Tag Archives: Smart Set

White Denim Vest

Posted on June 23, 2017 by carmen

My last post featured my black faux suede vest. I have invested in a number of vests, but I’ve never had a white denim vest. I love how adding a vest can make an outfit a little more fashionable. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Seattle | Tagged fashion, Le Chateau, Ricki's, Smart Set, vest, white denim vest | 15 Comments

A Midsummer Day’s Dream

Posted on August 3, 2016 by carmen

Every time I see bales of hay or straw in a country field I’ve wanted to do this. At age 64, my dream finally came true. Climbing up on this huge bale was so much fun! Not a big dream, but it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Country Life, Fashion, flowers, Memories, Photography, Purses, Scenery, Summer | Tagged American Eagle, bales of straw, countryside, daisies, daisy crown, daisy hairband, photography, Scenery, Smart Set, Twice as Nice, vegan shoes, white fashion | 20 Comments

La Vie en Rose

Posted on April 18, 2016 by carmen

It’s beginning to look a lot like spring! Snow has melted, April showers have arrived and robins are serenading! I love pairing pink and gray, a match made in heaven. I bought this high low top at Reitmans. It has … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Shopping, Spring | Tagged floral skinny jeans, lace, pink roses, Reitmans, skinny jeans, Smart Set, spring, spring shopping, Target | 22 Comments

Platinum Velvet and Basic Black

Posted on January 2, 2016 by carmen

Something old and something new–not just for brides; that describes my wardrobe. I have clothes that have been with me for many years, like this shiny velvet skirt I wore today and have worn for dancing many times, including an … Continue reading →

Posted in Dance, Fashion | Tagged Smart Set, Speidel Germany, thifted booties, thrifting, velvet skirt | 16 Comments

How to Wear Pajama Pants in Public

Posted on May 6, 2015 by carmen

Pajamas pants are not just for sleeping at night or lounging at home in the daytime. The new trend since the new millennium is to wear them in public. It’s so comfortable wearing loose, lightweight pajama pants because it feels … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Shopping, Spring | Tagged Bebenoir, How to wear pajama pants in public, Jacob, Le Chateau, Macy's, Macy's NYC, pajama pants, Smart Set | 23 Comments

Pajama Pants in Public

Posted on July 28, 2014 by carmen

I’ve seen a lot of young girls (as well as women) wearing pajama pants, in the middle of winter! The ones I’ve seen are frumpy flannel and too juvenile for me. It looks like they just got out of bed … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged Bebenoir, comfort, Elisa Cavaletti, lounge wear, pajama pants, pajamas, Smart Set, style | 12 Comments

Fresh as a daisy

Posted on July 18, 2014 by carmen

My favourite flowers have always been daisies. As a child I would weave them into a crown and wear them in my hair. I think every young girl has played the game daisy-petal-picking; he loves me, he loves me not, … Continue reading →