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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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scarf therapy and spring - two joyful things to hopefully lift your spirits Anne. Looking lovely on your beautiful scarves…
[…] PS: If you would like to read more about the gorgeous Hermès Le Premier Chant design, my Scarf of…
[…] If any of you wish to see my Scarf of the Moment post about this lovely scarf design, the…
Dear Christina, thank you for your lovely comment. Yes, it’s so hard when we lose loved ones. I don’t think…
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Tag Archives: purple
Outfit of the day 03/10/17
Well, today has not been very exciting, even by my present standards. I did watch some recorded TV programmes with Lovely Husband and finished a great book, though (more about the book tomorrow). One of my weekend eBay purchases arrived … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged beige, bracelets, brick, cardigans, Cotton Traders, earrings, Ferragamo, Hermès, jeans, La Promenade de Platon, Lands' End, navy, purple, tops, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 15/08/17
What a lovely day it has been so far. I managed to get up in time to go to the hairdresser and had a relaxing time being pampered. Her assistant gave me a wonderful head and scalp massage whilst washing … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Uncategorized, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, beige, blue, chinos, earrings, hairdresser, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Kettlewell Colours, Lands' End, navy, purple, sandals, Suave, t-shirts, teal, trousers, white
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Outfit of the day 04/08/17 and news!
I have had such an interesting day so far and now I have some news to share. After sinking into severe depression when I first retired, I have been clawing my way back towards some kind of normality, for me. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Politics, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, Cotton Traders, depression, earrings, hyacinth, jeans, Kettlewell Colours, lilac, navy, news, pendants, purple, sandals, Suave, tops, white, wraps
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Outfit of the day 01/08/17
A new month is here! It continues to puzzle me how quickly each year seems to pass by, time accelerating as I get older. It is my brother’s birthday today and Younger Son’s too in a few days. It is … Continue reading
Scarf of the moment: Escales Mediterranéenes
This Scarf of the Moment post is about the pretty Escales Mediterranéenes 90cm silk twill scarf by Christine Henry for Hermès’ Spring/Summer 2003 season. I bought my colourway on eBay in 2015 after seeing it modelled a few times on … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Christine Henry, Escales Mediterraneenes, Hermès, lilac, purple
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Outfit of the day 11/07/17
The weather has definitely changed today as we have had light rain and much cooler temperatures. So I have been feeling much better in many ways. Well, much better until an incident this afternoon. More about that in a moment. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged asthma, bracelets, cardigans, Cotton Traders, cough, earrings, Escales Mediterraneenes, Hermès, illness, jeans, Lands' End, lavender, lilac, navy, necklaces, purple, sandals, Suave, Tory Burch, vests, white
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Outfit of the day 06/07/17 and reveal!
It has been another really hot day again and I have spent it lying in a heap blogging and reading to avoid an asthma or coughing attack. So no scarves for me today! Today’s outfit: Frosted lilac, cotton mix cardigan … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 03/07/17
I have had to postpone my Wardrobe Planning post that I had intended for today as it will take a bit more work before it is ready to publish on the blog. Never mind, as I have some good news … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, cardigans, Cotton Traders, Dans un Jardin Anglais, earrings, Halcyon Days, Hermès, jeans, Lands' End, lilac, Marks and Spencer, navy, necklaces, purple, sandals, vests
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Scarf of the moment: Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs
This pretty scarf is another cheerful pick-me-up that brightens the day with its whimsical details. Designed by Christine Henry for Hermès Spring/Summer 2016 season, it has appeared as the cashmere and silk 140cm, the silk twill 90cm, twillies and in … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged aqua, Au Pays des Oiseaux Fleurs, blue, Christine Henry, gavroches, Hermès, purple, teal, turquoise, yellow
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Wardrobe planning #22: Wardrobe colour wheel update
If you look back to my early posts in the Wardrobe Planning topic (posts #02, and #03), I showed two colour wheels. These demonstrated the colours that I intended to have for my clothes and accessories. I have been moving my … Continue reading
Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX