Tag Archives: compassion

With all my hearts

❤️Hearts are my trademark❤️Perhaps I’m in love with love❤️ I bought this sweater recently and wore it on our weekend winter getaway to Crystal Beach. It’s cozy and warm! ❤️ Love is patient, love is kind ❤️ You might say, … Continue reading

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The Years Keep Rolling By

Another year has come and gone since I started blogging. That makes 7 years of writing a public memoir about fashion and my lifestyle. Those who have followed me know that I am interested in more than just pretty clothes. … Continue reading

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged , , , , , , , | 30 Comments

Why do women wear fur?

Or men, for that matter. Every year since blogging I do a special post for my animal friends (as well as consistently promoting fashion with compassion). My first memories of women wearing fur was my own dear mother. In the … Continue reading

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My daughter: the animal rights activist

Jean has always loved fashion and at a young age decided what she wanted to wear. Influenced by Little House on the Prairie at 4, she loved her little Holly Hobbie bonnet and had several dresses that would fit in … Continue reading

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Leopards and Tigers and Bears, OH MY!

I’m a huge fan of animal prints and faux fur. My first leopard print was PJs that my mom bought for me in the 60s. She bought herself a pair too because she would often buy us matching clothes, including … Continue reading

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I don’t mind faking it!

When it comes to wearing fur, it’s gotta be fake! Fake Fur and Florals I wear white after Labour Day and florals in winter. When it comes to fashion, I break all the rules. If something doesn’t make sense to … Continue reading

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Animal Rights Day

It’s been a busy week preparing for Animal Rights Day. I’m an animal advocate and I’m following my daughter’s footsteps. I love how she gets involved with doing something, rather than just talking. Let me start by saying I love … Continue reading

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