Men's Italian Shirt...Bellissimo

Daffodils are putting on a great showing here in The Humble Bungalow Garden.

We need the cheerful flowers as the skies are a gloomy grey and the weather is cold.

I've been feeling the chill and wearing layers on my walks.

It feels colder with the gusty winds...

I wore my wool hat and gloves then pulled up my hood on my fleece lined coat.

 Should have worn my "Michelin Man" puffer down coat.

Not many people were out and about so I had the beach almost to myself.

A few gulls and crows soaring overhead and were tossed about in the wind.

As soon as I finished my walk 

I got in the car and turned the seat heater and hot air on.

Zipped off home and put the kettle on for a hot cup of tea.

Gosh what would we do without a hot cuppa?

Good for so many things.

In other news I found an Italian mens shirt at the thrift shop.

~ Bellissimo ~

The brand is Bugatchi with details that indicate quality...

Just look...

see what I mean?

I'll wear this at home with my black Yoga pants and perhaps out my white jeans.

The pearls kick it up a notch.

~ Bellissimo ~

Mom would have approved :-))

Picked and Popped a wee posy...

Into this vintage elephant vase was a thrift shop find.

Did you know that elephants' trunks on should always be in the upward position 

or your good luck runs out?

I've heard this from several "collectors" who love elephants.

(Not unlike horse shoes that should be hung with the ends facing upward.)

Do you believe in luck?

Luck might help us when we are thrift shopping.

There are so many items that one needs to weed through...

you need to keep your eyes fully open.

Often there are surprises that you weren't even looking for...

they just pop up.

Like this Italian shirt for example...

I always take a peek in the menswear section 

especially in sweaters 

as cashmere is not just found in the women's section.

I once found an argyle pattern Burberry cashmere sweater that I gave to a friend.

Not sure if he still wears it 

(I have seen him wearing it at his shop.)

Do you peruse the charity and thrift shops?

What are your best finds?

We had a Good Friday dinner here with our son and the three lovely grands.

The menu:

Salmon

Pot Roast 

Wild Rice Broccoli casserole

Cauliflower au Gratin

Brussels Sprouts

Brownies and Strawberries

Easter Eggs for the kids...the adults munched a few too!

Hope you are enjoying a pleasant weekend.

Happy Easter Sunday!

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~

Levi's Men's Jeans ~ Thrift Shopping

I bought a pair of Men's Levi's Jeans.

I've been looking for a vintage pair of Ladies Levi's for several months.

 The thrift shops have had none in my size...

but there seems to be oodles of men's Levi's.

Customers are not permitted to use the change rooms in most of the thrift shops 

so I used my sister's favourite technique to figure out if they would fit.

You take the waistband and wrap it around your neck...

if the ends meet in front of your neck and not choking you 

they will fit at the waist.

Hips might be a bit trickier 

 I took a chance and had the option of returning the Levi jeans if I kept the receipt which I did.

They fit!

Love the details on the Levi's

Grommets Galore

When I was a teen we wore boys jeans.

Wranglers, GWG and Levi's.

Women's jeans were not available in Victoria during the 1960's 

they were just coming on trend towards the end of the 60's.

Denim has been a wardrobe staple for many decades.

I had hoped to find a pair of iconic 501's 

these are 514's

Love the pocket details

so classic.

So now I need to style them in a more feminine way...

My first thoughts are:

I have a lovely satin black camisole with lace edging which I can wear under a cashmere sweater and 2 or 3 inches of lace peeks out at the bottom.

A classic crisp white shirt with pearls, red lipstick and red ballet flats.

A plain Tee tucked in to the jeans with a cashmere cardigan.

I own two lace tops

one in ecru and one black which could both work.

I can also do the "Canadian Tuxedo."

(AKA double denim)

 choosing from my two denim shirts and/or my denim jacket...

add a sparkly vintage Sherman rhinestone brooch to the jacket.

I think this look would be fun with some leopard or red cowboy booties.

(I do not own either but it will be fun to see if I can find some)

Maybe some Converse trainers?

Have you been shopping for something off your usual radar?

It might be a Covid thing?

Fashion should be fun so perhaps that is why I bought these.

Maybe someone will be calling The Fashion Police!

I love seeing what Linda V. Wright on Instagram wears in Paris.

She owns a very chic shop Crimson Cashmere

she sells luxurious cashmere and tres chic accessories.

Do you follow her feed?

Would you push the fashion envelope and dabble into the world of menswear?

I'd love to know more!

Thank you for stopping by The Humble Bungalow Blog.

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~