Category Archives: Style Challenge

Style Challenge: STRIPES

Posted on December 3, 2015 by

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 →

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Style Challenge and the Donkey Sanctuary

Posted on November 3, 2015 by

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 →

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Style Challenge: Turquoise top from Berlin

Posted on October 31, 2015 by

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 →

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Style Challenge: Red and Black Stripes

Posted on March 30, 2015 by

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 →

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Style Challenge: Tartan Top Two Ways

Posted on March 6, 2015 by

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…

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Style Challenge: Ladies in Blue

Posted on January 27, 2015 by

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 →

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Style Challenge: Ladies in Red

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

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 →

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