Dear Lauren, thank you so much for your comment and your kind words.I am saving up for the blue colourway,…
Gorgeous outfit and accessories Anne! I hope you are able to find a replacement for the shoes that you will…
Anne ! This is so lovely ! I look forward to your modeling photos when you get around to it.…
Dear Mira, thank you for your comment. I am feeling much better now that the weather has cooled down a…
Category Archives: Scarves
Wardrobe planning #08: Choosing and buying designer scarves online
If you have been following this blog, you will certainly be clear that I love scarves. I think that I have made that pretty obvious. You will also be clear that I have a developing passion for rather special, often … Continue reading
Posted in Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged choices, colourways, designers, Hermès, online shopping
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Scarf of the moment: L’Arbre du Vent
I adore the gorgeous colours and the complex pattern of L’Arbre du Vent. This scarf was designed by Montserrat Gonzalez-Lugo for Hermès’ Autumn/Winter 2015 season. The design is versatile and ties beautifully because all four corners are very different, showcasing a … Continue reading
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Tagged blue, fuchsia, Hermès, L'Arbre du Vent, Montserrat Gonzalez-Lugo, purple, scarf ties, teal, turquoise
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Wardrobe planning #07: My scarf journey – from market stalls to Hermès
Over the past six weeks, I have written about how I select colours and clothes for my wardrobe, now that I have retired from work. As you have seen, because of my lifestyle, poor health and weight fluctuations, I tend … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessorize, Ferragamo, Hermès, Ianthe, La Promenade de Platon, Liberty, stoles
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Outfit of the day 17/02/17
Today’s outfit was very similar to the clothes I wore to the hospital on Tuesday. The weather has got quite a lot warmer and I don’t need the heavy navy wool jumper – layers are much better in England in … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 15/02/17
Brr! It is still so cold and wet, so I wrapped myself up warmly today in this thick navy wool jumper and a really old, over 30 years, but well-loved silk scarf. This outfit breaks all of my colour rules … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 14/02/17
Another hospital visit today, this time for me. It was a regular check up with my Respiratory Consultant, who keeps an eye on all my various illnesses and coordinates everything. The interesting news is that I am being considered for … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Tyger, Tyger
I adore scarves with felines or animal print – I have several, in fact. One of my real favourites is this one: Tyger, Tyger designed by Alice Shirley for Hermès Autumn/Winter 2015 season. There were loads of wonderful colourways to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Alice Shirley, blue, brown, Hermès, navy, scarf ties, teal, turquoise, Tyger, white
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Outfit of the day 07/02/17
Whoop! I managed to go out today! Lovely Husband took us both to the garden centre where we had tea and a short walk. Not very exciting for most people, but an achievement for me. We couldn’t stay very long … Continue reading
Wardrobe planning #05 – organisation
Dilemma: how to change a wardrobe that suited my working life to fit with retirement? In 2014, I officially retired from my position as a school librarian. As I had been off work for some time with illness, this was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Jewellery, Scarves, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged Evernote, organisation, planning
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Outfit of the day 03/02/17
I will admit from the start that I am cheating a little bit. This is the outfit I would have worn today, if we had gone out. For once, I was feeling just about well enough for a pot of … Continue reading
The Librain
The Librain......retired 
Dear Lauren, thank you for commenting. Yes, it was wonderful to spend time as a family. I am hoping that…