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Jun 13, 2008 @ 12:49pm

oak scarf.jpg If you happen to work in an office loft, then you might be familiar with our dilemma:

Lots of co-workers, one big space, one air conditioner.

And if you're anything like us, you might happen to sit right next to the air conditioner, where it emits its blasts of cold, whip-like wind, and the sleeveless outfit you picked out for the 85+ degree weather outside isn't helping your situation.

So we were on the hunt for a cute, blanket-sized scarf that we could leave at work for the next three months, when we saw this tiger striped-like cashmere and silk option on Oak.

At $165, it would be the most expensive scarf we have ever considered purchasing, but we see many uses for it once the summer's over - a cover on the beach, a legit scarf when it goes from summer to fall, a bedspread when we're not quite ready to blast heat into our bedroom, a turban for late-night silly sessions, etc.

Until then, we'll just wrap ourselves up in it everyday and maybe growl a little if anyone tries to up the A/C.

posted by fashionursta

Jun 13, 2008 1:09PM

You guys, do you get to shop online all day? (haha) I thought I was the only one that did that!

posted by Kara

Jun 13, 2008 1:56PM

that is beautiful!!!!!!! I want it. I want it now.

posted by guest

Jun 13, 2008 2:25PM

i need this! i sit right next to the damn AC, which means i'm being blasted on with freezing air 8 hours a day. by the end of last week, i had developed a cold. everyone gets mad at me when i try to turn it down, claiming that "it's so HOT!" but no one wants to trade places with me.

posted by seasilk

Jun 13, 2008 6:59PM

so beautiful

i hate that it's sold out!

Jun 14, 2008 12:04AM

Alexander McQueen has an adorable tiger stripe scarf in light gray/pale pink with an even more terrifying price (I think it's still on net-a-porter).

Jun 14, 2008 9:23AM

i think its ugly

posted by margee

Jun 14, 2008 2:41PM

You completely described what I go through every day. I haven't been sick since November, until recently thanks to the wonderful air conditioner!! Thing is I'm not even that close to it, but it vents my way =[

This scarf is beautiful, and to think that it serves more than one purpose is def a great find...

posted by neenersh

Jun 16, 2008 5:49PM

Wow, I am always freezing at work, and I am the ONLY one right under an AC vent. BUT there's no way I'm spending $165 on a scarf. I'd rather freeze. It is currently 90 degrees in Burbank, CA. 60 degrees at my desk.