Tag Archives: dress up – dress down

DRESS UP, DRESS DOWN: two-piece dress from Ricki’s

Posted on August 1, 2022 by carmen

My mother had several two-piece dresses, one of which my daughter Jean and I inherited. It’s a DVF, Jean had the pleasure of Meeting Diane von Furstenberg in person!  I recently bought two skirts with matching blouses at RICKI’S, I showed … Continue reading →

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Dress Up – Dress Down: Black and Beige Two-Tone Sweater

Posted on December 10, 2020 by carmen

When I noticed this two-tone sweater on a mannequin, it was one of those moments. You know, the kind when you make an instant decision. Only one sweater left: fortunately, just my size and just my style! I love the dolman sleeves … Continue reading →

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Dress Up – Dress Down: La Jolie Molly

Posted on October 20, 2020 by carmen

La Jolie Molly With a name and sign like this, of course, I had to go in and check it out! First thing I bought was this pretty bamboo and lace shrug, just the thing to dress up jeans. My … Continue reading →

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Peplum: I loved it then, I love it now

Posted on May 1, 2020 by carmen

I remember my mom wearing peplum and she always looked so elegant. She had an hourglass figure and this flared-from-the-waist style accentuated it even more. I was excited to see peplum tops make a comeback a few years ago and … Continue reading →

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Dress Up – Dress Down: Thrift Shopping

Posted on May 4, 2017 by carmen

The splendour of the blossoms have come, trees and shrubs garbed in delightful colours. Northern Gold Forsythia has prolific yellow flowers, the same shade as in my blouse that I bought in a thrift shop in Seattle. The blouse is a slightly … Continue reading →

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Dress Up – Dress Down: FLOWER POWER

Posted on July 11, 2014 by carmen

When I saw this pretty chiffon blouse on Jean’s blog FLOWER POWER, I was so happy that she had bought it recently on eBay. I immediately ordered one too! I knew this would be a perfect top dressed up or … Continue reading →

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