Author Archives: The Librain

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Retired School Librarian

Wardrobe planning #12: Preparing for warmer weather

Posted on 27/03/2017 by The Librain

As yesterday was when the clocks changed – Spring Forward, Fall Back – it seems fitting to think about planning my clothes and accessories for warmer weather. Mind you, here in the UK we can still expect to have snow, … Continue reading →

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Scarf of the moment: Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant

Posted on 24/03/2017 by The Librain

I think Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, designed by Françoise Façonnet in 1990, was my first purchase of a vintage Hermès scarf. I saw it on the Videdressing site (link in the sidebar) and took a risk, hoping that it … Continue reading →

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Update 23/03/17

Posted on 23/03/2017 by The Librain

Suffering from extreme anxiety today after what happened yesterday. For some time, I have been very worried about everything: my family, illness, death, madness in the world, Brexit, Trump, May, everything. I can’t stop shaking so I can’t post properly. … Continue reading →

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Update 22/03/17

Posted on 22/03/2017 by The Librain

As I am wearing the same outfit as yesterday, I won’t  post about that but will update with the books I have recently been reading. I finished The House of Dolls by David Hewson last week. This was a really … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 21/03/17

Posted on 21/03/2017 by The Librain

I would think that it was pretty obvious that I was very down last Friday when I posted. It had been a really awful week with lots of rows and upsets in the family and my mental and physical health … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #11: Scarf tying

Posted on 20/03/2017 by The Librain

When I look at the lovely photos posted on The Purse Forum, I am in awe of the wonderful range of scarf tying displayed. In fact, I first came to Hermès scarves through MaiTai’s amazing blog and was so impressed … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 17/03/17

Posted on 17/03/2017 by The Librain

I started writing this blog for a number of reasons. One of these was that I wanted to revive my love of writing, but in a safe way. In the past, I often used to write about controversial issues for … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 15/03/17

Posted on 15/03/2017 by The Librain

I am pleased to be able to write that things seems to have calmed down for now, although I am crossing fingers, toes and probably eyes in the hope that they stay that way. It has been a beautiful day … Continue reading →

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Update 14/03/17

Posted on 14/03/2017 by The Librain

I cannot update properly today as things are pretty bad in our household. We are a family under severe stress with next to no support. My lovely friends do their best via social media, but I don’t have anyone who … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #10 : More ideas

Posted on 13/03/2017 by The Librain

I thought that I might take a small pause in this Wardrobe Planning series and find out what other bloggers have to offer on this issue, particularly for older women. I have discovered some very interesting and useful posts and … Continue reading →

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