OOTD basic black for evening.

Recent purchase a Lace top by Dex

(on sale and heavily discounted!)

Black Eileen Fisher pants

Lace top by Dex

Sweater a vintage Susan Bristol that I have had for several decades!

Vintage Ferragamo shoes

Socks by French Company Berthe

(mismatched hose which are rather fun to wear!)

Putting my best foot forward...

I love the detail at the bottom of the top.

We put up the tree and I unpacked some festive accent pieces.

We like to keep our decorations simple as the cats think they are play toys!

Chester still climbs the tree :-((

Finally had my hair trimmed...

its been ages growing the short style out.

Planning to grow it a wee bit longer still and with any luck it should be where I want it to be by next Spring.

The stylist used a flat iron to smooth out the waves.

We enjoyed a sumptuous dinner at my husband's staff party last evening.

Julie, my friend and recent travel companion, made a 7 course dinner for us all.

It was amazing and there were wine pairings with each course!!!

Hope you are enjoying the festive season so far...

Have you been shopping your closet or buying new clothes?

What are your favourite things to wear for the holidays?

~ 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 ~

I am 64...

Wearing all black...

a bamboo tunic top

with black capri leggings.

Longer hair which is straighter than before

the silver is now more than just tinsel...

It surprises me when I walk past a mirror

I see my mother, 

the resemblance is uncanny.

A few pounds have crept on this past year and am trying to come to terms with it.

Do I accept it and move on or return to the disciplined point counting regime of WW?

The battle of the bulge is a real challenge.

The desire or the energy to go to the gym is not there.

Sweating reminds me of those uncomfortable hot flashes and is so annoying...

Walking is enjoyable and the Fit Bit is a great motivator.

But enough about me already...

How are you doing?

What is new?

This ceramic Buddha head was in a garden basket 

we won at the grand children's year end school fundraiser.

I don't think its meant for the garden.

Too fragile and thin...

I'm considering putting it out on the boulevard for free.

I can't quite find the right spot for it here in The Humble Bungalow.

Perhaps someone else will love it and give it a special place in their home.

The book I am currently reading is quite interesting.

It was in the wee little free library across the street.

I'll be passing it on to a friend after I finish it.

How is your summer going?

What are you reading?

~ Be Kind and Be Well ~