Tag Archives: jewellery

The Tale of Two Jackets

Posted on March 25, 2018 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Cruelty-free, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades | Tagged Cruelty-free, gold, heart jewellery, jackets, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, no animal testing, silver | 25 Comments

Updated Hippy Style

Posted on November 22, 2017 by carmen

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 →

Posted in Autumn, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Shopping, Thanksgiving, Thirfting | Tagged autumn, cruelty-free fashion, Drizzle and Shine, eco fashion, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, retro style, Scrapbook Clothing, Seattle, shopping, Thanksgiving, thrifted booties, thrifting | 16 Comments

Spring it on

Posted on April 10, 2017 by carmen

Ahhh the birds are seranading and with the sound of spring comes warmer temperatures, not warm enough for sandals but I can wear shoes! No more winter boots for me! There are so many shades of green and this fresh mint … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Photography, Spring | Tagged green, jewellery, mint green, Reitmans, spring, springtime, white jeans | 8 Comments

Brown paper packages tied up in strings

Posted on January 21, 2017 by carmen

I love it when the postman delivers a package, especially from Drizzle & Shine eco-boutique, which specialize in sustainable clothing. “We specialize in items that are kind to the earth and animals and that are made by people who are treated … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Cruelty-free, eco fashion, ethical fashion, jewellery, necklace, sustainable fashion, Synergy Organic Clothing | 24 Comments

A funny thing happened on the way to the flea market

Posted on November 16, 2016 by carmen

Actually, it wasn’t really funny, but it sounds like a great title for my post. However, it was an interesting place to take a photo on our way to the Fremont Flea Market. I like industrial art. The green foliage, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Photography, Shopping | Tagged Flea Market, Fremont, Industrial Art, jewellery, photography, September in Seattle | 20 Comments

London VegFest

Posted on November 12, 2016 by carmen

I woke up to blue skies and the sun shining in my window, a perfect day for a road trip to London (Ontario). It’s worth the drive to London to attend VegFest for delicious vegan food, vendors, artisans and speakers … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Autumn, Day Trips, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Cedar Row Farm Sanctuary, Frog Hollow Farm Sanctuary, hemp hearts, jewellery, London Ontario, Mercy for Animals, Sea Shepherd, Simply Plant Food, vegan, VegFest | 20 Comments

Fall in love

Posted on November 24, 2015 by carmen

When Fair November comes to Guelph, I plan a daytrip and I am never disappointed; it’s one of the shopping adventures I look forward to every autumn! Fauxy lady in my faux fur coat; cool without cruel! Fall fashion is … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Day Trips, Fashion, jewellery, Nutrition, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged artisans, Bella Grey, craft shows, Fair November, jewellery, K.O.O.L., K.Ross Creation, Olio Eco, orange, orange jacket, thrifting, thrifty fashion | 21 Comments

Style Challenge: Turquoise top from Berlin

Posted on October 31, 2015 by carmen

Jean and I often like the same things, so it’s no surprise that when we found these turquoise tops (fair trade) in a little shop in Berlin, Germany we both bought one. With ruching on one side seam and asymmetrical … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Style Challenge | Tagged Berlin, Boho, fair trade, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, shopping, style challenge, tie-dyed clothes, turquoise, turquoise jewellery | 23 Comments

I LOVE BERLIN

Posted on October 18, 2015 by carmen

Berlin is the New York City of Germany! This was my first visit to this fascinating city and what made it most special is that I went there with Jean and we got to go to the world’s first Vegan … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, Memories, Nutrition, Photography, Plant-based diet, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Travel, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Avesu Vegan Shoes, Berlin, Berlin Tower, Berlin Vegan Drinks, Berlin wall, Brandenburg Gate, Dear Good fair trade clothing, Dear Goods, fair trade, fashion, Germany, healthy living, Jeanofalltrades, jewellery, photography, shopping in Berlin, Spree River, travel, vegan, vegan clothing, Vegan Coice ice cream shop Berlin, vegan food, vegan shoes, veganz, vegetarian and vegan lifestyle | 34 Comments

Country Roads

Posted on August 16, 2015 by carmen

Lazy summer afternoons are lovely occasions to wear my lavender and turquoise sundress that I bought a few years ago for my vacation in Costa Rica. Whether I’m on my way to visit friends, going to a barn dance or … Continue reading →