Category Archives: Active Lifestyle

CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by carmen

Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Central Park, gingham, nature, photography, red shoes, Scenery, vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant, walking | 7 Comments

A T-shirt Dress with Style

Posted on August 17, 2017 by carmen

This comfortable T-shirt dress is made by THREADS 4 THOUGHT, an eco-friendly company. It’s the comfort of wearing a T-shirt and very stylish. The fun black and white ink splattered print reminds me of Dalmatians. I bought it at DRIZZLE & SHINE in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, frog, Harlem, Morningside Park, New York City, NYC, parks, T-shirt dress, turtles | 13 Comments

Central Park: the North Woods

Posted on August 13, 2017 by carmen

Right in the heart of Manhattan, a park so big, it feels like I’m in Northern Ontario. Except for the people, it looks like we’re alone out in the wilderness. Finding the park should be easy, you can’t miss it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Travel | Tagged Central Park, nature, New York City, NYC, photography, Scenery, schist, turtles | 21 Comments

Roses in Spanish Harlem

Posted on August 6, 2017 by carmen

We’re in New York City! I wore this dress on the plane. It made me feel like I was back in the 1960s, a time ladies looked like they were on their way to a special event when traveling. Indeed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged Cliff Richard, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, Holidays, New York City, Rose in Spanish Harlem, roses, summertime | 14 Comments

Easter Blessings

Posted on April 15, 2017 by carmen

What do I have in common with Carrie Underwood? We’re both Christians and vegans. “Carrie is an animal lover and a vegan. She stopped eating meat at the age of thirteen because she could not stand the thought of eating … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Easter, Fashion, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Carrie Underwood, Easter, Happy Easter | 16 Comments

T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by carmen

When I bought this T-shirt dress at Drizzle & Shine, I knew I’d be able to wear it anytime of the year. My daughter Jean wore hers as a tunic with jeans and I decided to try it too. Perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cotton, dance, denim jacket, Drizzle and Shine, fair trade, fashion, Jean of all Trades, rhodonite, sustainable fashion, T-shirt dress, Threads 4 Thought, thrifting, tunic | 23 Comments

How to beat the Winter blues – C’mon Get Happy!

Posted on March 8, 2017 by carmen

When I’m happy, I do my happy dance. When I’m blue, I put on my dancin’ shoes and dance away my blues! I love to dance. I can escape reality while I’m dancing and forget about my troubles. Some people … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion, Healthy living, Winter | Tagged dance, dance benefits, dance fashion, February blues | 12 Comments

Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by carmen

While visiting my daughter in Seattle in September, I couldn’t resist buying a new wardrobe at her eco boutique Drizzle & Shine. Here’s one of the four skirts I bought. It’s made by Synergy and I have mentioned this fair-trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing | 19 Comments

Brown paper packages tied up in strings

Posted on January 21, 2017 by carmen

I love it when the postman delivers a package, especially from Drizzle & Shine eco-boutique, which specialize in sustainable clothing. “We specialize in items that are kind to the earth and animals and that are made by people who are treated … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Cruelty-free, eco fashion, ethical fashion, jewellery, necklace, sustainable fashion, Synergy Organic Clothing | 24 Comments

‘Tis the season to be jolly

Posted on December 25, 2016 by carmen

Christmas bells are ringing, Christmas carols fill the air and the dazzling lights so pretty everywhere. My Spanish style dress is festive for celebrating the joy of Christmas time. Can be worn off the shoulders. It has a black velvet bodice, red … Continue reading →