Tag Archives: thrifty fashion

Pattern Mixing: Paisley and Snakeskin

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Never mix prints was a rule I learned early in life, but I broke that rule when I saw my daughter mixing patterns and many fashion bloggers do it too. I’ve tried it before and this time with a paisley … Continue reading →

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Romance and Red Wine

Posted on February 19, 2016 by

A red rose is a symbol of romance. Romance is always fashionable. Red is a passionate colour. I bought this red cardigan with big black buttons at Hudson’s Bay. Looks like I’m on the Brooklyn Bridge … I’m actually at … Continue reading →

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Monochromatic in shades of gray

Posted on January 26, 2016 by

Gray–one of my favourite neutrals. This top is made to look like a lace top worn over a chiffon blouse with a ruffled hem–a layered look. To keep these gray tones from being boring, I’ve added texture and floral patterned … Continue reading →

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Fall in love

Posted on November 24, 2015 by

When Fair November comes to Guelph, I plan a daytrip and I am never disappointed; it’s one of the shopping adventures I look forward to every autumn! Fauxy lady in my faux fur coat; cool without cruel! Fall fashion is … Continue reading →

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Roses are Gray

Posted on January 7, 2015 by

Don’t let these photos fool you, it was a cold day in December, just before Christmas, but no snow. I took off my coat and braved the crisp, winter air for this photo shoot before going into Southworks Antique Mall … Continue reading →

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Two of a Kind: Matching Pink Tops

Posted on August 31, 2013 by

Originally posted on jeanofalltrades:
When I was a kid, my mom would dress me in outfits that matched hers. I was her Mini Me. Well, I’ve since developed my own sense of style and prefer a unique look, but we do…

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