Tag Archives: turquoise

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

Turquoise and White for the Beach

Posted on September 17, 2018 by carmen

It rained the last time we went to the lake earlier this month, so we decided to go again on a sunny day. Turquoise and white is cool for the beach. I wore my daisy sunglasses that I found at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery | Tagged Beach, Lake Erie, Lorraine Chien, Port Dover, Steiff, summer fashion, summertime, teddy bear, turquoise | 34 Comments

Faux Layers

Posted on June 4, 2017 by carmen

Layers add interest to an outfit as well as warmth that can be peeled off if need be. But what I like about faux layers is that I can have the look without bulk. Case in point, this lovely turquoise … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Photography, Spring | Tagged faux layers, Le Chateau, Reitmans, turquoise, vegan purse, white jeans | 16 Comments

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Posted on July 16, 2016 by carmen

Although my favourite summer colour is white, I love to add pops of colour, like turquoise. My dear friend Josep-Maria featured me on SENSE CORBATA/NO TIE – a fashion blog with mature stylish women from around the world. Turquoise purse and sandals … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, jewellery, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Shopping, Summer, Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle | Tagged fashion, flowers, healthy living, nature, photography, rainbow, Scenery, Sense Corbata/No Tie, shopping, strawberries, summer, turquoise, turquoise jewellery, vegan, white outfit | 14 Comments

Style Challenge: Turquoise top from Berlin

Posted on October 31, 2015 by carmen

Jean and I often like the same things, so it’s no surprise that when we found these turquoise tops (fair trade) in a little shop in Berlin, Germany we both bought one. With ruching on one side seam and asymmetrical … Continue reading →

Posted in Fair trade, Fashion, Germany, Style Challenge | Tagged Berlin, Boho, fair trade, Jean of all Trades, jewellery, shopping, style challenge, tie-dyed clothes, turquoise, turquoise jewellery | 23 Comments

Cruisin’ on King Street Classic Car Show

Posted on July 16, 2014 by carmen

Summertime is the time when vintage cars come out of hibernation to enjoy the sunshine and admiration of the crowds. Kitchener, Ontario hosts and boasts a fabulous annual car show that rallies people from near and far. The cars arrive … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Photography | Tagged 1952 Chrysler, all white outfit, car show, Cars, classic cars, Corvette, Crocs, Cruising on King car show, Jaguar, Mercury, T-bird, Thunderbird, turquoise | 22 Comments

Turquoise and Amber Tie-dyed Boho-chic

Posted on June 6, 2014 by carmen

In the 60s I made my own tie-dyed T-shirt. I thought tie-dyed clothes were very cool and artistic, mixing colours like an abstract painting. I bought this outfit a few years ago and I usually wear it once a year. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion | Tagged amber jewellery, tie-dyed clothes, turquoise | 29 Comments

Turn on the brights!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by carmen

I’ve been noticing my wardrobe shifting to neutral shades of black, gray and beige over the years. While these non-colours are good to have in our collection, we should be careful not to let our wardrobes go bland and dull. … Continue reading →