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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 for your comment. I still can’t decide! The scarves are so enormously expensive now and I…
It is a hard decision isn't it Anne? I have to say the more I wear this scarf the more…
Dear Liza Lee, thank you for your comment. I am so glad that you find my blog useful and enjoyable!…
I always enjoy your posts! I'm a girlie on a budget and typically buy vintage scarves. I research them before…
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Tag Archives: purple
Outfit of the day 08/03/17
I am so pleased that I was feeling well enough to go out again today! Whoop! Even if it was only one of our garden centre visits again. It is better than lying in bed all day. Today’s outfit was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Politics, Scarves, Wardrobe, Women's Rights
Tagged Bateau Fleuri, blue, Cotton Traders, feminism, Ferragamo, gavroches, Hermès, jeans, John Lewis, jumpers, MaiTai, navy, purple, turquoise, women
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Scarf of the moment: L’Arbre du Vent
I adore the gorgeous colours and the complex pattern of L’Arbre du Vent. This scarf was designed by Montserrat Gonzalez-Lugo for Hermès’ Autumn/Winter 2015 season. The design is versatile and ties beautifully because all four corners are very different, showcasing a … Continue reading
Posted in Scarf of the moment, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, fuchsia, Hermès, L'Arbre du Vent, Montserrat Gonzalez-Lugo, purple, scarf ties, teal, turquoise
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Outfit of the day 17/02/17
Today’s outfit was very similar to the clothes I wore to the hospital on Tuesday. The weather has got quite a lot warmer and I don’t need the heavy navy wool jumper – layers are much better in England in … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 14/02/17
Another hospital visit today, this time for me. It was a regular check up with my Respiratory Consultant, who keeps an eye on all my various illnesses and coordinates everything. The interesting news is that I am being considered for … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 03/02/17
I will admit from the start that I am cheating a little bit. This is the outfit I would have worn today, if we had gone out. For once, I was feeling just about well enough for a pot of … Continue reading
Wardrobe planning #04 – choosing colours #03
Dilemma: how to change a wardrobe that suited my working life to fit with retirement? In 2014, I officially retired from my position as a school librarian. As I had been off work for some time with illness, this was … Continue reading
Outfit of the day 26/01/17
This afternoon, I went to the local cinema with Younger Son to see Rogue One – all good fun science fiction with loads of action, the usual daft plot holes and an intriguing CGI version of Peter Cushing. We really … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged bangles, Blue Nile, cinema, Clarks, Cotton Traders, earrings, Etsy, films, Francesco Biasia, green, Halcyon Days, Hotter, joggers, jumpers, Lands' End, lilac, movies, navy, purple, slippers, Tommy Hilfiger, white
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Outfit of the day 24/01/17
Since my last post on Friday, things have improved a fair bit. I spent the weekend slowly regaining my health and strength – well, by regaining I mean getting back to my previous pretty crap levels rather than the really … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Health, Libraries, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Reading, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged black, books, boots, cake, Clarks, Cotton Traders, earrings, Etsy, Ferragamo, food, Goodreads, Hermès, jeans, L'Arbre du Vent, Massaccesi, Montserrat Gonzalez-Lugo, navy, public libraries, purple, soutache, tea, Tommy Hilfiger, turquoise
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Wardrobe planning #02 – choosing colours #01
Dilemma: how to change a wardrobe that suited my working life to fit with retirement? In 2014, I officially retired from my position as a school librarian. As I had been off work for some time with illness, this was … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Libraries, Lifestyle, Wardrobe, Wardrobe planning
Tagged blue, brown, cobalt, colours, coral, cream, grey, lilac, navy, organisation, planning, purple, retirement, tan, violet, Vivienne Files, white, work
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That does seem to be the problem, there alway sis another one isn't there?! The correct decision will come to…