Tag Archives: second-hand clothes

Stripes and Polkadots in Black and White

Posted on June 17, 2023 by carmen

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Orange and White for Autumn

Posted on October 1, 2022 by carmen

Time for sweaters! This pre-loved sweater is made in Canada. The large buttons are off-centered. I paired it with these white cargo pants that I’ve had for ages. It’s a warm autumnal look and we’re enjoying some lovely autumn days … Continue reading →

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OOTD – second-hand dress by Bala

Posted on April 19, 2022 by carmen

This was my outfit of the day when I got my hair done last week, second-hand dress from my friend Maggie’s clothing exchange. It’s made in Canada and I can wear it in cooler weather as a tunic with a … Continue reading →

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New hairdo just in time for Easter!

Posted on April 13, 2022 by carmen

I haven’t been to a hair salon since before I moved in December. I’ve passed by CK Hair Studio while walking along Harbour Street in Kincardine that leads to the beach, and decided to check it out. So happy I … Continue reading →

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Secondhand sweatshirt from a street vendor

Posted on October 31, 2021 by carmen

Not your typical sweatshirt, this one has style! Shopping secondhand is one of the ways I like to find treasures and keep things out of landfills. I found this gray BENCH sweatshirt ($6) on one of our weekends in Kincardine … Continue reading →

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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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This outfit is totally SLOW FASHION

Posted on March 25, 2020 by carmen

If you are reading my blog for the first time you’ll find out immediately that I support SLOW FASHION. In a world filled with cheap, throw away, fast fashion–which is bad for our environment and even worse for the garment … Continue reading →

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Thrifted and Gifted

Posted on March 1, 2020 by carmen

One of the ways I promote SLOW FASHION is to buy second hand. Thrifting saves money too so I have more to spend on quality clothes. I love the artistic design on the front and back of this top. The … Continue reading →

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The best things in life are free!

Posted on December 27, 2019 by carmen

And one of the best things I got for free at Maggie’s clothing exchange is this fabulous skirt! The velvet and jacquard lace patches are sewn together to create an elegant textured look; animal print and black gives it a … Continue reading →

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Transitioning outfits through the seasons

Posted on October 24, 2019 by carmen

When Jean sent me this pretty wrap dress from her eco-boutique this summer, I knew it was perfect for transitioning into autumn. I’ve styled it with a black velvet blazer (thrifted) and black bamboo tights (from Jean’s store). Booties are … Continue reading →

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