Tag Archives: beret

These boots are made for walking!

Posted on November 6, 2022 by carmen

I planned this outfit around these burgundy booties; not only are they pre-loved, they are also vegan. I pulled out my burgundy polka dot leggings, added a burgundy hemp scarf and topped it off with my pre-loved burgundy beret. Another … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged autumn, beret, burgundy, hemp scarf, pre-loved, second-hand, vegan booties | 19 Comments

Winter in Kincardine in black and red

Posted on March 10, 2022 by carmen

I bought this black and red windowpane check coat last autumn and it’s perfect for spring. With temperatures rising after a brutal winter, I love taking a walk into town and stroll along the shores of Lake Huron, my new … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged beret, black and red, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Northern Reflections, slow fashion | 13 Comments

NORTHERN REFLECTIONS in Red and Blue

Posted on April 12, 2021 by carmen

Salesladies make the best models, as I mentioned in my previous post. This is another pullover that one of the salesladies was wearing when I was shopping at Northern Reflections (Canadian Women’s Apparel Store) proving once again that real woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged beret, day trip, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Northern Reflections, spring flowers, Springtime in Canada | 21 Comments

NORTHERN REFLECTIONS in Black and White

Posted on April 4, 2021 by carmen

Northern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. I had a wonderful opportunity to model for this company on the catwalk at a fashion show a few years ago. While shopping there recently, one of the salesladies was wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged beret, black and white fashion, clothing exchange, Northen Reflections, thrifting | 18 Comments

Snakeskin Print Joggers

Posted on February 19, 2021 by carmen

My mother loved animal prints, so I’m always drawn to them because it makes me think of her. When I saw these joggers on a clearance rack outside the store, I headed straight to the fitting room and was delighted … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged animal print, beret, Covered Perfectly, faux fur, faux suede, Joseph Ribkoff, Made in Canada, Made in USA, snakeskin print | 20 Comments

Here Comes the Summer!

Posted on June 20, 2019 by carmen

I put together this black and white ensemble and felt like a street artist ready to do some chalk drawings on the sidewalk. Today is my son and daughter-in-law’s anniversary–15 years of marital bliss! Beret: thrifted $1.99 Heart necklace: The … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged beret, black and white gingham, second-hand, smock, thrifted fashion | 20 Comments

Pattern Mixing: paisley and snakeskin

Posted on April 6, 2018 by carmen

Never mix prints was a rule I learned early in life, but I broke that rule when I saw my daughter mixing patterns and many fashion bloggers do it too. I’ve tried it before and this time with a paisley … Continue reading →