Category Archives: Fashion

Styling our Dickies

Posted on January 15, 2021 by carmen

Layering is a great way to add extra warmth when you need it. However, sometimes wearing a sweater worn over a turtleneck is too warm. The solution when you need a little extra warmth … dickies. I remember having a dickie when … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Style Challenge | Tagged buffalo check leggings, Covered Perfectly, dickie, lumberjack leggings, Made in USA, Northern Reflections, Roma rain boots, style challenge | 14 Comments

Check it out!

Posted on January 10, 2021 by carmen

It was one of those times when I couldn’t decide which cardigan to buy so I bought both of them. Both cardigans have checks: windowpane checks which I showed last time and buffalo checks. Checks have always made their way … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Thirfting, Vintage | Tagged black and red, Buffalo checks, Lumberjack squares, red beret, red shoes, thrifted fashion | 8 Comments

Black and White Windowpane Check Cardigan

Posted on January 4, 2021 by carmen

This is one of those times when you walk into a store and something calls out your name. Case in point … this black and white cardigan. I love the windowpane check pattern and frayed edges. There was another cardigan in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Winter | Tagged black and white fashion, photography, windowpane checks, winter outfit | 15 Comments

Home for the Holidays

Posted on December 30, 2020 by carmen

On Christmas Eve, snow flurries were floating through the air like a huge snowglobe being gently shaken and by Christmas morning it was a magical sight indeed! We celebrated Christmas with our youngest son, our oldest son and his wife, … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Fashion, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Covered Perfectly, gnomes, Happy New Year, home for the holidays, Jean, Jeanofalltrades, SweetLegs, vegan eggnog | 17 Comments

Last Christmas

Posted on December 27, 2020 by carmen

During the holidays, I’m enjoying reminiscing about Christmases past. This first photo is from last Christmas with my new Christmas shoes. Christmas 1965, the last Christmas our family of four (Mom, dad, brother and myself) celebrated together. Little did we … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Fashion, Memories | Tagged blessings, Christmas, Maggie | 17 Comments

White Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2020 by carmen

And just like that, it’s Christmastime again! Time to don our gay apparel with merry and bright colours. I’m wearing my red tartan Christmas blazer, red beret (secondhand) and red booties that I have had for over 25 years. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Armed Angels, Armedangels, Christmas, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in Germany, Made in Italy, Marshalls, Simons, tartan blazer, thrifted fashion, vegan purse | 27 Comments

Red and Black Buffalo Checks

Posted on December 16, 2020 by carmen

Or as we call this pattern in Canada–Lumberjack squares or Lumberjack plaid. I love these big bold checks and they get their name from the Canadian lumberjacks who wear jackets and shirts with this red and black plaid. While shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged Buffalo checks, Eclipse, Lumberjack squares, Made in Canada, red and black plaid, Walking on a Cloud | 19 Comments

Dress Up – Dress Down: Black and Beige Two-Tone Sweater

Posted on December 10, 2020 by carmen

When I noticed this two-tone sweater on a mannequin, it was one of those moments. You know, the kind when you make an instant decision. Only one sweater left: fortunately, just my size and just my style! I love the dolman sleeves … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Music, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, autumn leaves, dress up - dress down, leopard, photography, Scenery, Simons, two-tone sweater | 21 Comments

Shopping at Simons

Posted on December 4, 2020 by carmen

Simons–Canadian fashion destination since 1840 When I saw this pretty floral T-shirt and long cardigan on a mannequin at Simons, I immediately decided to buy the cardigan and went back for the T-shirt. It’s not the first time I’ve bought … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged autumn, floral booties, floral T-shirt, long cardigan, Scenery, Simons | 23 Comments

Autumn Days and Fireside Evenings

Posted on November 27, 2020 by carmen

I absolutely love the vibrantl design of this tunic which looks like an abstract painting. I bought it at Zacks (Canadian Store). It’s like wearing a work of art. Designed by a Canadian artist Claire Desjardins whose work reminds me of … Continue reading →