Tag Archives: lace

Burgundy and Black

Posted on March 7, 2018 by

Burgundy and black are a fabulous pair and go together like love and marriage. Add velvet and voila! A regal look! I fell in love with burgundy as a young teenager and I’m still lovin’ it! Both my blazer and … Continue reading →

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Graphic Tee and a Matching Hat

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

This outfit makes a fun fashion statement. My graphic T-shirt is thrifted and I thought it would be funny to imitate the art on my tee by wearing a straw hat and a ponytail on one side.   It has … Continue reading →

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Find something to celebrate every day

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

We should try to find something to celebrate each and every day. This should not be too difficult. After all, there are blessings in abundance all around us like air – sometimes larger and more magnificent than an elephant, sometimes … Continue reading →

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Twice as Nice: ecru and blue skirts

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

Blue and White Here’s the skirt I showed in my previous post but this time in blue. I love pairing it with a white lace top. I often buy two of a kind–even shoes–I have these shoes in blue and … Continue reading →

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Something Old; Something New: Ruffles and Lace

Posted on September 25, 2017 by

I bought this blouse around the turn of the century–WOW, that sounds old! The skirt is new this summer. This burgundy crêpe blouse with ruffles around the neck and down the front doesn’t have any buttons, so I wear it … Continue reading →

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A Crown of Daisies

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

Daisies make me smile! 🙂 For me, they represent the simple pleasures in life! Roses are elegant, orchids are luxurious and there are a myriad of beautiful flowers to behold, the humble daisy is my choice: simply growing in a … Continue reading →

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Velvet and lace and a pencil skirt

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

Pencil skirts are so elegant and this one is so comfortable. It’s made by Blue Canoe–an American company–and I love this shade of burgundy. I’ve bought several things from Blue Canoe while in Seattle in September. It was an instant decision when … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Memories, Photography, Seattle, Winter | Tagged , , , , , , , | 20 Comments

A Little Lace Frock

Posted on September 17, 2016 by

On a previous visit to Seattle, I bought this little white lace dress. I hadn’t worn it till this summer. Here with a white slip. I’ve worn it with a black slip. An updo for a elegant look. Add a pop of colour … Continue reading →

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Twice as Nice

Posted on August 22, 2016 by

It’s a tradition: find something I like–buy it in another colour too. My mom started this family tradition and my daughter Jean is carrying on with our tradition. While at our annual car show this summer, I saw a lady … Continue reading →

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Peplum and Lace

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

Besides lace being romantic and elegant, it has a nostalgic quality. I bought these tops at Ricki’s in two colours (if you know me, you know I often have two of a kind). This shade of magenta has a purplish tinge. … Continue reading →

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