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Thursday 21 November 2019

Toasty fingers with Turtle Doves - #Chicandstylish #LINKUP

Morning my friends.
Well hasn't it been cold and wet?
It seems we have one dry day and one wet - I'm thankful that my area hasn't been struck by floods - how awful for the people suffering, my thoughts go out to them!

Are you like me and suffer from cold hands as soon as the weather changes?  It seems there's a switch inside me, going from warm hands in the summer months to frosty fingers once the weather changes!  Just like that my hands are icy cold most of the time.  Well recently something caught my eye when scrolling through Facebook.  The lady was showing off Cashmere gloves!  I was intrigued as you will be too, so do checkout the post for all the details!

Items marked with * have been gifted to me, however these are 100% my own honest comments.




Turtle Doves are handy gloves and cosy wrist-warmers that are made from recycled jumpers.  The theory got me thinking I just needed to try them out - you can read my conclusion further on, but first quoting from Turtle Doves* I'll let them explain all .....

We are often told that our finger-less gloves and wrist warmers really help people who suffer with cold hands, and at the same time lots of people ask us how is it possible to have warmer hands when your fingers aren't covered?  Well here's what we know....
It is well known that in hot weather running cold water over your wrists helps to cool you down.  Well the reverse is true too, if you keep your wrists warm then the blood in your hands stays warmer.
Whether you choose to stay cosier with our finger-less gloves, wrist warmers or a homemade version (the end of an old pair of wool socks will do the job nicely) keeping those wrists covered is what will help.  We are also told that it's keeping the wrists covered all day that makes the most difference.  If you cover yours wrists when you are still warm from bed and keep the cosy all day you'll feel more benefit than wearing gloves, which are often on and off all the time.  If you suffer badly with cold hands then wrist warmers and gloves worn together can be a good idea, it's best not to think of it as an either/or situation.
The same is true of your neck and your ankles, and of course your head too.  Wherever the blood is closer to the surface of the skin it has the chance to cool so protecting those areas is key.

Let's put it to the test.  Not long after I received mine my fingers and hands were freezing - they turn blue sometimes - so I pulled the soft turquoise cashmere warmers on ... they immediately felt snuggly and soft.  I was pleased to find it wasn't long before my hands and fingers felt warm, toasty hot actually.  I kept them on for quite a long time & as they were just around my wrist I carried on working in them.  So after that there's been numerous occasions to try them again.  Really happy to find they warmed my hands every time I donned them - what a brilliant idea.
It's so nice to have the option to wear them two ways, just around the wrist under or over a blouse or jumper, alternatively pop your thumb through to pull the glove further down the hand like finger-less gloves.



There's an array of colours, so why not choose a few pairs in different shades to match all your outfits, I fancy a cream pair that would be really versatile as would a black pair.  Well worth the starting price of £26.  You can see I've styled my turquoise pair with mustard.  Hubby bought me the fur hooded puffer jacket for Christmas last year, and I'm really starting to reap the benefits of it with this awfully cold weather.

 
Fingers free to use the phone, now that's handy!



It's not only gloves that Turtle Doves specialize in, they have a huge section for women featuring neck-warmers, headbands, jumpers, jacket and wraps among plenty of other goodies - don't worry the guys aren't forgotten, there's plenty to please them too, maybe a nice little Christmas present is waiting to be found!  Pop over for a chance to see this literally 'heartwarming' brand.


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Time to party?  It's #Chicandstylish #LINKUP time.


First let's see who's favourite from last week.  Jess - Elegantly Dressed and Stylish has paired her very feminine floral dress with masculine combat boots and I have to admit I love it!  Is there anything this lady doesn't look stunning in?


Now let's start linking up.
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Please follow you host on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Linkup your fashion and beauty posts - other topics allowed.
We all like to get compliments, so please leave a nice comment when visiting a blog or two.
Also link back to Mummabstylish blog post.
you could also share the love on social media.



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Many thanks for joining me today - do check these super hand warming gloves out, especially if you have cold fingers!
Esther Ruby took my photos for me thanks Hun. X
Don't forget to stop by on Monday for November's edition of Style not Age.
Bye for now. X


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49 comments

  1. I was interested to read the hypothesis about how fingerless gloves work. I’ve been seeing a lot of crochet patterns for them. This post has inspired me to get more focused on making some. I’m glad they are working so well for you!

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  2. They look so cosy and it's great that you can still use your phone while keeping your hands warm! :)

    Thank you for the link up!

    Hope that you are having a great week! :)

    Away From Blue

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    1. Arrh thanks so much for stopping by Mica. x Have a super rest of the week. x

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  3. Good idea! I always have cold hands and since yesterday also voor feet! I hate this season.

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    1. Give them a try Nancy - thoroughly recommend them. x

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  4. Love the gloves, they are so versatile and handy for using the phone too....

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    1. Great idea, and I like that they can be just used round the wrist too - I'm wearing them now as I've just got in from ballet - cold outside!!! Hope you're okay. x

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  5. Great isn't it Julie, nice and warm too! x Thanks for stopping by. x

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  6. I love the fingerless gloves - so handy! Your nails are so pretty!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. Kellyann, thanks for your comments. Always try to have my nails done. :-)) Jacqui

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  7. Jacqui, I love your yellow jacket! Such a great color on you and so fun for Fall! My hands are always cold, too. I was gifted a pair of cashmere writing gloves last winter and I seriously wear them every day. I often even go to bed wearing them. I need another pair because they are getting quite worn! Thanks for sharing these fun turtle dove ones!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Awe thanks Shelbee, Worth giving these a try Hun, they really do work. x

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  8. They're so pretty and I love the mustard yellow you paired them with. Now don't think I didn't notice the lovely scarf with some matching blue in there. ;)

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    1. Many thanks for stopping by, glad with the outcome of this look. x

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  9. I really need a pair of fingerless gloves! Love the color you choose! Your nails are so pretty!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Jill, give them a go - they do work. x Thanks for your lovely comments, love having painted nails. x

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  10. I think they're a great idea for mild winter climates, but they would never work in my winter climate in Wisconsin.

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    1. I can imagine, I need big thick gloves when I'm skiing. x Thanks for stopping by. x

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  11. I like fingerless gloves because I cannot stand thing on my hands for very long! It has too be very cold and snowy for me to keep gloves on. Love that jacket too!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. You are lucky, hubby is the same - very fortunate. Thanks for joining me today. x

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  12. Loving that yellow coat and the fingerless gloves are such a great idea!
    Thanks for hosting the linkup!
    Ellibelle's Corner

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  13. I keep looking at hand warmers like these wondering if I would use them. They look so good with the mustard jacket.

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    1. I would thoroughly recommend them, they worked a treat for me. x

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  14. Great loves and awesome manicure. I adore gloves but I loose them more frequently than the drier eats my socks

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    1. Many thanks Linda, I love to have painted nails - usually red too! x

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  15. What a great idea. I get cold hands too! Your nails look great.

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    1. Too kind Gail - thanks so much. Worth a try I think. x

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  16. Aww, thanks Jacqui! I appreciate the feature. I think it is one of my favorite outfits too! :-) My hands get cold too and I do like the sounds of those cashmere gloves. I was going to repeat what Gail said, your nails look beautiful!
    jess xx

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    1. Awe thanks Jess, and you are welcome - love your outfit. x

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  17. Those fingerless gloves are great for not-too-cold winter days! And the color you got is so pretty!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  18. I want to try a pair of these! Where I live, it's not quite cold enough for proper gloves, but my hands do get cold. This seems like the perfect solution!
    Cheryl Shops | www.cherylshops.net

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  19. My fingers get so cold when I go skiing! I've invested in the best gloves but I still can't feel them! Same for my toes, takes me an hour to thaw them out. This is interesting info and really pretty gloves too. Michelle x

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  20. I agree!
    I wear wrist warmers almost everyday in winter (sometimes even indoors) and I couldn't be without them.
    These gloves look fabulous and I love the colour!!
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    Samantha

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    1. Glad I've now found them, brilliant and somewhat obvious idea. x

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  21. I love fingerless gloves, own several pairs and wear them all winter long. It's so cool to know the science behind why they do the job!
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.com

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    1. Thanks, and so pleased I have found them. They work a treat. x

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  22. Love those gloves and your jacket is such a great color.
    Nora

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  23. Fabulous gloves Jacqui! I prefer fingerless gloves too, much more practical. I love your yellow coat too! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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  24. Beautiful gloves! Love that nail color too!

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  25. Turtle Doves, what an adorable brand name! I love fingerless gloves, they are a must. Such a pretty look, I love our bright coat!

    xx, Elise
    www.sparkleandslippers.blogspot.com

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  26. These sounds like something I need! My hands are always so cold in the winter and wearing gloves is tough because everything is a touch screen now.
    http://www.ruthyannie.com

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