Tag Archives: fashion

M is for May – M is for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 12, 2024 by carmen

One day to celebrate Mother’s Day? A mother is essential to life, after all, none of us would be here without our mothers. Mothers should have a whole month,so I propose MAY to be MOTHERS MONTH! M is for memories … Continue reading →

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Black Watch Tartan Vest and Black Velvet Jeans

Posted on April 27, 2024 by carmen

You don’t have to be Scottish wear Black Watch, it’s my favourite tartan and can be worn by anyone. The history of this popular tartan is interesting to know. While shopping at JCPenney in Flagstaff, Arizona, I bought this quilted … Continue reading →

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STYLE CHALLENGE: The traveling DVF dress

Posted on March 22, 2024 by carmen

When Jean came to visit last year she brought this black and white Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress. We thought it would be fun for us to share it, so the dress traveled from Seattle to Southern Ontario and I … Continue reading →

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Summer Days

Posted on June 26, 2023 by carmen

What a wonderful way to start summer with Jean’s arrival for Father’s Day! We enjoyed celebrating at our oldest son’s place (who is also a father of three, our dear grandchildren) and our youngest son was there too! First time … Continue reading →

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What to wear to the dance class?

Posted on March 7, 2021 by carmen

Getting dressed is a fun part of my day! It’s like playing dress-ups every morning! Sometimes it’s hard to decide–not beacuse I don’t have a thing to wear–just the opposite, I have so many lovely choices. Putting an outfit together … Continue reading →

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With Love from Zacks

Posted on February 13, 2021 by carmen

I love supporting Zacks: Canadian women’s apparel since 1921. The first Zacks opened in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, with 29 stores across Ontario today. I fell in love with this cute graphic top because of the little red and pink hearts! … Continue reading →

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Autumn Days and Fireside Evenings

Posted on November 27, 2020 by carmen

I absolutely love the vibrant design of this tunic which looks like an abstract painting. I bought it at Zacks (Canadian Store). It’s like wearing a work of art. Designed by a Canadian artist Claire Desjardins whose work reminds me of … Continue reading →

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An Afternoon in Paris

Posted on August 1, 2020 by carmen

It was Maggie’s idea to have lunch in Paris While waiting for our riverside restaurant reservation, we had time to stroll around town and relax. Three fashionable tourists I wore my new floral blouse with blush pink cotton pants that … Continue reading →

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Maggie’s Clothing Exchange Party

Posted on December 17, 2019 by carmen

My daughter Jean hosts and attends clothing exchange parties in Seattle frequently. My dear friend Maggie is a thrifting specialist and when I told her about Jean’s parties, she thought it was a great idea and has decided to host … Continue reading →

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How to wear leggings and look classy

Posted on October 10, 2019 by carmen

Here’s my easy tip to look classy in leggings — wear a long top or tunic that covers your tushie. It’s that simple, yet I see so many women wearing a top that’s too short for leggings. I have a … Continue reading →

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