Tag Archives: clothing exchange

Sweater Season: chic and unique

Posted on November 15, 2022 by carmen

One of the things I like about fall is wearing cozy sweaters. This chic sweater with a unique design was from Maggie’s Clothing exchange. It has a velvet turtle neck and a bit of bling on one sleeve. The detail … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery | Tagged autumn, clothing exchange, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades | 17 Comments

OOTD – second-hand dress by Bala

Posted on April 19, 2022 by carmen

This was my outfit of the day when I got my hair done last week, second-hand dress from my friend Maggie’s clothing exchange. It’s made in Canada and I can wear it in cooler weather as a tunic with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged black and white fashion, C K Hair Studio, clothing exchange, Kincardine Ontario, Northern Reflections, second-hand clothes, slow fashion | 13 Comments

New hairdo just in time for Easter!

Posted on April 13, 2022 by carmen

I haven’t been to a hair salon since before I moved in December. I’ve passed by CK Hair Studio while walking along Harbour Street in Kincardine that leads to the beach, and decided to check it out. So happy I … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Spring | Tagged C K Hair Studio, clothing exchange, Easter, second-hand, second-hand clothes, spring coat | 16 Comments

Fashionable and Cozy: faux fur trim vest three ways

Posted on February 15, 2022 by carmen

I got this faux fur trim vest at Maggie’s clothing exchange party. The shimmery silver tone is a perfect neutral shade to wear with practically anything in my wardrobe. It’s reversible with magnetic closures and has two pockets. All three … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Winter | Tagged clothing exchange, faux fur vest, Kincardine Ontario, Northern Reflections | 10 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

Faux Leather and Lace: thrifted fashion

Posted on November 21, 2020 by carmen

One of my favourite looks is mixing rough and refined. Faux leather pants are a tough biker look, but I’m a feminine kinda girl, so I paired them with a pretty lace top. Both are thrifted and my shoes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged Cleo, clothing exchange, faux leather, lace, pleather, slow fashion, thrifted fashion | 19 Comments

This outfit is totally SLOW FASHION

Posted on March 25, 2020 by carmen

If you are reading my blog for the first time you’ll find out immediately that I support SLOW FASHION. In a world filled with cheap, throw away, fast fashion–which is bad for our environment and even worse for the garment … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, jewellery, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged clothing exchange, eco fashion, second-hand clothes, slow fashion, small businesses, thrifted fashion | 69 Comments

The best things in life are free!

Posted on December 27, 2019 by carmen

And one of the best things I got for free at Maggie’s clothing exchange is this fabulous skirt! The velvet and jacquard lace patches are sewn together to create an elegant textured look; animal print and black gives it a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Winter | Tagged best things in life are free, clothing exchange, second-hand, second-hand clothes, The best things in life aren't things, velvet and lace, winter skirt | 7 Comments

Maggie’s Clothing Exchange Party

Posted on December 17, 2019 by carmen

My daughter Jean hosts and attends clothing exchange parties in Seattle frequently. My dear friend Maggie is a thrifting specialist and when I told her about Jean’s parties, she thought it was a great idea and has decided to host … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged clothing exchange, fashion, Maggie | 15 Comments

Winter Vacation in Seattle

Posted on February 1, 2019 by carmen

The grass is always greener in Seattle: flowers are blooming, trees already have buds and the air is balmy! It may not be bikini weather, but it feels like springtime! Most days have been sunny with blue skies, a few … Continue reading →