Tag Archives: fashion

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 →

Posted in Animals, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Plant-based diet, Seattle | Tagged animal rights, animal rights activist, Animals, compassion, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, fair trade, fashion, fashion with compassion, heart jewellery, Jean, Jeanofalltrades, NARN, plant-based lifestyle, Seattle, Sunshine and Slaughter, vegan lifestyle | 10 Comments

Autumn Lament

Posted on November 15, 2017 by carmen

The sunlight is flickering through the leaves as some are dancing to the ground. I watch from my window as the beauty of the glorious colours start to disappear, leaving the barren trees looking naked like skeletons. As night falls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Christmas, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping | Tagged autumn, Day Trips, Elora, fashion, flowers, nature, photography, Scenery, sunflowers | 20 Comments

New York, New York; so good they named it twice!

Posted on September 4, 2017 by carmen

And when I like something, I buy it twice! Case in point–these little mesh toppers. First in blue, as I showed in my last post. It was hard to decide which colour, so I went back and bought another one … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Travel | Tagged black and white fashion, fashion, Harlem, Jean of all Trades, New York City, NYC, photography, red sandals, shopping in Harlem, topper | 6 Comments

Apollo Theater in Harlem

Posted on September 1, 2017 by carmen

The Apollo Theater in Harlem is where the Queen of Jazz, Ella Fitzgerald, began her career on Amateur Night. She was often referred to as the First Lady of Song and noted for her amazing scat singing. Many famous singers and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, New York City, Photography, Restaurants, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Apollo Theater, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, fashion, Harlem, Jazz, New York City, NYC, photography | 20 Comments

Black and White Fashion

Posted on August 1, 2017 by carmen

As every fashionable woman knows, black and white is a classic combination: always in style, never out of date, forever chic. You can’t go wrong with black and white, this duo will always be in vogue: takes us through every season … Continue reading →