WoolWeenies Club

[Biciclista]

I have a couple of echo t's. They are nice! Very light weight - totally acceptable for summer use. My only beef with them is that the neckline is kind of high. I think it would bother me for athletic wear (it's fine for every day use though) but I'm a bit picky about that. I also have two tanks and a t-shirt made from their older pointelle knit that seem lighter in weight, but I don't think they sell it anymore.

Speaking of Ibex, has anyone else noticed that their new full zip shak design has changed? For fall, it looks like it has two pockets more to the side instead of the one at the zipper. And the zipper looks a little sleeker. I haven't seen them in person yet but I'm thinking about adding a new color to my fall wardrobe!

saw these yesterday in a wool store. BEAUTIFUL!

[Crankin]

Oy, if I get another Shak, I won't live it down with DH. I have 3 and he has one.

I am riding tomorrow at 7 AM. Predicted temperature 49. Out comes the wool!
Although, I did wear a very light weight wool jersey early sunday morning. It's a Performance jersey DH bought me years ago. I can't find it anywhere. It's too bad, because I wear this jersey constantly in the fall and spring.

[Selkie]

saw these yesterday in a wool store. BEAUTIFUL!

She's right. The new style Shak full zip is lovely and is more versatile (easier to dress up for work). DH bought me the dark purple--I love it (color and style, of course). This purple is very dark, almost black, like an eggplant. Couldn't resist and ordered another in the turquoise green! Shaks in two of my favorite colors!

By the way, the turquoise comes in the "original" shak full zip style. It's $10 less than the new style, if that matters! I went nuts and got the more expensive one.

[GLC1968]

She's right. The new style Shak full zip is lovely and is more versatile (easier to dress up for work). DH bought me the dark purple--I love it (color and style, of course). This purple is very dark, almost black, like an eggplant. Couldn't resist and ordered another in the turquoise green! Shaks in two of my favorite colors!

By the way, the turquoise comes in the "original" shak full zip style. It's $10 less than the new style, if that matters! I went nuts and got the more expensive one.

Ugh, damn you! Now I'm shopping for Shaks again and I've got that purple in my cart!

(I really want a nice, bold red. Maybe next year?)

[Selkie]

Ugh, damn you! Now I'm shopping for Shaks again and I've got that purple in my cart!

(I really want a nice, bold red. Maybe next year?)

GLC -- The turquoise arrived since I posted and the color is better than pictured on the website. Very rich and jewel-like. You could compromise and get the traditional Shak instead of the new style in that color, save $10.... Trust me, you won't be disappointed. It will give you a nice burst of color for those grey winter days.

[GLC1968]

GLC -- The turquoise arrived since I posted and the color is better than pictured on the website. Very rich and jewel-like. You could compromise and get the traditional Shak instead of the new style in that color, save $10.... Trust me, you won't be disappointed. It will give you a nice burst of color for those grey winter days.

I actually have it. I ordered what I *think* is the same color in the old style last month and I've worn it a bunch of times already! It's a bright turquoise color, right? Man, the photo for the older style one on the website is awful! It's totally misleading.

I really love the arctic blue color that they did the Indie Crew in...they need to do a shak in that one next (after red, of course).

[Selkie]

I actually have it. I ordered what I *think* is the same color in the old style last month and I've worn it a bunch of times already! It's a bright turquoise color, right? Man, the photo for the older style one on the website is awful! It's totally misleading.

I really love the arctic blue color that they did the Indie Crew in...they need to do a shak in that one next (after red, of course).

Yes, it's the bright turquoise. I'm relieved that you already have it! Because I was afraid it would be sold out, I decided that I'd better buy it while they still had it in stock.

Next year, I'm hoping they do a dark green, something more toward blue-green instead of yellower greens. And a royal blue.

[Grog]

I was going to order a few things from Ibex but I just can't bear the $44 shipping fee to Canada. I am happy to pay the taxes and duty (to say nothing of the premium prices to get made-in-not-too-far-away clothes that fit well for years), but their shipping costs are just too steep.

Next time I go to the States I'll have to order things in advance and have it delivered to my hotel or to my parents' place in Florida.