Tag Archives: eco fashion

This outfit is totally SLOW FASHION

Posted on March 25, 2020 by carmen

If you are reading my blog for the first time you’ll find out immediately that I support SLOW FASHION. In a world filled with cheap, throw away, fast fashion–which is bad for our environment and even worse for the garment … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, jewellery, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged clothing exchange, eco fashion, second-hand clothes, slow fashion, small businesses, thrifted fashion | 22 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 | 44 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

ArmedAngels – eco fashion

Posted on March 21, 2019 by carmen

What’s better than an ArmedAngels skirt? TWO ArmedAngels skirts! I first heard about this ethical company in Germany when my daughter Jean and I were in Berlin. In the meantime, she has opened her own eco boutique in Seattle and … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Armed Angels, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, skirts | 31 Comments

NW Trend Show – Seattle

Posted on February 7, 2019 by carmen

What a wonderful experience I had going to my first fashion trade show in Seattle! The event is for wholesale buyers and I got a peek into what it’s like to see fashion before it gets to the stores, I … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Seattle | Tagged Armed Angels, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, fair trade, Fashion Trade Show, Indigenous ethical fashion, NW Trend Show, organic, Seattle, sustainable fashion, Tasi jewellery | 30 Comments

Happy Anniversary DRIZZLE AND SHINE

Posted on May 25, 2018 by carmen

It’s been two years since my daughter Jean opened her eco-boutique in Seattle. “Drizzle & Shine is an eco-boutique that grew out of a style blog. While blogging about fashion, boutique owner Jean Coburn learned about major ethical concerns in the fashion industry. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Armed Angels, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, fair trade, Jodie's Touch of Style, Skunkfunk ethical fashion, The Kind Life, Tonle Design, who made my clothes | 14 Comments

Dress Your Age

Posted on February 26, 2018 by carmen

Dress Your Age? What is that supposed to mean? I dress how I like, I wear what I want to. We should choose clothes that make us happy, that make us feel good and that suit our personal style and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged aging, cruelty-free fashion, eco fashion, fair trade, fashion rules, youth | 19 Comments

Walking on the Wild Side

Posted on January 23, 2018 by carmen

Taking a walk on the wild side with my new leopard booties and wearing faux fur and fringes for a wild style. I love imitating the look without harming animals. My jacket is faux suede, faux trim with laces on … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged animal print, eco fashion, leopard booties, leopard print, non-leather booties, non-leather purse, thrifting | 32 Comments

My Traveling Outfit

Posted on December 20, 2017 by carmen

I’m already planning what I’ll wear on the plane for my winter vacation in Seattle. This dress was designed for me! It’s the first thing that caught my eye when I walked into Drizzle and Shine for the first time. A … Continue reading →