Tag Archives: Jean of all Trades

The Merry Month of May!

Posted on May 25, 2022 by carmen

There are several reasons why May is so merry this year. ♥ My daughter Jean came to visit for Mother’s Day. ♥ My brother’s birthday is in May. ♥ I got to go to my first dance of this year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Thirfting | Tagged daughter, family, Jean of all Trades, Kincardine Ontario, Mother's Day, son, sunsets, thrifted fashion | 18 Comments

A Special Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2022 by carmen

First time having my three children together for Mother’s Day in 22 years! I was so happy that Jean, my firstborn, came to visit us from Seattle! Our first adventure when she arrived was rescuing three baby red squirrels. No … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Animals, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Accents Gifts Kincardine, Jean of all Trades, Lake Huron, shopping in Kincardine, squirrel rescue, sunsets | 14 Comments

TWICE as NICE: Turquoise and Fuchsia

Posted on May 6, 2022 by carmen

What a lovely surprise when my daughter Jean sent me both these tops. They are super soft with 3/4 length sleeves and a cowl neck. We both have a tradition of buying two-of-a-kind when we like something (in different colours) … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged daffodils, fuchsia, Jean of all Trades, Mother's Day, spring, thrifting, turquoise | 8 Comments

STYLE CHALLENGE: Birch and Birds T-Shirt

Posted on January 25, 2022 by carmen

Jean and I have been doing style challenges for several years. It’s not a competition, it’s to show different ways to wear something and get more milage out of our clothes as well as creating various looks. I had shown … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Style Challenge | Tagged CRYSTALYN KAE, ethical company, ethical fashion, Jean of all Trades, Northern Reflections, slow fashion, style challenge, vegan purse | 12 Comments

Florals and Pinstripes and a Flapper-style Hat

Posted on December 12, 2019 by carmen

Pinstripes always make me think of men’s suits. I made my brother a green pinstripe suit in the 1960s especially for performing with his band. It’s a pattern that looks elegant on men and women alike. A touch of pattern-mixing, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged fashion with compassion, flapper-style hat, florals, How Fashion Saved the Birds, Jean of all Trades, my brother Johnny, pinstripes, save the birds, thrifted booties, thrifted fashion | 18 Comments

Covered Perfectly: houndstooth top

Posted on December 2, 2019 by carmen

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 | 18 Comments

Style Challenge: In the PINK

Posted on May 1, 2019 by carmen

Jean and I both bought these pretty pink spring jackets with a military vibe (made in Italy) on our day trip to Snohomish, Washington. They also came is navy blue and grey. There are buttons on both edges on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Spring, Style Challenge | Tagged Alice the Cat, Jean of all Trades, Made in Italy, May, pink, pink jacket, style challenge | 27 Comments

SAVE THE DUCK!

Posted on April 1, 2019 by carmen

April Fools! It’s NO joke! This is April in Ontario. I was hoping to put away my winter coats for the season but we had another snowfall. There’s a lovely nature trail through the forest behind my house and it … Continue reading →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Nature, Scenery, Spring | Tagged cruelty-free jacket, ethical fashion, Jean of all Trades, Save The Duck, Springtime in Canada | 23 Comments

ArmedAngels – eco fashion

Posted on March 21, 2019 by carmen

What’s better than an ArmedAngels skirt? TWO ArmedAngels skirts! I first heard about this ethical company in Germany when my daughter Jean and I were in Berlin. In the meantime, she has opened her own eco-boutique in Seattle and carries … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Seattle, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Armed Angels, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, skirts | 31 Comments

Fremont Flea Market – Seattle

Posted on February 27, 2019 by carmen

We always enjoy great adventures every time we visit Seattle and there are always new places to explore, but we never miss a chance to go to the Fremont Flea Market, it’s on our to do list every time! We … Continue reading →