Leopard print – or Panther pattern, as described here – has always been in fashion. Valentino Boutiques featured these tawny neutrals with playful animal themes in a 1987 collection. In luxurious cashmere and suede, they personified the over-the-top 80s style. MEOW! ~Marilyn
Posts Tagged: cashmere
Washing Cashmere Sweaters With Baby Shampoo
I am what you would call a cashmere freak. Totally! It is about the only natural sweater fiber that’s soft enough that I can wear next to my skin. Wool, mohair, and even angora are too itchy to wear without a layer between it and my somewhat sensitive hide. A big thank you to the… Read more »
Yes, It Is Okay to Wash Your (Cashmere, Wool, Mohair, Angora) Sweater!
I have spent the morning washing vintage sweaters; one intricate hand knit wool Norwegian sweater, a fluffy white angora sweater, a beaded vintage angora/lambswool sweater, an alpaca sweater, and a cashmere sweater. Yes, I washed them in actual soap and water as I have done for years…and even more shocking, in my washing machine. I… Read more »
Drying Racks, Heat, Books and Cashmere: Autumn is Here
Even though Autumn has been quite firmly ensconced for several weeks now, there are always several things that I do with amazing regularity once the autumnal equinox has passed. On the household side, it is cleaning out the furnace (an utterly thankless task) before turning on the heat for the first time. I think I… Read more »
Sweater Season is Here!
It’s this time of year when the days shorten, the temperatures cool, and the leaves start to fall, that I start my whole routine of hauling out those good old sweaters. I really, really love sweaters so this is always a bit of a joy for me; even if it means putting up with brisker… Read more »
Cashmere and a Mixture of Scents
Now that winter’s here, my sweater wearing is on full-force. My personal yarn of choice is cashmere. It is incredibly soft, thick, and luxurious…and is really the only natural wool that I can wear next to my sensitive skin. It adds needed warmth without unnecessary bulk; I don’t like looking like a linebacker in those… Read more »
I'm Marilyn, and I'm obsessed with vintage clothing, thrift stores, clotheslines, and Chanel. Welcome to my down-to-earth world!