Thursday 31 March 2011

Picture perfect

There has been a hectic hive of activity at Celtic HQ over the last few days as we have been preparing for our photo-shoot for Autumn/Winter. There is so much to organise; from booking accommodation for our models to finding beautiful locations for the shots (not that difficult in Cornwall luckily!) and making sure that nothing is forgotten before the team head out on location.

So with the photo-shoot on our minds, Charlotte and I thought we would have a go in front of the camera and what better excuse than to show you what we are wearing today!

Hopefully we will show you that, even as ladies with non-model figures, we can wear these pieces effortlessly! As well as this, you should also see how easy it is to put together day-to-day outfits from the items in question. We nipped outside and took photos against the factory wall so please forgive the ‘scenery’…I’m sure you will get the idea!

So, let’s start with Charlotte who is wearing the gorgeous Helical Shell Knit

Charlotte is wearing the Small (size 8-10) Helical Shell Knit with a crisp white shirt, skinny jeans and ballet pumps.

Doesn’t her white shirt show off the solid/sheer appearance of the knit? Bang on-trend! In fact this piece ticks a lot of trend boxes for this season having an asymmetrical design and being black as well. I personally don’t think the catalogue image does it enough justice; the batwing sleeves and different lengths of the front and back make this such an interesting piece.Charlotte commented that it was really easy to create an outfit from this top because it goes with everything!

I predict that the Helical Shell Knit will become a wardrobe staple as it’s so versatile - you could wear it over pretty much any colour to add a new dimension to an outfit.

Bravo Charlotte!

Moving on now, here I am wearing the Cotton Short Sleeve Slouch in Dove Grey/Navy…The size I am wearing is Small (size 8-10). Along with my favourite jeans and Classic Boots, I teamed it with a strappy vest because it is still quite chilly here today and I’m wearing it off my shoulder to emphasise the ‘slouch’. I must say it is very comfortable and I would just as happily wear it while relaxing at home as at work. Sometimes horizontal stripes can be a bit unflattering but I think the different sizes of the stripes in this slouch help as they seem very forgiving. Even though I know that natural fibres are supposed to feel softer than synthetic alternatives, wearing the Cotton Short Sleeve Slouch really underlines the point for me (it’s made from 100% organic cotton). I feel warm without being uncomfortable - brilliant!

The only problem is I don’t think I want to take it off!

Hopefully it has been useful to see these items from our Spring/Summer collection in a different context. As we have enjoyed doing it so much today, we have decided to make this a regular feature for the Thursday blog posts so keep an eye out to see what wonderful combinations we come up with next!

Tuesday 29 March 2011

Dress to impress on Mother's Day!

With all the excitement of the clocks going forward on Sunday I very nearly forgot to go shopping for Mother’s Day! Luckily I remembered so I won’t be in the bad books just yet!

As we live 250 miles apart I won’t get the chance to see my lovely mother on the day (sorry Mum…maybe I spoke too soon about not being in the bad books!). For those of you who are planning to celebrate this Sunday with your mum (or children!), I thought you might like some inspiration for ‘Mother’s-Day-Sunday-Lunch’ outfits (doesn’t that just roll off the tongue!)…

I have picked out a couple of ensembles for you to see. For a change, instead of showing you photos from our Spring/Summer catalogue, Charlotte and I modelled the outfits so you can see that the clothes look just as lovely on real figures as they do on our catalogue models (even if we do say so ourselves!).

First off, Charlotte is modelling the Sleeveless Ladder Hoodie with the Cord Parka Skirt and Large Suede Shoulder BagDoesn’t she look lovely?

Charlotte picked this skirt out personally because she thought it would complement the Sleeveless Ladder Hoodie and I must say I agree. Layering different textures and patterns is very much on trend and this combination captures the ‘denim on denim’ look which is also very fashionable this season darling!

The Sleeveless Ladder Hoodie really stood out for me as it is such a gorgeous colour and I think the pointelle and ladder stitch detailing combined with the hood make it look smart yet casual at the same time.

To finish this look, we thought the Large Suede Shoulder Bag and a pair of daytime heels (heels smarten up any look don’t they?) would make this a perfect outfit for lunch with Mum. Now for the second outfit…

Seeing as combining a white dress with black tights is a very popular look this season, I thought I would recreate the trend myself. Let me present to you the Sheer Knit Cowl Jumper Dress, with black tights and Eden Bag As soon as I put the Sheer Knit Cowl Jumper Dress on I noticed how wonderfully soft it feels (well, it is 100% merino wool!) The colour and style are very flattering and the length is just right to wear with tights (you could also wear it on its own of course!).

The opaque black tights and knee-high boots really highlight the black and white contrast and the extra touch of the Eden Bag pulls the outfit together.

I accessorised the look with a black suede belt which accentuated my waist and at the same time drew attention away from my tummy area (ideal when you’re going to be eating a big lunch in my opinion!). The Wide Suede Belt in Chocolate would work well to add a different dimension to the outfit.So there you have it…two easily achieved looks which will work for Mother’s Day and beyond!

A little bit of advice; if you would like to buy a new ‘Mother’s-Day-Sunday-Lunch’ outfit, I would suggest that you order soon so that you receive your new garments in time for the weekend.

Don’t fret though, we offer a Next Day delivery service and even the option for delivery on Saturday if you do leave it to the last minute! Don’t we think of everything?

Thursday 24 March 2011

Ecofashion

This week it’s Climate Week, a chance for us all to demonstrate the positive actions we are taking to help combat the effects of climate change (see http://www.climateweek.com for more information).

I imagine that many of you like to consider how you can do your bit just by going about your day-to-day activities so I thought you might be interested to see how you are inadvertently helping just by buying from Celtic Sheepskin!

You might already know that looking after our environment is very much at the forefront of everything we do. We are fortunate to live and work in a beautiful part of the country and we want to keep it like this! (By the way, if you’re ever in Cornwall, you should drop by and visit us, we’re only 5 minutes from the sea!)

So here are four ways in which we help...


1. Recycling

For starters, we recycle pretty much EVERYTHING! Every last bit of paper and cardboard and even our ink cartridges and batteries are reused or recycled.
Of course, our sheepskin itself is an example of recycling at its finest!



We insist that all the sheepskin we use is a by-product of the meat industry so you can be assured that the gorgeous sheepskin keeping your arms, feet or head warm was sourced in an ethically-minded way and that nothing has gone to waste.

In the factory, our craftspeople have a real knack for making as much as possible from every bit of sheepskin and very little ends up left over! So one sheepskin could make a pair of adult boots and a pair of kids’ boots!


2. Campaign for Wool

As well as being sheepskin enthusiasts, we are also passionate supporters of the Campaign for Wool, an initiative supported by HRH The Prince of Wales. As a natural fibre, wool has far superior qualities to synthetic alternatives and it is so much better for the environment.

As you can imagine, we love wool here at Celtic Sheepskin! As well as the sumptuously soft Geelong, Merino and Shetland wools, we also source speciality wool fibres such as Alpaca, Cashmere and Mohair which are used in many of our garments, that’s a lot of different breeds and each has their own qualities!

Here are some facts about wool…


I could yarn on (sorry!) all day about the benefits of wool but perhaps the most pertinent for today’s blog is that it is renewable and sustainable; the animal simply grows another fleece! And if you have bought any of our wool garments, you will know that they will last you a long time (much longer than garments made from synthetics), meaning you won’t need to buy replacements as quickly.

3. Resole & Repair Service

While I’m on the subject of easing the landfill issue, I must highlight our fabulous resole and repair service


When your Celtic Sheepskin boots finally start to look like they have seen better days (and it does take quite some time!), we can give them a new lease of life! I had my Classic boots resoled recently and they honestly felt like new boots when I put them on afterwards, all snug and fluffy again!

4. Carbon-Neutral Delivery


Finally, when it comes to delivering your Celtic goodies, we give you the option to choose Parcel Force’s Carbon Neutral delivery service. This is part of a carbon offset scheme so Parcel Force have an agreement with the Woodland Trust and they offset carbon emissions by planting trees!


So there you go; A little insight into how we work to help alleviate the effects of climate change. Our efforts have even been recognised by the award of the ISO:14001 certification, indicating that we work to a series of standards for designing and implementing environmental management systems (we are very proud of this!).


Whatever you’re doing for Climate Week, doesn’t it feel good to know that by buying from Celtic Sheepskin you’re helping the environment too?

Tuesday 22 March 2011

Spring has sprung...

So, the clocks go forward by an hour next weekend. I don’t know how you feel but personally I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone since they went back in October. On the downside, we will lose an hour’s sleep but on the plus side however, it marks the start of British Summer Time! We will soon be thinking about barbeques, tennis and light, warm evenings!

In Cornwall, last weekend’s weather gave us a tantalising glimpse of what’s (hopefully) to come over the coming months, so much so that I even managed to get a sun tan on Saturday.

So with warmer weather on my mind (and a pending holiday in the sun), I have started to pay attention to my feet which, I must admit, have been somewhat neglected over the past few months. I have also been thinking about what I will wear on my feet as the weather warms up...

Like many of you I’m sure, I practically live in my cosy calf height Classic boots for most of the year…
(Pictured above with Bamboo Asymmetric Tie Tee)

They are just so comfortable and being machine washable (just use our Celtic Wool Wash) they are very easy to keep clean which makes them ideal for the beach and coastal walks! They are so handy that I find it hard to put them away when the weather really warms up as I know that most of my other shoes don’t compare.

The great thing about our range of sheepskin boots is that being 100% sheepskin your feet won’t sweat in them which they would in synthetic boots. This is because sheepskin is a natural fibre which has thermostatic qualities. This ensures that your feet will stay cosy when it’s cold and cool when it’s warmer.

Brilliant!

The occasion to bare your toes will soon arise though (time to book that pedicure?!) so what do you wear on a warm day when you want a just-as-comfy alternative to sheepskin boots? Why sheepskin flip-flops of course!
(Pictured above with Trapeze Hem Top)

Our Shearling Flip-flops are an ingenious alternative to the traditional flip flop and are such a lovely treat for your feet after a hard day’s work or long surf. The nubuck straps and footbed are lined with sumptuous sheepskin so your feet will feel wonderfully snug, yet the flip-flip design means they will stay cool at the same time.

I love them because they are really stylish as well as comfortable (something that some shoe designers struggle with!) and they can be worn with jeans, skirts, linen trousers…anything! I will probably be wearing mine pretty much all day every day!

Shearling Flip-flops come in 3 colours; Mocca, Stone and Toffee and they are designed for ladies and men alike. Better still, as with most of our sheepskin footwear, our Shearling Flip-flops are machine washable (again, we recommend our Celtic Wool Wash) so you can ensure that they look and feel as good at the end of the summer as the day you bought them!

So there is no need to panic at the thought of parting with your favourite sheepskin boots over the summer months after all. The question is do you dare to bare?

Thursday 17 March 2011

A perfect match

With spring just around the corner (now that we are past the March half-way point I can confidently say that!) I have been focusing this week on updating the ‘recommended products’ pages on our website.

For those of you who aren’t aware, this is a recent addition to the site which makes it easier for you to view other items that you might like based on the item you have selected.

Whenever you go to a product page, you can scroll down to see four items which might also take your fancy…

Now as this isn’t an automated process, I am responsible for ensuring that the items you see on these pages are in stock and relevant and we also use the opportunity to show you pieces that you might not have seen before. This is great fun as it gives me the chance to experiment with mixing and matching different garments as well as familiarising myself with our Spring/Summer collection.

Multi-tasking at its best!

So today I have been playing around with some of the lovely new Spring/Summer pieces and have taken photos for your delectation…

First off, let me introduce you to the Helical Shell Knit
This light and slightly sheer knit with batwing sleeves and a scooped hem looks great worn as an extra layer. I have paired it with the Knitted Vest Top for an on-trend, layered look and then accessorised it with Button Boots, the Eden Bag and Palm Trilby Hat

Next we have the Trapeze Hem Top
I love the cotton lace detailing on this top, isn’t it pretty! Again I would wear this with jeans and, as the sleeve length can be adjusted using the D rings, I would probably wear it throughout spring and summer. I think it looks gorgeous with the Sleeveless Tape Drape and Lariat Suede Belt (with a pair of Classic Calf Height Boots (Mocca) and a Large Natural Basket to finish the look)...
What do you think? Doesn’t it fit in well with the country/folk styles around at the moment!

The Sleeveless Tape Drape is so versatile; if you prefer not to wear it with a belt, it still works just as well out loose and I think this completely changes the look of the outfit…

Sticking with the trapeze theme as it is set to be very popular this season, my next selection is the Trapeze Jumper Dress. It has such a flattering shape which skims the hips and cinches the waist and being 100% merino it will feel wonderfully soft against your skin...
Isn’t it stunning!

The beauty of this dress is that it is so flexible and can be worn in many different ways. I have teamed it with the Circular Knit Cardigan (you might recognise this combination from our Spring/Summer catalogue) and Buckled Obi Belt. A Tinder Pouch and Nubuck & Suede Crossover Sandals complement the look very well.

While I was feeling creative, I thought I would try the Trapeze Jumper Dress with the Sleeveless Tape Drape and Lariat Belt just for fun and guess what, it works!
I love how the forgiving lines of the jumper dress draw your eye in to the waist while the floaty hems of the dress and the drape pulls your attention towards the legs to make this altogether a very flattering combination!

Last but by no means least I would like to draw your attention to the Sheepskin Waterfall Gilet.
The close-cropped wool which has been selected especially for spring makes this luxurious yet lightweight and ideally suited for chic layering. I have matched it up with the Slash Neck Vera Long
I really like how the colour of the sheepskin brings out the beautiful blue of the Slash Neck Vera Long and vice versa. To top it off, the Slash Neck Vera Long is made from 100% merino wool meaning you won’t feel too hot in it but you will stay lovely and warm when it matters.

Wow, I could go on forever! It is safe to say that the combination possibilities are endless…isn’t it a good job we do some of the hard work for you?!

Tuesday 15 March 2011

Looking ahead...

We might only just be edging into Spring/Summer 2011 but over the last few weeks there has been an exciting buzz in the fashion world as the biannual fashion weeks have been taking place across the globe, launching the stunning new Autumn/Winter 2011-12 collections.

With so many beautiful new styles and colour palettes, I find it difficult to keep up sometimes! So I thought today’s blog post would give me the perfect opportunity to summarise some key trends for Autumn/Winter 2011-12. Then I thought I would pick out some pieces from our current Spring/Summer collection which will take you through to the colder months, keeping you right on trend. Two seasons for the price of one, bargain!

So, here are 3 trends that you can expect to see in Autumn/Winter 2011-12;

1. Colour

I’m sure you won’t have failed to notice the rainbow of colours in shops and magazines over the past few months. An injection of colour will brighten up any outfit and I am pleased to say this trend is likely to continue well into autumn and winter. Yellow was a key colour on the catwalks to be worn as bright and bold as you dare…

Dress by Givenchy. Image courtesy of www.vogue.co.uk

For those of you who aren’t quite as brave as the model above (myself included!), I think our spice coloured items, such as our Popper Boots or a Large Suede Shoulder Bag, will work just as well…
And it goes without saying that our original Celt boots come in 17 fabulous shades; surely at least one of these will take your fancy?
2. Home-Spun

Think soft-to-the-touch natural fabrics which have been uniquely embellished for a touch of glamour and individuality. Details such as macramé, crochet and tassels were particularly popular on the catwalks…

Dress by Rodarte. Image courtesy of www.vogue.co.uk

Our new Spring/Summer range has plenty of items that will suit this trend;

The Laced Back Vera Long tunic has a striking laced V back…
It comes laced with pretty blue ribbons but these can be adapted to suit your mood. I think a suede lace or length of silk would work equally well.

And then there’s our Cheesecloth Blouson and Smocked Cheesecloth Top

These 100% cotton tops can be dressed up or down for an easy day to night transition and, holding on to that 70’s vibe (which is long set to continue!), they can be tie-dyed to create a completely unique garment. Groovy baby!

3. Tunics over trousers

I love this trend…For those days when you want to wear a dress but you don’t want to bare your legs, what could be better? Catwalk models wore various styles of tunic and knitted dress… Tunic by Alberta Ferretti. Image courtesy of www.vogue.co.uk

You might have noticed already that we have some gorgeous tunics in our new catalogue which look wonderful over trousers;

Firstly, I would like to show you the Sheer Knit Cowl Jumper Dress

See what I mean? This versatile dress looks great with jeans or leggings (and a pair of your favourite Celtic Sheepskin boots of course!) and the beauty of it is that it is also a flattering length to wear on its own.

The other Jumper Dress I am very excited about is the Slash Neck Vera Long

The Vera Long style is proving very popular with our customers and I’m sure this stunning addition won’t disappoint. You might notice that it has lovely deep armholes meaning that you get to control the temperature by carefully selecting what to put underneath.

Over the next few months it will work perfectly over a strappy vest and then as the cold weather draws in, you can wear it over a long sleeved tee or a thicker jumper to keep you even warmer (it is 100% organic merino wool so will keep you pretty warm as it is!).

With layering being yet another important trend for Autumn/Winter 2011-12, you’re likely to wear this tunic again and again.

So there you have it; three trends for Autumn/Winter 2011-12, and it’s only 15th March. What next, Christmas shopping?!

Thursday 10 March 2011

Transitional Trends

Having had a browse online this week, it is clear that everyone is talking about the good old British weather (what do we do better?!) and more importantly how we can dress for the transition between winter and spring. Even as I write this I am acutely aware that I have dressed rather too optimistically for today’s changeable clime and I am now sat here shivering, despite basking in some lovely sunshine just a few hours ago!

At Celtic Sheepskin we are very well equipped to help you to dress for sporadic temperature changes, so I thought I would today highlight some key pieces from our Spring/Summer 2011 collection that will take you from now and into summer (and beyond, if recent summers are anything to go by!). At the same time, I thought you would like to see a few exclusive, never-before-seen images from our Spring/Summer photoshoot, just to whet your appetite even more!

First off, let me introduce you to the Sheepskin Waterfall Jacket

Isn’t it stunning! This beautifully shaped coat is made of 100% sheepskin (a prime example of nature’s own thermostat!) and is so lightweight. I can’t emphasise enough the marvels of the lightweight sheepskin, achieved specifically for spring by cropping the wool inner. Our craftsmen are very clever indeed.

Then, if you like this, you will love my next suggestion; the Sheepskin Waterfall GiletWith waterfall draping being right on trend this spring/summer, the chic and highly flattering design of this gilet provides that perfect top layer for days with a chill in the air but a promise of sunshine. And once again the sheepskin has been cut short to keep it lightweight.

Now, for times when you can brave it without a coat (don’t they seem too long ago?!), I think our Short Sleeve Slouch Cardi is likely to become a staple piece in your wardrobe… I love the dainty Mother of Pearl buttons and can imagine wearing it over a cami as in the picture above or even contrasting the layers and putting a long sleeve tee underneath it. And in case you weren’t sure, it’s knitted using 100% Geelong lambswool that is cleverly spun to trap pockets of air! That means you will have an ingenious cardi that will keep you cool as much as it keeps you warm.

While we are on the subject of wool, allow me to introduce you to another one of our new slouch items, the Short Sleeve Merino Slouch
This is a re-mastered autumn/winter staple that has been thoughtfully adapted with the help of super-fine and soft, organic merino wool to create what is sure to be a spring/summer must-have item!

As well as the Navy option pictured above, this gorgeous slouch also comes in Grey. Both colours are ideal for winter and spring, and can be dressed up or down according to the occasion.

I love the flattering V neck on this slouch and can picture it being worn with a crisp white shirt underneath (very on trend right now!) to keep me warm on a blustery day. As the weather warms up, I imagine wearing it with the 100% cotton scarf in the picture or perhaps with a little cami underneath on a spring evening.

So much choice! Which one will you buy first?

Tuesday 8 March 2011

On the flip side…

With today being Shrove Tuesday, here at Celtic Sheepskin we are all salivating at the thought of pancakes for dinner and, more specifically, what we’re going to fill them with (maple syrup will be my first choice!). After gorging on pancakes, Ash Wednesday traditionally marks the beginning of Lent, a time when many people choose to give something up for these next 46 days up until Easter Saturday.

To mark the occasion, we thought we would have a bit of fun! We have calculated how much you would save from giving up some of the more usual vices, suggesting some of our favourite items from our new Spring/Summer 2011 range that you could buy with the money you will save!

So, first things first, the one at the top of my list; chocolate! With the average bar costing around 70p now (don’t get me started on that one, I remember when a bar used to cost me 25p, giving me enough change for some penny sweets!), if you forego your daily chocolate fix over the course of Lent, you will save £32.20.

Now that’s not to be sniffed at, is it?

Why not treat yourself instead to one of our 100% bamboo tees?

With delicate ruching at the side of the neckline and a draped design, the Asymmetric Tie Tee (£32) is sure to be a firm favourite this Spring.

Alternatively, the Winged Tie Back Tee (also £32) will appeal to those among you who love a bit of detail without being too fussy. It features a gorgeous tie back at the neckline and draped sides.

So hands up who will be giving up their two bottles of wine a week for Lent? If you do, at £7.00 a pop, you can enjoy having an extra £91 in your pocket! That’s enough to treat yourself to one of my favourite items, the Trapeze Jumper Dress. The broken stripe detail in this dress will flatter your figure and its floaty trapeze hem and neat capped sleeves make this item a must-have for your wardrobe. Quick, before everyone else spots it!

Ok, some of you still might not be convinced…but hopefully you will be by this last one;

This is the big one… If you currently smoke 20 cigarettes per day and you make tomorrow (Ash Wednesday, how appropriate!) the day you give up, by the time you get to Easter Saturday you will have saved a massive £276! Apart from the fact that you could probably go on holiday with that amount of money, you could also indulge in a whole new outfit, courtesy of Celtic Sheepskin;

Our sleeveless 100% organic flammé cotton Envelope Neck Knit (£85) is like a true flexible friend; its multitude of styling options (it looks great worn over a long-sleeved top) will take you through the seasons in comfort. Dress it down with your favourite jeans or dress it up with tights and a pair of our black, calf-height Classic Boots (£130) and a Tinder Pouch Bag (£48). This useful little bag, which can be worn across the body, is perfect for day or night.
Even after all of this, you still have £13 left to spend; now that’s what I call great value for money!

Thursday 3 March 2011

Some of the Sales & Support team’s favourites…

Hopefully you have all by now had a look at the spring collection, and I’m sure that there’s a great many of you still debating if, or perhaps, when you’ll get that top you spied. So to help you I have enlisted the opinions of our Sales and Support team to hear, or rather see which items from the new range they’d pick out as their personal favourites. I had the opportunity on Monday this week to go through the collection with them as a team, so it is just as exciting for me to hear their favourites. I should add that some of the team opted out of the lime light, and I can understand why, but thanks goes out to the ladies who were happy to take part in today’s blog post.

First to be photographed with her favourite item was Naomi. This is Naomi’s second season launch with Celtic Sheepskin, so it was interesting to see she that picked out such an unusual piece in the range; the Helical Shell Knit. In my travels to meet fashion editors, many of them, like Naomi, pull this out from the crowd of lightweight knitwear, commenting on the interesting and yet still very flattering shapes. Black notoriously sucks up a lot of light in photographs, so this top doesn’t jump out in the catalogue as much as other pieces, but it’s certainly not an item you should overlook…


Next to grab the opportunity to enjoy the sunshine for a few minutes was Lucy. Lucy has only just started in the team this week, adding to the numbers to help cover the calls that will start flooding in now that the new range has launched. Like Naomi, it was interesting to see that she went for a darker piece from our range, black clearly is very much as popular for summer as it is winter. The Envelope Neck Knit follows a well-liked style from the autumn winter catalogue, which is interesting as Lucy didn’t work with us on during this range. Clearly a multi-way top is a concept Lucy admires…

Then Vicki stepped outside into the glorious sunshine carrying a shade of top at the complete opposite end of the spectrum to what’s been picked so far; white. And what a popular colour white is going to be this season! We’ve got a good number of white tops in the new range, but Vicki’s clear favourite is the Lace Knit Slouch. We tried to launch this style last summer, but sadly the yarn proved difficult to get hold of in quantity despite many promises to us. So after 12 months of hard work to ensure it is possible to get this top for the many customers who were so interested in it, we are happy to announce its secure return for 2011…


And then I stepped inside to get the opinion from the two ladies looking after the Factory Shop today. First up was Louise who picked out the Linen Purl Stitch as her favourite. The soft, silky texture of this top is wonderful, brought about by having 33% silk spun around the linen – I can see exactly why Louise chose this one! In the photo below you can see just how delicate this is, as you can make out the silhouette of Louise’s body in the background through two layers of the fabric!
And my final volunteer for today’s blog post is Jo, who brought out a similar style top to Louise but going back to the charcoal tones favoured by Naomi and Lucy. Like the Linen Purl Stitch top, the Gauzy Mohair Jumper also has silk but this time there’s 50% wrapped around merino! It really is gorgeous. The flyaway texture of the top is like wearing a soft cloud - and it’s not just for wearing over bikinis, oh no. I’d strongly recommend a Cami top underneath or a full body swimming costume. And yes, you can wear it on the beach but so can you wear it lounging around on a summers day or going out for an evening’s dinner date. Like so many of our tops, it truly is very versatile…

So I’ll just have to wait and see what turns out to be popular from you, our customers.