Tag Archives: fair trade

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

SHOP LOCAL – Support Small Businesses

Posted on March 18, 2021 by carmen

From thrift shops to charming boutiques, I’m sure to find something unique! Case in point … These funky tunics (100% cotton, made in Nepal by an ethical company). Jackie (owner of La Jolie Molly boutique) was wearing one when Maria … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion | Tagged Drizzle & Shine, ethical clothing, ethical company, fair trade, Made in Nepal, shop local, small businesses, tunic | 17 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

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

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 →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged Alchemy Fashions, Canadian company, eco fashion, fair trade, organic cotton, thrifted fashion | 20 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 →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, Day Trips, eco fashion, Elora, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Shopping, Summer | Tagged antiques, consignment shops, eco boutique, eco clothing, Elora, fair trade, fashion, Fergus, Jaboli ll eco-boutique, secondhand, thrift shops, vegan | 20 Comments

DRIZZLE & SHINE: Third Anniversary

Posted on May 21, 2019 by carmen

It’s been three years since Jean opened the doors of her eco boutique DRIZZLE & SHINE in Seattle and started selling fair trade, vegan, eco-friendly wares. Fair trade for people. We care about garment workers: that they are paid a living wage with … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged anniversary, cruelty-free clothes, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, fair trade, sustainable fashion, vegan, wrap top | 26 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 →