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November 17, 2020

Back in black

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October 04, 2020

Same but different

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That Friday feeling

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January 17, 2020

Glasses half full

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November 27, 2019

A vintage surprise

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Mama's got a brand-new bag

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Green with NV (nail varnish)

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Shiny new 60s shoes

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January 05, 2018

A work day [outfit post]

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October 06, 2017

The accidental capsule wardrobe

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September 28, 2017

Watchy McWatchface

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September 12, 2017

New (old) work bag

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September 01, 2017

Tweed!

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August 08, 2017

New shoes and ramblings

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In which I fail at pub, but win at shopping

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A lovely parcel from Miss Magpie

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A Goody bag

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Games outfit silliness

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Matchy-matchy

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February 14, 2017

Not quite cats-eye

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Copyright Miriam McDonald

Mim: This blog is a sort of mini-magazine about things I'm interested in, all with a vintage, alternate reality or retro-futuristic theme. There is no commercial aspect to this blog: no sponsorship, no advertising, no affiliations. However, if you need to contact me, crinolinerobot AT yahoo DOT com is the email to use.

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