Category Archives: New York City

CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

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 →

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A T-shirt Dress with Style

Posted on August 17, 2017 by

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 →

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Central Park: the North Woods

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

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 →

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The Doors

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

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 →

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Roses in Spanish Harlem

Posted on August 6, 2017 by

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 →

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Mother’s Day in silver and white

Posted on May 10, 2015 by

Yesterday I bought this lacy, crocheted top at Anna Bella. Of course, I tried it on and loved it so much I wore it right away. (My new white skinnie jeans are in the Le Chateau bag; finally found a … Continue reading →

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Wrap dress styled for summer and winter

Posted on January 24, 2015 by

One of the things I love about NYC–well, actually any city–is shopping. There’s always something to find that I haven’t seen where I live, like this cute wrap dress from Bebenoir in Harlem. This photo was taken a few blocks … Continue reading →

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NYC and all that Jazzzz

Posted on September 25, 2014 by

I’m still flying high from my New York City adventure this summer. Just walking by the Apollo in Harlem was exciting, knowing the history of this place. The legendary Ella Fitzgerald–my favourite jazz singer (one of her great songs At … Continue reading →

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NYC 9/11 Memorial

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

Today I dedicate this post in memory of those who died, and the family and friends of all who suffered this incredible loss. After walking across the Brooklyn Bridge this summer, we walked to the Freedom Tower and the 9/11 … Continue reading →

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The Metropolital Art Museum in NYC

Posted on September 2, 2014 by

Art enriches our lives. The imagination and artistic expression of human beings fascinates me. This really sets us apart from animals, although being sentient beings, they do not possess the ability to design or create (other than functional dwelling places, … Continue reading →

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