Tag Archives: eco fashion

Guest post by my daughter Jean: A FAMILY VISIT

Posted on July 3, 2022 by carmen

A Family Visit I recently flew into YYZ – Toronto International Airport for a long overdue visit to see my family. However, it didn’t feel like I was going home. You see, since I’d last visited, both my brothers and … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Plant-based diet, Restaurants, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged daughter, eco fashion, grandchildren, Jeanofalltrades, Katie the rescued dog, Kincardine Ontario, lighthouse, Made in Italy, Northern Reflections, sunsets, vegan | 20 Comments

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

In the good ol’ summertime!

Posted on August 13, 2021 by carmen

One of our favourite beaches on Lake Huron is Kincardine where our youngest son bought a house recently. We’ve taken trips to Kincardine and Hanover many times during the past few months, helping our sons who have moved away. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Summer | Tagged Beach, casual outfit, eco fashion, eco-friendly, Kincardine Ontario, Simons | 22 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

FLOWER POWER: florals on white

Posted on April 28, 2021 by carmen

My love affair with florals germinated as a child and blossomed in my teen years during the ’60s. Inspired by my mother who adored flowers; besides having floral prints on her gorgeous dresses and blouses, we had floral drapes in … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring | Tagged beaches, day trip, eco fashion, floral prints, Lake Huron, magnolia blossoms, Simons, sustainable fashion | 29 Comments

FLOWER POWER: florals on black

Posted on April 22, 2021 by carmen

Flowers are never out of season and never out of style. I bought two floral tops at Simons recently. This one with a black background. It’s super soft and I love that it’s made with an eco-friendly, sustainable fabric. “LENZING™ … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Spring | Tagged eco fashion, florals, magnolia blossoms, Simons, slow fashion, sustainable fashion | 19 Comments

Camouflage: Pink, Black and Gray

Posted on February 7, 2021 by carmen

Last summer, I was delighted to find a pair of pink camo joggers (lightweight cotton). Now I found a winter version of pink camo, fleece-lined leggings (warm and cozy) in fact, the company is called COZY. I stayed comforably warm … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, day trip, eco fashion, Hanover, Northern Reflections, pink camouflage, sustainable fashion, thrifted fashion, Zacks | 18 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

ALCHEMY FASHIONS: ethically made, organic clothing

Posted on March 30, 2020 by carmen

A recent find in a thrift store was this ALCHEMY FASHIONS dress–CANADIAN DESIGNED * MADE WITH LOVE. Alchemy is sweatshop-free: they pay more than fair and living wages to their garment workers and provide a safe workplace. I had never heard … Continue reading →