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Tag Archives: fashion
What to wear to the dance class?
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
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Dance, Fashion
Tagged active lifstyle, dance, fashion, red and black plaid
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With Love from Zacks
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
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Canadian company, fashion, God is love, Happy Valentine's Day, heart jewellery, hearts, love, Zacks
16 Comments
Autumn Days and Fireside Evenings
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
Posted in Art, Autumn, Fashion, Photography, Scenery
Tagged autumn, Canadian company, Canadian designer, Claire Desjardins, fashion, photography, Scenery, Zacks
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An Afternoon in Paris
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
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer
Tagged fashion, fashionistas, Grand River, Maggie, May, Paris Ontario
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Maggie’s Clothing Exchange Party
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
How to wear leggings and look classy
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
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion
Tagged Covered Perfectly, fashion, houndstooth, leggings, leopard print
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Lazy Days of Summer
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
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Baby needs a new pair of shoes
… dancing shoes, that is … Dance Plus in Toronto has a yearly sale for top quality dance shoes, some made in England. After trying on several pairs that I liked, I almost bought these but they had a 3-inch … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Fashion, Photography, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged dance shoes, fashion, Hue, Hue leggings, photography, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle
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Summer Reprise
After a few rainy days with cooler temperatures, we enjoyed some wonderful warm weather again in October. It felt like summer was back for a few days. During our weekend getaway in August, I bought these gray leggings hoping they … Continue reading
Heat Wave and a Cool Top
What sold me on this cool multicolour top is the unique print which reminds me of Saris: bright and colourful. It’s light and silky. We’re having Florida weather with days hot enough to melt metal. Humidity so high my hair has … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography
Tagged Avon, bridge by the creek, capris, cool top, fashion, heat wave, Lola jeans, nature, photography
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