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What 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 #fashionbloggerMerry Christmas! Wishing everyone a blessed holiday season! #merrychristmasShopping at Simons, Canadian store. Love this two-tone sweater! ❤️ #sweaterweather #fashionblogger #leopardprint #notwool @maisonsimons @simons.canadaShopping at Simons Canadian store. I love this shade of raspberry. #longcardigan #floraltshirt #fashionblogger #simonscanada @simons.canada @maisonsimonsDesigned in Canada and bought at @zacksfashions - women’s apparel since 1921, first store opened in Kitchener, Ontario. 19 stores across Ontario and Quebec, “Zacks offers an inspiring selection of career and casualwear in sizes ranging from 4 - 18.” #clairedesjardins #clairedesjardinsapparel #clairedesjardinsart #canadianstore #fashionblogger #zacksfashion #zacksfashionsI love second hand: easy on the pocketbook and great for the environment. Lace top is from Cleo via thrifted. Faux leather pants and shoes from my friend Maggie‘s clothing exchange. #clothingexchange #thriftedfashion #slowfashion #whatveganswearIn memory of my mom, my inspiration! I’m wearing one of her favourite styles: peplum, pencil skirt, lace stockings and high heels. My velvet peplum top is thrifted. Pencil skirt from my daughter’s eco-boutique @drizzleandshine The stockings belonged to my mom. Shoes from my friend @maggieli28 clothing exchange. #fashionblogger #memories💕
Tag Archives: Made in Canada
Snakeskin Print Joggers
My mother loved animal prints, so I’m always drawn to them because it makes me think of her. When I saw these joggers on a clearance rack outside the store, I headed straight to the fitting room and was delighted … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Thirfting
Tagged animal print, beret, Covered Perfectly, faux fur, faux suede, Joseph Ribkoff, Made in Canada, Made in USA, snakeskin print
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Red and Black Buffalo Checks
Or as we call this pattern in Canada–Lumberjack squares or Lumberjack plaid. I love these big bold checks and they get their name from the Canadian lumberjacks who wear jackets and shirts with this red and black plaid. While shopping … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Photography, Scenery, Shopping
Tagged Buffalo checks, Eclipse, Lumberjack squares, Made in Canada, red and black plaid, Walking on a Cloud
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Day Trip to Hamilton Marina
A road trip to Hamilton is about an hour’s drive from where I live. Hamilton is a city by Lake Ontario and has a fabulous view of the lake at the marina. We’ve had three outdoor line dance events at … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Scenery, Summer
Tagged capris, Hamilton, Made in Canada, marina, Rockway Gardens, September, Zacks
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Necknots Infinity Scarf Necklace
My cardigan ($5) and tote ($5) were recent treasures found at a thrift shop. With the money saved, I can afford to buy this unique infinity scarf necklace, made in Canada by NECKNOTS. I love to support artisans and promote … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Thirfting
Tagged grandchildren, grandson, Kecknots, Made in Canada, Robin Ruth tote, thrifted fashion
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Joseph Ribkoff: Canadian fashion company
You never know what treasures you’ll find thrifting. Case in point–this chic faux suede jacket made in Canada by Joseph Ribkoff. Shopping at Goodwill and secondhand shops is easy on the budget, great for the environment and helps support a … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Plant-based diet
Tagged Canadian designer, faux suede, Joseph Ribkoff, Made in Canada, thrifted fashion, thrifting
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Winter Vacation in Seattle
The grass is always greener in Seattle: flowers are blooming, trees already have buds and the air is balmy! It may not be bikini weather, but it feels like springtime! Most days have been sunny with blue skies, a few … Continue reading
Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Photography, Seattle
Tagged bamboo tights, clothing exchange, lace top, Made in Canada, painted rocks, Seattle
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Frank Lyman – Canadian designer
I could never stand wool, too itchy and uncomfortable. That’s why I was happy to find this comfortable coat (Canadian designer Frank Lyman, made in Canada). This fit and flare coat is a high-low style with big bold houndstooth in … Continue reading
The Deadly Cost of Fashion
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
Posted in Cruelty-free, eco fashion, Fair trade, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades
Tagged Amour Vert clothing, Blue Canoe, Drizzle and Shine, ethical fashion, fair trade, fashion with compassion, Jean of all Trades, Made in Canada, Made in USA, Salts Organic Clothing - made in Canada, Scrapbook Clothing, Synergy Organic Clothing, Threads 4 Thought, Weston Clothing - made in USA
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Sweater Weather
This is a wonderful time of the year as we prepare for Christmas! It’s sweater weather and this one is a cozy cotton knit. I love the asymmetrical design with a blend of pink and burgundy shades. I paired it … Continue reading
Lady in Red
Whether you’re going out on a date with your Valentine or celebrating a special occasion–dressing up adds spice to life. A lady in red will always be outstanding in a crowd. I tried on this elegant gown in Le Chateau … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Date Night, Made in Canada, special occasions, the Black Tux, Valentine's Day
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