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Relaxing in my red Covered Perfectly top.❤️made in the USA 🇺🇸 @coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50Winter in Ontario. Keeping warm in my pink puffer jacket and cosy fleece-lined pink camouflage leggings. @save_the_duck #pink #pinkcamo #winter #fashionblogger #hanoverHappy Valentines! With love, carmen ♥️#love #valentinesBuffalo plaid cardigan brightens up dreary winter days. #buffaloplaid #lumberjackstyleMy cozy windowpane plaid cardigan jacket and thrifted beret. #blackandwhite #thriftedfashion #slowfashion #winterfashion #fashionbloggerRoom with a view! A cold winter night as seen from the bedroom window. #winterHappy New Year!♥️ #buffaloplaidchristmas #buffaloplaid #lumberjackstyle #fashionbloggerMerry Christmas! Wishing everyone a blessed holiday season! #merrychristmasShopping at Simons, Canadian store. Love this two-tone sweater! ❤️ #sweaterweather #fashionblogger #leopardprint #notwool @maisonsimons @simons.canadaShopping at Simons Canadian store. I love this shade of raspberry. #longcardigan #floraltshirt #fashionblogger #simonscanada @simons.canada @maisonsimonsDesigned in Canada and bought at @zacksfashions - women’s apparel since 1921, first store opened in Kitchener, Ontario. 19 stores across Ontario and Quebec, “Zacks offers an inspiring selection of career and casualwear in sizes ranging from 4 - 18.” #clairedesjardins #clairedesjardinsapparel #clairedesjardinsart #canadianstore #fashionblogger #zacksfashion #zacksfashionsI love second hand: easy on the pocketbook and great for the environment. Lace top is from Cleo via thrifted. Faux leather pants and shoes from my friend Maggie‘s clothing exchange. #clothingexchange #thriftedfashion #slowfashion #whatveganswearIn memory of my mom, my inspiration! I’m wearing one of her favourite styles: peplum, pencil skirt, lace stockings and high heels. My velvet peplum top is thrifted. Pencil skirt from my daughter’s eco-boutique @drizzleandshine The stockings belonged to my mom. Shoes from my friend @maggieli28 clothing exchange. #fashionblogger #memories💕Fun at Crystal Beach with Maria!❤️ #crystalbeachontario #fashionblogger #sweaterweatherThe Roaring ‘20s. It was a swell time at the costume party! #flapper #fashionblogger #themeparty #fauxfurThe Roaring ‘20s ... #flapper #themeparty #fashionbloggerBirds of a feather! I am copying Maggie, she has great style! I love her colorful, feather print leggings and found a similar pair. #friends #copycat #fashionbloggerIf you’re ever in the Niagara area drop by #lajoliemolly #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal Dressed up with my bamboo and lace shrug for a lovely afternoon at Langdon Hall. #fashionbloggerLa 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. #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #crystalbeach @la_jolie_molly_boutiqueThere is a beautiful old Willow tree on the back road of our neighborhood. Olive green and white outfit. Scarf and purse are thrifted. #thriftedfashion #whiteafterlaborday #slowfashion #fashionblogger
Tag Archives: Drizzle and Shine
White Christmas
And just like that, it’s Christmastime again! Time to don our gay apparel with merry and bright colours. I’m wearing my red tartan Christmas blazer, red beret (secondhand) and red booties that I have had for over 25 years. The … Continue reading
Peplum and a Pencil Skirt
When I started blogging nine years ago, my second post was about my dear mother. She had a profound influence on me. I am truly blessed to be her daughter! My love for peplum started when I was a child, … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thirfting
Tagged Blue Canoe, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in USA, mom, peplum top, thrifted fashion
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DRIZZLE & SHINE: eco-boutique
In May 2016 my daughter opened an eco-boutique in Seattle, Washington. Jean has always loved fashion, even as a pre-schooler. She started her fashion blog in 2011. “Drizzle & Shine is an eco-boutique that grew out of a style blog. … Continue reading
Twice as Nice: wrap tops from Drizzle and Shine
My favourite little dress shop! These pretty tops are from my daughter’s eco-boutique in Seattle. Paired with skirts or pants, I love that they are as comfortable as a T-shirt but look so much more stylish. I love the wrap … Continue reading
Leopards and Roses: ethical fashion
If you follow my blog, you know I promote SLOW FASHION: sustainable, eco-friendly, fairtrade, cruelty-free fashion. I support small businesses and thrift shops. I often mention my daughter’s eco-boutique and show beautiful items I have bought at her store Drizzle … Continue reading
Transitioning outfits through the seasons
When Jean sent me this pretty wrap dress from her eco-boutique this summer, I knew it was perfect for transitioning into autumn. I’ve styled it with a black velvet blazer (thrifted) and black bamboo tights (from Jean’s store). Booties are … Continue reading
Cherry Wrap Dress and a Wicker Purse
While visiting my daughter in January, I had the opportunity to attend my first Fashion Trend Show in Seattle. It was so interesting and I watched how Jean chose and ordered clothes for her eco-boutique Drizzle & Shine. She let … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged cherry wrap dress, Drizzle and Shine, Jeanofalltrades, wicker purse
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It’s a BOY!
We are excited to announce the birth of our third grandchild! Having a grandbaby is a lot easier than having a baby! No morning sickness, no labour pain and I didn’t gain a single pound! But I did gain a … Continue reading
DRIZZLE & SHINE: Third Anniversary
It’s been three years since Jean opened the doors of her eco boutique DRIZZLE & SHINE in Seattle and started selling fair trade, vegan, eco-friendly wares. Fair trade for people. We care about garment workers: that they are paid a living wage with … Continue reading
ArmedAngels – eco fashion
What’s better than an ArmedAngels skirt? TWO ArmedAngels skirts! I first heard about this ethical company in Germany when my daughter Jean and I were in Berlin. In the meantime, she has opened her own eco-boutique in Seattle and carries … Continue reading
Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Spring
Tagged Armed Angels, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, skirts
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