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How to wear a balaclava? Styling guide for winter

19.10.2026 @ Karolina

Kobieta w piaskowej kominiarce z alpaki i czarnej kurtce

How to wear a balaclava? Put it on from the back of your head like a hood, set the edge just above your eyebrows and tie the strings under your chin as tightly as you need. Tie your hair in a low ponytail underneath or let a few strands fall around your face. Below you will find step-by-step instructions, styling ideas for a coat, a puffer jacket and leather, and tips on choosing...

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How to measure your dog for a sweater? 3 simple measurements for the perfect size

10.10.2026, Karolina

How to measure a dog for a sweater? You need three measurements: chest girth at its widest point, neck girth and back length from the neck to the base of the tail. Chest girth matters most, because it decides whether the sweater will feel tight....

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How to wash an alpaca and mohair sweater? 5 simple steps without pilling

10.10.2026, Karolina

How do you wash an alpaca sweater? By hand, in cool water up to 30°C, with a gentle wool detergent. Don't rub, don't wring and don't dry it on a radiator. Press the water out with a towel and dry the sweater flat. Below you will find simple step-by-step instructions...

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Alpaca or merino? 5 differences and the warmest wool for winter

10.10.2026, Karolina

Alpaca or merino? For a freezing winter, alpaca is the better choice: it is warmer, light and usually doesn't itch. Choose merino for everyday wear and under a blazer, because it is thin, smooth and easy to care for. Mohair is the third option when...

Kobieta przytula stos miękkich swetrów La Opalia

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How to refresh a sweater

21.09.2026, Karolina

You can refresh a sweater without washing it: air it for a few hours, gently steam it, remove pills with a comb and spot-clean any stain. Leave washing for the end of the season or for when the sweater is visibly dirty. Below we describe the whole process and a simple...