops is #simplecomfort - I bought it in several colors. This one is black which I’m wearing with a red Dickie underneath. Goes great with my red and black #buffaloplaid #coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #madeinusa🇺🇸Relaxing in my red Covered Perfectly top.❤️made in the USA 🇺🇸 @coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50Winter in Ontario. Keeping warm in my pink puffer jacket and cosy fleece-lined pink camouflage leggings. @save_the_duck #pink #pinkcamo #winter #fashionblogger #hanoverHappy Valentines! With love, carmen ♥️#love #valentinesBuffalo plaid cardigan brightens up dreary winter days. #buffaloplaid #lumberjackstyleMy cozy windowpane plaid cardigan jacket and thrifted beret. #blackandwhite #thriftedfashion #slowfashion #winterfashion #fashionbloggerRoom with a view! A cold winter night as seen from the bedroom window. #winterHappy New Year!♥️ #buffaloplaidchristmas #buffaloplaid #lumberjackstyle #fashionbloggerMerry Christmas! Wishing everyone a blessed holiday season! #merrychristmasShopping at Simons, Canadian store. Love this two-tone sweater! ❤️ #sweaterweather #fashionblogger #leopardprint #notwool @maisonsimons @simons.canadaShopping at Simons Canadian store. I love this shade of raspberry. #longcardigan #floraltshirt #fashionblogger #simonscanada @simons.canada @maisonsimonsDesigned in Canada and bought at @zacksfashions - women’s apparel since 1921, first store opened in Kitchener, Ontario. 19 stores across Ontario and Quebec, “Zacks offers an inspiring selection of career and casualwear in sizes ranging from 4 - 18.” #clairedesjardins #clairedesjardinsapparel #clairedesjardinsart #canadianstore #fashionblogger #zacksfashion #zacksfashionsI love second hand: easy on the pocketbook and great for the environment. Lace top is from Cleo via thrifted. Faux leather pants and shoes from my friend Maggie‘s clothing exchange. #clothingexchange #thriftedfashion #slowfashion #whatveganswearIn memory of my mom, my inspiration! I’m wearing one of her favourite styles: peplum, pencil skirt, lace stockings and high heels. My velvet peplum top is thrifted. Pencil skirt from my daughter’s eco-boutique @drizzleandshine The stockings belonged to my mom. Shoes from my friend @maggieli28 clothing exchange. #fashionblogger #memories💕Fun at Crystal Beach with Maria!❤️ #crystalbeachontario #fashionblogger #sweaterweatherThe Roaring ‘20s. It was a swell time at the costume party! #flapper #fashionblogger #themeparty #fauxfurThe Roaring ‘20s ... #flapper #themeparty #fashionbloggerBirds of a feather! I am copying Maggie, she has great style! I love her colorful, feather print leggings and found a similar pair. #friends #copycat #fashionbloggerIf you’re ever in the Niagara area drop by #lajoliemolly #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal Dressed up with my bamboo and lace shrug for a lovely afternoon at Langdon Hall. #fashionblogger
Author Archives: carmen
A Time To Dance
I feel so blessed to have a profession that I love! Doing what I enjoy and getting paid for it doesn’t seem like work. I am a certified fitness instructor and started teaching dance in 1985. I used to conduct … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion
Tagged a time to dance, black lace blouse, dance, high low dress
21 Comments
Winterizing a summer dress
Since living in our present home–with all three of our children grown up and moved out–I had the luxury of turning a bedroom into my dressing room. So now I never need to pack away any out-of-season clothes–a fashionista’s … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Winter
Tagged bamboo tights, dickie, halftee, leopard booties, leopard print, pattern mixing, transitional outfits
21 Comments
Snakeskin Print Joggers
My mother loved animal prints, so I’m always drawn to them because it makes me think of her. When I saw these joggers on a clearance rack outside the store, I headed straight to the fitting room and was delighted … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Thirfting
Tagged animal print, beret, Covered Perfectly, faux fur, faux suede, Joseph Ribkoff, Made in Canada, Made in USA, snakeskin print
20 Comments
With Love from Zacks
I love supporting Zacks: Canadian women’s apparel since 1921. The first Zacks opened in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, with 29 stores across Ontario today. I fell in love with this cute graphic top because of the little red and pink hearts! … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Canadian company, fashion, God is love, Happy Valentine's Day, heart jewellery, hearts, love, Zacks
16 Comments
Camouflage: Pink, Black and Gray
Last summer, I was delighted to find a pair of pink camo joggers (lightweight cotton). Now I found a winter version of pink camo, fleece-lined leggings (warm and cozy) in fact, the company is called COZY. I stayed comforably warm … Continue reading
Pattern Mixing: Plaid and Stripes and Polka Dots
On Black Friday, I bought two plaid tops at Eclipse. I showed the lumberjack plaid (made in Canada) last month and this one is black and white with some pattern mixing. Love how it has stripes added to the … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Photography
Tagged black and white, Eclipse, pattern mixing, plaid, polka dots, stripes
13 Comments
My New Year’s Resolution: SLOW FASHION
As my readers and friends already know, I promote slow fashion, sustainable fashion, thrifting, I support local businesses, small businesses, ethical companies, artisans and I especially look at lables to see where the item is made. This Dolman sleeve sweater … Continue reading
Styling our Dickies
Layering is a great way to add extra warmth when you need it. However, sometimes wearing a sweater worn over a turtleneck is too warm. The solution when you need a little extra warmth … dickies. I remember having a dickie when … Continue reading
Check it out!
It was one of those times when I couldn’t decide which cardigan to buy so I bought both of them. Both cardigans have checks: windowpane checks which I showed last time and buffalo checks. Checks have always made their way … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Thirfting, Vintage
Tagged black and red, Buffalo checks, Lumberjack squares, red beret, red shoes, thrifted fashion
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Black and White Windowpane Check Cardigan
This is one of those times when you walk into a store and something calls out your name. Case in point … this black and white cardigan. I love the windowpane check pattern and frayed edges. There was another cardigan in … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Winter
Tagged black and white fashion, photography, windowpane checks, winter outfit
15 Comments
