Tag Archives: Jean of all Trades

Four Generations of Fashionistas

Posted on May 12, 2018 by

When I count my blessings, one of my first is my dear mom! It seems like such a long time ago since I felt her loving embrace on Mother’s Day! I treasure the memories, but how I wish I could … Continue reading →

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The Deadly Cost of Fashion

Posted on April 23, 2018 by

Tragedy in Bangladesh – Five Years Ago We live in a global village and we all heard about it. Is it old news now? Not for the families of the victims who died and those who were injured. Devastations like … Continue reading →

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The Tale of Two Jackets

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

I bought these two jackets ten years ago. I’ve worn the silvery grey one several times. I wore it when I was a guest blogger on my daughter’s blog (before I even started blogging). It goes with any colour top/pants/skirt. This … Continue reading →

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TOP 15 AWARD FASHION OVER 50

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

There’s a new widget on my sidebar. I was delighted to discover I was one of the TOP 15 FASHION OVER 50 blogs! Now what to wear for this special occasion?   I’d like to start by thanking my daughter Jean … Continue reading →

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Little Red Dress and a Houndstooth Coat

Posted on February 11, 2018 by

It’s a title I’ve used before, Little Red Dress, this time with a completely different style. My dress from the Fabulous over 40 Model Search was ultra glamorous! This one is classy for everyday and yet can be dressed up … Continue reading →

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Sailor Stripes

Posted on February 5, 2018 by

Stripes have a nautical summery look and remind me of a cute sailor outfit I had when I was a little girl. I bought this top with stripes while in New York City at Anthropologie. I wore it to cross … Continue reading →

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Backdrops for Photo Shoots

Posted on January 20, 2018 by

Part of the fun of blogging is finding interesting backdrops. I’m always on the lookout and I can’t help seeing a spot and thinking, “That would make a fantastic background!” There are great places to discover without going far. We … Continue reading →

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Updated Hippy Style

Posted on November 22, 2017 by

I was a flower child in the ’60s. Two of my favourite fashion trends at the time were flowers and tie-dyed clothes. I dabbled in tie-dying and turned a plain white T-shirt into a work of art. When I saw … Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 4, 2017 by

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 →

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T-shirt dress for all seasons

Posted on March 11, 2017 by

When I bought this T-shirt dress at Drizzle & Shine, I knew I’d be able to wear it anytime of the year. My daughter Jean wore hers as a tunic with jeans and I decided to try it too. Perfect … Continue reading →

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