Pashmina refers to a type of cashmere wool and textiles made from cashmere. The name comes from pashmineh, from the Persian meaning "made from wool". For hundreds of years, cashmere have been manufacturered in Kashmir and Nepal.

Our cashmere are made with the finest grade of cashmere wool from the ultra soft undercoat of famous Changra goats in Nepal.

The test for a quality pashmina is warmth and feel. Pashmina and Cashmere are derived from the "capra hircus" mountain goat. One distinct difference between Pashmina and generic Cashmere is the fibre diameter. Pashmina fibres are finer and thinner (11-14 microns) than generic cashmere fibre (15-19 microns),^[8] and therefore, ideal for making light weight apparel like fine scarves. Today, however, the word "Pashmina" has been used too liberally and many scarves made from natural or synthetic fiber are sold as Pashmina creating confusion in the market.^{[citation needed]}. The exorbitant price of a Pashmina shawl is due to the quantum of expert craftsmanship that goes into creating each shawl and the rarity of the Pashmina wool - the wool is used in an authentic Kashmiri Pashmina comes from the Changthangi breed of the capra hircus goat and this breed constitutes less than 0.1% of global Cashmere production.

I love a good classic bag, so I am excited to share with you the launch of our Mimi & Thomas tote bag.

For everyday use, nothing beats a basic tote. You can use it for work or for play. A basic tote can literally take you anywhere. Now you may be thinking to yourself that basic totes are a little boring. Well, sometimes they can be. That is why I like it when they have some minor details that bring a little interest to the playing field. That is exactly what we add, a bit of girly fun with scallop edge and making it with the dual face contrasting cross hatched synthetic leather material that is both durable and waterproof. Introducing the Mimi & Thomas scalloped tote bag!

What isn’t there to love about this tote? It is practical, elegant yet whimsy, comes in 4 great versatile colours and durable. It even has little feet to protect the bottom. It features a hooped hanging bag charm and also a detachable linked flat pouch large enough to store your Iphone 6 and small items.

This large tote has a soft hand feel, it has got a main compartment with bridge magnetic closure. It comes with two flat shoulder handles and can be worn over the shoulder or in the nook of the arm, ideal for the grab and go lifestyle!

This tote is perfect for just about any occasion. It is roomy enough for work, yet not too serious for more casual affairs or take it to the beach with you!

Love,

Janet Carlisle

xo

It is time to dress up and party!

Calling for all party lovers and fashion bloggers who loves a styling challenge!

Then join us to get free bags!

To quality for our styling challenge:

	Your blog/social media has over 500 Followers or 500 likes. - Apply by email: janet@mimiandthomas.co.uk with your blog web link and your social media page.
	We ship free products of your choice to you. - Pending on the quality of your Mimi & Thomas blog posts and responses, you may get more free products next month.
	Enjoy your challenge! Im sure you will. -Style each of the clutch bag with 3 different outfits, take photos, write a styling journal and product review on our bag, post it on your blog /facebook.
	Provide URL of your Blog. - Please provide URL of your blog which features your styling challenge with Mimi & Thomas. Add our promotion icon or link www.mimiandthomas.co.uk on the home page of your blog.
	We have the rights to use your review. - We will have the rights to use your photos/reviews of the free products you have received from Mimi & Thomas.