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My new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.Northern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.#southampton #sunset #lakehuron#sunset #southampton Ontario #lakehuronStyling my floral top with white jeans and red jeans. #florals #magnolias #fashion #fashionbloggerStyling my floral top with red jeans and black faux leather pants. #florals #fauxleather #fashion #fashionblogger #thrifingStyling my floral blazer with white jeans and black faux leather pants. #fashionblogger #florals #whatveganswearI always find something I like at Northern Reflections 🇨🇦(Canadian women’s apparel store). This red and blue top is great paired with jeans. #fashionblogger #shopcanadian #shoplocal @northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. 🇨🇦❤️#fashionblogger #supportlocalbusiness @northernreflectionsShopping adventure with Maria! These funky tunics (100% cotton) are made in Nepal by an ethical company. Let’s support small businesses! @la_jolie_molly_boutique #ridgewayontario #crystalbeach #forterieWhat to wear to dance class? This red and black plaid dress with a high waisted lace up and handkerchief style. #fashionblogger #dancerA time to dance! This is one of my favourite skirts for dancing. It’s a flowing,sheer fabric that looks amazing when I twirl. I love the high low style. #fashionblogger #dancerA dress for all seasons. With summer being too short for my liking, I layered this summer dress with a long black cardigan, black dickie, a leopard print halftee, a leopard print scarf, bamboo tights and leopard print booties. Swipe to see how it looks in summer. #fashionbloggerMy favourite faux fur jacket and snake skin print joggers. #fauxfur #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #snakeskinprintPink and blue tie-dye Dolman sleeve top made in the USA.🇺🇸#fashionblogger #madeinusaPattern 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 #valentines
Category Archives: Active Lifestyle
A Special Mother’s Day
First time having my three children together for Mother’s Day in 22 years! I was so happy that Jean, my firstborn, came to visit us from Seattle! Our first adventure when she arrived was rescuing three baby red squirrels. No … Continue reading
Out with the old and in with the new
A New Year; a new house 2021 was a very unusually busy year. Here’s the short story. We moved to Kincardine in December–a charming beach town on Lake Huron in Ontario–about two hours from where we used to live. Here’s … Continue reading
NORTHERN REFLECTIONS: holiday apparel
Northern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW … Continue reading
Secondhand sweatshirt from a street vendor
Not your typical sweatshirt, this one has style! Shopping secondhand is one of the ways I like to find treasures and keep things out of landfills. I found this gray BENCH sweatshirt ($6) on one of our weekends in Kincardine … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Thirfting
Tagged Beach, BENCH, Kincardine Ontario, second-hand clothes, thrifted fashion
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Black and White Dolman T-shirts from Drizzle and Shine
Dolman T-shirt from Drizzle and Shine Continue reading
Summer Wrap-up
Southern Ontario is a beautiful piece of God’s country. Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Elora, Fashion, Nature, Scenery, Summer
Tagged beaches, Collingwood Ontario, Elora Ontario, flowers, gardens, Hanover, Kincardine Ontario, Southampton Beach
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Endless Summer
S is for Summer. This cotton top has a swirly “S” – it’s a patchwork of 3 different prints. I bought it at the Fremont Flea Market in Seattle five years ago and wore it to visit the Sea Shepherd … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Summer, Videos
Tagged Beach, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Sea Shepherd, summer holidays, summertime
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By the Seaside in Blue and White
Ever since our youngest son moved to a small beach town in Ontario, it’s almost like having a cottage. Every weekend we drive up to visit and enjoy life in cottage country. Simple pleasures of walking along the shore feels … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged Beach, blue and white, Elisa Cavaletti, Hollister, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, NIVEA
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Kincardine: Ontario’s Scottish Destination
What a way to start a summer morning (especially with a busy day ahead) coffee and a stroll along the beach of Kincardine. The locals say that when you live here, you’ll never want to move away. Our youngest son … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Summer, Travel
Tagged floral joggers, handmade tote, Kincardine Ontario, Madison Clothing Boutique
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In the Mood for Summer
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
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Summer
Tagged casual outfit, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Simons, white fashion
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