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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: Easter
The Resurrection is not canceled
One of the joys in my life is celebration dance. Like the Bible says in Psalm 150 … “Praise His name with dancing.” Every Easter I have had the opportunity to dance as an expression of praise and worship. This … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Easter, Music, Videos
Tagged Easter, Jesus Christ, praise dance, Resurrection
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GOOD NEWS!!!
That’s the message of GOOD FRIDAY and RESURRECTION SUNDAY! I’ll be celebrating the Easter season with dancing. Through the years I get invited to teach celebration dance to people from various denominations, as well as doing worship dance presentations. Just … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Dance, Easter, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle, Videos
Tagged Good Friday, Happy Easter, plant-based lifestyle, Resurrection Day, vegan
20 Comments
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
Easter Blessings
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
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Easter: more than bunnies and chocolate
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
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Eastertime
The weather outside my window this morning looked more like Christmas than Easter, in fact, we did not have snow this past Christmas. I always look forward to Easter even more than Christmas, perhaps because there’s not as much commercialism, … Continue reading
Happy Easter!!
My father’s aunt gave this little bunny to my oldest son when he was eight years old; the bunny is now part of my bunny collection. I will be dancing at three churches this weekend. A Seder meal in Stratford, … Continue reading
Posted in Easter, Fashion
Tagged bunnies, bunny collection, For God so loved the world, Good Friday, Happy Easter, John 3:16, spring
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Why do I blog?
It’s two years since I’ve been blogging, inspired by my daughter Jean of all trades who started her fashion and style blog in January 2011. It’s a fun hobby, perhaps a tad frivolous, but definitely fun! I like writing, so … Continue reading
He is Risen!!
Hallelujah!! Celebrating the Resurrection After a wonderful service, we enjoyed coffee hour. Here I am with my team, together we presented a dramatic dance, turning darkness into light. I have several gypsy-style skirts with ruffled layers that flare as I … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Easter, Fashion, Nutrition, Plant-based diet
Tagged celebration, Easter, Resurrection, vegan, vegan lifestyle
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Good Friday
Through the years it has been a pleasure to be invited to churches (of various denominations) to lead people in dance. Sometimes I am asked to do a solo dance and I choose songs that evoke the passion of my … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Easter, Fashion
Tagged celebrate, celebration dance, church, dance, Easter, festive outfit, God's love, Good Friday, Happy Easter, Israeli dance, liturgical dance, praise dance, worship dance
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