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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💕Fun at Crystal Beach with Maria!❤️ #crystalbeachontario #fashionblogger #sweaterweatherThe Roaring ‘20s. It was a swell time at the costume party! #flapper #fashionblogger #themeparty #fauxfurThe Roaring ‘20s ... #flapper #themeparty #fashionbloggerBirds of a feather! I am copying Maggie, she has great style! I love her colorful, feather print leggings and found a similar pair. #friends #copycat #fashionbloggerIf you’re ever in the Niagara area drop by #lajoliemolly #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal Dressed up with my bamboo and lace shrug for a lovely afternoon at Langdon Hall. #fashionbloggerLa Jolie Molly - with a name and sign like this, of course, I had to go in and check it out! First thing I bought was this pretty bamboo and lace shrug, just the thing to dress up jeans. #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal #crystalbeach @la_jolie_molly_boutiqueThere is a beautiful old Willow tree on the back road of our neighborhood. Olive green and white outfit. Scarf and purse are thrifted. #thriftedfashion #whiteafterlaborday #slowfashion #fashionblogger
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
20 Comments
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
