Tag Archives: eco boutique

DRIZZLE & SHINE: eco-boutique SALE!!!

Posted on November 3, 2021 by carmen

A message from my daughter Jean After being an exclusively online store for six months now, and as I reflect on the past five and a half years, one thing has become clear: Drizzle & Shine was meant to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, fair trade, slow fashion, sustainable fashion | 11 Comments

DRIZZLE & SHINE – Online ECO-BOUTIQUE

Posted on May 27, 2021 by carmen

My daughter Jean learned how bad overconsumption and fast fashion are by watching THE TRUE COST. So she decided to do something about it and opened an eco-boutique five years ago in Seattle. This month she had to close Drizzle … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Shopping | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle & Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, fair trade, online shopping, who made my clothes | 22 Comments

White Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2020 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Christmas, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Armed Angels, Armedangels, Christmas, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in Germany, Made in Italy, Marshalls, Simons, tartan blazer, thrifted fashion, vegan purse | 28 Comments

Peplum and a Pencil Skirt

Posted on November 14, 2020 by carmen

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 | 8 Comments

DRIZZLE & SHINE: eco-boutique

Posted on May 25, 2020 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Drizzle & Shine, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, ethical clothing, ethical company, fair trade, organic, slow fashion, sustainable fashion | 16 Comments

Twice as Nice: wrap tops from Drizzle and Shine

Posted on November 14, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Music, Nature, Photography | Tagged autumn, Chad and Jeremy, Drizzle & Shine, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in USA, Sarah Vaughan, Three Dots made in USA, Willow Weep for Me | 16 Comments

Leopards and Roses: ethical fashion

Posted on October 28, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, ethical company, Jaboli ll eco-boutique, Leopard and Roses, Made in Nepal, sustainable fashion | 45 Comments

Transitioning outfits through the seasons

Posted on October 24, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged bamboo tights, cherry wrap dress, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, second-hand clothes, sustainable fashion, transitional clothing, velvet blazer | 26 Comments

It’s a BOY!

Posted on August 23, 2019 by carmen

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 →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Armed Angels, Armedangels, Drizzle & Shine, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, grandchildren, granddaughter, grandson, Hue, newborn, polka dots, polkadots, sustainable fashion | 33 Comments

Lazy Days of Summer

Posted on August 13, 2019 by carmen

We enjoyed a day trip on the country roads of Southern Ontario. It’s so relaxing to stay off the highway with no particular place to go, just breezing along at a slower pace, no rush, stop when and where we … Continue reading →