It’s freezing in the Lab today, so I’m taking advantage of my lovely new gloves and wearing them while I type.
Gloves aren’t normally exciting in any way, but these ones are: they’re cashmere!
Every year I sigh with envy at all the lovely soft cashmere things, knowing I can’t possibly afford, justify, or wear without breaking out into hives. While out with my mom this weekend, I happened upon a pair of 100% cashmere gloves (at Old Navy of all places) that were on sale for $12. My hands are less sensitive than the rest of my body, so I can wear the gloves for a little while as long as I’ve taken an allergy pill to keep the itch away and don’t wear them for hours on end. I am reveling in the delicious softness and am generally amused by my crazy pink stripes. Plus, the gloves are thin enough that I can still type quickly and accurately. Score!
Yes, I am excited about gloves. I don’t get out much, you see.
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Are you allergic to cashmere? Personally I find fabrics like wool and cashmere irritate my skin as well. Such a shame, especially in the winter. I feel for you :(
Oh yeah – allergic a lot. :) I can’t wear anything above a 4% wool content, not for lack of trying – every year I go crazy sweater shopping, but can never buy any of the fuzzy goodness even if I put on layers!
I am a woman who waxes excited about woolen socks. I know where you are coming from.
Except that I’m not allergic to wool. But good knitwear is a beautiful thing, one way or the other.
bloody fantastic.
and sooo funny!
I find cashmere too hot and itchy to wear, but don’t think I’m allergic- maybe just sensitive skinned?
Instead, I find soft solace in the microfleece wear, also heavily featured at this time of year at Old Navy. Ahh, the thriftiness of O.N. sales. Also, my son had his first ‘real job’ for O.N. for the holiday season, so guess who got to stock up on all things fleecy, hoodie and tank-toppedy?! Oh, YEAH.
Hey, my new place has a walk-in closet in my bedroom; it looked a little empty… much better now. :D