Category Archives: Shopping

Shopping Therapy

Posted on June 22, 2020 by carmen

It’s no secret that I enjoy shopping. I love supporting small businesses and ethical companies. I love helping the economy. What good is living without a livelihood? People need jobs, it’s an urgent matter. No surprise, I went shopping on … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged Canadian company, economy, Hudson's Bay Company, shopping, thrift shops | 17 Comments

This outfit is totally SLOW FASHION

Posted on March 25, 2020 by carmen

If you are reading my blog for the first time you’ll find out immediately that I support SLOW FASHION. In a world filled with cheap, throw away, fast fashion–which is bad for our environment and even worse for the garment … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, jewellery, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged clothing exchange, eco fashion, second-hand clothes, slow fashion, small businesses, thrifted fashion | 69 Comments

DressBarn: gray top with paisley back

Posted on March 10, 2020 by carmen

Jeggings are comfortable and practical, so I’m glad when I find tops long enough to wear with them. I found this top at the DressBarn in New York just before they closed their stores forever in December. Besides the length … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, New York, Shopping, Vintage | Tagged casual outfit, DressBarn, jeggings, leggings, New York, vintage scarf | 14 Comments

Turn on the Brights: Patchwork Skirt

Posted on February 24, 2020 by carmen

My daughter inspired me to do pattern mixing. Jean started when she was a preschooler and insisted on choosing what she wanted to wear. She perfected the art of pattern mixing through the years. I suppose patchwork quilts are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, New York, Shopping | Tagged birthday, day trip, Macy's, New York, patchwork, pattern mixing | 14 Comments

WORKSHOP in Fort Erie

Posted on February 13, 2020 by carmen

Through the years we’ve gone to many WORKSHOPS. That is to say, my husband works and I shop. Whether a flight across the ocean to Europe or an adventure out west to Seattle, or it could be a cottage on … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Shopping, Travel, Winter | Tagged Fort Erie, shopping | 10 Comments

Covered Perfectly: houndstooth top

Posted on December 2, 2019 by carmen

Covered Perfectly is an American company founded by Pauline Durban. This is one of my favourite tops, not only because I love houndstooth, but it’s so comfortable which every Covered Perfectly top is. Comfort, quality and made in the USA! I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Shopping | Tagged Covered Perfectly, houndstooth, Jean of all Trades, Pauline Durban | 18 Comments

Goodbye Summer, thanks for the memories!

Posted on September 23, 2019 by carmen

All good things come to an end; saying goodbye to Summer is always a sad time for me because I’m a summer kinda girl. I love the long days and warm nights. I enjoy day trips around Southern Ontario as … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Beach, Collingwood Ontario, Elvis Festival, grandson, lavender farm, Maggie, newborn, Port Dover | 23 Comments

Tea for Two: Be my Guest!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by carmen

Maggie and I are twins born of different mothers. We never miss a chance to dance and have a passion for fashion. On our way home after class one day, we stopped to shop. We both bought the same black … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Anthropologie, black and white fashion, boho-chic, culottes, I Love Lucy, I Love Lucy dishes, Maggie, Ricki's, second-hand clothes, slow fashion, tea for two, thrifted fashion, wrap pants | 26 Comments

Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by carmen

We enjoyed a day trip on the country roads of Southern Ontario. It’s so relaxing to stay off the highway with no particular place to go, just breezing along at a slower pace, no rush, stop when and where we … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Elora, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Summer | Tagged antiques, consignment shops, eco boutique, eco clothing, Elora, fair trade, fashion, Fergus, Jaboli ll eco-boutique, secondhand, thrift shops, vegan | 20 Comments

Elvis Festival: Collingwood, Ontario

Posted on August 1, 2019 by carmen

We enjoyed a 4-day weekend getaway in Collingwood, Ontario. My dear friend Marilyn invited me to the annual Elvis Festival. It’s the 25th year of this event (with international Elvis Tribute Artists) which attracts thousands of visitors from all over … Continue reading →