Category Archives: Fashion

April in Paris

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

You might say I’m a little obsessed with Paris. Not that I’ve ever been to the City of Love, a place that conjures up romance in my imagination and evokes feelings of passion in my heart. The Eiffel tower is … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Cities

Posted on April 12, 2018 by

 I borrowed Charles Dickens’ famous title with the same cities: Paris and London. Lunch in Paris; Dinner in London Living in Southern Ontario means you can have lunch in Paris and dinner in London because these cities are an hour’s … Continue reading →

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Pattern Mixing: Paisley and Snakeskin

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Never mix prints was a rule I learned early in life, but I broke that rule when I saw my daughter mixing patterns and many fashion bloggers do it too. I’ve tried it before and this time with a paisley … 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 →

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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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TOP 15 AWARD FASHION OVER 50

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

There’s a new widget on my sidebar. I was delighted to discover I was one of the TOP 15 FASHION OVER 50 blogs! Now what to wear for this special occasion?   I’d like to start by thanking my daughter Jean … Continue reading →

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Black and White Checkered Duster

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

Black and white has to be one of my favourite duos when it comes to two-tone outfits. Not only do I wear this combo a lot, but I’ve even packed black and white clothes on two vacations and plan to … Continue reading →

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Red and Black

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

You don’t have to be rich to be well dressed! Thrifting can make you look like a million dollars for under $20. I prefer thrifting than buying new cheap clothes. With the money saved you can buy quality clothes. My … Continue reading →

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Burgundy and Black

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

Burgundy and black are a fabulous pair and go together like love and marriage. Add velvet and voila! A regal look! I fell in love with burgundy as a young teenager and I’m still lovin’ it! Both my blazer and … Continue reading →

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Spring is on the way

Posted on March 2, 2018 by

We had a taste of spring and all the snow melted like a snowman in a sauna! I was able to wear spring jackets and my tartan poncho (bought in 1994 in Scotland). Funny, I don’t like it when stores … Continue reading →

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