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10 reasons why you should take Vitamin C
Tuesday, 22 December 2020
by Hilda
Now, more than ever, we need to make sure that we have strong immune systems. There has been plenty of evidence to suggest that supplementation with Vitamin C and Vitamin D has an impact on keeping us healthy and in fighting Covid-19. Regular readers know that I have been championing Vitamin D for years. Check
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The importance of Vitamin D – don’t be left in the dark.
Sunday, 01 November 2020
by Hilda
This post was first published in 2017 and again last year,but there has been a lot of discussion about Vitamin D and the role it could play in helping fight the Covid-19 virus recently, so I have decided to give it another airing. I have provided more up-to-date links. In researching this post, I have
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Gothic Romance for Halloween Week with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 26 October 2020
by Hilda
GOTHIC ROMANCE Emma’s theme of Gothic Romance is perfect for Halloween Week. I am more of a Romantic than a Goth in my style but I did enjoy the challenge. It certainly pushed me out of my comfort zone. I chose a local graveyard for my backdrop, within my 5k radius in a really beautiful
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Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of North County Dublin’s Top Attractions
Tuesday, 13 October 2020
by Hilda
I feel blessed to live in Malahide with its abundance of natural amenities, one of the most outstanding being Malahide Castle and Gardens. I tend to walk along the coast most days or around Paddy’s Hill if I want a climb. But I always head to the ‘Castle’ when the coast is too raw and
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Test-driving the New Renault Zoe
Sunday, 04 October 2020
by Hilda
ZOE AND ME Last week, I had the opportunity to test-drive the all-electric New Renault Zoe. I know I am no Rosemary Smith (one of the brand ambassadors) so I was pretty chuffed when Renault asked me if I would like to put it through its paces. Those who know me know that I prefer
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Castleknock Hotel Highly Recommended for Covid Times and Any Time
Thursday, 17 September 2020
by Hilda
GG and I spent a night recently (gifted) at Castleknock Hotel in Porterstown, near Castleknock, Dublin. WELCOME A few days before our visit we received an email in which the procedures/guidelines in place for safety were explained and laid out. From the moment we entered the large and airy foyer at Castleknock Hotel, we felt
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Ella & Jo Cosmetics – Affordable and Effective Irish Products
Thursday, 10 September 2020
by Hilda
ELLA & JO ‘LIMITED EDITION’ ORANGE BLOSSOM HYALURONIC SKIN MIST Do you use a facial mist? It has been a necessary addition to my beauty routine for years, particularly so as my skin ages. I use it to prep before make-up and to refresh my skin. When I was sent a bottle of Ella &
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How to Fix Broken, Chipped, Worn Teeth and Improve your Smile
Monday, 24 August 2020
by Hilda
‘Teeth are always in style’. Dr. Seuss I have been smiling without showing my teeth recently (see below) because I have not been particularly happy with their condition. My top front teeth had become weakened and worn down, the edges were rough and the enamel was damaged. They had also lost length. Seemingly, this is
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Golf break at Tulfarris Hotel, Wicklow Ireland
Tuesday, 18 August 2020
by Hilda
Golf with my friends has kept me sane during these turbulent times. I play regularly in my club at Malahide in Dublin. Though I took up the game in my late 50s, I can play to a level where I enjoy it without getting too frustrated now. I wrote about my initial struggles in a
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Our Signature Colour is ‘Style Not Age’ July’s Theme
Monday, 27 July 2020
by Hilda
This month, I have asked my ‘Style Not Age’ friends to each choose their Signature Colour. This is their ‘go to’ colour, the colour that they are drawn to when they open their wardrobe or go into a shop. I head straight for red, orange and yellow (more mustard really) as I am obsessed with
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Check Me Out With Style Not Age
Monday, 29 June 2020
by Hilda
This month, my friends and I in ‘Style Not Age’ are featuring anything and everything check. I love check and have featured many looks over the past few years. You may remember these trousers from Punt Roma, exclusive to Shaws Department Stores. They have got a lot of wear because they are so comfortable. The
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Books to Enthral, Delight and Educate
Tuesday, 23 June 2020
by Hilda
I am sharing with you my favourite books that I have read so far this year. When it comes to books, I read pretty much anything except Science Fiction. And I don’t really like anything too violent. I am the same when it comes to the telly. (I started ‘Gangs of London’ but could not
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‘Style Not Age’ roar Welcome to The Jungle
Monday, 25 May 2020
by Hilda
Our Style Not Age ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ prompt for May comes from Emma (Style Splash) and gave us plenty of scope. If you have been following my blog for a while, you will know that I am addicted to animal print. The leopard, cheetah, tiger and even zebra prints are prominent in my wardrobe.
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Upstyling or Revamping your Wardrobe With The Zip Yard
Monday, 18 May 2020
by Hilda
Upstyling is the buzz word of the moment, as is sustainable fashion. They go hand in hand, I suppose. Some people are very good at upstyling. I was not one of them, but I have been converted. The stylist daughter Courtney (you can follow her on Instagram @courtneysmithstyle) is an avid upstyler. From a young
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My Brows are Back with ‘Unbelieva Brow’ by L’Oreal
Sunday, 03 May 2020
by Hilda
My Brows are Back with ‘Unbelieva Brow’ by L’Oreal (well temporarily back). Lockdown has played havoc with my brows. Usually I get them dyed and then all I have to fill them in with a pencil. And my go-to pencil is Charlotte Tilbury. I like many of Charlotte’s products. But they have been gradually disappearing in
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Comfy Casuals for Staying Home with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 27 April 2020
by Hilda
Since I retired from teaching, I have more comfy casuals in my wardrobe than ever before. In winter, it means jeans and a top/jumper worn with boots. In summer, it is more likely to be a top and light trousers or skirt. VERY CASUAL EVERYDAY LOOK DURING LOCKDOWN For the first few weeks of lockdown,
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Must Watch Series on Netflix During Covid 19
Thursday, 16 April 2020
by Hilda
Now is the time while in isolation/cocooning/quarantine/lockdown to watch some excellent series on Netflix that you might have missed in the past. If you are not into watching telly, I posted plenty of other recommendations LAST WEEK. But if you feel like some escapism through the box, read on. And check out some other recommendations
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How to Survive while Self-Isolating or in Lockdown during Covoid 19
Sunday, 05 April 2020
by Hilda
When we look back on 2020 (the year of the coronavirus now known as Covoid 19), the words of the year will be self-isolating, physical distancing and lockdown. In Ireland, our Taoiseach (that’s Prime Minister for non-Irish readers!) Leo Varadkar refuses to call our restrictions ‘lockdown’. Instead, he uses the softer, more caring term: COCOONING.
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Denim Directions with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 30 March 2020
by Hilda
My friends from ‘Style Not Age’ and I are bringing you denim this month. We decided we need to bring you some normality. In Ireland, Graham and I have been in self-isolation for two weeks. We have seen our family from a distance. More restriction came in two days ago and now we can only
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Exploring County Clare and The Wild Atlantic Way
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
by Hilda
County Clare was practically unknown to me. Though I had passed through it, I had never been to The Cliffs of Moher, for instance, or driven along The Wild Atlantic Way, so Graham and I decided to take a break there in mid-January and call into Gort to see some friends on the way home.
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A Fascinating Tour Of 14 Henrietta Street Dublin
Monday, 16 March 2020
by Hilda
14 Henrietta Street tells the story of 300 years of life within the walls of one Georgian house in Dublin city. Built over five floors, with a basement, it is located on one of the most beautiful, still intact, Georgian streets I have seen. On the day I visited with some friends we had a
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Kilkea Castle the perfect luxury hotel
Monday, 02 March 2020
by Hilda
Kilkea Castle is only a stone’s throw from Dublin (about an hour’s drive). GG and I arrived as Storm Dennis was in full swing. The 12th century castle stands proudly over 180 acres of woodland, golf course and gardens. I had spent an afternoon there last year at the opening of the Spa, but it
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Top Tips for Travelling to Morocco
Monday, 13 January 2020
by Hilda
My post last month gave a summary of where we went on our guided trip to Morocco with TDActive. If you are planning a trip there, make sure to spend a night in the desert, go to Casablanca and Fez and visit The Atlas Mountains. And stay in a riad, a traditional house (or former
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‘Stylish Mondays’ Cosy Chic Challenge
Monday, 06 January 2020
by Hilda
It is a while since you met my ladies from ‘Stylish Mondays’ and this month we are showing you our versions of Cosy Chic, based on where we live in the world. My readers in Ireland know that you can get all the seasons in one day here. We have a few simple rules at
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