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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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That does seem to be the problem, there alway sis another one isn't there?! The correct decision will come to…
Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. I still can’t decide! The scarves are so enormously expensive now and I…
It is a hard decision isn't it Anne? I have to say the more I wear this scarf the more…
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Category Archives: Wardrobe
Outfit of the day 13/06/17
Normal service has been resumed. Well, I simply couldn’t resist a bit of campaigning last week, and what an outcome! Such interesting times for us all in the UK. We will be watching to see what happens. Like last week, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, books, bracelets, cardigans, coral, Cotton Traders, cream, glasses, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, jeans, Lands' End, MaiTai, Parures de Samouraïs, public libraries, sandals, scarf rings, tops, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 06/06/17
It has been such a horrible day weather-wise! Heavy rain, blustery wind and so cooooold. I can’t quite believe it is June. So I am back wearing one of my cotton jumpers plus joggers and I wrapped up warmly with … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, Liberty
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Wardrobe planning #22: Wardrobe colour wheel update
If you look back to my early posts in the Wardrobe Planning topic (posts #02, and #03), I showed two colour wheels. These demonstrated the colours that I intended to have for my clothes and accessories. I have been moving my … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Au Coeur de la Vie
The brightest scarf in my collection must be Au Coeur de la Vie, first designed by Aline Honoré for Hermès Spring/Summer 2007 collection. The almost fluorescent yellow border surrounds a teaming jungle of plants, flowers and wildlife in stunning shades … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aline Honoré, Au Coeur de la Vie, Hermès
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Outfit of the day 01/06/17
Well, strictly speaking this is yesterday’s outfit! I was stuck at home today as Lovely Husband was watching England playing cricket. As he is a cricket nut, there was little chance of dragging him away from the TV, even if … Continue reading
Update 30/05/17
This should really have been an Outfit of the Day post, but just as I was going to get dressed to go out, I had a coughing fit and had to come up to bed. So instead I will talk … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged accessories, bangles, Blue Nile, bracelets, cardigans, Dans un Jardin Anglais, earrings, Escales Mediterraneenes, Ferragamo, Halcyon Days, Hera, Hermès, Lands' End, Liberty, lilac, pendants, purple, vests
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Wardrobe planning #21: Handbag accessories
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
Posted in Handbags, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged Amazon, bags, Clipa, Etsy, handbag charms, handbag hangers, handbag organisers, handbag shapers, Helen Moore, Massaccesi, ribbon
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Update 25/05/17
Yet another hospital visit today. It was a very early appointment so, as it is quite a long way, I had to get up at a very difficult time for me. It was a struggle, but I really wanted to … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 23/05/17
The day started grey and a bit gloomy but soon warmed up and the sun came out. Yes, this is the English obsession with the weather! It is no wonder really that we are so obsessed. The weather in the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Wardrobe
Tagged cardigans, Dans un Jardin Anglais, earrings, hairdresser, Hermès, jeans, Klass, Lands' End, makeup, Massaccesi, navy, pendants, sandals, vests, white
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Scarf of the moment: De la Mer Au Ciel
This wonderful scarf, De la Mer au Ciel, was designed by Laurence Bourthoumieux, also known as “Toutsy”, for Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2014 season. The design shows an ocean with fish, plants and other sea inhabitants. An amazing spiral starting in the centre of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, bracelets, De la Mer au Ciel, Escher, green, Hermès, Laurence Bourthoumieux, mauve, white
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Anne, I have no opinion of which bag, both the Selene and Hera are gorgeous! Maybe I do like the…