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#westcoastswing #westcoastswingdancing#westcoastswing half-whip#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: Photography
Twice as Nice: gray and ivory dolman sweaters
When you can’t decide, buy one in every colour. Well, this pretty dolman sweater came in three colours and I only bought two. The buttons are sewn on the front to make it look like a cardigan. I think I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Photography
Tagged blue camouflage, camouflage, dolman sleeves, muskoga, pink camouflage, Twice as Nice
12 Comments
By the Seaside in Blue and White
Ever since our youngest son moved to a small beach town in Ontario, it’s almost like having a cottage. Every weekend we drive up to visit and enjoy life in cottage country. Simple pleasures of walking along the shore feels … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Summer
Tagged Beach, blue and white, Elisa Cavaletti, Hollister, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Ontario, NIVEA
18 Comments
Happy Labour Day!
September is still Summer; warm and sunny is just my style, I’m a summer kinda girl and in no rush for sweater weather. I’ve still got summer clothes I haven’t worn yet and I wear sandals as long as possible, … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Shopping, Summer
Tagged black and white fashion, Labour Day, Madison Clothing Boutique, Mark's, sandals
8 Comments
Kincardine: Ontario’s Scottish Destination
What a way to start a summer morning (especially with a busy day ahead) coffee and a stroll along the beach of Kincardine. The locals say that when you live here, you’ll never want to move away. Our youngest son … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Summer, Travel
Tagged floral joggers, handmade tote, Kincardine Ontario, Madison Clothing Boutique
11 Comments
In the good ol’ summertime!
One of our favourite beaches on Lake Huron is Kincardine where our youngest son bought a house recently. We’ve taken trips to Kincardine and Hanover many times during the past few months, helping our sons who have moved away. This … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Summer
Tagged Beach, casual outfit, eco fashion, eco-friendly, Kincardine Ontario, Simons
22 Comments
Weekend Getaway in Pink
For a weekend getaway, I wore this pink cotton T-shirt with palm trees; it was a gift from my dear friend Elisabeth when I was in Germany in 2015. Shopping is always on the agenda, after all, I love helping … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Photography, Shopping, Summer
Tagged Made in Italy, Madison Clothing Boutique, pink
14 Comments
Cherry Blossom Road
On the corner of Cherry Blossom Road in Cambridge, we took a little break from the busy day to stop and admire the crabapple trees. Our oldest son and his family moved into their new home. It’s been a hectic … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged blossoms, blossoms in springtime, Simons, summer sweater, white sweater
19 Comments
Floral Camouflage
I just had to go back before these marvelous magnolias are gone with the wind. I am so fond of blossoming trees and if I had my choice, they would last for the entire spring season. My dream has been … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged floral print, floral purse, florals, magnolia blossoms, pink shoes, white skinny jeans
24 Comments
Magnificent Magnolias
This weekend I happened to notice a magnificent magnolia tree not far from where we live, still in beautiful bloom. I was wearing one of my favourite floral tops which I’ve shown recently, but this time with black pants and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged 30 days challenge, faux leather, faux suede, florals, red booties, Simons
30 Comments
FLOWER POWER: florals on white
My love affair with florals germinated as a child and blossomed in my teen years during the ’60s. Inspired by my mother who adored flowers; besides having floral prints on her gorgeous dresses and blouses, we had floral drapes in … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged beaches, day trip, eco fashion, floral prints, Lake Huron, magnolia blossoms, Simons, sustainable fashion
29 Comments
