Tag Archives: fair trade

Cool without Cruel

Posted on July 7, 2017 by carmen

What do hedge hogs and wild boars have in common? They are both animals on T-shirts from ARMED ANGELS: organic, fair trade and eco-friendly. Jean and I love supporting ethical businesses because this way we can vote with our dollars. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Style Challenge, Summer | Tagged Armed Angels, Armedangels, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, fair trade, hedge hog, organic, photography, wild boar | 12 Comments

Happy Anniversary Drizzle & Shine!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by carmen

This month marks one year since my daughter opened her eco boutique in Seattle. I’m very proud of Jean, not only because she started her own business, but because compassion motivated her to make this decision. She explains in this video … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle & Shine, eco fashion, fair trade | 8 Comments

Synergy two-piece dress – Drizzle & Shine

Posted on May 22, 2017 by carmen

This lovely skirt is one of the skirts I bought in Seattle at my daughter’s store. It came with a matching top and I regretted not having bought the top. Thankfully my daughter (owner of Drizzle & Shine eco boutique) had … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, houndstooth, Synergy Organic Clothing, thrifting, two-piece dress | 17 Comments

T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by carmen

When I bought this T-shirt dress at Drizzle & Shine, I knew I’d be able to wear it anytime of the year. My daughter Jean wore hers as a tunic with jeans and I decided to try it too. Perfect … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Jewelry, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged cotton, dance, denim jacket, Drizzle and Shine, fair trade, fashion, Jean of all Trades, rhodonite, sustainable fashion, T-shirt dress, Threads 4 Thought, thrifting, tunic | 23 Comments

Exploring Seattle

Posted on February 10, 2017 by carmen

While visiting my daughter in Seattle in September, I couldn’t resist buying a new wardrobe at her eco boutique Drizzle & Shine. Here’s one of the four skirts I bought. It’s made by Synergy and I have mentioned this fair-trade … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Purses, Seattle, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, fair trade, Seattle, Synergy Organic Clothing | 19 Comments

Summer Place

Posted on October 21, 2016 by carmen

We have enjoyed an extended summer during October. However, autumn leaves must fall and it will soon be time to winterize our Summer Place. We also call it the Tree House because it overlooks the forest, three stories high, since … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco clothing, eco fashion, ethical clothing, fair trade, Synergy, youtube | 18 Comments

Summertime Blues

Posted on September 21, 2016 by carmen

Today is the last day of summer. This top is is from Dear Goods, Berlin (people, animal and eco-friendly) bought last summer during my holiday in Germany. Being a summer-lovin’ girl, I don’t rush into fall fashion until absolutely necessary. Cute little … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Photography, Summer | Tagged Berlin, Dear Good fair trade clothing, Dear Goods, fair trade, Martin Sheen ship, Sea Shepherd, stripes | 20 Comments

Elisa Cavaletti and my new lace shrug

Posted on August 14, 2016 by carmen

I bought this white Elisa Cavaletti blouse and lace leggings in Dinkelsbuhl, Germany last summer. The design is unique, embellished with dazzling mismatched buttons and the quality is superb. A very unusual “V” shape high low style The lace leggings … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, flowers, Nature, Photography | Tagged Bux, Elisa Cavaletti, embellished buttons, fair trade, flower garden, lace leggings, lace shrug, nature, photography | 29 Comments

White Shirt from Dear Goods, Berlin

Posted on August 12, 2016 by carmen

When Jean and I went shopping in Berlin, Germany last summer, we bought some lovely clothes. I bought three tops at Dear Goods (fair-trade) boutique. Now she has opened her own eco boutique in Seattle. I have yet to post … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Shopping, Summer | Tagged Berlin, cropped jeans, Dear Goods, fair trade, H&M, non-leather, Spanner | 9 Comments

My Daughter: the American Eco Boutique Owner

Posted on July 4, 2016 by carmen

My daughter Jean (from Jean of all Trades: a style guide and Sunshine and Slaughter: Vegan for Life) has had two monumental achievements this year: she became an American citizen and opened her own eco boutique Drizzle and Shine. Jean followed … Continue reading →