Shopping my closet...casual denim for Spring

I have been wearing my go-to cashmere sweaters with jeans but with the sunnier days and Spring flinging our way I've been looking in my closet and thinking about dressing in lighter clothes.

Cailey 22 lightweight denim shirt 

In winter I layer this shirt under my black V neck cashmere sweater.

Gap heavier denim shirt

this works alone or layered over top of a Tee or top.

Gap shirt

Eileen Fisher sleeveless top

Letol French scarf

(was included in a previous delivery of My Stylish French Box)

Gap denim dress

layered over a long sleeve Eileen Fisher top

(I may purchase a pair of white capri tights to pair with these two pieces)

A lovely scarf...

with

cheerful colours

heavier and can also be worn as a shawl.

Works really well with denim and chambray garments.

I am trying not to panic 

after the recent announcement of the world wide Covid-19 pandemic.

Looking at the bright spots in my daily round.

I plan to do some "deeper cleaning" here in The Humble Bungalow.

Bathrooms, surfaces and door knobs will be disinfected.

We have not travelled on a plane or left the country and hope that people who  are ill will stay at home and self isolate.

Nice scented soap

Wash your hands well and avoid touching your face 

to minimize your chance of getting the disease.

Make sure you have 2 weeks of non perishable food on hand 

in case of an emergency.

(just like you would have in your earthquake preparedness kit)

Many people have been panic purchasing toilet paper and hand sanitizers.

According to scientists soap and water are more effective than hand sanitizers.

Of course we don't have access to these when we are in our cars 

so maybe keep a bottle handy when you are between the shops and your home.

Planning to avoid large crowds...

Having had pneumonia 3 times in the past and at 65 years of age

 I may be one of the demographic that needs to exercise more care.

Happy Weekend!

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Everyday clothes...

My basic wardrobe has gone through quite a transformation these past few years.
I've purchased a few basics from The Eileen Fisher store on South Granville in Vancouver.

This is my everyday Fall and Winter wardrobe.

Pants

Two pairs of black Eileen Fisher 

 one in rayon and the other a knit.

Jeans

Eileen Fisher 

Ralph Lauren

Vintage America

Sleeveless tops

Eileen Fisher white

Eileen Fisher black

Sympli wine

Tees

Tahari Linen white 

H and M linen white

Wilfred Free grey knit

Karl Lagerfeld printed Paris graphic 

Long sleeved tops

Cable and Guage Black with white polka dots 

Tilley black wrap style 

Sympli black knit

Saint James striped black and white V neck

David Cline grey black white print

Bailey 22 blue Tencel shirt

Holland America souvenir navy and white striped top 

with sequined cruise ship detail on front

Puffy vests

black Eileen Fisher

blue Calvin Klein

Sweaters

Black Goat camel cashmere swing coat cardigan

Black Goat black cashmere V neck tunic 

Multi coloured grey with accents rib knit long vest 

Navy cashmere cardigan

Grey hooded cardigan / jacket style

Skirt

Black textured knit A line skirt

Active wear

Black capri length Yoga pants

Black and grey long Yoga pants

Columbia active wear black jacket

Columbia active wear black rain jacket

Jackets and Coats

Eileen Fisher olive green khaki jacket

Bryn Walker charcoal grey knit 

Saint James beige rain coat

Eddie Bauer down charcoal puffy coat 

Lands' End black down puffy jacket

Vintage denim jacket

I have a few pieces of dressier clothes for special occasions 

which are stored in our guest room closet.

Most items I have had for a long time and many are vintage from thrift shops. 

Saint James striped top and Eileen Fisher vest.

I love how easy it is to get dressed with a small wardrobe.

The key is to have a few basic pieces that mix and match

accessories to add that little extra oomph.

It's been a gradual shift and I have learned a LOT from other bloggers.

Buying fewer pieces, investing in quality long lasting garments just makes sense.

I recently read that the "Fast Fashion" industry 

is the top contributor to climate change.

Eileen Fisher offers clothing recycling 

where EF garments are redesigned and made into new pieces of clothing.

The company also sources organic materials.

Her ethical approach to the fashion industry is one of the reasons that I am willing to pay a little more for a garment.

Feeling better wearing something that is not harming our planet.

Everlane is a company the Janet at The Gardener's Cottage is passionate about.

She received a lovely cashmere sweater from them made using recycled cashmere...recycling fashion is just such great news.

Comfortable too, showing up in the same or similar outfits.

No more feeling pressured to continually

spend money.

Instead the extra money I can use for...

Experiences, travel, date nights with my husband,

home improvements

lessons and clothes for the grandchildren.

Rainy day today...

perfect for getting some things done inside The Humble Bungalow.

Laundry has been accomplished...

A Fall pot roast dinner has been prepped.

I've repainted the hobby room floor as it was getting chipped by years of wear.

After I publish this post

 I plan to pop the kettle on and enjoy a few chapters in my current book

Miss You by Kim Eberlen

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Thank you to Eileen Fisher for creating timeless fashion choices...

Eileen Fisher designs and makes lovely clothes...
her ethical practises of reusing fabrics and recycling ring true.

In addition to her seasonal pieces she offers a "basic group of clothing" in a couple of key colours and styles...
they are mix and match classics that make getting dressed so simple.

Recently I purchased a couple of her pieces...
with my fall travel wardrobe in mind.

I bought slim ponte knit black pants...so smart and comfy.

You may remember that I already own a basic pair in black rayon which are quite dressy. I also have the black tank top which is perfect for layering.

(For summer I have the white linen tank and linen V neck sweater)

Before I found this jacket

I was really frustrated...

For several hours I tried on numerous trench coats

various jackets 

 not one hit it out of the park for me.

I am a curvy short woman 

so I need to be careful of extra details 

and the shape of a coat or jacket must be slimming.

Here's the new EF jacket...

this looked good on 

the colour is a nice change.

This jacket has room for a vest or sweater underneath

which will make it a great choice for travel.

While we are on the subject of layering...

I found a great vest.

Eileen Fisher cozy vest in black.

So my carry on is taking shape...

I have a bamboo dress and a knit skirt.

Will add a couple of tops

a sweater

 one or two scarves

which should round out my minimal travel wardrobe.

Do you like Eileen Fisher clothes?

Perhaps you have a favourite designer?

 Or do you have a company who makes clothes that you love to wear?

The closet is looking much more organized too...

I have sorted and hung things in colour groupings;

blues

blacks

greys

whites

Before 

they were in sections;

pants

skirts

tops

dresses

The colour idea helps me reach for things that pair well together.

Plus with a really small wardrobe i

fewer choices to distract my focus

it simplifies getting dresssed.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~