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Tag Archives: Zacks
What I wore Family Day
Family Day is a statutory holiday in Ontario since 2008, a day to spend time with the family. We visited our oldest son’s family (my three grandchildren–and two cats are a new addition to the family) and our youngest son … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged cats, Cleo, family, grandchildren, granddaughter, grandson, hearts, Zacks
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Faux suede and faux leather pants from CLEO
As my friends and regular readers know, I promote cruelty-free fashion and a compassionate lifestyle. People, animals and our planet should not be exploited and suffer. I’m happy that many companies and businesses are getting on the bandwagon, but it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Autumn, Cruelty-free, Fashion
Tagged Cleo, faux leather, faux suede, Jean of all Trades, Jeanofalltrades, save the birds, sunset, Zacks
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Wrap Pants: my go to summer pants
Breezy, cool wrap pants: casual for a walk on the beach and elegant for shopping. I’ve also worn them to go dancing. I bought these at CLEO, I love the bandana patchwork print. Black and white means there’s so many … Continue reading
With Love from Zacks
I love supporting Zacks: Canadian women’s apparel since 1921. The first Zacks opened in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, with 29 stores across Ontario today. I fell in love with this cute graphic top because of the little red and pink hearts! … Continue reading
Posted in Fashion
Tagged Canadian company, fashion, God is love, Happy Valentine's Day, heart jewellery, hearts, love, Zacks
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Camouflage: Pink, Black and Gray
Last summer, I was delighted to find a pair of pink camo joggers (lightweight cotton). Now I found a winter version of pink camo, fleece-lined leggings (warm and cozy) in fact, the company is called COZY. I stayed comforably warm … Continue reading
Autumn Days and Fireside Evenings
I absolutely love the vibrant design of this tunic which looks like an abstract painting. I bought it at Zacks (Canadian Store). It’s like wearing a work of art. Designed by a Canadian artist Claire Desjardins whose work reminds me of … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Autumn, Fashion, Photography, Scenery
Tagged autumn, Canadian company, Canadian designer, Claire Desjardins, fashion, photography, Scenery, Zacks
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Day Trip to Hamilton Marina
A road trip to Hamilton is about an hour’s drive from where I live. Hamilton is a city by Lake Ontario and has a fabulous view of the lake at the marina. We’ve had three outdoor line dance events at … Continue reading
Posted in Active Lifestyle, Day Trips, Fashion, Scenery, Summer
Tagged capris, Hamilton, Made in Canada, marina, Rockway Gardens, September, Zacks
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Boxing Day Sales at Zacks
The first Zacks opened in Kitchener, Ontario almost 100 years ago (1921). Today there are 19 stores across Ontario and Quebec: working with Canadian manufacturers and some importers. Everything in the store was 50% off for Boxing Day. I bought … Continue reading
Posted in Day Trips, Fashion, Photography
Tagged Boxing Day, Canadian company, dance friends, day trip, family outings, Kitchener Ontario, Sarnia, St. Clair River, Zacks
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