Tag Archives: Drizzle and Shine

Blue Roses

Posted on May 27, 2017 by carmen

My eyes light up brighter than a starry night when a package arrives from Seattle. I know it’s from Drizzle & Shine. Recently, Jean sent me three new things from her eco boutique: a blue tie-dyed dress, a black dolman-sleeved … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, flowers, Spring | Tagged blue roses, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, floral prints, Made in USA, Weston | 15 Comments

Synergy two-piece dress – Drizzle & Shine

Posted on May 22, 2017 by carmen

This lovely skirt is one of the skirts I bought in Seattle at my daughter’s store. It came with a matching top and I regretted not having bought the top. Thankfully my daughter (owner of Drizzle & Shine eco boutique) had … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, houndstooth, Synergy Organic Clothing, thrifting, two-piece dress | 17 Comments

April Showers

Posted on April 24, 2017 by carmen

What a cheerful way to brighten up dreary, rainy days in April in my navy blue raincoat with polka dots. I bought it at Drizzle & Shine. We’ve had a number of rainy days this month. My red rubber duck boots add a … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Spring | Tagged April showers, Drizzle and Shine, raincoat, rainy days, red rubber booties, springtime | 21 Comments

These Boots are Made for Walking

Posted on April 2, 2017 by carmen

It will be time to pack away my winter boots soon (I hope) and bring out my sandals again. I keep a few boots that are transitional and can be worn in spring like these ones that I bought at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jewelry, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged booties, Drizzle and Shine, Reitmans, thrifting | 18 Comments

Comfort + Style = clothes I love best

Posted on March 19, 2017 by carmen

This is an important fashion must for me. I can’t wear things that itch, scratch, feel too restrictive, uncomfortable or cause pain, even if it’s a special occasion. I need to feel comfortable or else I can’t wait to take it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Purses | Tagged black and white, comfort, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, Jeane & Jax, vegan boots, vegan purse | 19 Comments

T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by carmen

When I bought this T-shirt dress at Drizzle & Shine, I knew I’d be able to wear it anytime of the year. My daughter Jean wore hers as a tunic with jeans and I decided to try it too. Perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cotton, dance, denim jacket, Drizzle and Shine, fair trade, fashion, Jean of all Trades, rhodonite, sustainable fashion, T-shirt dress, Threads 4 Thought, thrifting, tunic | 23 Comments

Cotton and bamboo and hemp! Oh my!

Posted on February 27, 2017 by carmen

I love the comfort of these fabrics. This A- line skirt (made in Canada by Salts and West Organic Clothing–quality ethically-made garments) is from Drizzle & Shine (my daughter’s eco boutique). It’s a blend of bamboo and organic cotton. I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Cruelty-free, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, Salts and West Organic Clothing | 14 Comments

Velvet and lace and a pencil skirt

Posted on February 20, 2017 by carmen

Pencil skirts are so elegant and this one is so comfortable. It’s made by Blue Canoe–an American company–and I love this shade of burgundy. I’ve bought several things from Blue Canoe while in Seattle in September. It was an instant decision when … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Winter | Tagged Blue Canoe, burgundy, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, lace, pencil skirt, velvet | 20 Comments

Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by carmen

While visiting my daughter in Seattle in September, I couldn’t resist buying a new wardrobe at her eco boutique Drizzle & Shine. Here’s one of the four skirts I bought. It’s made by Synergy and I have mentioned this fair-trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing | 19 Comments

Gray Synergy Top = comfort + style

Posted on January 16, 2017 by carmen

Synergy Organic Clothing is a fair-trade company in Nepal where the employees earn a living wage. I bought this organic cotton top at Jean’s eco boutique, Drizzle & Shine. A lovely shade of gray with dolman sleeves and beautiful hand-stitching on … Continue reading →