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#westcoastswing #westcoastswingdancing#westcoastswing half-whip#southampton #sunset #lakehuron#sunset #southampton Ontario #lakehuronStyling my floral top with white jeans and red jeans. #florals #magnolias #fashion #fashionbloggerStyling my floral top with red jeans and black faux leather pants. #florals #fauxleather #fashion #fashionblogger #thrifingStyling my floral blazer with white jeans and black faux leather pants. #fashionblogger #florals #whatveganswearI always find something I like at Northern Reflections 🇨🇦(Canadian women’s apparel store). This red and blue top is great paired with jeans. #fashionblogger #shopcanadian #shoplocal @northernreflectionsNorthern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. 🇨🇦❤️#fashionblogger #supportlocalbusiness @northernreflectionsShopping adventure with Maria! These funky tunics (100% cotton) are made in Nepal by an ethical company. Let’s support small businesses! @la_jolie_molly_boutique #ridgewayontario #crystalbeach #forterieWhat 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 #valentines
Tag Archives: peplum
Peplum: I loved it then, I love it now
I remember my mom wearing peplum and she always looked so elegant. She had an hourglass figure and this flared-from-the-waist style accentuated it even more. I was excited to see peplum tops make a comeback a few years ago and … Continue reading
Posted in Dress Up - Dress Down, Fashion, Thirfting
Tagged dress up - dress down, peplum, second-hand clothes, thrifted fashion
22 Comments
Burgundy and Black
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
Posted in Fashion, Photography, Thirfting
Tagged burgundy and black, lace, peplum, Reitmans, thrifted fashion, velvet, velvet blazer
27 Comments
Pretty Peplum
My obsession with peplum started two years ago. (You can see my first peplum top I bought at Reitmans HERE.) I was so happy to see this new version of a 60s style my mom wore. So naturally, when I … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged blossoms, crabapple tree, fashion, floral print, fuchsia, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, peplum, summer fashion
23 Comments
Ikea now serving vegan “meatballs”
As soon as I heard that Ikea will be serving meatless meatballs, I was thrilled and can’t wait to go again. That’s a good enough reason for me to go shopping at Ikea! The last time I shopped there, I … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, Plant-based diet, Shopping, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle
Tagged American Eagle, Ikea, Jacob, peplum, PETA, shopping, skinnie jeans, Twice as Nice, vegan meatballs, veggie balls
17 Comments
I love houndstooth
Houndstooth skater skirt Houndstooth and tartan are two of my favourite patterns; both originated in Scotland. My mom bought me my first houndstooth coat when I was a teenager, wish I could find a photo of it. My aunt gave … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged animal rights, Covered Perfectly, houndstooth, houndstooth coat, houndstooth skater skirt, K.O.A.L.A., peplum
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Window Shopping
I love peplum, I love houndstooth, I love sales. Put them together and it’s love at first sight! While window shopping recently, I spotted this cute houndstooth peplum top in the window display of Ricki’s, walked right in, tried it … Continue reading
Fabulous after 40 online Fashion and Beauty Magazine
I was recently contacted by FABULOUS AFTER 40 and asked to be part of their Friday WHAT I WORE which features three (over 40) fashion bloggers! Needless to say, I was tickled pink!! FABULOUS AFTER 40 is the brainchild of … Continue reading
