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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: white
Update 07/06/21: hunting for pretty nightwear
I now spend so much time in pyjamas. Most of my day involves sitting up in bed and even when I do feel well enough to go downstairs for a few hours, I am often too weak to get dressed … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, Cyberjammies, John Lewis, mocha, nightdresses, nightwear, Toast, white
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Outfits of the week 04/06/21
Younger Son has returned home so I will now get back to the usual pattern of posting on here. We had a lovely time and it was wonderful to see him again after 17 months. I managed to liven myself … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Family, Handbags, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Special days, Wardrobe
Tagged Au Coeur de la Vie, blue, cobalt, Grand Manège Love Bandana, green, Hermès, Massaccesi, Midi Modena, navy, Plumes en Fete, silver, white
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Update 05/04/21 from an M addict!
OK, by “M” I mean Massaccesi handbags! I have to admit that I already have one on order as I was tempted by a really good offer. Then, another lovely bag, which I had been stalking on eBay for ages, … Continue reading
Posted in Handbags, Shopping, Wardrobe
Tagged gold, Massaccesi, Midi Modena, pebbled leather, purchases, reveal, silver, white
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Outfits of the week 12/03/21
Well, once again, I haven’t managed to wear more than one Hermès scarf this week. The scarf from another designer will be showcased in a special post next Friday, if everything goes to plan. I really needed cheering up, so … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, De la Mer au Ciel, Hermès, John Lewis, Lands' End, navy, white
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Update 08/02/21 with a gorgeous Liberty scarf!
Well, I have been stalking this one for quite a while and, OK, maybe this scarf addiction is getting a bit out of hand! But, I don’t really care about that – 😄😄😄. I have been admiring the Hermès mousseline … Continue reading
Outfit of the week 11/12/20
I only have one outfit to show you this week as I have been unable to get out of bed most days. It is so hard to motivate myself to get up as I feel so very frightened and ill. … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged black, blue, Etsy, Hermès, Le Jardin de la Maharani, MaiTai, Marks and Spencer, navy, RR Designs, silver, white
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Outfit of the day 16/11/20 with Hermès’ Sweet Dreams scarf
I really love this scarf with its blue, grey and white scaley monsters roaming across the soft wool and silk fabric! It is both warm and fun to wear. Today, I wore it with my new cobalt cashmere v-neck, blue … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Jewellery, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged blue, cobalt, gold, grey, Halcyon Days, Hermès, John Lewis, silver, Sonrisa Boutique, Sweet Dreams, white
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Outfit of the day 02/11/20
Nice palindromic date today: 02/11/20! Sorry about the missing post on Friday. With one thing and another, I didn’t have time to write and really didn’t have anything to write about, to be honest. Anyway, I am going to show … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aurora, blue, Cotton Traders, cowboy knot, gavroches, Hotter, Ianthe, John Lewis, Liberty, navy, white
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Outfit of the day 25/09/20 with a haircut!
Yes, you did read that correctly! I actually managed to get dressed in a nice outfit, leave the house, and go to the hairdresser’s. As you can see in the collage below, my hair had grown very long – in … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Hair, Lifestyle, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Bibliothèque, blue, cobalt, Cotton Traders, hairdresser, hairstyles, Halcyon Days, Hermès, Hotter, Joules, Lands' End, Massaccesi, navy, pink, Sainsbury's Tu, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Outfit of the day 24/07/20
I actually wore a reasonably coordinated outfit for a while today. OK, it didn’t last long, but I wanted to try out my new Liberty of London scarf – all of those blues! So, here it is… Today’s outfit: Navy … Continue reading
Posted in Clothes, Handbags, Jewellery, Outfit of the day, Scarves, Wardrobe
Tagged Aurora, blue, gavroches, Halcyon Days, Isle, Liberty, Massaccesi, navy, Sainsbury's Tu, Sonrisa Boutique, white
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Dear Lauren, thank you so much for this kind and lovely comment! Love & best wishes, Anne XXX