Category Archives: Photography

Polka Dot Capris

Posted on June 12, 2017 by carmen

Time to wear capris, they’re cooler than pants and more chic than shorts. These ones are black with white polka dots and great for a little pattern mixing. My happy feet are enjoying sandals again! This tunic is a few … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography | Tagged Budds, capris, polka dots | 24 Comments

Faux Layers

Posted on June 4, 2017 by carmen

Layers add interest to an outfit as well as warmth that can be peeled off if need be. But what I like about faux layers is that I can have the look without bulk. Case in point, this lovely turquoise … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Photography, Purses, Spring | Tagged faux layers, Le Chateau, Reitmans, turquoise, vegan purse, white jeans | 15 Comments

Synergy two-piece dress – Drizzle & Shine

Posted on May 22, 2017 by carmen

This lovely skirt is one of the skirts I bought in Seattle at my daughter’s store. It came with a matching top and I regretted not having bought the top. Thankfully my daughter (owner of Drizzle & Shine eco boutique) had … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, houndstooth, Synergy Organic Clothing, thrifting, two-piece dress | 17 Comments

Florals Forever

Posted on May 15, 2017 by carmen

Magnolia blossoms. One of my favourite times of the year–though brief and fleeting–is when the magnolia blossoms appear. Alas! The blossoms are vanishing like champaign bubbles and photos are all that remain. Florals are here to stay and will never disappear because … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Purses | Tagged flowers, high low blouse, magnolia blossoms | 12 Comments

Casual Utility Jacket and Pink Roses

Posted on May 11, 2017 by carmen

We’ve had enough rain; April showers bring May flowers. It’s delightful to see all the blossoms and flowers blooming, just like the old adage. I’ll be showing fashionable flowers every week for the month of May. One of my favourite shades of pink. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Purses, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged American Eagle, dusty rose, floral jeans, flowers, Gap, magnolia blossoms, pink, roses, spring jacket, thrifting, utility jacket | 21 Comments

No time like the past

Posted on May 7, 2017 by carmen

Precious moments captured to treasure for a lifetime. Being sentimental and romantic, I take lots of pictures; even more now since digital makes it so easy with no cost of buying and developing film. One of the reasons I like … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthdays, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged brother, California, Johnny Czech, memories, Opel, photography, Van Nuys | 15 Comments

Thrift shopping: dressed up, dressed down.

Posted on May 4, 2017 by carmen

The splendour of the blossoms have come, trees and shrubs garbed in delightful colours. Northern Gold Forsythia has prolific yellow flowers, the same shade as in my blouse that I bought in a thrift shop in Seattle. The blouse is a slightly … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Spring, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a little sage, dress up - dress down, nature, Northern Gold Forsythia, photography, spring, spring blossoms, thrifted fashion, thrifting, vegan, Visible Monday, zucchini | 18 Comments

Spring it on

Posted on April 10, 2017 by carmen

Ahhh the birds are seranading and with the sound of spring comes warmer temperatures, not warm enough for sandals but I can wear shoes! No more winter boots for me! There are so many shades of green and this fresh mint … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Fashion Show, Jewelry, Photography, Spring | Tagged green, jewellery, mint green, Reitmans, spring, springtime, white jeans | 8 Comments

These Boots are Made for Walking

Posted on April 2, 2017 by carmen

It will be time to pack away my winter boots soon (I hope) and bring out my sandals again. I keep a few boots that are transitional and can be worn in spring like these ones that I bought at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged booties, Drizzle and Shine, Reitmans, thrifting | 18 Comments

Comfort + Style = clothes I love best

Posted on March 19, 2017 by carmen

This is an important fashion must for me. I can’t wear things that itch, scratch, feel too restrictive, uncomfortable or cause pain, even if it’s a special occasion. I need to feel comfortable or else I can’t wait to take it … Continue reading →