Category Archives: Seattle

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 what … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, 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 →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, houndstooth, Synergy Organic Clothing, thrifting, two-piece dress | 19 Comments

T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by carmen

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 cotton, dance, denim jacket, dress for all seasons, Drizzle and Shine, fair trade, fashion, Jean of all Trades, rhodonite, sustainable fashion, T-shirt dress, Threads 4 Thought, thrifting, tunic | 23 Comments

Velvet and lace and a pencil skirt

Posted on February 20, 2017 by carmen

Pencil skirts are so elegant and this one is so comfortable. It’s made by Blue Canoe–an American company–and I love this shade of burgundy. I’ve bought several things from Blue Canoe while in Seattle in September. It was an instant decision when … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Winter | Tagged Blue Canoe, burgundy, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, lace, pencil skirt, velvet | 20 Comments

Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by carmen

While visiting my daughter in Seattle in September, I couldn’t resist buying a new wardrobe at her eco boutique Drizzle & Shine. Here’s one of the four skirts I bought. It’s made by Synergy and I have mentioned this fair-trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing | 22 Comments

Ballard Locks, Seattle

Posted on February 1, 2017 by carmen

This was my first time at the Ballard locks in Seattle. It was an interesting adventure! It was fascinating to see the locks open and watch the boats go by from kayaks to cargo ships. It has the most boats passing through than … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Travel | Tagged Ballard Locks, salmon, Seattle | 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 | 11 Comments

Schafer Baillie Mansion on Capitol Hill

Posted on December 17, 2016 by carmen

The Schafer Baillie Mansion is an exquisite Bed and Breakfast on Capitol Hill in Seattle–walking distance from Drizzle and Shine, my daughter’s eco boutique. I wore my new gray Synergy top (fair-trade, made in Nepal) that I bought at Jean’s … Continue reading →