Fashion-Academic Books…My Reviews

Ok, so these are once again Audible books. Gone is the feeling of never having any time for a good book- and I'm truly addicted! Being both a Fashion History, and Fibres & Textiles teacher, you can imagine the thrill of me delving in both these areas combined, in not only One- but TWO books!... Continue Reading →

The Thrifty Six in Velvet

When it comes to garments and fashion, for me it's primarily about texture, print and pattern.  This fun quilted, velvet jacket has it all!  I found this gem at an estate sale where the lady in question had 2 of these magnificent 80's jackets.  I only turned around a moment to let my friend know... Continue Reading →

Styling Challenges, Collabs & a DIY- Fabulous Friday’s Linkup!

It started out with Thanksgiving weekend and a fabulous meal that my husband cooked up. He's a master at this holiday cooking. Everything was to perfection. The best part though? Being with all our kids and grandkids. Here's me with my precious darling Angelina Rose, My daughter is adamant on me not showing her face...But... Continue Reading →

Stylish Monday in a Shacket

How fun that this wonderful fashion blogger collab should fall on Canadian Thanksgiving! I have so much to be thankful for, and this online presence with so many of you here weekly, reading what is happening in my tiny piece of this world, means so much to me. This too is one of my blessings.... Continue Reading →

Fabulous Friday’s Thanksgiving Weekend- Linkup Party!

October, and Thanksgiving weekend is already upon us- I just cannot believe it! Bringing this onto a fashion note, as is the purpose of this blog; there's really nothing better than fall for some fantastic styling and layering. The looks and possibilities are endless. The sunny crisp weather without the white stuff coming in as... Continue Reading →

Fabulous Friday’s Fall Fashion ‘Fits Linkup!

That title tongue twister was intentional!!😜 Wonderful crisp and sunny weather makes me so happy to welcome October and all the warm cozy vibes it brings. I've been digging into my wool stash and contemplating what I can create or mend; it's that type of season for me. Although...I actually did crochet during the summer-... Continue Reading →

Au Revoir DIOR, ‘Til We Meet Again…

Bye-Bye...our encounter was enchanting and memorable...Yes, finally, a few weeks ago I got to see the Christian DIOR exhibit here in Montreal at the McCord Museum. This outing had been in the making forever and the day came! My girlfriend Sandra and I made a day out of it. We had both been dying to... Continue Reading →

Fabulous Friday’s Linkup Party- Transitioning Into Fall

Fall is here whether you're up for it or not. Are you automatically thinking brown, burgundy and rust? Well, not that there's anything wrong with that...just be sure not to limit or define your seasonal style by colour alone! Transitioning primarily means staying comfortable while adapting to change of weather. This can be done through... Continue Reading →

The Thrifty-Six in Simply Stripes!

When my Thrifty Six fashionista friends decided on this month's theme: Stripes...I wasn't so sure. I do love stripes, but I thought that this might be a pattern I don't have much of in my wardrobe. Ok, I was totally off! You all know how much I love a great jumpsuit-and this one has stripes... Continue Reading →

Let’s Get Contagious! Fabulous Friday’s Linkup Party!

Jumping right into Fabulous Friday with a fresh new motto that I intend to expose myself to and in return spread like crazy...as it is super contagious! And- I want no immunity!!! I'm talking about KINDNESS!! Are you on board? Let's spread this thing!!! Beginning of the week, Stylish Monday had us wearing our 'weekend'... Continue Reading →

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