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My new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.Northern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.#southampton #sunset #lakehuron#sunset #southampton Ontario #lakehuronStyling my floral top with white jeans and red jeans. #florals #magnolias #fashion #fashionbloggerStyling my floral top with red jeans and black faux leather pants. #florals #fauxleather #fashion #fashionblogger #thrifingStyling my floral blazer with white jeans and black faux leather pants. #fashionblogger #florals #whatveganswearI always find something I like at Northern Reflections 🇨🇦(Canadian women’s apparel store). This red and blue top is great paired with jeans. #fashionblogger #shopcanadian #shoplocal @northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. 🇨🇦❤️#fashionblogger #supportlocalbusiness @northernreflectionsShopping adventure with Maria! These funky tunics (100% cotton) are made in Nepal by an ethical company. Let’s support small businesses! @la_jolie_molly_boutique #ridgewayontario #crystalbeach #forterieWhat to wear to dance class? This red and black plaid dress with a high waisted lace up and handkerchief style. #fashionblogger #dancerA time to dance! This is one of my favourite skirts for dancing. It’s a flowing,sheer fabric that looks amazing when I twirl. I love the high low style. #fashionblogger #dancerA dress for all seasons. With summer being too short for my liking, I layered this summer dress with a long black cardigan, black dickie, a leopard print halftee, a leopard print scarf, bamboo tights and leopard print booties. Swipe to see how it looks in summer. #fashionbloggerMy favourite faux fur jacket and snake skin print joggers. #fauxfur #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #snakeskinprintPink and blue tie-dye Dolman sleeve top made in the USA.🇺🇸#fashionblogger #madeinusaPattern mixing in black and white with plaid and stripes and polkadots! Do you do pattern mixing? #plaid #stripes #polkadots #patternmixing #blackandwhite #fashionblogger #fashionover50@coveredperfectly is back!! ❤️Stylish, flattering, ageless fashion. One of my favourite tops is #simplecomfort - I bought it in several colors. This one is black which I’m wearing with a red Dickie underneath. Goes great with my red and black #buffaloplaid #coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #madeinusa🇺🇸Relaxing in my red Covered Perfectly top.❤️made in the USA 🇺🇸 @coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50Winter in Ontario. Keeping warm in my pink puffer jacket and cosy fleece-lined pink camouflage leggings. @save_the_duck #pink #pinkcamo #winter #fashionblogger #hanoverHappy Valentines! With love, carmen ♥️#love #valentines
Category Archives: Thanksgiving
Gone With the Wind
The autumn leaves of gold and crimson looked awesome, but they are gone with the wind and all that’s left are skeletons. We’ve even had our first snowfall. I’m thankful for the pines and spruce trees, at least there’s some … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Christmas, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thanksgiving, Thirfting
Tagged American Thanksgiving, autumn, autumn leaves, first snowfall, snow, tartan, tartan boots, tartan poncho, thrifted fashion
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Updated Hippy Style
I was a flower child in the ’60s. Two of my favourite fashion trends at the time were flowers and tie-dyed clothes. I dabbled in tie-dying and turned a plain white T-shirt into a work of art. When I saw … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Thirfting
Tagged autumn, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, retro style, Scrapbook Clothing, Seattle, shopping, Thanksgiving, thrifted booties, thrifting
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Find something to celebrate every day
We should try to find something to celebrate each and every day. This should not be too difficult. After all, there are blessings in abundance all around us like air – sometimes larger and more magnificent than an elephant, sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Photography, Plant-based diet, Thanksgiving
Tagged lace, Thanksgiving, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle, velvet
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Indian Summer
Homeward bound and arrived back this week from Seattle. I need some time to organize a thousand photos of this fantastic city and the beautiful new things I got at Jean’s eco boutique. In the meantime, we’re enjoying fabulous summer weather here … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged autumn, Happy Thanksgiving, Indian summer, orange
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Munich: Oktoberfest
Munich (the capital of Bavaria) is the city with the largest Oktoberfest in the world. I live in Kitchener, Ontario (once called Berlin) which hosts the biggest Oktoberfest outside of Germany. My first time in Munich this summer made a … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Germany, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Photography, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Summer, Thanksgiving, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged BMW Museum, Canadian Thanksgiving, denim lederhosen, Dirndel, Dirndl, Jeanofalltrades, Munich, Oktoberfest, photography, street musicians, vegan lederhosen, vegan/vegetarian lifestyle, veggie turkey
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St. Jacobs: a town where horse and buggies are still on the road
This is a quaint little Mennonite town in Southern Ontario that always brings back special memories whenever I go: a nostalgic feeling and a place where I would live. Marion, Lara and I enjoyed a few minutes relaxing, listening to … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Photography, Shopping, St. Jacobs, Thanksgiving
Tagged American Thanksgiving, asymmetrical top, memories, Southern Ontario, St. Jacobs, vegan boots
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Thanksgiving – A time to Dance
The Canadian Thanksgiving kicks off the autumn season, good timing as leaves start their dance to the ground, birds begin their southward flight and harvest-time is here: autumn in full splendor! A robin in our backyard getting ready for the … Continue reading
Thanksgiving in Canada
Our Canadian Thanksgiving kicks off the autumn season: good timing as the leaves start their colourful dance to the ground, birds begin their journey south and harvest-time is here. A time to give thanks Lately, I find myself being grateful … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Canadian Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, tweed jacket, vegan turkey
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Thanksgiving Feast
Originally posted on jeanofalltrades:
I’m attending two exciting Thanksgiving dinners this year. The first was last night, on Thanksgiving. The second is tomorrow. Yesterday, I dressed in the colors of my meal: Cranberry jacket, pumpkin top, Field Roast necklace, chocolate pants,…
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Plant-based diet, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Jeanofalltrades, Thanksgiving
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Can’t miss an opportunity to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and reblog Jean’s post!
Originally posted on jeanofalltrades:
People who know me know I don’t eat meat. But I do plan on having a bird on my table for Thanksgiving. Or rather, a picture of a bird: A lovely photo of Victoria, a turkey…
Posted in Animals, Fashion, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
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