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Pattern mixing in black and white with plaid and stripes and polkadots! Do you do pattern mixing? #plaid #stripes #polkadots #patternmixing #blackandwhite #fashionblogger #fashionover50@coveredperfectly is back!! ❤️Stylish, flattering, ageless fashion. One of my favourite tops is #simplecomfort - I bought it in several colors. This one is black which I’m wearing with a red Dickie underneath. Goes great with my red and black #buffaloplaid #coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #madeinusa🇺🇸Relaxing in my red Covered Perfectly top.❤️made in the USA 🇺🇸 @coveredperfectly #fashionblogger #fashionover50Winter in Ontario. Keeping warm in my pink puffer jacket and cosy fleece-lined pink camouflage leggings. @save_the_duck #pink #pinkcamo #winter #fashionblogger #hanoverHappy Valentines! With love, carmen ♥️#love #valentinesBuffalo plaid cardigan brightens up dreary winter days. #buffaloplaid #lumberjackstyleMy cozy windowpane plaid cardigan jacket and thrifted beret. #blackandwhite #thriftedfashion #slowfashion #winterfashion #fashionbloggerRoom with a view! A cold winter night as seen from the bedroom window. #winterHappy New Year!♥️ #buffaloplaidchristmas #buffaloplaid #lumberjackstyle #fashionbloggerMerry Christmas! Wishing everyone a blessed holiday season! #merrychristmasShopping at Simons, Canadian store. Love this two-tone sweater! ❤️ #sweaterweather #fashionblogger #leopardprint #notwool @maisonsimons @simons.canadaShopping at Simons Canadian store. I love this shade of raspberry. #longcardigan #floraltshirt #fashionblogger #simonscanada @simons.canada @maisonsimonsDesigned in Canada and bought at @zacksfashions - women’s apparel since 1921, first store opened in Kitchener, Ontario. 19 stores across Ontario and Quebec, “Zacks offers an inspiring selection of career and casualwear in sizes ranging from 4 - 18.” #clairedesjardins #clairedesjardinsapparel #clairedesjardinsart #canadianstore #fashionblogger #zacksfashion #zacksfashionsI love second hand: easy on the pocketbook and great for the environment. Lace top is from Cleo via thrifted. Faux leather pants and shoes from my friend Maggie‘s clothing exchange. #clothingexchange #thriftedfashion #slowfashion #whatveganswearIn memory of my mom, my inspiration! I’m wearing one of her favourite styles: peplum, pencil skirt, lace stockings and high heels. My velvet peplum top is thrifted. Pencil skirt from my daughter’s eco-boutique @drizzleandshine The stockings belonged to my mom. Shoes from my friend @maggieli28 clothing exchange. #fashionblogger #memories💕Fun at Crystal Beach with Maria!❤️ #crystalbeachontario #fashionblogger #sweaterweatherThe Roaring ‘20s. It was a swell time at the costume party! #flapper #fashionblogger #themeparty #fauxfurThe Roaring ‘20s ... #flapper #themeparty #fashionbloggerBirds of a feather! I am copying Maggie, she has great style! I love her colorful, feather print leggings and found a similar pair. #friends #copycat #fashionbloggerIf you’re ever in the Niagara area drop by #lajoliemolly #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal Dressed up with my bamboo and lace shrug for a lovely afternoon at Langdon Hall. #fashionblogger
Tag Archives: forest
A walk in the woods
We had planned a walk in the woods for Mother’s Day but the weather did not cooperate. It actually snowed in May. Walks through the forest are therapeutic and healthy. Fresh air and nature help us feel better emotionally, physically … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged family outings, forest, Made in Germany, nature, Scenery, walk in the woods
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Things that go bump in the night
It was that moment between being awake and asleep, just as you’re slipping into slumber. We heard a huge thud that shook us into being wide awake. “What was that?” I whispered to my husband who was already sound asleep. … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting
Tagged earth-tones, faux suede boots, forest, nature, neutrals, slow fashion, thrifted fashion
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Animal Print and Faux Leather Pants
There was a time I thought animal prints were tacky, but I changed my mind many years ago and now I own dozens of animal print items from clothes to shoes, including accessories like scarves and even jewellery. What I … Continue reading
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
I’d rather be inside where it’s cozy and warm, and I can look at this breath-taking view without having my breath taken away! The forest looks sugar frosted. Let me take you through a walk in the woods behind my house. Bundle … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter
Tagged cold, forest, Hoppy and Muffy, moose, nature, photography, Scenery, snow, winter scene
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Winter is Back
Looks like a scene from Narnia. Guess I spoke too soon, but I was hopeful when I wrote my previous post on Tuesday that Spring is in the air. My dance class was cancelled on Wednesday due to freezing rain. … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter
Tagged faux-fur, forest, nature, photography, Scenery, snow, walk in the woods, winter
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Gray Jacquard Sweatshirt–United Colors of Benetton
I don’t own a sweatshirt, that is until now. While shopping in Munich, I found a United Colors of Benetton store (we don’t have one anymore where I live) and tried on this gray mix jacquard sweatshirt. It’s comfortable and … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Germany, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping
Tagged Empress of Austria, forest, gray jacquard sweatshirt, Munich, Sissi, United Colors of Benetton
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Decisions Decisions Decisions
Decisions have never been easy for me. Deciding what to wear can be a challenge, but it’s easy enough to change my mind; major decisions are another story. To buy or not to buy We’ve been looking at houses this … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Nature, Scenery
Tagged babbling brook, decisions, forest, open concept, pond
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Forget-me-not
I love spring and although it’s been taking awhile here in Southern Ontario for spring to arrive in it’s fullness, the evidence is now clear; forget-me-nots, bluebells and daffodils are blooming in the forest. Warmer days beckon me to come … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Spring
Tagged Active Lifestyle, bluebells, daffodils, forest, forget-me-not, spring, spring flowers, walking
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Beauty in the Forest
Beautiful, delicate trilliums are perennial woodland wildflowers found in Ontario in spring. The white trillium is the official flower and emblem of Ontario, and the symbol of the Government of Ontario, Canada. Enjoying nature walks is one of my favourite … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Scenery
Tagged Active Lifestyle, Calvin Klein, forest, leggings, trilliums, walks in the woods
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Dressing down
A walk in the woods doesn’t necessarily mean dressing down in jeans and workboots and a shabby coat. It’s still very easy to to have fun with fashion when doing all sorts of activities. Casual, yes–frumpy, NO! I’m often amazed at … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature
Tagged forest, scarves, walk in the woods, walking, woods
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