The Librain
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!Pages
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Recent Posts
- Monday post 06/02/23: with a thought-provoking screenshot
- Friday post 03/02/23: with cobalt cashmere
- Reading roundup 01/02/23
- Monday post 30/01/23: it’s good to be back!
- Taking a short break 24/01/23
- Scarf of the moment: Robe Légère
- Friday post 20/01/23: with even more scarves!
- Reading roundup 18/01/23
- Monday post 16/01/23: hitting the sales!
- Friday post 13/01/23: with a range of scarves!
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Tag Archives: bangles
Update 24/09/21 with a cute purchase
I intended to write an Outfit post today. It was all planned. A nice top, jeans, my new scarf and a new item. But it was not to be. It seems to be all too frequent these days, feeling very … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, gold, Halcyon Days, Hermès, navy, orange, Sainsbury's Tu, silver, Tea Time
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Outfits of the week 18/10/19 with a small treat!
I am having such a lovely week! Yes, I am still very ill and soooo tired, but I feel uplifted by the visit of Younger Son. For those of you who don’t already know: Younger Son is in his late … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 18/01/19
I had hoped to wear these accessories with the grey twinset that I modelled yesterday, but it has been far too cold today. So, I returned to my trusty navy cotton cable jumper, which is so warm! Another one of … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A L’Ombre des Pivoines, aqua, bangles, blue, counselling, earrings, Hermès, Hotter, Isle, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, pink, shoes, tops, trousers
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Outfit of the day 17/01/19
We didn’t go out anywhere today, but, even so, I decided to try out my new twinset from Lands’ End with some of my accessories. This scarf is a silk mousseline (chiffon) 140cm in grey, turquoise, yellow, tan, black and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, black, cardigans, earrings, grey, jumpers, Lands' End, Leonard, mother of pearl, tan, trousers, turquoise, white
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Outfit of the day 11/01/19
It was my first counselling session today and I was rather nervous about going. I have changed so much with this illness. Only a couple of years ago, I was a really confident driver, happy to find new places, unfazed … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, bangles, blue, boots, counselling, Duo Boots, earrings, Grand Tour Collection, Halcyon Days, Hera, jumpers, Lands' End, Liberty, mauve, mental health, navy, pink, shawls, trousers, violet
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Outfit of the day 04/01/19
I had planned to write about some of my other Christmas gifts today, but I am feeling very pleased that I was actually able to go out, so I will post about that instead. Yes, it was only to the … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, Aspinal, bangles, blue, books, boots, Duo Boots, earrings, grey, Halcyon Days, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, owls, Sainsbury's Tu, trousers
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Outfit of the day 14/12/18
All of the “activity” of the last few days has worn me out a bit. I have had to rest more today, so I have not been able to help with the housework. Over the weekend, I will try to … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brown, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, gold, Halcyon Days, Isle, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, navy
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Outfit of the day 11/12/18
I must apologise for my very downbeat posts of the last few days. Today, I am feeling very pleased as I have managed to do some really positive things. I am very tired now and am back in bed, but … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged A Feminist at Heart, bangles, blue, cobalt, cowboy knot, earrings, Etsy, grey, Halcyon Days, Hotter, jumper, Karine Assaf, Lands' End, navy, orange, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 06/12/18
Last weekend was really, really horrible and it is taking me a long time to recover mentally. Living with an adult who has autism can be very hard at times and the run up to Christmas has been difficult for … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aspinal, autism, bangles, Baobab Cat, cardigans, cowboy knot, earrings, gavroches, grey, Hermès, John Lewis, Lands' End, mother of pearl, navy, pink, Pure Collection, purple, tops, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 30/11/18
Well, it’s the last day of November already! I must start to think about Christmas. We are always a bit late with planning in this family because Lovely Husband and I are a bit old-fashioned about the festive season. We … Continue reading