I say the time is now for this old-school Winter accessory to make a comeback! Not that it's ever left for some.I've always associated these hand-warmers with fur and now that the furry things have had their moment in the spotlight, the hand muff ought to be next.
What's there not to love about them? First of all, they are always cute. They don't make my fingers look scary like gloves do and while I love my mittens, it's quite a hassle to take them off whenever I need to use my fingers.
And hand muffs are practical too - out come the hands to do whatever that they have to do and then slip them right back in for shnuggly warmth again. In and out. Easy access.
This old embroidered one (so old that the leather strap has broke and I had to cut it off) is the only one that I own but I've rectified that. With one that I've made...
You can see more of it on the other blog.I urge you to join me on my quest to bring the hand muff back big-time this Winter (and they don't have to be mine!).
See these people flocking to buy furs and clogs only recently, when I've been quietly championing their comeback way before on this little blog that is not read by many? The same people who thought furs were evil and clogs ugly until blog-starlets started wearing them after designers showed them on the runways? Don't join their herd. Be an early adopter. Not a follower. Shop for a hand muff now! Here and here are good places to start.
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I love hand muffs but never got to try them when I experienced winter... my hands turn red and itchy whenever it's too cold.
bring back tea cosy too! they're pretty things too.
your post reminded me of this quote i read yesterday - "Forget the B-, C- and even Z-list actresses who populated the New York shows over the last few seasons. The new celebrities are the fashion bloggers, who are courted, coddled and charmed like never before. And in perhaps a true sign of their status, they’re complaining about all the attention – even as many of them are moving beyond their blogs with deals, sponsorships and real jobs." WWD Media News
Hello...just came across your blog recently - lovely! Really like the hand muffs especially the one you made! Also..totally love your coat - where is it from??
Hey Carpie!
You like? Tee hee hee. xx
Hey Miss Nah-nah,
My hands get cold all the time! I think your hands get red and itchy because of the dry air.
Ooooh, yes! Tea cosies are soooo cute too! Can you knit?
I thought the blog-starlets have been the "new celebrities" for a few seasons now. Haha. xx
Hello Martina!
Thank you for stopping by and saying "hello"! It's always nice to hear from someone new.
The coat is from your side of the world. Haha! I mail-ordered it from Goldie London (http://goldielondon.com/cgi-bin/goldie/index.html). It comes in black and navy too. And Goldie is having a massive sale at the moment so go now! xx
Hello there! I knew I'd seen it somewhere...I remember toying with the idea of buying it in fact but I had just bought a coat and wasn't quite ready to fork out 200 euros for another!! Will have to check out the sale! Also...glad somebody "gets" what I mean re Orla and the masses!!
Hey Martina,
The coat is now GBP50! That's why I bought it.
Oh, I get what you mean! It's not just with Orla things...it's everything!
Just received the latest Orla newsletter! The new Spring/Summer stuff is oh-so-pretty! Loving the boat print! x
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