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My new top from @northernreflections is luxuriously soft, the print is unique and I love the style with a handkerchief hem. I’ve paired it with comfortable drawstring pants, from Northern Reflections. They also come in charcoal.Northern Reflections is a quality Canadian women’s clothing company, I’ve been a happy customer over the years (since 1985 when the first store opened) and I’m delighted to collaborate with a company who cares about our environment and values SLOW FASHION.#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: St. Jacobs
Pinstripe Palazzo PJs and Elisa Cavaletti Shirt
We went shopping in the little tourist town of St. Jacobs. No one would guess these pinstripe palazzos are actually pajama pants. I’ve never worn them as pajamas even though they are 100% cotton and 100% comfortable. I bought them … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring
Tagged Elisa Cavaletti, Jacob clothing, necklace, non-leather sandals, pajama pants, pinstripes, slow fashion, St. Jacobs, then and now
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My Christmas Coat
Every year the little town of St Jacobs has a special Christmas event when the town is dressed for Christmas and sparkles with lights. It’s almost magical. We enjoyed coffee and dessert in the town bakery and strolled along the … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Day Trips, Fashion, Shopping, Thirfting
Tagged Christmas, Christmas lights, Christmas shopping, houndstooth, pre-loved, second-hand clothes, St. Jacobs, thrifted fashion
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Shopping in St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs is a quaint little village, perfect for a day trip if you’re in Southern Ontario (not far from Kitchener and Waterloo). I love shopping and supporting local businesses. The owners and employees are always helpful and friendly, small-town … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography
Tagged Eco Cafe, fruit and vegetables, lavender, Magnolia's, Rhumba, St. Jacobs, St. Jacobs Market, Xclusive Elements
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Blue skies smiling at me
My life is a song, I always have a song dancing around in my mind. When I see a blue sky, I start singing, even if only in my head and no one can hear. I can hear the voice … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Germany, Photography, Shopping, Summer
Tagged blue blouse, Blue Skies, high low blouse, high low trend, Rod Stewart, St. Jacobs
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ALL ABOARD!
Take the last train to Clarksville Elmira. I love making memories and the slow train to Elmira, Ontario was just the perfect adventure to make a wonderful summer memory for my grandson. He had never been on a train before … Continue reading
Palazzo Pants Please!
Palazzo pants get their name from the Italian word palazzo meaning palace. What makes Palazzos distinct is their wide, billowy legs, whereas pajama-style pants are more narrow. Usually made with soft, flowy fabric means they are super comfortable to wear … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Spring
Tagged Day Trips, motorcycle and trailer, palazzo pants, St. Jacobs
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Silent Night – Holy Night
Merry Christmas! Feliz Navidad! Frohe Weihnachten! Sharing a sublime photo from Village Photography God bless us, everyone! ♥ carmen
Posted in Christmas, Photography
Tagged Christmas, Christmas lights, Christmas trees, Merry Christmas, photography, Silver Bells, St. Jacobs, Village Photography, youtube
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St. Jacobs: a town where horse and buggies are still on the road
This is a quaint little Mennonite town in Southern Ontario that always brings back special memories whenever I go: a nostalgic feeling and a place where I would live. Marion, Lara and I enjoyed a few minutes relaxing, listening to … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Memories, Photography, Shopping, St. Jacobs, Thanksgiving
Tagged American Thanksgiving, asymmetrical top, memories, Southern Ontario, St. Jacobs, vegan boots
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Oktoberfest
Munich, Germany is the home of the largest Oktoberfest in the world. However, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada hosts the biggest Oktoberfest outside of Germany. This town is buzzing with a few hundred thousand visitors every October. Kitchener was once called Berlin because … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Day Trips, Fashion, Shopping
Tagged day trip, Oktoberfest, St. Jacobs, St. Jacobs Market, tapestry jacket, trachten blouse
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