Tag Archives: compassion

The Years Keep Rolling By

Posted on November 27, 2018 by carmen

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 7 years, blogging anniversary, compassion, ethical fashion, fashion with compassion, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, vegan lifestyle | 30 Comments

Why do women wear fur?

Posted on January 2, 2018 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Animals, Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thirfting, Winter | Tagged Animals, compassion, cruelty-free fashion, fashion with compassion, faux-fur, kindness, leopard print, leopard print coat | 21 Comments

My daughter: the animal rights activist

Posted on December 9, 2017 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Plant-based diet, Seattle | Tagged animal rights, animal rights activist, Animals, compassion, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, fashion, fashion with compassion, heart jewellery, Jean, Jeanofalltrades, NARN, plant-based lifestyle, Seattle, Sunshine and Slaughter, vegan lifestyle | 10 Comments

Leopards and Tigers and Bears, OH MY!

Posted on December 16, 2014 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Animals, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged animal print, coats, compassion, fashion, faux-fur, fur-free blog, jackets, Joseph Ribkoff, say no to fur, style, thrifting, vegan fashion bloggers | 12 Comments

I don’t mind faking it!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Animals, Fashion | Tagged angora, animal cruelty, compassion, fake fur, fashion with compassion, faux-fur, feathers, floral skinny jeans, fur, leather, wool | 15 Comments

Animal Rights Day

Posted on October 4, 2013 by carmen

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 →