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The Perfect LBD for NYE with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 27 December 2021
by Hilda
What will you be wearing on New Year’s Eve? Well my ‘Style Not Age’ friends are here to help. The theme set by Jacqui this month is the perfect LBD. Will you be partying the night away or having a quiet dinner with friends? In the current climate, it is more likely that you will
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annasislandstyle, December Style Not Age, fashion over 50, fashion post, isthismutton, LBD, mummabstylish, NYE, style not age, stylesplash, thestylesplash
Skincare and Beauty Products and Experiences in 2021
Sunday, 19 December 2021
by Hilda
Skincare is personal…yes, but I want to share with you some of my favourites over the past few years. FACIALS BESPOKE BEAUTY, DONNYBROOK When I can, I love having an in-salon facial or treatment. For those of you in Dublin, I can highly recommend Elaine Butler Doolin of Bespoke Beauty in Donnybrook. I have regular
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Bespoke Beauty, christmas gifts, Ella and Jo, Irish skincare, Jean Kelly, Kiehls, Lancome, SKIN CARE 2021, skinician
‘Style Not Age’ Showcases Festive Finery
Monday, 29 November 2021
by Hilda
Normally at this stage of the year I would have had plenty of opportunities to wear my festive finery. Christmas season would be in full swing. But unfortunately, with Covid numbers being so high in Ireland, all of my Christmas lunches, dinners and afternoon teas have been cancelled. And that was before the latest variant
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Quinta Do Lago in November is Wonderful
Saturday, 27 November 2021
by Hilda
A few weeks ago, at the beginning of November, we spent a lovely week with friends in Quinta Do Lago in the Portuguese Algarve. Lisbon is the only other part of Portugal that we have visited and we absolutely loved the city. This time we were staying in the Fairways Four Seasons Resort just twenty
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Fairways Four Seasons Resort, friendship, holidays, Holidays in Portugal, Portugal, Quinta Do Lago, The Algarve
Looking After Bone Health is Important at Every Age
Sunday, 14 November 2021
by Hilda
Bone Health has been in the news recently because of World Osteoporosis Day. I am aware of it for many reasons: 1 Following a diagnosis of osteopenia in 2016, I decided to do some research and educate myself. 2 I followed that up by writing a blog post about how to look after our bone
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Skin Cancer, Spain and Fake Tan
Sunday, 31 October 2021
by Hilda
Skin Cancer, Spain and Fake Tan sound like odd bedfellows. Well, you are right. I just threw them together in a post. But there is a tenuous connection. Because I was going to Spain, I tried yet another false tan. And a few days after I returned, I was having my cancerous lesion removed. SPAIN
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AIRPORTS, He Shi tan, Malaga Airport, Mr Hanson, skin cancer, Spain, Sports Surgery Clinic, SUN SAFETY, The Skin Doctor
Cosy Coats with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 25 October 2021
by Hilda
Well, the days are darker and temperatures have fallen, so it is time to get our cosy coats out. When socialising changed with the start of Covid, my friends and I met for coffee outside. We have continued to do that, so a warm puffa/padded coat is a necessity. Coats are my one weakness! Do
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Anna's Island Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, is this mutton, mummabstylish, style challenge, style not age, TKMaxx
Books Can Take You To Other Worlds
Tuesday, 12 October 2021
by Hilda
‘BOOKS GIVE A SOUL TO THE UNIVERSE, WINGS TO THE MIND, FLIGHT TO THE IMAGINATION AND LIFE TO EVERYTHING’ – PLATO Books have the power to take you to other worlds, other times. Recently, I have been to the court of King Henry VIII, to Poland during World War 2 and to The Russian Court
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Pretty In Pink with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 27 September 2021
by Hilda
Anna chose ‘Pretty in Pink’ as our Style Not Age theme this month and I struggled a little as I have very little pink in my wardrobe. I do love this pink coat that I have had for years. Is it powder pink or blush pink, or insipid pink? The label is Bastyan and I
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All Kinds Of Everything
Thursday, 23 September 2021
by Hilda
I decided to do a more general chat this week, an ‘All Kinds of Everything’ kind of post. I tend to post on the blog once a week, but am more active on Instagram stories. So, I want to fill in my readers who are not on social media. Well, what have I been up
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Helen McAlinden Autumn/Winter 2021 Fashion Show
Wednesday, 15 September 2021
by Hilda
Some feeling of normality returned last week when I attended my first fashion show in nearly two years. Helen McAlinden’s collection was showcased beautifully in Harvey’s the restaurant in Harvey Nichols in Dundrum Town Centre. I had some photos on my Instagram stories last week. But one of my followers (whom I bumped into recently
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Holistic Treatments in Baltinglass County Wicklow with Jean Kelly
Monday, 06 September 2021
by Hilda
Graham and I had a very pleasant visit to Baltinglass last month. Why go to Baltinglass you may well ask? What has Baltinglass to offer? Well, Jean Kelly Massage and Holistic Therapist offered Graham and me some complimentary treatments. Jean has joined other members of her family in offering holistic treatments. Her father and her
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Statement Sleeves with my ‘Style Not Age’ Friends
Monday, 30 August 2021
by Hilda
Hello everyone. It is all about statement sleeves with my friends at ‘Style Not Age’. I searched my wardrobe and found nothing of interest there. There were no statement sleeves that impressed me. So, I had to go shopping. And I found this lovely shirt from ‘Studio 124‘ in Malahide with fabulous full sleeves and
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Book Reviews- 6 Books I Loved
Wednesday, 18 August 2021
by Hilda
It is time to share some of the books I have read and loved recently. In the last year I have become addicted to audible books. A really good narrator can make such a difference. Sometimes I listen when I am walking, other times when I am tidying up or cooking; tasks that do not
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Books, books to enjoy, Idaho by Emily Ruskovich, Leonard and Hungry Paul by Ronan Hession, Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart, So Many Ways of Loving by Christine Webber, Someone We Know by Shari Lapena, The Maya Angelou Autobiographies/Memoirs, The Mystery of Mrs Christie by Marie Benedict
Menopause Success Summit in September Will Inform and Educate
Monday, 09 August 2021
by Hilda
Hello everyone. In my post this week, I am delighted to be able to share with you that The Menopause Success Summit, in partnership with Cleanmarine will be taking place virtually on Saturday September 25th 2021. I first wrote about THE MENOPAUSE in the early days of the blog way back in 2016. It was
- Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
‘A Practical Guide to Cooking for Health’ by Nicky Halliday
Monday, 02 August 2021
by Hilda
Nutrition therapist and natural chef Nicky Halliday’s first book ‘A Practical Guide to Cooking for Health’ is more than a book full of delicious recipes. Yes, the recipes are delicious. And easy too. But let me start by telling you a little about the author. NICKY HALLIDAY Nicky has explored different careers. But her interest
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‘Style Not Age’ Showcase July Jackets
Monday, 26 July 2021
by Hilda
July Jackets, chosen by Jacqui, makes for a good alliterative opening to this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ prompt. Is it because I am in my mid-sixties that I feel that time is flying by? Or is it because it feels we are stuck on PAUSE at the moment, waiting for life to get back to
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Anna's Island Style, fashion, fashion post, isthismutton, July Jackets, mummabstylish, Studio124, style not age, stylesplash, stylish sisters
Yumi Lash Lift at Bespoke Beauty makes my Eyes Pop
Wednesday, 21 July 2021
by Hilda
When Elaine at Bespoke Beauty offered me a complimentary Yumi Lash Lift, I was a little unsure. I do not have great eyelashes I told her. They are not in great condition. In fact, I have some bald patches sometimes. Why do eyelashes fall from the same area at the same time? But I was
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Exploring Dublin and Meeting some of its Literary Giants
Monday, 12 July 2021
by Hilda
While staying at Dublin’s Merrion Hotel (by the way that special offer I mentioned in my post is now finished….sorry) Graham and I pretended we were tourists and enjoyed exploring Dublin. So here is a little snapshot of where we went and who we met. JAMES JOYCE It was Bloomsday when we were there and
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exploring Dublin, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Patrick Kavanagh, The Grand Canal, The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion Hotel Dublin A Review
Monday, 05 July 2021
by Hilda
GG and I spent a night in The Merrion a few weeks ago and it was heaven. We were actually supposed to go after Christmas, but then we had another lockdown! We have been starved of pampering because of Covid and at this stage of our lives we do enjoy a bit of luxury now
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Best Dublin Hotels, Best Irish Hotels, Irish 5 star hotels, midweek break, The Merrion Hotel
‘Style Not Age’ Shares Picnic Outfits
Monday, 28 June 2021
by Hilda
Hello, my friends. ‘Style Not Age’ is back with a picnic theme this month. What would you wear to a picnic? This prompt came from Gail of ‘Is this Mutton’. Do you go on picnics? I used to as a child. I would gather my sisters and take them off to a nearby field that
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Raised Cholesterol, Statins and Other Reasons I am Pissed Off
Wednesday, 16 June 2021
by Hilda
I have given in. Finally, I am taking Statins to help lower my cholesterol. Since menopause, my cholesterol has been elevated. But now it has gone through the roof! Fifteen years ago, my then doctor tried to put me on statins. I resisted. But since giving up tennis (because of back-related problems), it has risen
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Back problems, Covid Vaccine, HDL, health post, Raised cholesterol levels, Rosuvastatin, Somega, statins
The Sky and the Sea Inspire ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 31 May 2021
by Hilda
HOW THE SKY AND SEA INSPIRE ME When I think of the sky, I picture the colour blue. Some fluffy white clouds float by. Another favourite would be sunset or sunrise with yellow, red and orange colours dominating. Similarly with the sea, I prefer the blues of sunny days rather than the greys of stormy
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3 of My Favourite Kiehl’s Skincare Products
Tuesday, 18 May 2021
by Hilda
Of course, I was aware of Kiehl’s Skincare products, but I never used any of them until a few months ago. I was sent some as part of a press drop. And YES, I am impressed. HISTORY OF KIEHL’S SKINCARE Kiehl’s is an American skincare company which was created by an apothecary/pharmacist in 1851 in
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