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White Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2020 by carmen

And just like that, it’s Christmastime again! Time to don our gay apparel with merry and bright colours. I’m wearing my red tartan Christmas blazer, red beret (secondhand) and red booties that I have had for over 25 years. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Armed Angels, Armedangels, Christmas, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in Germany, Made in Italy, Marshalls, Simons, tartan blazer, thrifted fashion, vegan purse | 28 Comments

It’s a BOY!

Posted on August 23, 2019 by carmen

We are excited to announce the birth of our third grandchild! Having a grandbaby is a lot easier than having a baby! No morning sickness, no labour pain and I didn’t gain a single pound! But I did gain a … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Armed Angels, Armedangels, Drizzle & Shine, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, grandchildren, granddaughter, grandson, Hue, newborn, polka dots, polkadots, sustainable fashion | 33 Comments

ArmedAngels – eco fashion

Posted on March 21, 2019 by carmen

What’s better than an ArmedAngels skirt? TWO ArmedAngels skirts! I first heard about this ethical company in Germany when my daughter Jean and I were in Berlin. In the meantime, she has opened her own eco-boutique in Seattle and carries … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Armed Angels, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, skirts | 31 Comments

NW Trend Show – Seattle

Posted on February 7, 2019 by carmen

What a wonderful experience I had going to my first fashion trade show in Seattle! The event is for wholesale buyers and I got a peek into what it’s like to see fashion before it gets to the stores, I … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Seattle | Tagged Armed Angels, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, fair trade, Fashion Trade Show, Indigenous ethical fashion, NW Trend Show, organic, Seattle, sustainable fashion, Tasi jewellery | 30 Comments

Happy Anniversary DRIZZLE AND SHINE

Posted on May 25, 2018 by carmen

It’s been two years since my daughter Jean opened her eco-boutique in Seattle. “Drizzle & Shine is an eco-boutique that grew out of a style blog. While blogging about fashion, boutique owner Jean Coburn learned about major ethical concerns in the fashion industry. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Armed Angels, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, fair trade, Jodie's Touch of Style, Skunkfunk ethical fashion, The Kind Life, Tonle Design, who made my clothes | 14 Comments

Sailor Stripes

Posted on February 5, 2018 by carmen

Stripes have a nautical summery look and remind me of a cute sailor outfit I had when I was a little girl. I bought this top with stripes while in New York City at Anthropologie. I wore it to cross … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, New York City, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged Armed Angels, casual and elegant, Drizzle and Shine, Jean of all Trades, stripes, thrifted fashion, Turning Heads Tuesday, Visible Monday | 23 Comments

Cool without Cruel

Posted on July 7, 2017 by carmen

What do hedge hogs and wild boars have in common? They are both animals on T-shirts from ARMED ANGELS: organic, fair trade and eco-friendly. Jean and I love supporting ethical businesses because this way we can vote with our dollars. … Continue reading →