Category Archives: Seattle

Houses in Seattle

Posted on January 14, 2018 by

No, I’m not in Seattle, but I’ll do the next best thing … reminisce … I love spending time looking through photos and today is a good day for remembering adventurous days in Seattle, my second home because Jean lives … Continue reading →

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My Traveling Outfit

Posted on December 20, 2017 by

I’m already planning what I’ll wear on the plane for my winter vacation in Seattle. This dress was designed for me! It’s the first thing that caught my eye when I walked into Drizzle and Shine for the first time. A … Continue reading →

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My daughter: the animal rights activist

Posted on December 9, 2017 by

Jean has always loved fashion and at a young age decided what she wanted to wear. Influenced by Little House on the Prairie at 4, she loved her little Holly Hobbie bonnet and had several dresses that would fit in … Continue reading →

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Ruby Slippers

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

Whenever I do a photo shoot with high heels, you can be sure I have a pair of flats in a bag with me. I do admit stilettos make a woman’s legs look more elegant, but as for me, I … Continue reading →

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Black and White Fashion

Posted on August 1, 2017 by

As every fashionable woman knows, black and white is a classic combination: always in style, never out of date, forever chic.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 , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Memory Lane: University Village

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

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 →

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White Denim Vest

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

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 →

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Happy Anniversary Drizzle & Shine!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by

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 →

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Synergy two-piece dress – Drizzle & Shine

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

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 →

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T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

When I bought this T-shirt dress at Drizzle & Shine, I knew I’d be able to wear it anytime of the year. My daughter Jean wore hers as a tunic with jeans and I decided to try it too. Perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 23 Comments