Author Archives: carmen

About carmen

Let’s make the world a better place with compassion. https://fashionableover50.wordpress.com/ https://www.instagram.com/4thejoyofit/?hl=pl

Frank Lyman – Canadian designer

Posted on January 20, 2019

I could never stand wool, too itchy and uncomfortable. That’s why I was happy to find this comfortable coat (Canadian designer Frank Lyman, made in Canada). This fit and flare coat is a high-low style with big bold houndstooth in … Continue reading →

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Seventh Heaven

Posted on January 16, 2019

Every time I fly feels like the first time! I never lose the excitement of driving to the airport and boarding the plane, the thrill of hearing the jet engines roar as we lift off and fly up to Seventh … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Seattle, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Scarf Inventory

Posted on January 12, 2019

Some woman collect shoes, I collect scarves. Before going on my winter holiday in Seattle, I decided to take an inventory of my scarves, I have quite a nice variety that I’ve collected over the years. Some were gifted to … Continue reading →

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Express Yourself

Posted on January 6, 2019

Whether it’s a casual outfit for my dance classes or to go out on the town to a special event, I enjoy putting together something that expresses who I am and what I like. When I go shopping for clothes, … Continue reading →

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What are you doing New Year’s Eve?

Posted on December 30, 2018

I bought this skirt for New Year’s Eve a few years ago. Since then it has become part of my New Year’s Eve outfit. I wear it with a different top every year which gives it another look. I’ll be … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Fashion, Photography, Winter | Tagged , | 19 Comments

Teddy Bear Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2018

Welcome to the Museum of Childhood My love for teddy bears began before I can remember. I had a small collection of teddy bears and dolls in my childhood, which unfortunately, were given away (against my wishes). In those days, … Continue reading →

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What I wore to the Christmas Ball

Posted on December 23, 2018

Don we now our gay apparel Christmas festivities are occasions to dress up. I bought this red dress from a vendor at the Apple Butter Festival this fall. (100% cotton, made in Peru.) I have the same dress in white … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dance, Fashion, Photography | Tagged , , | 29 Comments

Christmas Sparkles

Posted on December 18, 2018

Our neighbourhood sparkles with Christmas lights. Oh, what fun it is to drive along the streets in a warm car listening to Christmas songs on the radio!🎄 One of the churches in our area put a lot of love and … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

My Christmas Coat

Posted on December 14, 2018

Every year the little town of St Jacobs has a special Christmas event when the town is dressed for Christmas and sparkles with lights. It’s almost magical. We enjoyed coffee and dessert in the town bakery and strolled along the … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Day Trips, Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged , , , , , , , | 27 Comments

Birthday Blessings!

Posted on December 9, 2018

Today is my daughter Jean’s birthday. This photo taken by her dad while they were on an evening stroll one summer day, when she was 6 years old. Jean is a born fashionista and started expressing herself when she was … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography | 27 Comments