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Sunny autumn days! Happy October! ❤️Pre-loved orange sweater made in Canada. #october #thriftedfashion #fashionblogger #slowfashionGingham— as timeless as a white picket fence. Makes me happy and reminds me of my childhood, living in a house with a pink gingham kitchen.Holiday in August at Niagara-on-the-Lake.It’s a lovely day today at Niagara-on-the-Lake, the prettiest flowers in this charming town with flowers everywhere! 🌹🌸🌺🌷🌻Some of my favourite things: a summer afternoon view from the window, vintage decanter from the ‘60s, fashion jewellery, heart mirror and a painting of little beach houses. ❤️Duckie taking a bath.Sunset in Kincardine, another day is over and time to dream…❤️Summer sunsets on Lake Huron make me feel fine!❤️Tweetie our shredding machine in action. She will destroy secret information as well as magazines and unwanted advertising. A very useful little helper.Dancing Sokkie on the beach is a great way to celebrate the summer!Happy Sunday morning! ❤️Jimmy’s back for breakfast!💙#bluejays #thankyoulordJimmy and his friends love coming to our place for breakfast!💙A relaxing winter morning in Kincardine, our new home. #kincardineontario #kincardine #newhome #lifebythesea #lifebythebeachFeeling cozy in my Christmas pajamas from Northern Reflections Check out #northernreflections collection and use this coupon code with an additional 10% off entire purchase - online only. The code is NRHOLIDAYCARMEN and will be valid until December 31, 2021. Free shipping in Canada! #northernfriendsMy new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.This is my happy dance!💃🕺🏼#westcoastswing #thejoyofdancingIt’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas with the forest garbed in white. 🎄 ❄️❄️ ❄️❄️ 🎄This handkerchief hem top from Northern Reflections is luxuriously soft and makes me feel like dancing!Red makes me happy! ❤️🎄 Christmas sweater from #northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.
Tag Archives: Made in USA
Black and White Dolman T-shirts from Drizzle and Shine
Dolman T-shirt from Drizzle and Shine Continue reading
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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My New Year’s Resolution: SLOW FASHION
As my readers and friends already know, I promote slow fashion, sustainable fashion, thrifting, I support local businesses, small businesses, ethical companies, artisans and I especially look at lables to see where the item is made. This Dolman sleeve sweater … Continue reading
Styling our Dickies
Layering is a great way to add extra warmth when you need it. However, sometimes wearing a sweater worn over a turtleneck is too warm. The solution when you need a little extra warmth … dickies. I remember having a dickie when … Continue reading
Peplum and a Pencil Skirt
When I started blogging nine years ago, my second post was about my dear mother. She had a profound influence on me. I am truly blessed to be her daughter! My love for peplum started when I was a child, … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Thirfting
Tagged Blue Canoe, Drizzle and Shine, eco boutique, eco fashion, Made in USA, mom, peplum top, thrifted fashion
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COVERED PERFECTLY: stylish – flattering – ageless fashion
I have five COVERED PERFECTLY tops. I love the story behind this American company. Founder Pauline Durban is a remarkable woman and talented designer. The styles are fabulous as well as flattering and timeless. The fabric is super-soft, luxurious and … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Covered Perfectly, fashion over 40, Made in USA, Pauline Durban
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Twice as Nice: wrap tops from Drizzle and Shine
My favourite little dress shop! These pretty tops are from my daughter’s eco-boutique in Seattle. Paired with skirts or pants, I love that they are as comfortable as a T-shirt but look so much more stylish. I love the wrap … Continue reading
What’s Pink and Lace and Thrifted?
This pretty pink top! I bought this pink lace top at a secondhand shop. It was brand new with the tag still attached for only $6. (new $30. made in USA). I love the bell sleeves. It was perfect for … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Thirfting
Tagged grandson, Labour Day, Made in USA, pink lace, second-hand, slow fashion, thrifted fashion, wearing white after Labour Day
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Lilacs and Leggings
Lilacs are blossoming in every shade from white to pink to lilac and magenta! Spring arrived late this year, but there’s always a silver lining and therefore the blossoms are lingering longer. Magnolias have just vanished as the lilacs appeared … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Scenery, Spring, Thirfting
Tagged Covered Perfectly, floral prints, floral purse, interview with Pauline Durban, lilacs, Made in USA, tartan
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COVERED PERFECTLY
I love promoting ethical companies and clothes made in the USA. When I had the opportunity to do a review for COVERED PERFECTLY a few years ago, I showed two of the tops I received from them and bought three … Continue reading
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