Tag Archives: thrifting

Thrifted Michael Kors Top

Posted on June 2, 2022 by carmen

The fragrance of the lilacs I love this time of year when flowers and blossoms appear, they make such lovely backdrops. Top: Michael Kors via thrifted $5.Clutch: gift Skinny jeans: Le ChateauSandals: Romika I was happy to find this Michael Kors … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Nature, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged black and white fashion, lilacs, Michael Kors, thrifting | 12 Comments

TWICE as NICE: Turquoise and Fuchsia

Posted on May 6, 2022 by carmen

What a lovely surprise when my daughter Jean sent me both these tops. They are super soft with 3/4 length sleeves and a cowl neck. We both have a tradition of buying two-of-a-kind when we like something (in different colours) … Continue reading →

Posted in eco fashion, Fashion, Jeanofalltrades, Spring, Thirfting | Tagged daffodils, fuchsia, Jean of all Trades, Mother's Day, spring, thrifting, turquoise | 8 Comments

Handknit cardigan and thrifted skirt

Posted on April 29, 2022 by carmen

If you know me, you know I love thrift shops, I’d say half my wardrobe is thrifted or secondhand. I was happy to find this pink and gray plaid skirt for $5.00. It’s an unusual asymmetrical kilt-style wrap skirt with … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged Adrienne Vittadini, handknit, plaid, thrifted fashion, thrifting | 16 Comments

NORTHERN REFLECTIONS in Black and White

Posted on April 4, 2021 by carmen

Northern Reflections is one of my favourite Canadian stores. I had a wonderful opportunity to model for this company on the catwalk at a fashion show a few years ago. While shopping there recently, one of the salesladies was wearing … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Shopping, Thirfting | Tagged beret, black and white fashion, clothing exchange, Northen Reflections, thrifting | 18 Comments

What I wore to a Christmas Market

Posted on November 26, 2019 by carmen

I got several compliments on my newly thrifted jacket (made by Parsley and Sage). I wore it for the first time to the Fashion History Museum recently and now to Fair November. Ever since I heard about Fair November, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Fashion, Plant-based diet, Thirfting, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged Christkindl Market, Fair November, Parsley and Sage, thrifted fashion, thrifting, vegan lifestyle | 17 Comments

Joseph Ribkoff: Canadian fashion company

Posted on November 20, 2019 by carmen

You never know what treasures you’ll find thrifting. Case in point–this chic faux suede jacket made in Canada by Joseph Ribkoff. Shopping at Goodwill and secondhand shops is easy on the budget, great for the environment and helps support a … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Plant-based diet | Tagged Canadian designer, faux suede, Joseph Ribkoff, Made in Canada, thrifted fashion, thrifting | 20 Comments

Wearing Florals to the Florist Shop

Posted on June 25, 2019 by carmen

If you’re one of my followers, you’ve seen this jacket already a few times. This shade of blush pink is almost a neutral because it goes with so many things I wear. I’ve worn it with blue jeans, white jeans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography, Spring, Summer, Thirfting | Tagged floral pants, florals, flower purse, pink jacket, pre-loved, second-hand clothes, thrifted fashion, thrifting | 23 Comments

Birthday Adventure on Whidbey Island

Posted on February 11, 2019 by carmen

This February Jean treated us to a weekend getaway on Whidbey Island. It’s the place I’ve been looking forward to visiting ever since Jean wrote about it on her blog. The ferry crossing Puget Sound was amazing! We drove on … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Art, Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Plant-based diet, Seattle, Shopping, Thirfting, Travel | Tagged A-frame house, Art Walk, birthday, bunnies, ferry ride, Happy Valentine's Day, nature, photography, Scenery, shopping, thrifting, vegan dinner, Whidbey Island | 25 Comments

Autumn Florals

Posted on November 3, 2018 by carmen

My daughter Jean (Jean of all Trades) wrote an article Floral Dress for Fall and inspired me to imitate her look with my floral mini dress, a denim jacket and red tights, perfect transitional outfit. I get a lot of … Continue reading →

Posted in Autumn, Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged Autumn Florals, Floral Dress for Fall, Florals for Fall, Jean of all Trades, thrifted fashion, thrifting | 40 Comments

What I wore to the Apple Butter Festival

Posted on October 10, 2018 by carmen

It was a splendid autumn day for the annual Wellesley Apple Butter Festival. I wore a black asymmetrical hand-knit wrap top which I bought several years ago at a Christmas market. This asymmetrical plaid skirt is over ten years old … Continue reading →