Category Archives: Style Challenge

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 | 24 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 | 30 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 →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Style Challenge | Tagged Berlin, Boho, fair trade, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, shopping, style challenge, tie-dyed clothes, turquoise, turquoise jewellery | 23 Comments

Style Challenge: Red and Black Stripes

Posted on March 30, 2015 by carmen

While shopping in Seattle Jean found these cool tunics with diagonal stripes and handkerchief hems. She’s wearing hers with a black chunky chain necklace (wish I has one) and black faux leather leggings and I wore black corduroy leggings. Jean … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Style Challenge, Vintage | Tagged Jeanofalltrades, red and black stripes, red booties, style challenge, vintage | 32 Comments

Style Challenge: Tartan Top Two Ways

Posted on March 6, 2015 by carmen

Originally posted on jeanofalltrades:
You might be aware that my mom loves it when we dress alike. I happen to not like wearing the same thing as someone else. She started the habit when I was too young to know…

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Style Challenge | Tagged Jeanofalltrades, style challenge, tartan | 6 Comments

Style Challenge: Ladies in Blue

Posted on January 27, 2015 by carmen

This is a top I bought in December at The Hudson Bay Co; I immediately tried it on, bought it and wore it. Cool top for my dance classes and I love the Navajo inspired print with fringes on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Style Challenge | Tagged fashion, fringes, style challenge | 19 Comments

Style Challenge: Ladies in Red

Posted on December 31, 2012 by carmen

January 2012 started out with a wonderfully, warm vacation in sunny Florida with my daughter, Jean. Escaping from the cold was fantastic, rendezvous with Jean was a bonus–add beaches, restaurants and shopping … well, that makes for a fabulous time! … Continue reading →