Shaks On Sale!!

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07-07-2009, 12:21 PM
Selkie

Shaks On Sale!!

Just got an email from IBEX. Shaks in discontinued colors for $75. I succumbed and bought the cranberry & green full zips!!!
07-07-2009, 12:23 PM
Biciclista

are these thick like a fleece or a sweatshirt?
07-07-2009, 01:25 PM
Grog

Sort of like a fleece, but a bit compressed. No fuzz.

I have a black one already. Would get the cranberry, but I have a Bouclé in that color already.
07-07-2009, 01:34 PM
Triskeliongirl

They are like a dressy cardigan sweater.
07-07-2009, 04:38 PM
Crankin

I HAD to delete that email.I wanted all colors. I already have 2...
07-07-2009, 05:35 PM
GLC1968

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Originally Posted by Crankin

I HAD to delete that email.I wanted all colors. I already have 2...

Me too...but I have 4! :o

I don't have the thistle or the brown yet....but NO...no more shaks, damn it!
07-07-2009, 06:00 PM
Veronica

I think this thread needs to be deleted. :D

LL Bean has my favorite cashmere cardigan on sale.

Veronica
07-09-2009, 02:08 AM
Selkie

Since this is such a great deal, I went back and bought the Thistle shak before the sale ends later today. I already have the brown & the black, so now I will have a different color full zip shak for every day of the work week.

Figured it was a good investment. These pieces, with proper care, should last me for years.

I'm looking forward to seeing what colors they will have this year. In addition, I hope they do the Juliet zip in brighter colors, like bright pink or violet and black.
07-09-2009, 09:44 AM
GLC1968

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Originally Posted by mickchick

I will have a different color full zip shak for every day of the work week.

I'm looking forward to seeing what colors they will have this year.

Damn you! I had to do it...ordered a Thistle shak. Luckily, I held off long enough that they had no more brown in my size. Now I really do have one for each day of the week - throw in my multiple Carrie hoodies and I can be all Ibex, all the time. :rolleyes:

I am also looking foward to next year's colors. I love the bright purple-blue one that is in the gift box image. I hope they do some brighter colors this next season!
07-09-2009, 09:59 AM
BleeckerSt_Girl

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Originally Posted by GLC1968

I am also looking foward to next year's colors. I love the bright purple-blue one that is in the gift box image. I hope they do some brighter colors this next season!

Yes, I have not bought any Shaks for quite a while....waiting for some less somber colors. And that 'warm green' just doesn;t look good on me- I tried it on once. I keep waiting for tomato or mango or pumpkin or periwinkle or robin's egg blue! :o
07-09-2009, 10:50 AM
GLC1968

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Originally Posted by BleeckerSt_Girl

Yes, I have not bought any Shaks for quite a while....waiting for some less somber colors. And that 'warm green' just doesn;t look good on me- I tried it on once. I keep waiting for tomato or mango or pumpkin or periwinkle or robin's egg blue! :o

Yeah, I liked the warm green on me when my hair was brown. Now, it's not so great. Eh - I still wear it. (and my warm green kate and my warm green zephyr). Huge coloring swings on a person is not good for the wardrobe! :p
07-10-2009, 02:14 AM
Selkie

Cat, I'm sorry for enabling your Ibex addiction. At least it was a great deal and you will more than get your money's worth out of the new shak. I pm'ed you something to hopefully make up for it.

Periwinkle would be great! I'd still love a bright deep blue-violet or a bright teal/aqua. They definitely should be brightening up their palette this season, if they go along w/the rest of the clothing industry.
07-10-2009, 08:30 AM
Grog

It's not on sale, but has anyone checked out the Triathlon Red version?
07-10-2009, 09:32 AM
GLC1968

I don't have a shak in triathalon red, but I do have the pointelle long sleeve T in that color. It's nice - kind of a brick red. It's not super bright, but it's definitely a rich color.
07-10-2009, 01:36 PM
Grog

Humm, tempting.
07-11-2009, 12:23 PM
Selkie

My thistle shak arrived today and the color is much nicer than in the photo. More violet than I thought. The green and cranberry came earlier in the week, and they also are lovely. No buyer's remorse! But I won't be disappointed if it takes a LONG TIME before the weather gets cold enough to wear them! :)
07-11-2009, 12:54 PM
Grog

That's why I love living in Vancouver. I wear the Shak and Boucle year round!
07-11-2009, 10:17 PM
GLC1968

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Originally Posted by Grog

That's why I love living in Vancouver. I wear the Shak and Boucle year round!

Same here in Portland. Even on the hot days, I keep a shak at work so that I can deal with the A/C. I figure that makes my wool problem more understandable, right?....RIGHT? ;)
07-12-2009, 07:55 AM
Grog

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Originally Posted by GLC1968

Same here in Portland. Even on the hot days, I keep a shak at work so that I can deal with the A/C. I figure that makes my wool problem more understandable, right?....RIGHT? ;)

What wool problem??

:D
07-12-2009, 12:16 PM
Selkie

I think GLC needs to get some sheep so she can spin her own wool. I wonder if they would get along w/the goats?
07-12-2009, 01:02 PM
Veronica

Doesn't cashmere come from goats? :D

Veronica
07-12-2009, 06:02 PM
GLC1968

http://www.tranquilitysystems.com/gallery/files/2.jpg

See the goat on the right? That's Buddy - he's a Pygora. Half angora goat (where mohair comes from) and half pygmy goat (hence his small size). We've collected one season of fleece - one more and I will have enough to knit something small. :D Of course, I need to learn to spin it first!

And yes, cashmere comes from goats. And oddly enough, angora comes from rabbits, not angora goats. ;)
07-13-2009, 02:08 AM
Selkie

I love your goats, particularly Sass.