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What to wear to dance class? This red and black plaid dress with a high waisted lace up and handkerchief style. #fashionblogger #dancerA time to dance! This is one of my favourite skirts for dancing. It’s a flowing,sheer fabric that looks amazing when I twirl. I love the high low style. #fashionblogger #dancerA dress for all seasons. With summer being too short for my liking, I layered this summer dress with a long black cardigan, black dickie, a leopard print halftee, a leopard print scarf, bamboo tights and leopard print booties. Swipe to see how it looks in summer. #fashionbloggerMy favourite faux fur jacket and snake skin print joggers. #fauxfur #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #snakeskinprintPink and blue tie-dye Dolman sleeve top made in the USA.🇺🇸#fashionblogger #madeinusaPattern mixing in black and white with plaid and stripes and polkadots! Do you do pattern mixing? #plaid #stripes #polkadots #patternmixing #blackandwhite #fashionblogger #fashionover50@coveredperfectly is back!! ❤️Stylish, flattering, ageless fashion. One of my favourite tops is #simplecomfort - I bought it in several colors. This one is black which I’m wearing with a red Dickie underneath. Goes great with my red and black #buffaloplaid #coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #madeinusa🇺🇸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💕
Tag Archives: DVF
She Wore Red Velvet
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
Posted in Fashion, Memories, Photography, Thirfting
Tagged Color Pop Effects, Diane Von Furstenberg, DVF, Mother's Day, red velvet, red velvet blazer, red velvet dress
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Four Generations of Fashionistas
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
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nostalgia, Style Challenge
Tagged Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, DVF, four generations, grandchildren, granddaughter, graphic tee, houndstooth dress, Jean of all Trades, matching outfits, Mother's Day, Rosenthal china, Shadow Rose, Space Needle, style challenge, wrap dress
31 Comments
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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
Vegan Dinner at Cambridge Mill with DVF
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
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged birthday, Cambridge Mill Restaurant, Diane Von Furstenberg, Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress, DVF, Fun Fashion Friday, Grand River, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, retro clothes, vintage, Visible Monday, wrap dress
24 Comments
Life is a Stage
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
Posted in Fashion, New York City, Shopping
Tagged Bebenoir, Diane Von Furstenberg, DVF, High Line, houndstooth dress, Life is a stage, New York City, NYC, wrap dress
18 Comments
The Catwalk – Mom’s birthday
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
Posted in Fashion
Tagged birthday, Diane Von Furstenberg, DVF, Jeanofalltrades, modeling, mom
5 Comments
My Role Model
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
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Nostalgia
Tagged Diane Von Furstenberg, DVF, my mom, pink roses
9 Comments
