Category Archives: Summer

Summertime Blues

Posted on September 21, 2016 by carmen

Today is the last day of summer. This top is is from Dear Goods, Berlin (people, animal and eco-friendly) bought last summer during my holiday in Germany. Being a summer-lovin’ girl, I don’t rush into fall fashion until absolutely necessary. Cute little … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Photography, Summer | Tagged Berlin, Dear Good fair trade clothing, Dear Goods, fair trade, Martin Sheen ship, Sea Shepherd, stripes | 20 Comments

A Little Lace Frock

Posted on September 17, 2016 by carmen

On a previous visit to Seattle, I bought this little white lace dress. I hadn’t worn it till this summer. Here with a white slip. I’ve worn it with a black slip. An updo for a elegant look. Add a pop of colour … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Purses, Shopping, Summer | Tagged bikini, Drizzle and Shine, fashion, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, lace, lace dress, photography, purses, Seattle, shopping, updo | 10 Comments

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Posted on September 12, 2016 by carmen

John Denver’s song comes to mind every time I hear the mighty engines roar and the big silver bird takes to the sky (I’ve plagiarized a little from Gordon Lightfoot’s song In the Early Morning Rain). All my bags are packed–with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, John Denver, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Seattle, traveling | 25 Comments

Black and White and a Gray Barn

Posted on September 7, 2016 by carmen

Except for the grass, you’d think these are black and white photos. The nice thing about this lacy top is that I wear different coloured tank tops underneath. I’m getting a lot wear out of my gingham capris because I have so … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Summer | Tagged black and white gingham, black and white sandals, capris, gingham capris, hearts, lace top, Le Chateau, Pacsun, Ricki's | 7 Comments

September

Posted on September 1, 2016 by carmen

Summer is not over yet. Yes, it’s September. Yes, school starts next week, but I don’t go to school. I’m on summer holidays and going to visit my daughter Jean in Seattle for September. Pleasant sunny days on the forecast … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Music, Photography, Summer, Thirfting | Tagged black and white plaid, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, thrifting, Twice as Nice | 14 Comments

Project Sister Act: SWT

Posted on August 26, 2016 by carmen

One of the things I love about blogging is connecting with people. Similar interests draw us together: fashion, photography, scenery, travel, hobbies and much more. Project Sister Act When Sheela contacted me about her Project Sister Act I was delighted! Theme: styling … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Thirfting | Tagged capris, Doon Pioneer Museum, fashion, fashion bloggers, houndstooth umbrella, Hudsons Bay, locomotive, old trains, Project Sister Act, Ricki's, Sears, steam engine, style is ageless, SWT simple white tee, thrifted fashion, thrifting, white T-shirt | 12 Comments

Twice as Nice

Posted on August 22, 2016 by carmen

It’s a tradition: find something I like–buy it in another colour too. My mom started this family tradition and my daughter Jean is carrying on with our tradition. While at our annual car show this summer, I saw a lady … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Shopping, Summer | Tagged black lace, lace, Ricki's, Twice as Nice, white lace | 16 Comments

Old-fashioned Picnics and the Simple Life

Posted on August 20, 2016 by carmen

A Sunday afternoon picnic. It’s such a simple pleasure in life. I packed up a tasty little lunch in my watermelon picnic basket. ♥ Avocado and cucumber sandwiches. ♥ Hummus and radishes sandwiches. ♥ Strawberries and grapes for dessert. ♥ Lemon … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, flowers, Healthy living, Nature, Nostalgia, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged a good life, daisies, flowers, Grand River, lace skirt, nature, nostalgia, old mill ruins, photography, picnic, river, Scenery, simple life, summertime, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 13 Comments

White Shirt from Dear Goods, Berlin

Posted on August 12, 2016 by carmen

When Jean and I went shopping in Berlin, Germany last summer, we bought some lovely clothes. I bought three tops at Dear Goods (fair-trade) boutique. Now she has opened her own eco boutique in Seattle. I have yet to post … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Berlin, cropped jeans, Dear Goods, fair trade, H&M, non-leather, Spanner | 9 Comments

The Eagle has Landed

Posted on August 7, 2016 by carmen

Looking for a place to take some photos of my white and blue tops yesterday, we found this huge statue of an eagle. It just so happens that these cool cotton tops were bought at American Eagle, so it’s a … Continue reading →