Neat STUFF
Chic legwarmers + armwarmers fight frostbite
December 7, 2009 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat STUFF
It’s freezing! Wait, no, it’s below freezing! Sorry to state the obvious, but our outdoor holiday adventures this weekend were a little mind-numbing. Where were these cozy, warm woolen armwarmers and thick cashmere legwarmers when we needed them?
Let us tell you where to find ‘em so you don’t acquire a festive case of frostbite while hanging lights, choosing a Christmas tree or strolling local shops for gifts: First, Mabel and Zora has a sweet stash of Woolie Originals armwarmers (left), handmade by Portland designer Jenna Robertson.
“Arm warmers are definitely the hot item this season,” Robertson said. “Practical Portland gals need them because they look sleek and fashionable while keeping hands warm. They can be worn while working, playing, texting, typing, biking, running, etc. The wool radiates heat down to the tips of nimble, busy fingers.”
Woolie Originals also makes cute handmade hats, mittens and accessories, which you can buy at Mabel and Zora now or next weekend at the Crafty Wonderland Super Colossal Holiday Sale, Sunday, Dec. 13.
Also hot this season (literally), legwarmers to pile on over skinny jeans and tights. Shop Souchi on Northwest 23rd Avenue for luxe legwarmers, armwarmers and scarves in Souchi’s soft, signature cashmere. Use the N.W. 23rd Friends + Family Sale Shopping Pass this week and you’ll save 15 percent on your purchase!
And finally, head to Frank James for chic, fingerless gloves and more cozy, cable-knit armwarmers from Coco International, in cool colors and prints – cream, grey, purple and black houndstooth – so you can venture forth in style!
Mabel and Zora
748 N.W. 11th Ave.; 503-241-5696
www.mabelandzora.com
Souchi
807 N.W. 23rd Ave.; 503-525-0043
www.souchi.com
Frank James
729 E. Burnside; 503-239-3959
www.frankjamesclothing.com
