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Styling my floral top with white jeans and red jeans. #florals #magnolias #fashion #fashionbloggerStyling my floral top with red jeans and black faux leather pants. #florals #fauxleather #fashion #fashionblogger #thrifingStyling my floral blazer with white jeans and black faux leather pants. #fashionblogger #florals #whatveganswearI always find something I like at Northern Reflections 🇨🇦(Canadian women’s apparel store). This red and blue top is great paired with jeans. #fashionblogger #shopcanadian #shoplocal @northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. 🇨🇦❤️#fashionblogger #supportlocalbusiness @northernreflectionsShopping adventure with Maria! These funky tunics (100% cotton) are made in Nepal by an ethical company. Let’s support small businesses! @la_jolie_molly_boutique #ridgewayontario #crystalbeach #forterieWhat to wear to dance class? This red and black plaid dress with a high waisted lace up and handkerchief style. #fashionblogger #dancerA time to dance! This is one of my favourite skirts for dancing. It’s a flowing,sheer fabric that looks amazing when I twirl. I love the high low style. #fashionblogger #dancerA dress for all seasons. With summer being too short for my liking, I layered this summer dress with a long black cardigan, black dickie, a leopard print halftee, a leopard print scarf, bamboo tights and leopard print booties. Swipe to see how it looks in summer. #fashionbloggerMy favourite faux fur jacket and snake skin print joggers. #fauxfur #fashionblogger #fashionover50 #snakeskinprintPink and blue tie-dye Dolman sleeve top made in the USA.🇺🇸#fashionblogger #madeinusaPattern 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 #fashionblogger
Tag Archives: houndstooth
Covered Perfectly: houndstooth top
Covered Perfectly is an American company founded by Pauline Durban. This is one of my favourite tops, not only because I love houndstooth, but it’s so comfortable which every Covered Perfectly top is. Comfort, quality and made in the USA! I … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Shopping
Tagged Covered Perfectly, houndstooth, Jean of all Trades, Pauline Durban
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Houndstooth and Leopard: pattern-mixing
Two of my favourite prints together Just by coincidence, in my previous post, I wore leopard print leggings and houndstooth leggings, which are two of my favourite prints. I love the look of classic houndstooth. Leopard print is timeless, after all, … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion
Tagged autumn, black and white fashion, houndstooth, Indian summer, leopard print
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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
24 Comments
Scarf Inventory
Some woman collect shoes, I collect scarves. Before going on my winter holiday in Seattle, I decided to take an inventory of my scarves, I have quite a nice variety that I’ve collected over the years. Some were gifted to … Continue reading
My Christmas Coat
Every year the little town of St Jacobs has a special Christmas event when the town is dressed for Christmas and sparkles with lights. It’s almost magical. We enjoyed coffee and dessert in the town bakery and strolled along the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Day Trips, Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting
Tagged Christmas, Christmas lights, Christmas shopping, houndstooth, pre-loved, second-hand clothes, St. Jacobs, thrifted fashion
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Synergy two-piece dress – Drizzle & Shine
This lovely skirt is one of the skirts I bought in Seattle at my daughter’s store. It came with a matching top and I regretted not having bought the top. Thankfully my daughter (owner of Drizzle & Shine eco boutique) had … Continue reading
Houndstooth Dress and Houndstooth Coat
Jean and I were walking along the streets of Berlin this summer when this dress called out, “carmen!” It was on a mannequin outside the shop, just waiting for me to pass by. If there’s houndstooth in a shop, I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Fashion
Tagged Christmas, houndstooth, houndstooth coat, houndstooth dress, Star of Wonder
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Christmas Fairs and Markets
One of the things I like to do during the Christmas season is go to fairs and markets. I enjoy the festivities: the atmosphere, Christmas music, meeting friends, talking to venders and I believe in supporting local artisans and vendors. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Christmas, Fashion, jewellery, Shopping
Tagged art, autumn, Christkindl Market, Christmas, Christmas gifts, Christmas markets, Christmas shopping, Christmas traditions, Deja Vu Design, eternity scarf, Fair November, houndstooth, houndstooth dress, Kynk Naturals, Olga Sara Originals, plaid coat, red boots, Shea butter, SLO mittens
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I love houndstooth
Houndstooth skater skirt Houndstooth and tartan are two of my favourite patterns; both originated in Scotland. My mom bought me my first houndstooth coat when I was a teenager, wish I could find a photo of it. My aunt gave … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged animal rights, Covered Perfectly, houndstooth, houndstooth coat, houndstooth skater skirt, K.O.A.L.A., peplum
20 Comments
Is it spring yet?
I envy my daughter Jean who is enjoying spring weather in Seattle, but we here in Ontario are covered in ice and snow so deep, you can come out in the morning and not find your car!! Spring arrives next … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Fashion, Winter
Tagged fashion, houndstooth, houndstooth coat, houndstooth jacket, houndstooth shoes, houndstooth skirt, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, snow
18 Comments
