Tag Archives: day trip

Animal Print and Polka Dots

Posted on July 22, 2021 by carmen

Pattern mixing is easy and safe with a monochromatic look. The gray and white subtle zebra and leopard print top compliments these gray and white polka dot capris. And to complete the outfit, I wore gray sneakers with white polka … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Summer | Tagged animal print, capris, casual outfit, day trip, polka dots | 16 Comments

FLOWER POWER: florals on white

Posted on April 28, 2021 by carmen

My love affair with florals germinated as a child and blossomed in my teen years during the ’60s. Inspired by my mother who adored flowers; besides having floral prints on her gorgeous dresses and blouses, we had floral drapes in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged beaches, day trip, eco fashion, floral prints, Lake Huron, magnolia blossoms, Simons, sustainable fashion | 29 Comments

NORTHERN REFLECTIONS in Red and Blue

Posted on April 12, 2021 by carmen

Salesladies make the best models, as I mentioned in my previous post. This is another pullover that one of the salesladies was wearing when I was shopping at Northern Reflections (Canadian Women’s Apparel Store) proving once again that real woman … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged beret, day trip, Kincardine Ontario, Lake Huron, Northern Reflections, spring flowers, Springtime in Canada | 21 Comments

Camouflage: Pink, Black and Gray

Posted on February 7, 2021 by carmen

Last summer, I was delighted to find a pair of pink camo joggers (lightweight cotton). Now I found a winter version of pink camo, fleece-lined leggings (warm and cozy) in fact, the company is called COZY. I stayed comforably warm … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, day trip, eco fashion, Hanover, Northern Reflections, pink camouflage, sustainable fashion, thrifted fashion, Zacks | 18 Comments

Grand Bend: day trip to the beach

Posted on September 3, 2020 by carmen

Real beach waves hairdo! The wind styled my hair! I’m a summer kinda girl but I prefer the beach after four and especially at sunset when it’s not so crowded and a little cooler. During the day, we visited family … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Scenery, Summer | Tagged Beach, day trip, Grand Bend, Lake Huron, Skechers, white cropped shirt, Zara | 24 Comments

Turn on the Brights: Patchwork Skirt

Posted on February 24, 2020 by carmen

My daughter inspired me to do pattern mixing. Jean started when she was a preschooler and insisted on choosing what she wanted to wear. She perfected the art of pattern mixing through the years. I suppose patchwork quilts are the … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, New York, Shopping | Tagged birthday, day trip, Macy's, New York, patchwork, pattern mixing | 16 Comments

Boxing Day Sales at Zacks

Posted on January 16, 2020 by carmen

The first Zacks opened in Kitchener, Ontario almost 100 years ago (1921). Today there are 19 stores across Ontario and Quebec: working with Canadian manufacturers and some importers. Everything in the store was 50% off for Boxing Day. I bought … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography | Tagged Boxing Day, Canadian company, dance friends, day trip, family outings, Kitchener Ontario, Sarnia, St. Clair River, Zacks | 15 Comments

Day Trip to Snohomish, Washington

Posted on January 30, 2019 by carmen

A view of the Snohomish River, it doesn’t look as beautiful in January as it does in the summer, but with weather mild enough to take off my coat, I’m not complaining. Jean wore her SAVE THE DUCK jacket, a … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, day trip, Save The Duck, shopping, Snohomish Washington | 26 Comments

Niagara-on-the-Lake in Autumn

Posted on October 23, 2018 by carmen

With so many pleasant autumn days, we had another chance to drive to Niagara-on-the-Lake this month. The sun was shining, no wind and it’s always a little warmer on the Niagara Peninsula. First stop, the Lavender Shop, always a treat … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Scenery | Tagged day trip, Lake Ontario, Lavender Boutique, lavender knitted top, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Scenery | 36 Comments

Twice as Nice: shawls in beach colours

Posted on September 7, 2018 by carmen

I bought these shawls in two colours. One is sandy beige that I wore over black and added turquoise jewellery. This sea-breeze blue one worn over white makes a totally different look. My tank top has fake pearls, so I … Continue reading →