Monthly Archives: July 2017

Update 31/07/17 The Handmaid’s Tale

Posted on 31/07/2017 by The Librain

This is not an Outfit of the Day post because I have been in bed all day again, wearing a motley array of comfort clothing, which is not fit to be photographed! I hope readers enjoyed the Escales Mediterranéenes post … Continue reading →

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Scarf of the moment: Escales Mediterranéenes

Posted on 28/07/2017 by The Librain

This Scarf of the Moment post is about the pretty Escales Mediterranéenes 90cm silk twill scarf by Christine Henry for Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2003 season. I bought my colourway on eBay in 2015 after seeing it modelled a few times on … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 27/07/17

Posted on 27/07/2017 by The Librain

Well, I am feeling very pleased with myself today. Lovely Husband and I actually managed to go out for lunch! It must be months since we last did that. I had an appointment for a blood test and blood pressure … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 26/07/17

Posted on 26/07/2017 by The Librain

I have not been reading books as much this week as I have been caught up, like much of the country, in the tragic case of a certain little boy and his family. I will not blog about this at … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 25/07/17

Posted on 25/07/2017 by The Librain

As it has been still quite cool today, I decided to wear my new top and cardigan from Lands’ End and my new Hermès gavroche, Appaloosa des Steppes by Alice Shirley. The colours look lovely together and are so bright … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 24/07/17

Posted on 24/07/2017 by The Librain

It is still gloomy and cold for July, so I wore a fine-knit twin-set today rather than a t-shirt and cardigan. This one is in a silk and cotton mix from WoolOvers in a gorgeous cerise. Although I love the … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 21/07/17

Posted on 21/07/2017 by The Librain

Back to my normal kind of posting today, although I must thank everyone who has commented both on here and on Facebook. You have all said such kind things. I do try to be brave, but don’t always succeed. Mind … Continue reading →

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I am still here #02 20/07/17

Posted on 20/07/2017 by The Librain

Please skip over this post if you would find the details of my many conditions too much (or too boring) to read. In the light of my post on Tuesday 18/07/17, I decided to be candid about my current state … Continue reading →

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Reading roundup 19/07/17

Posted on 19/07/2017 by The Librain

I reached that worrying point this week where I had finished all my library books and couldn’t see when I would feel well enough to raid the local library! Thank goodness for ebooks 😀. I still had Isabelle Grey’s Good … Continue reading →

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I am here 18/07/17

Posted on 18/07/2017 by The Librain

This post is a little late this evening as I have felt so hot and bothered and was also gripped by my book and didn’t want to leave it until I had finished! I will write my usual Reading Roundup … Continue reading →

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