July Meme - 6th July

[dizzojay]

casey28 asked to see a photo of my favourite sweater.

Bit of a funny one this, because I only have one sweater.  I really don't like them; I'd much rather wear fleeces which are looser and much more comfortable.  However, this sweater is special.  It's quite possibly the most expensive garment I own and I bought it in Reykjavik the last time Mr D and I were there.





There's a clothing chain in Iceland called 66 degrees North and they specialise in fabulous quality, very stylish winter clothing, and they are very, VERY expensive!

Whenever we'd been to Iceland before, we'd always gone to the Reykjavik store and treated ourselves to something small like a pair of gloves or a woolly hat, but this time, as it was my birthday, I was determined to REALLY treat myself, and I saw this gorgeous sweater:



It's all wool, but surprisingly comfortable all the same, and it's so warm, I can wear it in the depth of winter here and not need a coat.  This is a picture of me wearing it - warning, I take the worst selfies on Earth!



I love my Icelandic sweater, but it will most likely be the only sweater I ever own, unless 66 degrees North are having a clearance sale next time I go back to Iceland!

Comments

[metallidean-grl.livejournal.com]

That's a very pretty sweater. And your selfie is very nice. Wool sweaters, or wool anything I just cannot wear. The fabric itches me too much. No matter if I have something on underneath it, I still itch like crazy. Lucky you in being able to wear wool.

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Normally I don't like woollen things, but this is unusually comfortable!

[sillie]

Oh, that's called a sweater too? I thought sweaters were without zips...

Anyway. That's a really nice one; It looks very warm and cosy. :D

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Technically it's a cardigan, but it's the nearest I have to a sweater!
It's very warm and cosy :)

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

That's a very very pretty sweater and it looks so comfy :DD

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

It is a lovely sweater. I love 66 Degrees North, it's an amazing shop; it just shows that winter clothes don't have to be practical and ugly, they can be beautiful too!

[milly-gal.livejournal.com]

No, snuggly clothes don't need to be fugly, definitely not!

[big-heart-june.livejournal.com]

*waves hi* ♥ it's very pretty and looks very pretty on YOU, too ♥

[dizzojay.livejournal.com]

Thank you!
I hate taking selfies - I'm rubbish at them, but I love my Icelandic sweater!

[candygramme.livejournal.com]

What an awesome sweater! I hate coats, so I wear sweaters or hoodies or shawls whenever I can. I'd wear yours for sure!

[jj1564.livejournal.com]

I'm with you, I don't own a sweater and only have a couple of thin cardigans! 'Proper' sweaters and cardis just make me too hot. This is lovely though and it's great that you can wear it as a coat alternative!