Utilitarian hobo fashion
I’m a Southern girl residing in a state where the freezing cold winters last longer than Stephen Baldwin’s career. Even though I’ve lived in Michigan for three winters, I still struggle with appropriate winter gear. I can’t stand a bunch of bulky clothing weighing me down, and I get tired of all the cold-weather accessories required for simple grocery store visits.
I rarely get excited about cold weather gear, unless it’s a pair of boots that probably aren’t tough enough for Michigan snow anyway, which you can measure against body parts above the knees when it really gets going. (“Lots of snow last night- it’s up to my pelvis out there!”) My excitement reached uncharacteristic levels when I recently happened upon a pair of Baa Baa Zuzu fingerless gloves.
The interesting mismatched fabric is what first caught my eye. The pair of fingerless gloves has the same color combination, but they don’t exactly match. I love pairs that don’t actually match- I still mourn the passing of the two-different-earring-trend that peaked in popularity about 20 years ago.
I picked up the wool gloves and the $46 price tag gave me pause. I held the gloves in my hand, attempting to assess their true worth. The enthusiastic saleslady approached and told me the owner of Baa Baa Zuzu is from Leland, Michigan, and started the company in her basement. The gloves are made from recycled wool sweaters. I’m a sucker for that kind of story. Who hasn’t dreamed of starting a successful business modestly with nothing but their own determination and crappy old clothes?
But I wasn’t sold until I slipped on the magical fingerless gloves. The inside is entirely lined with super soft fleece- no itchy wool touches your skin. Your fingers are free to fasten car seats, tie shoes, type, scratch behind your ear, change the radio station, etc. Do they keep your hands warm? More than most gloves that allow for full finger dexterity, but not warm to the point that your hands will sweat.
Also, it’s fun to say: Baa Baa Zuzu, Baa Baa Zuzu. If I get another cat after my current hateful fur-turd finally kicks off, I’m going to name it Baa Baa Zuzu.
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This post makes ME want to be a fashion hobo! Locally manufactured, awesome recycled accessories FOR THE WIN.
I got sucked into a similar recycled sweater mitten purchase for similar reasons…and then remembered that I don’t like mittens. Is it wrong that I’m now plotting how to turn them in fingerless handwarmers like yours?
I call it… Derelicte!
No, but really, these are perfect. I never wear mittens or gloves because my hands turn stupid if I can’t feel what I’m touching.
They are the bee’s knees.
Ooh. I’m putting these on my Christmas list!
I know these things come and go pretty fast, but I just have to point out that at this moment there’s an ad for a BARBIE DOLL COLLECTOR’S MAGAZINE at the top of this page.
It’s freaking me out, y’all.
It’s still there but there’s a wine ad beneath it. Scary then soothing.