Tag Archives: violet

In the Mood for Mauve

Posted on September 12, 2018 by carmen

Nostalgia has a big influence on why I’m drawn to certain clothes. My bedroom was mauve when I was a teenager. I had a bedspread with mauve roses. Mauve, lavender, lilac, violet–these pale shades of purple bring back happy memories … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nostalgia, Photography | Tagged floral jeans, flowers, late summer, lavender, lilac, mauve, photography, Rockway Gardens, Scenery, September, shades of purple, violet | 25 Comments

White after Labour Day?

Posted on September 10, 2017 by carmen

When it comes to fashion, I make my own rules. I love all white any time of the year. These photos taken before Labour Day in Bryant Park (NYC). It looks like I’m wearing a dress but it’s actually a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Fashion, New York City, Photography, Shopping, Travel | Tagged Flatiron Building, Marimekko, New York City, NYC, violet, Washington Square, white fashion | 16 Comments

I’m in love with Lavender

Posted on September 27, 2013 by carmen

Ever since my trip to Niagara-on-the-Lake this summer, I’m loving lavender. In fact, all shades of purple. I love lilac blossoms and violet flowers. This is not really a new love, but rather an old love rekindled. As a child … Continue reading →