Category Archives: Handbags

Sad announcement: Massaccesi Handbags closing

Posted on 05/09/2018 by The Librain

I don’t usually write posts like this, but I am making an exception in this case. Recently, I revealed my new handbag from the Italian designer Marco Massaccesi. Quite a few visitors to the blog then followed the link in … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 16/08/18 and yet another luscious reveal – on a roll!

Posted on 16/08/2018 by The Librain

Well, my latest parcel had another item inside which I am going to reveal and also model in this post. When I was thinking about how to dress up my new Massaccesi handbag, I also thought about how I would … Continue reading →

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Update 13/08/18 and a pretty reveal!

Posted on 13/08/2018 by The Librain

I decided that my new Victoria handbag needed dressing up a bit. It looks lovely with the Hermès Jaguar Quetzal scarf (but I wear that), so I looked for something in similar or toning colours. Members of The Purse Forum … Continue reading →

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Update 06/08/18 and a lovely reveal!

Posted on 06/08/2018 by The Librain

Well, I had a long wait but it was well worth it! I won’t go into all of the detail, but let me simply say that Massaccesi’s good customer service sorted everything out in the end. So let’s enjoy the … Continue reading →

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Update 31/07/18: Awaiting a parcel!

Posted on 31/07/2018 by The Librain

I have spent a lot of the day checking my emails for a notification that my new handbag is on the way at last! The email has not arrived at the time of writing, but I am full of hope … Continue reading →

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Update 05/07/18

Posted on 05/07/2018 by The Librain

This will be a very short post as the heat and humidity are having quite an effect on me today. In addition, Elder Son is having his annual day away from home to cope with the loss of his best … Continue reading →

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Outfit of the day 12/09/17

Posted on 12/09/2017 by The Librain

I have managed to grit my teeth and do something useful today. Over the weekend, we had quite a few things to sort out: the washing machine gave up the ghost after ten years, my car wouldn’t start and Elder … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #26: Assessing clothes at the end of the season

Posted on 04/09/2017 by The Librain

I find it hard to believe that the weather can change from Summer to Autumn overnight, but that is what seems to have happened, at least here in the Midlands. Lovely Husband was up early and told me how cold … Continue reading →

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Wardrobe planning #21: Handbag accessories

Posted on 29/05/2017 by The Librain

In this post I am going to round-up a few items that you may find helpful or fun to use with your handbags. Once again, I must repeat that I am showing items from my internet bookmarks or products that … Continue reading →

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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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