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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 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…
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Tag Archives: navy
Outfit of the day 27/11/18
Oh, it has been such a nasty wet day! I am feeling quite pleased, though, as I have completed quite a few useful tasks for once. We are madly trying to get all of our household/family paperwork in order and, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, bangles, blue, cream, earrings, grey, Halcyon Days, John Lewis, jumper, Lands' End, leggings, Marks and Spencer, navy, necklaces, owls, pearls, trousers
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Update 26/11/18 with some recent purchases
I am in bed again today, so I won’t do an Outfit of the Day with my old pyjamas! There are, however, some purchases from last week to show you. On Tuesday, I popped into Sainsbury’s after my hair appointment … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 22/11/18
This will be a short post today as we have been quite busy and I have only just arrived home in time to write. The morning was tough because I had a pretty bad coughing bout in the night. I … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, coats, criss-cross knot, earrings, grey, Halcyon Days, John Lewis, jumpers, Lands' End, lavender, Liberty, navy, Pure Collection, tops, trousers
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Outfit of the day 20/11/18 with a haircut
Well, I made it, but only just. I woke up feeling really horrible, but I was determined to get to my hair appointment and Lovely Husband was equally determined to get me there. As visitors may know already, I just … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, bangles, Blue Nile, boots, cardigans, Cotton Traders, Duo Boots, earrings, grey, Hair, hairdresser, Hera, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, Liberty, navy, pendants, purple, Quecraft, Sainsbury's Tu, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 19/11/18
As I wore the lovely Hermès’ Persepolis scarf by the designer Sophie Koechlin on Friday, I thought that I would change to another of her designs today: Les Secrets de Minos. The colours of this scarf are closer to my … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, brown, cardigans, cowboy cowl knot, earrings, green, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jumpers, Lands' End, Les Secrets de Minos, Marks and Spencer, moths, navy, storage, trousers, WoolOvers
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Outfit of the day 16/11/18 and wearing red!
I used to wear red quite a lot, in my younger days. Red dresses for parties, a big red cotton slouchy jumper, red shoes, red earrings, a red handbag. Red really suited me. My favourite dress was a gorgeous full-skirted … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Accessorize, Ancient Egypt, bangles, Cotton Traders, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Horus, joggers, jumpers, Laura Ashley, navy, Persepolis, Pure Collection, red, teal
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Outfit of the day 15/11/18
I continued the grey theme for today’s outfit. There are a few items in my wardrobe in various greys from my working days, although I sent my lovely suits to the charity shop. I am still thinking about adding more … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, coral, Cotton Traders, earrings, gavroches, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, joggers, John Lewis, jumpers, navy, pink, Pure Collection, Savana Dance, Swarovski, tops, white
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Outfit of the day 13/11/18
There are a few things to write about today, apart from my outfit. This morning, I had an appointment with my consultant who oversees all of my medical issues. He is a fantastic doctor, an excellent communicator and very empathetic. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Diet and exercise plan, Handbags, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, blue, cardigans, cobalt, Cotton Traders, diet, earrings, exercise, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, hospitals, Hotter, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, MaiTai, navy, Pure Collection, scarf rings, shoes, Sonrisa Boutique, tops, white
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Outfit of the day 12/11/18
Whoop! I actually managed to get to the library today! There was a huge bagful of books to return. I now have eight books to make a lovely reading pile on my bedside cabinet. This time I have mainly chosen … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves
Tagged bangles, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Escales Mediterraneenes, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, lilac, Marks and Spencer, Massaccesi, navy, purple
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Happy birthday to me!
Is it that day again? How has it come around so fast! Yes, it is my birthday today – 62, eek! I dragged myself out of bed this morning and put on a very nice outfit, if I say so … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged ankle boots, birthdays, Blue Nile, boots, Cotton Traders, Duo Boots, earrings, Game of Thrones, Hermès, Jaguar Quetzal, jeans, jumpers, lilac, Marks and Spencer, Mary Beard, mauve, navy, presents, purple, rings, violet
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Dear Lauren, thank you for commenting. Yes, it was wonderful to spend time as a family. I am hoping that…