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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: Shopping
Update 07/12/20
This will only be a short post today as I am feeling very unwell and haven’t been able to get out of bed. I have been wearing pyjamas so much that some of them have become very tatty indeed. So, … Continue reading
Update 28/09/20 with some new scarf rings
I am really looking forward to “playing” with my scarves now that the weather is cooler. So, to that end, I pounced on an offer from MaiTai Collection and ordered two new scarf rings. First of all, here is the … Continue reading
Update 18/09/20 with good and bad news
So, which do you want first? I think that I will give you the good news: Back in April, I announced on here that one of my favourite sellers of boots, Duo Boots, was closing. If you remember, I have … Continue reading
Update 11/09/20 with something new!
I just cannot resist sales! The problem with using an iPad all day – to watch TV and films, to read books, to surf the web – is that I have such easy access to temptation. I try to resist, … Continue reading
Posted in Footwear, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Lands' End, loafers, shoes, teal, Vivienne Files
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Update 20/07/20 with a very naughty little reveal!
Oh, I have absolutely no self-control! Mind you, I don’t suppose any other Liberty of London lovers will have any either if they have a look at the amazing online sale. Anyway, I only bought a little something, only a … Continue reading
Update 13/07/20 with new stuff!
Well, I have bought some new things, but they are not very exciting, I must admit. Since I retired from work, I have given up wearing bras and have, instead, bought pretty vests. These are much more comfortable for me, … Continue reading
Update 15/06/20 with some purchases
Sorry, nothing exciting really! But you know how I rate the vests by Lands’ End? I seem to have so many of them already. Anyway, they were on offer the other week and I bought two more. I watch out … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged grey, Lands' End, navy, vests
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Update 05/06/20 with a special treat!
You didn’t think that I would manage to avoid spending money during lockdown, did you? I need the occasional treat to keep me going, even if I choose something rather impractical! You will see what I mean in a minute… … Continue reading
Update 03/02/20 with more about my new coat
I hope that everyone had a good weekend. At the moment, I find it difficult to distinguish between the days of the week as they all seem to be the same for me! Recently, I came to the conclusion that … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Footwear, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged animal print, blue, chronic cough, Clarks, coats, Duo Boots, grey, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Le Jardin de la Maharani, leopard print, Masai Clothing Company, Massaccesi, navy, purple, silver
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Outfit of the day 31/01/20 with some sale wins!
I have managed to squeeze quite a lot into the day so far, and I am pleased that I am able to write this last post of the month. By the way, I am really chuffed that this month the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, Blue Nile, grey, Lands' End, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, navy, silver, t-shirts, topaz, turquoise
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Dear Lauren, thank you for your comment. Yes, the scarf is gorgeous! Best wishes, Anne x