Tag Archives: DVF

STYLE CHALLENGE: The traveling DVF dress

Posted on March 22, 2024 by carmen

When Jean came to visit last year she brought this black and white Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress. We thought it would be fun for us to share it, so the dress traveled from Seattle to Southern Ontario and I … Continue reading →

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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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She Wore Red Velvet

Posted on May 11, 2019 by carmen

Red velvet is one of my fondest childhood memories. My mom wore red velvet. This is the dress she wore in a modelling show in the 1950s. She also had beautiful matching red velvet dresses (fit and flare style) made … Continue reading →

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Four Generations of Fashionistas

Posted on May 12, 2018 by carmen

When I count my blessings, one of my first is my dear mom! It seems like such a long time ago since I felt her loving embrace on Mother’s Day! I treasure the memories, but how I wish I could … Continue reading →

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted on January 7, 2016 by carmen

Memories of 2015. As I look back at 2015, it started off as a good year and a wonderful dance opportunity at the beginning of the year with my beautiful friend, Maggie… And then a trip to Seattle to visit … Continue reading →

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Vegan Dinner at Cambridge Mill with DVF

Posted on February 14, 2015 by carmen

What a special birthday I enjoyed: dinner at the elegant Cambridge Mill Restaurant, sitting at a table overlooking the Grand River, ambiance and wearing my mom’s original Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress from the 70s. Genuine vintage. This timeless dress … Continue reading →

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Life is a Stage

Posted on August 14, 2014 by carmen

The sidewalk is our runway and the world is our photo studio. The Empire State Building is a magnificent backdrop. Macy’s old wooden escalator takes me back in time. The High Line is a fantastic elevated linear park along an … Continue reading →

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The Catwalk – Mom’s birthday

Posted on August 9, 2014 by carmen

My stylish mom modeling a red velvet dress with detachable sleeves 1950s Both my mom and daughter took modeling courses. Both of them have influenced my style. My daughter Jean (left) wearing my mom’s DVF wrap dress from the 70s. … Continue reading →

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My Role Model

Posted on November 11, 2013 by carmen

When I think of my mom, I think of pink roses. I think of white lace and black velvet. I remember sitting at her dressing table and trying on her pretty necklaces. I remember playing dress-ups with her beautiful skirts … Continue reading →

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