Tag Archives: peplum

Peplum: I loved it then, I love it now

Posted on May 1, 2020 by carmen

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 →

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Burgundy and Black

Posted on March 7, 2018 by carmen

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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Pretty Peplum

Posted on May 18, 2015 by carmen

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 →

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Ikea now serving vegan “meatballs”

Posted on April 30, 2015 by carmen

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 →

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I love houndstooth

Posted on April 30, 2014 by carmen

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 →

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Window Shopping

Posted on January 21, 2014 by carmen

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 →

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Fabulous after 40 online Fashion and Beauty Magazine

Posted on August 30, 2013 by carmen

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 →

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