Tag Archives: Berlin

Summertime Blues

Posted on September 21, 2016 by carmen

Today is the last day of summer. This top is is from Dear Goods, Berlin (people, animal and eco-friendly) bought last summer during my holiday in Germany. Being a summer-lovin’ girl, I don’t rush into fall fashion until absolutely necessary. Cute little … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Photography, Summer | Tagged Berlin, Dear Good fair trade clothing, Dear Goods, fair trade, Martin Sheen ship, Sea Shepherd, stripes | 20 Comments

White Shirt from Dear Goods, Berlin

Posted on August 12, 2016 by carmen

When Jean and I went shopping in Berlin, Germany last summer, we bought some lovely clothes. I bought three tops at Dear Goods (fair-trade) boutique. Now she has opened her own eco boutique in Seattle. I have yet to post … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Berlin, cropped jeans, Dear Goods, fair trade, H&M, non-leather, Spanner | 9 Comments

Fringes with a ’60s Vibe

Posted on April 24, 2016 by carmen

1960s – this is my favourite decade for fashion. I lived it. Fringes are groovy! They say if you wore a fashion trend the first time around, you shouldn’t wear it when it comes in style again. I don’t know … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Berlin, fashion rules, faux suede vest, forget-me-not, Hudsons Bay, shopping, spring, Target | 33 Comments

Coral top from Vero Moda

Posted on November 13, 2015 by carmen

I first saw this cute top in VERO MODA at the Gerber Mall in Stuttgart while in Germany this summer. Being in a hurry, I did not have time to try it on so I didn’t buy it. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Germany, Shopping, Summer, Toronto, Travel | Tagged Berlin, CNE, fashion, Gerber mall, Germany, shopping, Stuttgart, summer, Toronto, travel, Vero Moda | 20 Comments

Style Challenge: Turquoise top from Berlin

Posted on October 31, 2015 by carmen

Jean and I often like the same things, so it’s no surprise that when we found these turquoise tops (fair trade) in a little shop in Berlin, Germany we both bought one. With ruching on one side seam and asymmetrical … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Style Challenge | Tagged Berlin, Boho, fair trade, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, shopping, style challenge, tie-dyed clothes, turquoise, turquoise jewellery | 23 Comments

Black Faux Suede Fringed Vest

Posted on October 23, 2015 by carmen

Having been a teenager in the ’60s, this cool fringed vest caught my eye while shopping in Berlin. It has a ’60s vibe and is faux suede. I had one in the ’60s but I don’t pay any attention to … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Germany, Photography, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Berlin, fashion, faux suede vest, Germany, photography, Storybook Gardens | 15 Comments

I LOVE BERLIN

Posted on October 18, 2015 by carmen

Berlin is the New York City of Germany! This was my first visit to this fascinating city and what made it most special is that I went there with Jean and we got to go to the world’s first Vegan … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Avesu Vegan Shoes, Berlin, Berlin Tower, Berlin Vegan Drinks, Berlin wall, Brandenburg Gate, Dear Good fair trade clothing, Dear Goods, fair trade, fashion, Germany, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, photography, shopping in Berlin, Spree River, travel, vegan, vegan clothing, Vegan Coice ice cream shop Berlin, vegan food, vegan shoes, veganz, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 34 Comments

I LOVE GERMANY!!

Posted on September 4, 2015 by carmen

It was a great summer in Germany, my homeland. I was born in Stuttgart in 1952 and came to Canada when I was five years old. Here’s a preview of upcoming posts of the amazing cities and towns I visited … Continue reading →