Category Archives: Thirfting

Casual Utility Jacket and Pink Roses

Posted on May 11, 2017 by carmen

We’ve had enough rain; April showers bring May flowers. It’s delightful to see all the blossoms and flowers blooming, just like the old adage. I’ll be showing fashionable flowers every week for the month of May. One of my favourite shades of pink. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Purses, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged American Eagle, dusty rose, floral jeans, flowers, Gap, magnolia blossoms, pink, roses, spring jacket, thrifting, utility jacket | 21 Comments

These Boots are Made for Walking

Posted on April 2, 2017 by carmen

It will be time to pack away my winter boots soon (I hope) and bring out my sandals again. I keep a few boots that are transitional and can be worn in spring like these ones that I bought at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged booties, Drizzle and Shine, Reitmans, thrifting | 18 Comments

Gray Synergy Top = comfort + style

Posted on January 16, 2017 by carmen

Synergy Organic Clothing is a fair-trade company in Nepal where the employees earn a living wage. I bought this organic cotton top at Jean’s eco boutique, Drizzle & Shine. A lovely shade of gray with dolman sleeves and beautiful hand-stitching on … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Thirfting, Travel | Tagged Cal Anderson Park, Capitol Hill, Drizzle and Shine, Le Chateau, OKA-B shoes, Seattle, September in Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing, thrifting | 10 Comments

Thrifting on Capitol Hill

Posted on November 4, 2016 by carmen

While strolling along the avenue where my daughter Jean has her store — Drizzle and Shine, on Capitol Hill — I found a thrift shop and bought a nearly-new black coat with white trim, perfect for all the black and white clothes … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Drizzle and Shine, gingham, Ricki's, Seattle, Sugar Plum vegan bakery, thrifting | 16 Comments

How to Style a Jean Jacket

Posted on October 1, 2016 by carmen

Most women own a pair of jeans or two. Just as you can wear pretty much anything with jeans, a jean jacket is just as versatile, perhaps more so. These ladies inspire me. I never owned a jean jacket until my … Continue reading →

Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged 40+ fashion bloggers, denim, denim jacket, eco fashion, jean jacket, Jean of all Trades, thrifting | 11 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

Denim jacket and white jeans

Posted on May 11, 2016 by carmen

Shopping at Homesense the other day, I couldn’t help noticing that I matched the furniture display, so I asked a shopper to take my photo. Thank you Paul! I’m not the only one who likes wearing a denim jacket with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Purses, Shopping, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged crafters, denim jacket, fashion, floral purse, fly market, handmade, Harlem, Homesense, jean jacket, Jeanofalltrades, photography, thrifting, white jeans | 19 Comments

Romance and Red Wine

Posted on February 19, 2016 by carmen

A red rose is a symbol of romance. Romance is always fashionable. Red is a passionate colour. I bought this red cardigan with big black buttons at Hudson’s Bay. Looks like I’m on the Brooklyn Bridge … I’m actually at … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting, Winter | Tagged Brooklyn Bridge, Cougar, houndstooth scarf, Hudsons Bay, Ikea, Le Chateau, thrifting, thrifty fashion, winter | 16 Comments

Monochromatic in shades of gray

Posted on January 26, 2016 by carmen

Gray–one of my favourite neutrals. This top is made to look like a lace top worn over a chiffon blouse with a ruffled hem–a layered look. To keep these gray tones from being boring, I’ve added texture and floral patterned … Continue reading →