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
- Reading roundup 07/06/23
- Friday post 02/06/23: new health update
- Reading roundup 31/05/23
- 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!
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Tag Archives: Parures de Samouraïs
Outfits of the week 03/06/22
I suppose I should be writing something about the Platinum Jubilee in today’s post! To be honest, it is not really my thing. I avoid writing anything political on this blog, so I won’t bore you with my views. Let’s … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, Parures de Samouraïs, Platinum Jubilee, Regina
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Outfits of the week 27/05/22
Welcome to my final post of the week. Unfortunately, I have been too ill to get dressed properly and have stayed in my nightwear through the day. On good days, I have only been able to get up for about … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged Hermès, Lands' End, nightdresses, nightwear, Parures de Samouraïs
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Outfit of the day 30/05/19
My counselling session was moved to this morning and I am pleased that I was feeling well enough to go. There were quite a few issues that I needed to talk through, so it was really worth the journey. As … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, coral, counselling, cream, eau de nil, gold, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Klass, Lands' End, navy, Parures de Samouraïs, pink
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Outfit of the day 02/02/18
I am feeling sooo pleased today as we actually managed to go out for a few hours! Whoop! I wanted to pick up a book from the Library (the latest Jack Reacher, for which there is a huge waiting list), … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Jewellery, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, bracelets, brown, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, Hermès, jackets, Jaguar Quetzal, jeans, Lands' End, lilac, MaiTai, mauve, Parures de Samouraïs, purple, Purse Forum, tops, Wallis, yellow
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Outfit of the day 01/09/17 and purchases
The first day of Autumn has been pretty nice with sunny weather and a distinct nip in the air. As I have been in a kind of pinkish mood, I wore my coral twin-set again today but changed the scarf … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, bangles, bracelets, coral, cream, earrings, eau de nil, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Klass, Lands' End, leopard print, loafers, navy, Parures de Samouraïs, pink, Ted and Muffy, Tory Burch
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Outfit of the day 13/06/17
Normal service has been resumed. Well, I simply couldn’t resist a bit of campaigning last week, and what an outcome! Such interesting times for us all in the UK. We will be watching to see what happens. Like last week, … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, books, bracelets, cardigans, coral, Cotton Traders, cream, glasses, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, jeans, Lands' End, MaiTai, Parures de Samouraïs, public libraries, sandals, scarf rings, tops, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 29/03/17
Another grey and gloomy day here and I feel tired and washed out. I am beginning to wonder if I am reacting to the clock change. It sounds a bit silly, but Elder Son comes in for a cuddle and … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, archaeology, bangles, books, bracelets, coral, Cotton Traders, cream, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, jumpers, Lands' End, navy, Parures de Samouraïs, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties
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Scarf of the moment: Parures de Samouraïs
I have decided to work through all of my Scarf of the Moment posts and update them in line with the structure I used for the more recent ones. Also, as and when the scarves are reissued I will add … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aline Honoré, colourways, design, Hermès, Parures de Samouraïs, scarf knots, scarf rings, scarf ties
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Outfit of the day and purchases 03/03/17
Yesterday’s trip made me feel very happy and so pleased that we had done something special for once. But it did take a lot out of both of us. I am so tired today, although I did manage to get … Continue reading
Posted in Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, bracelets, Hera, Hermès, Liberty, Parures de Samouraïs
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