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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 18/08/17 and style rules
I am having one of those “stay in pyjamas and potter about” kind of days. The weather has been sunshine and showers, with a quick thunder storm, and Lovely Husband is watching the Test Match on and off. So I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged fashion, Ferragamo, Halcyon Days, leopard print, over 30, over 40, Roberto Cavalli, style, style rules
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Outfit of the day 15/08/17
What a lovely day it has been so far. I managed to get up in time to go to the hairdresser and had a relaxing time being pampered. Her assistant gave me a wonderful head and scalp massage whilst washing … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Uncategorized, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, beige, blue, chinos, earrings, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Kettlewell Colours, Lands' End, navy, purple, sandals, Suave, t-shirts, teal, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 14/08/17
I managed to do a few useful tasks over the weekend, which always helps my mental health. Also, the weather has been improving over the last few days. We haven’t gone out today, though, and I ended up back in … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, beige, earrings, gavroches, Hermès, Kettlewell Colours, Lands' End, navy, sandals, Savana Dance, Suave, t-shirts, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 08/08/17
I heard the rain begin at around 5.00 this morning and it hasn’t stopped all day. It has been so cold that I had to put a scarf on! This one is a very cheap, thin silk in shades of teal … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Accessorize, bangles, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, jeans, Lands' End, navy, Sainsbury's Tu, teal, tops
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Outfit of the day 04/08/17 and news!
I have had such an interesting day so far and now I have some news to share. After sinking into severe depression when I first retired, I have been clawing my way back towards some kind of normality, for me. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Politics, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, Cotton Traders, depression, earrings, hyacinth, jeans, Kettlewell Colours, lilac, navy, news, pendants, purple, sandals, Suave, tops, white, wraps
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Outfit of the day 03/08/17
I have very little to say about today. Watched a bit of TV and finished my current book then reviewed it on Goodreads. Read various random things on my iPad. Had a bath. Pretty normal stuff for me these days. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, Dans un Jardin Anglais, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, MaiTai, navy, pyjamas, Sainsbury's Tu, scarf rings, tops, trousers, twillies
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Outfit of the day 01/08/17
A new month is here! It continues to puzzle me how quickly each year seems to pass by, time accelerating as I get older. It is my brother’s birthday today and Younger Son’s too in a few days. It is … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 27/07/17
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
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, Appaloosa des Steppes, aquamarine, Cotton Traders, earrings, gavroches, Hermès, Hotter, jackets, jeans, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, navy, pub lunch, sandals, scarf rings, teal, tops, white
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Outfit of the day 25/07/17
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
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, Appaloosa des Steppes, aquamarine, blue, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, gavroches, Hermès, Hotter, jeans, Lands' End, navy, sandals, teal, tops, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 24/07/17
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
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x