Category Archives: Cruelty-free

VegFest and a Body Bag

Posted on July 9, 2018 by

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 →

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Happy Anniversary DRIZZLE AND SHINE

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

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 →

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The Deadly Cost of Fashion

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

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 →

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Flowers for Easter

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

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 →

Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Easter, Fashion, flowers, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Plant-based diet, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , | 31 Comments

The Tale of Two Jackets

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

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 →

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Dress Your Age

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

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 →

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Why do women wear fur?

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

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 →

Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thirfting, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

My Traveling Outfit

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

I’m already planning what I’ll wear on the plane for my winter vacation in Seattle. This dress was designed for me! It’s the first thing that caught my eye when I walked into Drizzle and Shine for the first time. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 26 Comments

Autumn Jackets

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

One of the reasons I have a closet full of fall jackets is because I take care of my things and tend to have them a long time, another reason is because I love thrifting. These are some of my … Continue reading →

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Updated Hippy Style

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

I was a flower child in the ’60s. Two of my favourite fashion trends at the time were flowers and tie-dyed clothes. I dabbled in tie-dying and turned a plain white T-shirt into a work of art. When I saw … Continue reading →

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