Category Archives: Shopping

CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by carmen

Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Central Park, gingham, nature, photography, red shoes, Scenery, vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant, walking | 9 Comments

Black and White Fashion

Posted on August 1, 2017 by carmen

As every fashionable woman knows, black and white is a classic combination: always in style, never out of date, forever chic. You can’t go wrong with black and white, this duo will always be in vogue: takes us through every season … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, fashion, Seattle, thrifting, University Village, vacation | 8 Comments

Memory Lane: University Village

Posted on July 13, 2017 by carmen

Meandering around University Village in Seattle last year, I wore my black and white damask design pants that I bought in NYC several years ago in a little boutique in Harlem. We’ll be going back to NYC this summer and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Seattle, Shopping, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Crate and Barrel, Seattle, University Village, vegan hot dog, vegan mac and cheese | 9 Comments

Cool without Cruel

Posted on July 7, 2017 by carmen

What do hedge hogs and wild boars have in common? They are both animals on T-shirts from ARMED ANGELS: organic, fair trade and eco-friendly. Jean and I love supporting ethical businesses because this way we can vote with our dollars. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Style Challenge, Summer | Tagged Armed Angels, Armedangels, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, fair trade, hedge hog, organic, photography, wild boar | 12 Comments

Happy Anniversary Drizzle & Shine!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by carmen

This month marks one year since my daughter opened her eco boutique in Seattle. I’m very proud of Jean, not only because she started her own business, but because compassion motivated her to make this decision. She explains in this video … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle & Shine, eco fashion, fair trade | 8 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

Blue Denim

Posted on April 30, 2017 by carmen

Meandering through the mall with my grandchildren recently, I passed by Northern Reflections (Canadian women’s apparel) and this denim blue crocheted cardigan caught my eye. Of course, I had to buy it because it reminds me of my mom and my crocheting days. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Spring | Tagged crochet, grandchildren, lace top from Rickis, monkey ride, Northern Reflections, red booties | 15 Comments

T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by carmen

When I bought this T-shirt dress at Drizzle & Shine, I knew I’d be able to wear it anytime of the year. My daughter Jean wore hers as a tunic with jeans and I decided to try it too. Perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cotton, dance, denim jacket, Drizzle and Shine, fair trade, fashion, Jean of all Trades, rhodonite, sustainable fashion, T-shirt dress, Threads 4 Thought, thrifting, tunic | 23 Comments

Tartan Tunic

Aside | Posted on February 14, 2017 by carmen | Tagged hearts, love, red booties, Royal Stewart, tartan, Valentine's Day | 21 Comments

Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by carmen

While visiting my daughter in Seattle in September, I couldn’t resist buying a new wardrobe at her eco boutique Drizzle & Shine. Here’s one of the four skirts I bought. It’s made by Synergy and I have mentioned this fair-trade … Continue reading →