Tag Archives: ethical fashion

Brand New Day and a New Haircut

Posted on November 11, 2023 by carmen

Isn’t is good to know we have a brand new day every morning?! We don’t need to wait for New Year’s Day to start fresh! We have all experienced disappointments, mistakes and disasters of sorts. It would be pretty difficult–actually … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Thirfting | Tagged ethical fashion, faux leather, faux suede, Jean, Jeane & Jax, sustainable fashion, thrift shopping | 19 Comments

NORTHERN REFECTIONS: Blue Christmas

Posted on November 28, 2022 by carmen

I’m delighted to collaborate with Northern Reflections again! I love promoting this great Canadian company! This blue buffalo check sweater caught my eye while browsing through their online store. It also comes in red and black which I love, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Photography | Tagged Christmas, ethical fashion, Northern Reflections, slow fashion, sustainable fashion | 25 Comments

STYLE CHALLENGE: Birch and Birds T-Shirt

Posted on January 25, 2022 by carmen

Jean and I have been doing style challenges for several years. It’s not a competition, it’s to show different ways to wear something and get more milage out of our clothes as well as creating various looks. I had shown … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Style Challenge | Tagged CRYSTALYN KAE, ethical company, ethical fashion, Jean of all Trades, Northern Reflections, slow fashion, style challenge, vegan purse | 12 Comments

My New Year’s Resolution: SLOW FASHION

Posted on January 23, 2021 by carmen

As my readers and friends already know, I promote slow fashion, sustainable fashion, thrifting, I support local businesses, small businesses, ethical companies, artisans and I especially look at lables to see where the item is made. This Dolman sleeve sweater … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged dolman sleeves, ethical company, ethical fashion, fair trade, Made in USA, slow fashion, sustainable fashion, tie-dyed clothes | 27 Comments

Crystal Beach: biking and shopping

Posted on September 11, 2020 by carmen

Besides enjoying the beautiful view of Lake Erie, Crystal Beach is a charming little town and great for biking around the quiet streets with cute cottages. I wore my Leopard and Roses (ethical company) tunic. I bought two of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged bike riding, Crystal Beach Ontario, ethical company, ethical fashion, fair trade, Leopard and Roses, sustainable fashion | 11 Comments

Leopard and Roses: hand-crafted by talented artisans in Nepal

Posted on April 16, 2020 by carmen

On one of our day trips last summer, I bought my first Leopard and Roses dress in an eco-boutique in the charming town of Fergus, Ontario. Since then I bought two more tunics made by Leopards and Roses while shopping … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion | Tagged Day Trips, Elora, ethical fashion, Fergus, Leopard and Roses, transitional outfits | 25 Comments

SAVE THE DUCK!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by carmen

April Fools! It’s NO joke! This is April in Ontario. I was hoping to put away my winter coats for the season but we had another snowfall. There’s a lovely nature trail through the forest behind my house and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Scenery, Spring | Tagged cruelty-free jacket, ethical fashion, Jean of all Trades, Save The Duck, Springtime in Canada | 23 Comments

Shopping Spree at Drizzle & Shine

Posted on January 26, 2019 by carmen

Shopping at DRIZZLE & SHINE is worth the trip to Seattle! Of course, visiting my daughter is the reason Seattle is now my favourite city! My shopping spree included tops, skirts, socks and this grey organic cotton dress (that can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged be kind, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, ethical fashion, Indigenous ethical fashion, organic cotton, shop local, slow fashion, sustainable fashion | 20 Comments

The Years Keep Rolling By

Posted on November 27, 2018 by carmen

Another year has come and gone since I started blogging. That makes 7 years of writing a public memoir about fashion and my lifestyle. Those who have followed me know that I am interested in more than just pretty clothes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged 7 years, blogging anniversary, compassion, ethical fashion, fashion with compassion, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, vegan lifestyle | 30 Comments

Whistle River: Shenandoah Tapestry Jacket

Posted on August 26, 2018 by carmen

You’ll notice a new widget on my sidebar. I’m so pleased to be an affiliate of Whistle River Trading Company, quality women’s apparel made in Guatemala. This beautiful tapestry jacket is lightweight and machine washable. I fell in love with the … Continue reading →