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
- Friday post 26/05/23: with this week’s health update!
- Friday post 19/05/23: with yet another health update!
- Friday post 12/05/23: health update
- Friday post 28/04/23: another health break
- Reading roundup 26/04/23
- Monday post 24/04/23: with Hermès scarf news!
- Friday post 21/04/23: catching up!
- Reading roundup 19/04/23
- Scarf of the moment: Tulipomanie
- Friday post 14/04/23: with some cheap and cheerful scarves
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Tag Archives: Blue Nile
Outfits of the week 19/08/22
Hi everyone and welcome to Friday’s post! The really hot weather eased off at the beginning of the week, but I have still felt rather uncomfortable on many days. So, I have only one “outfit” for you this week. As … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, Blue Nile, Escales Mediterraneenes, Hermès, lilac, MaiTai, mother of pearl, purple, scarf rings
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Outfits of the week 04/03/22
On Monday 28/02/22 I revealed a lovely new scarf called Peacock, by Bien Abyé. I also wrote that I would upload some outfit collages showcasing the scarf in today’s post. Unfortunately, I have only been able to make one because … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Ben Abyé, Blue Nile, Cotton Traders, Ferragamo, Lands' End, LL Bean, MaiTai, navy, teal
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Outfits of the week 30/04/21
OK, the title of the post is rather misleading as it’s only ONE outfit and it’s from LAST week, but I haven’t been able to get dressed properly this week. I have been struggling with my mental health and have … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, Escales Mediterraneenes, Ferragamo, Hermès, Lands' End, MaiTai, Massaccesi, purple
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Outfits of the week 09/04/21
I am feeling rather under the weather as I attempt to write today’s post, so I am unable to make the usual collages for each outfit. Instead, I have posted the quick selfies that I use in the collages and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asymmetric wrap, blue, Blue Nile, denim, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, John Lewis, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, mauve, Musique des Dieux, navy, purple, Sainsbury's Tu
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Outfit of the day 28/02/20
I had intended to write a nice long post about my week with Elder Son away. Lovely Husband and I have really enjoyed the time on our own in the peace and quiet! Unfortunately, we are having issues with our … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, blue, Blue Nile, cowboy knot, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, mauve, purple, white
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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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Outfit of the day 02/10/19
I am sorry that this post is a day late. We had an extremely difficult and trying weekend and the issues spilled over into the beginning of the week. I won’t say much more, but, for once, they were not … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aspinal, asymmetric wrap, audio books, blue, Blue Nile, Ianthe, Klass, Lands' End, Liberty, Margaret Atwood, navy, teal, Testaments, topaz
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Outfit of the day 12/04/19
Hooray! I actually managed to leave the house today! Ok, it was only to travel to my counselling appointment and back again, but it feels like a real achievement. It has been my only opportunity to wear something nice out … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, Blue Nile, counselling, Escales Mediterraneenes, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, purple, silver
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Outfit of the day 08/02/19
After a very difficult week, today has been pretty good so far. I was able to get up, dress in a nice outfit and go to my counselling appointment in the morning. Mind you, I have to climb two flights … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Museum shopping, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged amethyst, blue, Blue Nile, counselling, gold, Hermès, Hotter, John Lewis, L'Arbre du Vent, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, purple, silver, teal
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Outfit of the day 25/01/19
Well, today didn’t work out as we had planned. I was meant to go to a counselling appointment in a neighbouring town and then out for lunch, but had a horrible coughing attack just before we were supposed to set … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Blue Nile, bracelets, brooches, cardigans, chronic cough, counselling, earrings, Ferragamo, grey, Hotter, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, Pure Collection, shoes, teal, topaz, trousers, white
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