Category Archives: Style Challenge

STYLE CHALLENGE: Birch and Birds T-Shirt

Posted on January 25, 2022 by carmen

Jean and I have been doing style challenges for several years. It’s not a competition, it’s to show different ways to wear something and get more milage out of our clothes as well as creating various looks. I had shown … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Style Challenge | Tagged CRYSTALYN KAE, ethical company, ethical fashion, Jean of all Trades, Northern Reflections, slow fashion, style challenge, vegan purse | 12 Comments

STYLE CHALLENGE: Snow Leopard

Posted on October 19, 2021 by carmen

When Covered Perfectly came out with this top, I knew I wanted to buy one but I procrastinated ordering it because I thought the company would be around forever. You can imagine how disappointed I was when the company closed … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Style Challenge | Tagged Covered Perfectly, Drizzle and Shine, Jeanofalltrades, snow leopard, style challenge | 27 Comments

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 | 18 Comments

Styling our SweetLegs

Posted on April 24, 2020 by carmen

Leggings are must-haves in my wardrobe. I practically live in them at home and they are my go-to dancewear for my classes! When I discovered SWEETLEGS, I bought four pairs–two for myself and two for gifts. I knew my daughter … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Style Challenge | Tagged Covered Perfectly, Drizzle & Shine, Jeanofalltrades, leggings, style challenge, SweetLegs | 16 Comments

Style Challenge: In the PINK

Posted on May 1, 2019 by carmen

Jean and I both bought these pretty pink spring jackets with a military vibe (made in Italy) on our day trip to Snohomish, Washington. They also came is navy blue and grey. There are buttons on both edges on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Spring, Style Challenge | Tagged Alice the Cat, Jean of all Trades, Made in Italy, May, pink, pink jacket, style challenge | 27 Comments

Four Generations of Fashionistas

Posted on May 12, 2018 by carmen

When I count my blessings, one of my first is my dear mom! It seems like such a long time ago since I felt her loving embrace on Mother’s Day! I treasure the memories, but how I wish I could … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nostalgia, Style Challenge | Tagged Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, DVF, four generations, grandchildren, granddaughter, graphic tee, houndstooth dress, Jean of all Trades, matching outfits, Mother's Day, Rosenthal china, Shadow Rose, Space Needle, style challenge, wrap dress | 31 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

Style Challenge: STRIPES

Posted on December 3, 2015 by carmen

My last visit to Seattle included some fashion fun; Jean and I bought these striped tops in a little shop in Fremont. I like the bell sleeves (impractical for doing dishes–I don’t do dishes!) but fantastic for dancing. I wore … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Style Challenge | Tagged clothing exchange, Fremont, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, striped tops, style challenge | 19 Comments

Style Challenge and the Donkey Sanctuary

Posted on November 3, 2015 by carmen

Visiting the Donkey Sanctuary near Guelph, Ontario is something I’ve been wanting to do ever since friends of ours told us they volunteer there. The sanctuary is home for 75 rescued Donkeys (plus even more if you count the mules … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Guelph, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Style Challenge, Travel | Tagged black top, Donkey Sanctuary, donkeys, Guelph, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, nature, photography, style challenge | 9 Comments

Style Challenge: Turquoise top from Berlin

Posted on October 31, 2015 by carmen

Jean and I often like the same things, so it’s no surprise that when we found these turquoise tops (fair trade) in a little shop in Berlin, Germany we both bought one. With ruching on one side seam and asymmetrical … Continue reading →