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If you were to poll a large swathe of people as to whether cashmere is over or underrated, I really have no clue what the consensus would be; but I think cashmere is underrated. I was not a sweater person for quite a while but have become one and culled a pretty decent collection of knitwear that I like to pull from when I want to dress to impress. Anyway, cotton sweaters are a bit too pedestrian, merino a tad too formal and while I love shetland, it can be a itchy and requires intentional layering. Cashmere balances all of the best elements of the aforementioned knits and feels delightful on the skin. I recommend you pick one up and not from Uniqlo (or insert other high street brand) - I like Ralph, Loro Piana, Malo. How pompous do I sound?
Nov 11, 2021
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this particular sweater (a rare luxury from me) in the rotation as New York weather drops. eternally stylish, cozy in all places but not uncomfortable enough that you'll sweat on a commute
Oct 17, 2024
This blue silk and cotton cardigan I got for Ā£4 at a charity shop, is one of two in different colours I got recently from the same shop! Really been mastering my charity shopping art recently. Natural fibre cardigans in my size, under Ā£10 are a must buy every time.
Apr 9, 2024
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Even if you dont buy them. Itās nice to look at and it tricks your brain into feeling warmer. Just looking at a cashmere sweater will raise your body temperature by 2 degrees.
Dec 16, 2024
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Occasionally folks ask what my favorite thing about living in NYC is and the go-to response Iāve figured out is āthe peopleā. But not talking to them, observing them. One of the beautiful things about NY is that you can really be somebody and simultaneously disappear all within the same day and all within a 1 mile radius. Take some time to just chill and watch the world go round on occasion (leaving your phone in your pocket is integral).
Nov 11, 2021
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Not sure what this corner store is called but its asian owned in a neighborhood thatās becoming less and less so. This rec is a bit less relevant now as the temperature drops but their made-right-there-on-the-spot-watermelon-chunk-and-ice-slushies are an absolute reprieve on a hot summer day. Other fruits are available but the watermelon is the certified classic and the first I had, Iāve never strayed since. As a further cosign, Porches casually mentions the spot within the first few lines of his recent track āWatergetsinsideā.
Nov 11, 2021
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WFMU is a guaranteed fun listen for whenever youāre in the mood for whimsical college radio, but I particularly love Radio Ravioli with Olivia every Monday from 3-6pm. Olivia consistently chooses an intentional mix of esoteric but enjoyable tracks and almost never anything that Iāve heard before. Further noteworthy, she has the voice of a goddess whom I want to read me bedtime stories. Come for the good tunes, stay for a soothing voice narrating the track selection (sheāll usually give a brief recap of her weekend too). Also, WFMU archives every single show on their website so you can listen to her old sets on your internet device whenever the mood strikes.
Nov 11, 2021