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The Librain
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Former professional school librarian, now retired through chronic illness. Trying to keep cheerful by reading, drinking lots of tea, blogging my new life, and my love of bling!
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your lovely comment, best wishes, Anne x
I love this CW Anne! It's approaching scarf weather I look forward to seeing a photo of it on. The…
Anne ! I love your teal blue tops that you purchased ! Perfect for Fall! But they do not compare…
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Category Archives: Clothes
Update 26/06/21 with some new arrivals
Well, that was a hot and sticky week! With my large collection of health issues, steamy weather conditions are really difficult. I really struggled to breathe properly and had to fight to stay comfortable. Thankfully, everything has now cooled down and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, nightdresses, nightwear, pyjamas, Toast
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Outfits of the week 02/07/21
I had hoped to be able to write about a gorgeous new purchase today, but, unfortunately, the courier didn’t knock on our door and so I will have to wait until Monday for the delivery! I am trying hard not … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, gold, green, Isle, lapis lazuli, Massaccesi, navy, Pure Collection, Sainsbury's Tu, white
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Update 11/06/21: hunting for pretty nightwear… continued!
If you read Monday’s post, you will be aware that I am trying to find some Summer nightwear! I hadn’t had a great deal of luck, although I had managed to find two nightdresses from John Lewis, which are both … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, Marks and Spencer, navy, nightdresses, nightwear, purchases
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Update 07/06/21: hunting for pretty nightwear
I now spend so much time in pyjamas. Most of my day involves sitting up in bed and even when I do feel well enough to go downstairs for a few hours, I am often too weak to get dressed … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Cyberjammies, John Lewis, mocha, nightdresses, nightwear, Toast, white
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Outfits of the week 04/06/21
Younger Son has returned home so I will now get back to the usual pattern of posting on here. We had a lovely time and it was wonderful to see him again after 17 months. I managed to liven myself … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, blue, cobalt, Grand Manège Love Bandana, green, Hermès, Massaccesi, Midi Modena, navy, Plumes en Fete, silver, white
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Outfits of the week 21/05/21
At last, I am able to write about my haircut, which I had over a week ago! I have been struggling this week, in various ways, but I will not go into details as I really don’t want to moan. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Dans un Jardin Anglais, fuchsia, hairdresser, Hermès, L'Arbre du Vent, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, navy, purple, Sainsbury's Tu, silver
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Outfits of the week 14/05/21
Yes, I did go to the hairdresser’s yesterday, but I am saving that post until next week. Today, I am going to show you the outfit that I wore earlier in the week, before I had the haircut. Outfit details: … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Cotton Traders, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, navy, purple, Swarovski
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Outfits of the week 30/04/21
OK, the title of the post is rather misleading as it’s only ONE outfit and it’s from LAST week, but I haven’t been able to get dressed properly this week. I have been struggling with my mental health and have … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, Escales Mediterraneenes, Ferragamo, Hermès, Lands' End, MaiTai, Massaccesi, purple
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Outfits of the week 23/04/21
I tried a small experiment over the last few days. Oh, OK, I love this combination of scarf and twinset so much that I simply had to wear them twice! The scarf is by Alice Shirley for Hermès and is … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, aqua, blue, Hermès, Lands' End, pink, turquoise, Under the Waves
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Outfits of the week 09/04/21
I am feeling rather under the weather as I attempt to write today’s post, so I am unable to make the usual collages for each outfit. Instead, I have posted the quick selfies that I use in the collages and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, Blue Nile, denim, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, John Lewis, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, mauve, Musique des Dieux, navy, purple, Sainsbury's Tu
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x