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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…
Dear Liza Lee, thank you for your comment. I am so glad that you find my blog useful and enjoyable!…
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Category Archives: Scarves
Scarf of the moment: Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant
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
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Daimyo Princes du Soleil Levant, Françoise Façonnet, Hermès, jacquard, Japan, Samurai
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Outfit of the day 21/03/17
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
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, blue, Broadchurch, Clevedon, earrings, Flickr, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, photos, pyjamas, Sainsbury's Tu, Skagen, SS-GB, TV, watches
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Wardrobe planning #11: Scarf tying
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
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged MaiTai, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties, tutorials, videos
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Outfit of the day 17/03/17
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
Posted in Clothes, Family, Health, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, bracelets, burden, cobalt, Cotton Traders, earrings, illness, Lands' End, Liberty, MaiTai, navy, scarf rings, white, writing
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Outfit of the day 15/03/17
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
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, bracelets, cobalt, Cotton Traders, De la Mer au Ciel, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, Massaccesi, mauve, navy, orange, sweaters, white
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Scarf of the moment: Parures de Samouraïs
I have decided to work through all of my Scarf of the Moment posts and update them in line with the structure I used for the more recent ones. Also, as and when the scarves are reissued I will add … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aline Honoré, colourways, design, Hermès, Parures de Samouraïs, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties
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Outfit of the day 08/03/17
I am so pleased that I was feeling well enough to go out again today! Whoop! Even if it was only one of our garden centre visits again. It is better than lying in bed all day. Today’s outfit was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Politics, Scarves, Wardrobe, Women's Rights
Tagged Bateau Fleuri, blue, Cotton Traders, feminism, Ferragamo, gavroches, Hermès, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, MaiTai, navy, purple, turquoise, women
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Outfit of the day 07/03/17
What a gorgeous day! It really feels as if Spring is here. We did go out today and, as we drove along, I felt uplifted to see daffodils, crocuses and tiny green buds on the hedgerows at the side of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, books, boots, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, ebooks, Etsy, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, Pia, Quecraft, Richard Allan, Sainsbury's Tu, t-shirts, tan, Ted and Muffy, Tory Burch
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Wardrobe planning #09: Scarf colourways
One of the things that makes Hermès’ scarves unique and so sought after is the designers’ and colourists’ use of colour. It is not simply that the colours are beautiful, which of course they are, but that interesting and unusual … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged colourists, colours, colourways, Dans un Jardin Anglais, design, designers, gavroches, Hermès, Paperoles
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Outfit of the day and purchases 03/03/17
Yesterday’s trip made me feel very happy and so pleased that we had done something special for once. But it did take a lot out of both of us. I am so tired today, although I did manage to get … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, Hera, Hermès, Liberty, Parures de Samouraïs
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Anne, I have no opinion of which bag, both the Selene and Hera are gorgeous! Maybe I do like the…