Category Archives: Cruelty-free

Find something to celebrate every day

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

We should try to find something to celebrate each and every day. This should not be too difficult. After all, there are blessings in abundance all around us like air – sometimes larger and more magnificent than an elephant, sometimes … Continue reading →

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Black and White Fashion

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

As every fashionable woman knows, black and white is a classic combination: always in style, never out of date, forever chic. You can’t go wrong with black and white, this duo will always be in vogue: takes us through every season … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Synergy Organic Clothing

Posted on July 29, 2017 by

Whether casual or dressy, I like to be comfortable and classy. Not only do I want what I wear to reflect my personalty, but most important to know what I buy reflects my values and convictions. So I choose eco … Continue reading →

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Synergy two-piece dress – Drizzle & Shine

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

This lovely skirt is one of the skirts I bought in Seattle at my daughter’s store. It came with a matching top and I regretted not having bought the top. Thankfully my daughter (owner of Drizzle & Shine eco boutique) had … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Comfort + Style = clothes I love best

Posted on March 19, 2017 by

This is an important fashion must for me. I can’t wear things that itch, scratch, feel too restrictive, uncomfortable or cause pain, even if it’s a special occasion. I need to feel comfortable or else I can’t wait to take it … Continue reading →

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Cotton and bamboo and hemp! Oh my!

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

I love the comfort of these fabrics. This A- line skirt (made in Canada by Salts and West Organic Clothing–quality ethically-made garments) is from Drizzle & Shine (my daughter’s eco boutique). It’s a blend of bamboo and organic cotton. I love … Continue reading →

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Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by

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 , , , , , , | 19 Comments

Long black and white fringe cardigan

Posted on January 26, 2017 by

Yes, this is January in Ontario, photos taken on the weekend. We had several milder days and almost all the snow has melted! It was even mild enough to wear my long “wully” cardigan. I call it wully because it’s … Continue reading →

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Brown paper packages tied up in strings

Posted on January 21, 2017 by

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 , , , , , , | 24 Comments

Gray Synergy Top = comfort + style

Posted on January 16, 2017 by

Synergy  Organic Clothing is a fair-trade company in Nepal where the employees earn a living wage. I bought this organic cotton top at Jean’s eco boutique, Drizzle & Shine. A lovely shade of gray with dolman sleeves and beautiful hand-stitching on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Thirfting, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments