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Category Archives: Cruelty-free
Brooklyn Bunny
If you know me, you know I love supporting small businesses and artisans. When Brooklyn Bunny contacted me, I was more than happy to promote this company for several reasons: ♥ designed by artist Johanna Thompson ♥ cruelty-free yarn ♥ made … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Fashion
Tagged Brooklyn Bunny, bunny, Bunnykins, Cruelty-free, rescued animals, Theo van Chewsburg
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The Years Keep Rolling By
Another year has come and gone since I started blogging. That makes 7 years of writing a public memoir about fashion and my lifestyle. Those who have followed me know that I am interested in more than just pretty clothes. … Continue reading
Leather is not Fabric
I have heard people use the term “fabric” for leather. Leather is animal skin, but I guess people prefer the euphemism—fabric. The little bunny on my sidebar lets readers know that my blog is fur-free. I wear faux fur to promote … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Autumn, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography
Tagged faux leather, faux suede, faux-fur, Jean of all Trades, leather, non-leather, Sunshine and Slaughter
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VegFest and a Body Bag
Our city hosted its first VegFest on the weekend. I wore my body bag. Did you know that’s what they call fanny packs in Germany? They use the English words body bag! Apparently, fanny packs are back in style. I bought … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged body bag, Cruelty-free, fanny pack, vegan lifestyle, VegFest
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Happy Anniversary DRIZZLE AND SHINE
It’s been two years since my daughter Jean opened her eco-boutique in Seattle. “Drizzle & Shine is an eco-boutique that grew out of a style blog. While blogging about fashion, boutique owner Jean Coburn learned about major ethical concerns in the fashion industry. The … Continue reading
The Deadly Cost of Fashion
Tragedy in Bangladesh – Five Years Ago We live in a global village and we all heard about it. Is it old news now? Not for the families of the victims who died and those who were injured. Devastations like … Continue reading
Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades
Tagged Amour Vert clothing, Blue Canoe, Drizzle and Shine, ethical fashion, fair trade, fashion with compassion, Jean of all Trades, Made in Canada, Made in USA, Salts Organic Clothing - made in Canada, Scrapbook Clothing, Synergy Organic Clothing, Threads 4 Thought, Weston Clothing - made in USA
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Flowers for Easter
No signs of life and no flowers anywhere. The calendar says SPRING but the weather is not cooperating! It’s cold and windy with patches of snow. I wouldn’t be surprised if we have another snowfall in April, after all, this … Continue reading
The Tale of Two Jackets
I bought these two jackets ten years ago. I’ve worn the silvery grey one several times. I wore it when I was a guest blogger on my daughter’s blog (before I even started blogging). It goes with any colour top/pants/skirt. This … Continue reading
Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades
Tagged Cruelty-free, gold, heart jewellery, jackets, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, no animal testing, silver
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Dress Your Age
Dress Your Age? What is that supposed to mean? I dress how I like, I wear what I want to. We should choose clothes that make us happy, that make us feel good and that suit our personal style and … Continue reading
Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades
Tagged aging, cruelty-free fashion, eco fashion, fair trade, fashion rules, youth
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Why do women wear fur?
Or men, for that matter. Every year since blogging I do a special post for my animal friends (as well as consistently promoting fashion with compassion). My first memories of women wearing fur was my own dear mother. In the … Continue reading
