Category Archives: Travel

CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by carmen

Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, Central Park, gingham, nature, photography, red shoes, Scenery, vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant, walking | 7 Comments

A T-shirt Dress with Style

Posted on August 17, 2017 by carmen

This comfortable T-shirt dress is made by THREADS 4 THOUGHT, an eco-friendly company. It’s the comfort of wearing a T-shirt and very stylish. The fun black and white ink splattered print reminds me of Dalmatians. I bought it at DRIZZLE & SHINE in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, frog, Harlem, Morningside Park, New York City, NYC, parks, T-shirt dress, turtles | 13 Comments

Central Park: the North Woods

Posted on August 13, 2017 by carmen

Right in the heart of Manhattan, a park so big, it feels like I’m in Northern Ontario. Except for the people, it looks like we’re alone out in the wilderness. Finding the park should be easy, you can’t miss it, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Travel | Tagged Central Park, nature, New York City, NYC, photography, Scenery, schist, turtles | 21 Comments

The Doors

Posted on August 10, 2017 by carmen

On the way to Central Park we passed some beautiful painted doors in Harlem where we are staying in a brownstone building. Doors make fantastic backdrops for fashion bloggers. 🙂 Black and red doors were perfect for my black and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, New York City, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged doors, Harlem, New York City, NYC | 11 Comments

Roses in Spanish Harlem

Posted on August 6, 2017 by carmen

We’re in New York City! I wore this dress on the plane. It made me feel like I was back in the 1960s, a time ladies looked like they were on their way to a special event when traveling. Indeed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Summer, Travel | Tagged Cliff Richard, Harlem, Harlem Tavern, Holidays, New York City, Rose in Spanish Harlem, roses, summertime | 14 Comments

Black and White Fashion

Posted on August 1, 2017 by carmen

As every fashionable woman knows, black and white is a classic combination: always in style, never out of date, forever chic. You can’t go wrong with black and white, this duo will always be in vogue: takes us through every season … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged black and white, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, fashion, Seattle, thrifting, University Village, vacation | 8 Comments

Memory Lane: University Village

Posted on July 13, 2017 by carmen

Meandering around University Village in Seattle last year, I wore my black and white damask design pants that I bought in NYC several years ago in a little boutique in Harlem. We’ll be going back to NYC this summer and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Seattle, Shopping, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Crate and Barrel, Seattle, University Village, vegan hot dog, vegan mac and cheese | 9 Comments

White Denim Vest

Posted on June 23, 2017 by carmen

My last post featured my black faux suede vest. I have invested in a number of vests, but I’ve never had a white denim vest. I love how adding a vest can make an outfit a little more fashionable. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Seattle | Tagged fashion, Le Chateau, Ricki's, Smart Set, vest, white denim vest | 15 Comments

Happy Anniversary Drizzle & Shine!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by carmen

This month marks one year since my daughter opened her eco boutique in Seattle. I’m very proud of Jean, not only because she started her own business, but because compassion motivated her to make this decision. She explains in this video … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle & Shine, eco fashion, fair trade | 8 Comments

Synergy two-piece dress – Drizzle & Shine

Posted on May 22, 2017 by carmen

This lovely skirt is one of the skirts I bought in Seattle at my daughter’s store. It came with a matching top and I regretted not having bought the top. Thankfully my daughter (owner of Drizzle & Shine eco boutique) had … Continue reading →