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My new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.Northern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.#southampton #sunset #lakehuron#sunset #southampton Ontario #lakehuronStyling my floral top with white jeans and red jeans. #florals #magnolias #fashion #fashionbloggerStyling my floral top with red jeans and black faux leather pants. #florals #fauxleather #fashion #fashionblogger #thrifingStyling my floral blazer with white jeans and black faux leather pants. #fashionblogger #florals #whatveganswearI always find something I like at Northern Reflections 🇨🇦(Canadian women’s apparel store). This red and blue top is great paired with jeans. #fashionblogger #shopcanadian #shoplocal @northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. 🇨🇦❤️#fashionblogger #supportlocalbusiness @northernreflectionsShopping adventure with Maria! These funky tunics (100% cotton) are made in Nepal by an ethical company. Let’s support small businesses! @la_jolie_molly_boutique #ridgewayontario #crystalbeach #forterieWhat to wear to dance class? This red and black plaid dress with a high waisted lace up and handkerchief style. #fashionblogger #dancerA time to dance! This is one of my favourite skirts for dancing. It’s a flowing,sheer fabric that looks amazing when I twirl. I love the high low style. #fashionblogger #dancerA dress for all seasons. With summer being too short for my liking, I layered this summer dress with a long black cardigan, black dickie, a leopard print halftee, a leopard print scarf, bamboo tights and leopard print booties. Swipe to see how it looks in summer. #fashionbloggerMy favourite faux fur jacket and snake skin print joggers. #fauxfur #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #snakeskinprintPink and blue tie-dye Dolman sleeve top made in the USA.🇺🇸#fashionblogger #madeinusaPattern mixing in black and white with plaid and stripes and polkadots! Do you do pattern mixing? #plaid #stripes #polkadots #patternmixing #blackandwhite #fashionblogger #fashionover50@coveredperfectly is back!! ❤️Stylish, flattering, ageless fashion. One of my favourite tops is #simplecomfort - I bought it in several colors. This one is black which I’m wearing with a red Dickie underneath. Goes great with my red and black #buffaloplaid #coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #madeinusa🇺🇸Relaxing in my red Covered Perfectly top.❤️made in the USA 🇺🇸 @coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50Winter in Ontario. Keeping warm in my pink puffer jacket and cosy fleece-lined pink camouflage leggings. @save_the_duck #pink #pinkcamo #winter #fashionblogger #hanoverHappy Valentines! With love, carmen ♥️#love #valentines
Tag Archives: Central Park
Say Yes to Adventure
Exploring Central Park Funny, we go to one of the biggest, bustling cities in the world to hang out in the parks! I guess that’s what I love: civilization, but never being too far from the wonder of God’s nature. … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Summer, Travel
Tagged Central Park, gardens, New York City, NYC, photography, Scenery, schist rocks
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Black and White Paisley Pants and a Guest Fashionista
While in New York City we went to a park almost every day and since we were staying near Central Park, we enjoyed adventures in the park many times. On this particular day, I wore black and white paisley pants … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Thirfting, Travel
Tagged black and white, Central Park, daisy bag, Maggie, New York City, NYC, thrifting
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CROSSING THE LINE in Black and White Gingham
Last trip to Seattle I packed only black and white clothes. It was so simple to take a minimal of pieces and yet still have enough different looks to mix and so easy to match. Of course, knowing I’d be … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, New York City, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged black and white, Central Park, gingham, nature, photography, red shoes, Scenery, vegan, vegan food, vegan restaurant, walking
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Central Park: the North Woods
Right in the heart of Manhattan, a park so big, it feels like I’m in Northern Ontario. Except for the people, it looks like we’re alone out in the wilderness. Finding the park should be easy, you can’t miss it, … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, New York City, Photography, Scenery, Travel
Tagged Central Park, nature, New York City, NYC, photography, Scenery, schist, turtles
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NYC and all that Jazzzz
I’m still flying high from my New York City adventure this summer. Just walking by the Apollo in Harlem was exciting, knowing the history of this place. The legendary Ella Fitzgerald–one of my favourite jazz singers began her career there … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, New York City, Summer
Tagged Apollo, Bebenoir, Blue Note Jazz Club, Central Park, Ella Fitzgerald, H and M, Jazz, National Jazz Museum, New York City, NYC, Shakespeare, Summerstage NYC
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Strolling through the park one day …
I spent the first two weeks of August in NYC and enjoyed Central Park and several other parks; pure pleasure!! There’s something that refreshes the soul just strolling through a park. Time to breathe. There’s always a bench along the … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged Active Lifestyle, Belvedere Castle, Central Park, High Line, Madison Park, Marimekko, Morningside Park, New York City, NYC, parks, sunbathing in Madison Park, turtles, turtles mating dance, umbrella
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Bittersweet December
We have all tasted the bitterness of death. It is never welcome, yet always shows up uninvited; sometimes unexpected and sometimes arrives slowly but surely. It never shows mercy to anyone. Death is cruel and heartless. December 1, 1968 is … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Memories, New York City, Nostalgia
Tagged Central Park, Christmas, death, faith hope love, Imagine, John Lennon, Johnny, NYC
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Central Park NYC
Walking around New York City is an adventure. Although it’s a huge city, there’s nature and beauty all around: whether meandering through Central Park or strolling along the city sidewalks. My hot pink outfit, that I bought in Elora, was … Continue reading