Cash-ing In
This year I somehow acquired a LOT of sweaters, to the point where my drawers are nearly overflowing. And yet time and again, one of my most favourite pieces is a beautiful sequin-embellished cashmere sweater I picked up on Boxing Day a year ago. Not only does it look pretty, it feels oh-so-touchably soft. If any of you have ever touched or owned something cashmere, you’ll know what I’m talking about. So in favour of my ongoing Winter Warrior series, today I’ve picked out a few cashmere gift ideas: whether to gift to a cashmere fan or to introduce a would-be fan to their new favourite fabric.
Baldinini 100% Cashmere Scarves From Italy – $300+ each @ Tornado Gifts
First of all, you all know how much I *love* introducing you to new Canadian retailers. For nearly 30 years, Tornado Gifts has been serving up an incredible collection of luxurious gift ideas from exclusive, high end brands like Divo Diva and Matsuda, carving out a unique niche for themselves in the Canadian landscape. One such brand they carry is Baldinini, an Italian brand known for their sumptuous cashmere accessories, like these beautiful, versatile, unisex scarves. While totally warm enough to top off your winter jacket, they’re so ridiculously soft don’t be surprised if this becomes an everyday part of your wardrobe. That’s what’s so incredible about cashmere really – that it may be an investment, but it is oh so worth it. So is checking out Tornado Gifts’ full line of crazy awesome gift ideas, including a red plaid version of the classique scarves you see above.
Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater – $340 @ Nordstrom
I sort of feel like those ‘wardrobe guides’ that everyone likes to put out should have ‘cashmere sweater’ on the list. They can be plenty affordable if you know where to look (hint: Hudson’s Bay generally has a pretty solid collection) but again, once you get a taste of this plush fabric you may find yourself itching to stock up. In which case, I totally fell for these sweeter than sweet, Valentine’s Day appropriate sweaters. Available in navy and white and pink and cream, it’s an adorable way to get this sumptuous material into your life.
Cashmere Ballet Slippers – $90 each @ Fancy
Because I mean…why wouldn’t you want to wrap your feet in total pillowy softness? Available in five neutral colours, these lounge slippers are perfect for padding around the house in while simultaneously keeping away the frigid cold. With real leather soles and a suede tab for easy on-off slip-on style, you may never want to take these cozy feet warmers off.
J Crew Menswear Sweaters – From $260
Who says ladies get to have all the fun? Guys will love to snuggle up in this super soft fabric just as much as girls. J Crew actually has a pretty expansive line of 100% cashmere and cotton / cashmere blend sweaters, turtlenecks, cardigans and pullovers (the price point above is for the pure cashmere items only) in a huge palette of colours. Whether your guy is looking for a replacement for his work blazer or simply deserves some luxury in his closet, look no further than their impressive collection.
Cashmere Throw Blankets – $395 each @ Williams Sonoma
So if you literally want to wrap yourself in this insanely soft fabric, I suggest doing so by purchasing a comfy cozy throw. Williams Sonoma carries a small collection (that changes often, I might add) to complement virtually any home’s decor while providing you with a perfect snuggly blanket to curl up in while enjoying a cup of tea, watching TV, or reading a book. Their current lineup is primarily graphic, slightly African-inspired prints in Ikat, chevron and diamond patterns.
Cashmere Care Kit – $24.95+ @ Fashion First Aid
If you’re going to spring for a cashmere gift, then you better make sure your giftee can take care of it. One potential pitfall of the fabric is it’s regularly referred to as ‘Dry Clean Only’ (doom!) In fact, dry cleaning chemicals can actual deteriorate your precious pieces more quickly than if you took care of them yourself. Fashion First Aid has recently launched a new kit with all the fixins’ to keep your whisper soft cashmere staying as touchable and beautiful as the day you opened it – by removing pills, reducing the need to clean it, and actually be a snap to clean when required. The deluxe kit (pictured above) also includes a clever guide to maintaining your wardrobe as a whole and a laundry bag to toss your cashmere pieces in for easy at-home cleaning.
Alright winter warriors! I’ve got a warm and snuggly prize package to give away to one winner – you’ll be able to wrap yourself in luxury with a blue Baldinini 100% Cashmere scarf courtesy of Tornado Gifts AND take care of that new wardrobe staple with a Deluxe Cashmere Care Kit for a total value of nearly $340! Interested? Here’s how to enter:
1) Leave me a comment below by February 15th and tell me – which of these cashmere gifts would you most like to own? Do you own any cashmere right now?
2) Entries are limited to one per person / per email address / per household (or more if you score bonus entries). A random draw will be conducted on or around February 16th, 2014 to select the winners, who will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen in their place.
3) Entries are limited to Canadians that have reached the age of majority in their province. Quebec is not eligible for this promotion.
4) Bonus Entry #1: Like Tornado Gifts on Facebook and / or Follow them on Twitter. Then, leave them a comment on their wall and / or send out a Tweet tagging them and myself (@cdngiftguide). The content? Tell ’em what your favourite gift idea is from their *amazing* collection. Link back to each of your activities (i.e. a link to your Tweet, a link to your FB post – Google to learn how!) below to earn two bonus entries per social medium.
5) Bonus Entry #2: Like Fashion First Aid on Facebook and leave a comment about why the Cashmere Care Kit is a must-have for your closet. Be sure to link back to your comment below to earn yourself two more bonus entries!
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I’d like to own the Baldini cashmere scarf.
I don’t own any cashmere but those Ballet Slippers look so comfortable.
I would love to win the Baldini cashmere scarf but I also love that J Crew Menswear sweater in bright pink!
I’d like the Williams-Sonoma cashmere throw. I have a cashmere turtleneck that my Mom gave me about 20 years ago!!! I still love it.
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No, I don’t own any cashmere right now. 😦 I would love to wrap myself in the Cashmere Throw Blankets because it is so cold outside and also put the ballet slippers on my feet. I have not heard of cashmere ballet slippers before. Thanks for the review.
I don’t own anything cashmere other than the toilet paper, but would love to cuddle under a Cashmere Throw Blanket.
I do not currently own any cashmere items but would love to have the Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater!
Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater – $340 @ Nordstrom
I have never owned anything cashmere
I’ve have one small cashmere blanket that I keep folded up on shelf as I am scared to use it for fear that it will get dirty. Its super soft though.
I would love the ballet slippers. Or the throw. Or both 🙂
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I’d like one of the Cashmere Throw Blankets, I bet they are soft and warm. I don’t have anything in cashmere.
Cashmere wow! No I don’t own any but would love cuddling under one of the Cashmere Throw Blankets.
I like the zippered sweater by J. Crew. I don’t have any cashmere of my own, would love to, though!
I do not currently own any cashmere, but would love the cashmere throw blanket!
I would love to own the Cashmere Ballet Slippers – $90 each @ Fancy..they look so cozy and warm.
I would like the Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater ..lovely! No,I don`t own any cashmere.
I would love to own the ballet slippers and no I don’t own any cashmere right now.
I’d love the ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater. I don’t own any cashmere yet.
a Cashmere Throw Blanket would be most preferable
The cashmere ballet slippers look really nice and cozy! I own a cashmere scarf, and would love to grow my collection.
the cashmere scarves and ballets slippers are very lovely and both look very warm to wear and would love to have either one thank you for the giveaway
I’d like the Williams-Sonoma cashmere throw. no I don’t own any cashmere (I wish I did)
I’d love a cozy blanket to keep me warm
I love the heart sweaters and yes, i own a cashmere sweater.
I’d love a scarf in blue – I have no cashmere now but I love the feel of it.
I would love the slippers, they look comfy and not too warm (my feet overheat).
I’ve always wanted a cashmere sweater, so that’s what I’d spring for
Would love to own the blue Cashmere Throw Blankets and sadly no, I have no cashmere.
I would most like to own the cashmere ballet slippers…I don’t currently have any cashmere items
sO CUTE Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater – $340 @ Nordstrom
I would love to own the Cashmere Throw Blankets. They would be my first cashmere items!
I like the J Crew Menswear Sweaters , I don’t have any cashmere items
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I would love the Cashmere Throw Blanket from Williams Sonoma
I love the “Cashmere Throw Blankets” from Williams Sonoma.
I own quite a bit of cashmere now, but it’s the cheap stuff (e.g. Old Navy, Joe Fresh, Gap) and not the plush/deluxe two-ply
I would love to win the cashmere throw blankets. I don’t own any cashmere.
The Cashmere Throw Blanket would keep me warm all winter long!! love it!
I would love to own the J Crew Menswear Sweaters. I don’t have any cashmere at the moment.
Shane cashmere sweater
I have some Cashmere cardigans, but I’d really love to have a Baldini cashmere scarf to keep my neck all warm and snug this winter.
I’d love to have this: “Cashmere Throw Blankets” from Williams Sonoma.
I do own one cashmere sweater.
Thanks.
I don’t currently have any cashmere but the jcrew menswear sweater would be something I would wear all winter!
I’d like to own the cashmere throw blankets.
I would love the cashmere throw to snuggle in. I don’t own any cashmere, but would love to!
I’d like the throw blankets – we don’t own cashmere now.
The scarves and ballet slippers!
I like the blue one
My wife would like the Baldinini Cashmere scarfe
can I want to own all of them? lol, what not eh that way I wouldn’t have to say no I don’t own any cashmere
I’d love to own a cashmere blanket. I don’t own any cashmere at this time.
I do not own any cashmere, can’t afford it. I would love to win the slippers they look warm and cozy. I would settle for any of the products, i’m not picky. It’s CASHMERE…
I would love to own the “Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater!” I don’t have any cashmere.
Ooh cashmere blanket for sure 🙂
The cashmere ballet slippers would be perfect for me.
I’d love a cashmere throw blanket.
Oops….should have added that I have a cashmere shawl and a cashmere sweater already.
I’d like the Baldini cashmere scarf. I don’t own any cashmere now.
I have l cashmere sweater that is almost as old as I am, so the Equipment Shane Cashmere Sweater would be lovely, thanks
I follow on twitter! Here is a link to my tweet: https://twitter.com/PumpkinGirl78/status/429099228430745600
would love the cashmere ballet slippers
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I don’t own anything cashmere but would love to have the ‘Shane’ sweater because I love the heart pattern and the longer length!
I follow Fashion First Aid on FB. Here is my FB link:
i would love to win the J Crew menswear sweater for my dear husband! He has lost weight and desperately needs a new wardrobe!
Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater – $340 @ Nordstrom
I don’t own any cashmere
I have nothing that is cashmere. I would love the Cashmere Ballet Slippers – $90 each @ Fancy
I do NOT own any cashmere but I would like to own the Equipment ‘Sane’ cashmere sweater.
I would love to win either the blanket or the scarf for my wonderful fiance for Valentines day
I would love to have the Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater!
I don’t have any cashmere right now, but I would love to have the Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater.
Baldinini scarf would be great to try, I do not have any cashmere
Shane sweater would be my pick…no cashmere now
would love the scarf or throw blanket, wrap myself in cashmere heaven
The cashmere throw blanket would be sheer luxury. I do not have any cashmere.
I have never owned or even touched anything cashmere, only heard about it on TV! I would absolutely love to have any of these cashmere luxurious items, but if I had to choose just one, I think I would pick one of the Williams Sonoma Cashmere Throw Blankets! That way I can experience this glorious fabric everyone raves about for the first time from head to toe! Thank you!
I’d most like to own that cute cashmere sweater! So cozy – I don’t own any cashmere now
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@cdngiftguide @TornadoGifts My favourite gift idea from the amazing collection is the Baldinini Lady’s Leather Bag from Italy!
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Thank you yet again! Lovely giveaway 🙂
I have no cashmere and i would love a throw to snuggle up with!
I’d love one of the cashmere throw blankets. I don’t currently have anything that’s 100% cashmere, but I do have a cowl I knit that has some cashmere content (and another skein of yarn with some cashmere in it).
I’ve never had cashmere. Those ballet slippers look dreamy!
the Baldinini 100% Cashmere Scarves From Italy works for me. never had cashmere. thanks
a cashmere throw blanket in a winter white would be my pick
I’d love a cashmere scarf – I don’t own any but I’d like to!
The ballet slippers look warm and soft-I would love them!
I have never had cashmere. I would love the cashmere scarf! So soft and warm.
J Crew Menswear sweater. Pick me, pick me! Your next winner!!! Show me the money!!! It would be a dream come true & means more to me than anyone else to win. 😦 Starving artist here desperately needs the prize to have fun, feel alive & inspired again. A life changing experience. Top of my bucket list. Thanks for the awesomeness, the contest, & generosity. Dear Santa: I’ve been nice. My X-Mas wish this year is to win this contest!
Like that brown J Crew sweater. Dont think I have any cashmere clothing.
equipment ‘shane’ cashmere sweater is so gorge…..i dont have any cashmere 😦
I like the sweater. I do not have any cashmere.
With the weather around here- Mittens
I have a cashmere sweater but would love a scarf!
I love the cashmere ballet slippers! I have a cashmere blanket.
I like the cashmere ballet slipper myself!
I’d love to snuggle up in the Williams-Sonoma Throw Blanket. I have a cashmere sweater set that I adore & I’d love to add more cashmere to my wardrobe!
I have a huge weakness for anything and everything cashmere and have more cashmere sweaters than I care to admit to here. Properly looked after some of my cashmere sweaters have lasted for 15+ years 🙂 While I love all the items shown, I would really like the cashmere care kit. I currently hand wash all my cashmere with shampoo but would like to try out something that is specially geared to looking after them
The sweaters look so cozy! I just want to wear one and be wrapped in coziness forever!
oooh, gotta get me a gorgeous Cashmere Throw- what lux living!
I would love the cashmere blanket
I love the hot pink J Crew sweater. I’d keep it for myself. I own quite a few cashmere sweaters, most of which I’ve found in thrift stores, here in Ontario, and in London, England. I love the feel of cashmere, and really love the feeling of getting something expensive for very little cash :0
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I’d love to own a Baldinini 100% Cashmere Scarves From Italy actually. They look so soft!!
I would love a cashmere sweater, they are like being hugged by heaven.
I cant pick!! I would love the cashmere slippers or the equipment shane cashmere sweaters. I do have a couple of cashmere sweaters that my Mother gave me for my birthday.
Of these cashmere gifts I would you most like to own the “Cashmere Throw Blankets – $395 each @ Williams Sonoma” ‘cos I’m always covering myself up on the couch. Currently I do not own any cashmere but maybe one day 😉
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Id love to have the slippers!
I dont have any cashmere right now
I love the cashmere throw blankets.
I would love the Cashmere Ballet Slippers! I don’t own any cashmere!
I’d like the Cashmere Throw Blanket…I won a bright red cashmere tunic that’s over 10 years old.
I’d love the Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater – $340 @ Nordstrom. I have a cashmere cardigan right now – I love it!
a Cashmere Throw Blanket. never had cashmere before. thanks.
I’d love to have some cashmere! the blanket/throw would really be great, especially this winter. Thank you.
I LOVE the Shane Cashmere sweater with the pink hearts.
I’d love the Williams-Sonoma Cashmere Throw Blankets, I’d just love to snuggle under one of them.
I like Fashion First Aid on Facebook and commented.
The throw blanket would be a welcome gift.
Wow, the Cashmere Throw Blankets – Williams Sonoma, sure look cozy and unique.
Great colors avail. too. Do not own anything Cashmere. Great giveaway.
I love love love that cashmere sweater from nordstrom! I dont have any cashmere but that sweater looks super warm & cozy!
The J Crew menswear sweaters look very flattering. I have never owned any cashmere products.
The cashmere blanket.
Definitely the Cashmere Throw Blankets.
I have a cashmere blend scarf
J CREW SWEATERS
I would love to have the Cashmere Throw Blanket and I don’t own anything cashmere.
I’d like to own the Baldini cashmere scarf.
I love the “Cashmere Throw Blankets” from Williams Sonoma.
Definitely the Cashmere Throw Blankets.
I would love to have the Cashmere Throw Blanket
I would love to have the Cashmere Throw Blanket
I would love the Baldini cashmere scarf. Beautiful!
Would love to own a Baldini cashmere scarf, preferably in blue or black 🙂
Love the cashmere heart sweater, super cute!
the cashmere scarf, no I don’t own any right now
The Cashmere Scarf would be PERFECT for our Cold Winter Weather
I would LOVE the blanket, the scarf or the slippers. I own NO cashmere. I don’t even know what it feels like? 😀
Would love to see. Xoxo
I would love a menswear sweater. I have one old and ragged sweater and it definitely is not cashmere.
I would LOVE to win one cashmere blanket!
I own several cashmere sweaters seeing as I live in COLD Manitoba and I don’t want to wreck the sweaters by dry cleaning them or a scarf should I win 😉 Taking care of them myself is also much cheaper.
I love the Shane sweater, the little hearts are so sweet 🙂
I love to own the cashmere scarf. I have a cashmere sweater.
I would love the cashmere ballet slippers. I don’t own any cashmere.
I’d love to wrap up in one of those cashmere throw blankets right now! Sadly I don’t any cashmere!
I’d love to have the cashmere ballet slippers and I don’t think I have anything cashmere right now. Every wool item shrank because I’d wash it in the washing machine in a cold cycle which I knew I should not have done but didn’t like the smell of dry cleaning.
I’d love to win the blanket! And the slippers. And the scarf. Well, all of them really. They are all so lovely, and although I don’t own any cashmere now, I have in the past, and love it so much.
I don’t have any cashmere- but i’d love the Cashmere Throw Blanket
The cashmere blanket!
OOOOOh the Chevron Cashmere Throw (love the blue one)…we’ve had the most brutal winter here in years and to snuggle up with this and a good book? Bliss… (The only cashmere currently in my home is an old, badly stained sweater of my Mum’s. I can’t part with it because one of the cats is addicted to it–she uses it as a pillow!)
Cashmere Ballet Slippers in red!
the Baldini cashmere scarf.entry for cashmere plx
I would love a scarf to keep me warm during AB winters.
love that scarf
I would love the Cashmere Throw Blanket (Diamond Pattern) to keep me warm this long, cold winter!
I would love to own the Cashmere Throw Blanket to wrap myself in during this very cold winter weather.
I have never owned a cashmere scarf and would love to win the Baldini scarf!
Definitely the Cashmere Ballet Slippers. I presently have two V-neck cashmere sweaters that I’ve had for a few years.
I like the Williams-Sonoma cashmere throw. I have a cashmere cardigan, I love it. It’s so soft and warm.
I would love to own the blue Cashmere Throw Blanket. I always put a throw over me while watching TV in the evenings. I do not own any cashmere.
I would love the cashmere throw. I have a few cashmere sweaters
I would love the scarf, but they all look so cozy.
the black cashmere scarf would be amazing to win as I could use it as a scarf a belt, so many ways to use it,,, and it would keep my neck toasty warm
I would love a scarf. I have a cashmere sweater from Costco. Not a very good one, but feels so wonderful, I know a good scarg would just be wonderful
Liked Tornado and said I loved the Prince of Wales style scarf – https://www.facebook.com/TornadoGiftsCanada/posts/1464266217129704
Posted and liked on Fashion First Aid https://www.facebook.com/FashionFirstAid/posts/10151991730968562?stream_ref=10
Tweeted that I would like the Prince of Wales style scarf – https://twitter.com/sherrykinnear/status/433071207852691456
Just bought a cashmere beret but haven’t worn it yet and am afraid to, because I don’t know how to care for it. The throws and care kit would be sss00000 nice.
I would love the Shane’ Cashmere Sweater, I have a cashmere scarf
I love the pink heart Equipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater. It’s so cute and looks cozy. I don’t have any cashmere- I’d probably shrink it.
Cashmere blanket
I would LOVEEE, the cashmere throw blanket, i have a collection of cashmere sweaters, one I purchased the others gifts from my sister.
I would love one of the Cashmere Bracelets! That would be awesome!!
I would love the
Equipment Shane Cashmere SweaterEquipment ‘Shane’ Cashmere Sweater. I currently have a scarf.
The cashmere ballet slippers would be wonderful to have.
The cashmere slippers would be perfect I think! My current ballet slippers are falling apart.
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