Category Archives: Dance

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

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by carmen

L’Chaim! Shalom! Classic black for the New Year’s Eve Ball; always in style, never out of date, forever chic. The skirt (Free People) has a sewn-in lace underskirt to look layered. I’m wearing a black shrug over a lace trimmed camisole. … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dance, Fashion, Jewelry, Photography, Winter | Tagged appreciation, black dress, black lace, blogging, Happy New Year, New Year, stilettos, updo | 27 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 →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion, Music | Tagged Christmas, Christmas carols, dance, Deck the Halls, joy, red dress, Samba, Yuletide | 33 Comments

Ruby Slippers

Posted on October 18, 2016 by carmen

I’m lovin’ my ruby red shoes that I bought at Drizzle and Shine in Seattle. Red is my favourite colour for shoes. These ones are made in USA, with wedge heels, peep toes and hearts. (OKA-B Microplast technology provides a lightweight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Dance, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white dress, Happily ever after, high low dress, photography, red shoes, ruby slippers, Scenery, vegan dinner, weddings | 21 Comments

My Country Western Look

Posted on April 27, 2016 by carmen

… with a southwestern flair! Nothing says country western more than a vest with fringes and this one is faux suede that I picked up at Suzy Shier (Canadian women’s fashion store). Fringes are FUN!!! Although sold separately, this southwest … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Country Life, Dance, Photography | Tagged boots, country style, country western, faux suede vest, fringes, Navajo-inspired print, southwest, southwestern style | 12 Comments

Easter: more than bunnies and chocolate

Posted on March 26, 2016 by carmen

Although I love cute bunnies, Easter is much more than bunny rabbits. The true meaning of Easter is about LOVE. GOD’S AMAZING LOVE! Although I love dark chocolate, Easter is much more than chocolate. It’s when God showed us how much … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Dance, Easter, Fashion, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a time to dance, bunnies, bunny, bunny collection, chocolate, Easter, God is good, God is love, God's love, Happy Easter, John 3:16, lamb, pig, Resurrection | 24 Comments

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2016 by carmen

May the sun shine on your face and the wind not mess your hair! ☘ ❤️ May love find you and all your dreams come true! ❤️ An Irish Blessing May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Fashion | Tagged dance, Irish Stew, line dance, St. Patrick's Day | 29 Comments

Happy February … roses roses roses

Posted on February 1, 2016 by carmen

February – the month of hearts and roses … Today’s outfit is monochromatic roses: everything from my top to toes. I love the textures of this long top: black velvet roses and a chiffon hem that looks like I’m wearing … Continue reading →