Tag Archives: autumn

Dress Up – Dress Down: Black and Beige Two-Tone Sweater

Posted on December 10, 2020 by carmen

When I noticed this two-tone sweater on a mannequin, it was one of those moments. You know, the kind when you make an instant decision. Only one sweater left: fortunately, just my size and just my style! I love the dolman sleeves … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Music, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, autumn leaves, dress up - dress down, leopard, photography, Scenery, Simons, two-tone sweater | 21 Comments

Shopping at Simons

Posted on December 4, 2020 by carmen

Simons–Canadian fashion destination since 1840 When I saw this pretty floral T-shirt and long cardigan on a mannequin at Simons, I immediately decided to buy the cardigan and went back for the T-shirt. It’s not the first time I’ve bought … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged autumn, floral booties, floral T-shirt, long cardigan, Scenery, Simons | 23 Comments

Autumn Days and Fireside Evenings

Posted on November 27, 2020 by carmen

I absolutely love the vibrantl design of this tunic which looks like an abstract painting. I bought it at Zacks (Canadian Store). It’s like wearing a work of art. Designed by a Canadian artist Claire Desjardins whose work reminds me of … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Autumn, Fashion, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, Canadian company, Canadian designer, Claire Desjardins, fashion, photography, Scenery, Zacks | 10 Comments

Twice as Nice: wrap tops from Drizzle and Shine

Posted on November 14, 2019 by carmen

My favourite little dress shop! These pretty tops are from my daughter’s eco-boutique in Seattle. Paired with skirts or pants, I love that they are as comfortable as a T-shirt but look so much more stylish. I love the wrap … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Music, Nature, Photography | Tagged autumn, Chad and Jeremy, Drizzle & Shine, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in USA, Sarah Vaughan, Three Dots made in USA, Willow Weep for Me | 16 Comments

A walk by the river in my thrifted sweater

Posted on November 3, 2019 by carmen

Thrifting is a great way to keep clothes and other items out of landfills. I found this multicolored sweater in a thrift store, perfect for layering and wearing with jeans. Autumn is a lovely time for walks in the forest … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Autumn, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged autumn, slow fashion, thrifty fashion, walk in the woods | 10 Comments

Houndstooth and Leopard: pattern-mixing

Posted on October 17, 2019 by carmen

Two of my favourite prints together Just by coincidence, in my previous post, I wore leopard print leggings and houndstooth leggings, which are two of my favourite prints. I love the look of classic houndstooth. Leopard print is timeless, after all, … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion | Tagged autumn, black and white fashion, houndstooth, Indian summer, leopard print | 17 Comments

Gone With the Wind

Posted on November 20, 2018 by carmen

The autumn leaves of gold and crimson looked awesome, but they are gone with the wind and all that’s left are skeletons. We’ve even had our first snowfall. I’m thankful for the pines and spruce trees, at least there’s some … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Christmas, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thanksgiving, Thirfting | Tagged American Thanksgiving, autumn, autumn leaves, first snowfall, snow, tartan, tartan boots, tartan poncho, thrifted fashion | 21 Comments

What I wore to the Apple Butter Festival

Posted on October 10, 2018 by carmen

It was a splendid autumn day for the annual Wellesley Apple Butter Festival. I wore a black asymmetrical hand-knit wrap top which I bought several years ago at a Christmas market. This asymmetrical plaid skirt is over ten years old … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged autumn, craft shows, day trips in southern Ontario, hand-knit sweater, photography, slow fashion, thrifting, Wellesley Apple Butter Festival | 26 Comments

What I wore to VegFest

Posted on October 5, 2018 by carmen

We took a little day trip to Guelph, Ontario to VegFest on a pleasant autumn day. It was an outdoor event held at Riverside Park. It’s always more fun to go with friends and family to share the tasty experience. We … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Guelph, Memories, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged autumn, happy memories, humour, vegan lifestyle, VegFest | 29 Comments

Autumn Bliss

Posted on October 1, 2018 by carmen

Autumn is whispering through the trees, gently but persistently, reminding me that summer is only a memory now. Usually, I write an Autumn Lament at this time of year, but I’m going to reverse it this time. You see, I … Continue reading →