Tag Archives: fashion

Autumn Days and Fireside Evenings

Posted on November 27, 2020 by carmen

I absolutely love the vibrantl 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 | 10 Comments

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 →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Restaurants, Scenery, Summer | Tagged fashion, fashionistas, Grand River, Maggie, May, Paris Ontario | 21 Comments

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 →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged clothing exchange, fashion, Maggie | 15 Comments

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 →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion | Tagged Covered Perfectly, fashion, houndstooth, leggings, leopard print | 24 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

Baby needs a new pair of shoes

Posted on July 11, 2019 by carmen

… 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 | 21 Comments

Summer Reprise

Posted on November 5, 2018 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion | Tagged castles, fashion, old ruins, photography, Scenery | 25 Comments

Heat Wave and a Cool Top

Posted on July 17, 2018 by carmen

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 | 16 Comments

Autumn Jackets

Posted on December 14, 2017 by carmen

One of the reasons I have a closet full of fall jackets is because I take care of my things and tend to have them a long time, another reason is because I love thrifting. These are some of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories | Tagged autumn, Drizzle and Shine, fall, fashion, faux-fur, jackets, Joseph Ribkoff, R.E.D. Valentino | 25 Comments

My daughter: the animal rights activist

Posted on December 9, 2017 by carmen

Jean has always loved fashion and at a young age decided what she wanted to wear. Influenced by Little House on the Prairie at 4, she loved her little Holly Hobbie bonnet and had several dresses that would fit in … Continue reading →