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Crushing Crochet with ‘Style Not Age’

Sunday, 27 August 2023 by Hilda
Crushing Crochet is our ‘Style Not Age’ theme for August. Unfortunately, instead of crushing crochet, I tripped a week ago and crushed my fingers and fractured a bone or two. But it could have been a lot worse. I might have broken a wrist or some teeth. And teeth are expensive to fix! So, I
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, crushing crochet, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash
Kimono

Style Not Age ‘Kimono My House’ for July

Monday, 31 July 2023 by Hilda
Well, July you were rubbish. However, I must admit that I will take the rain rather than the horrifically high temperatures that many endured around Europe. Also, we did escape the rain when we went to a wedding in Dubrovnik, where the weather was fabulous. Finally, got a post up on Saturday about it. STYLE
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion post, is this mutton, kimono, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash
Dubrovnik Infinity pool

Dubrovnik Perfect for a Wedding and a Holiday

Saturday, 29 July 2023 by Hilda
There are many reasons to visit Dubrovnik in Croatia, one of which is that it is a very beautiful wedding destination. We spent a week in Dubrovnik recently. Alison and Ian’s wedding gave us a good excuse to visit the city where we had spent a half day while on a cruise many moons ago. The
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
Tagged under: Croatia, Dubrovnik, wedding

Jumpsuit June with ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 26 June 2023 by Hilda
It was my turn to choose the theme for this month’s ‘Style Not Age’. And I have jumpsuits on the brain. So a little bit of alliteration to make it ‘Jumpsuit June’, which I thought would make it easy for us all. Jumpsuits are having a moment, aren’t they? But they are not always easy
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, isthismutton, jumpsuit, Jumpsuit June, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash
Dad and Hilda

Dad’s Passing Made Me Aware of the Importance of Ritual

Sunday, 18 June 2023 by Hilda
It is five weeks since my dear Dad (James Davis Stanley, known as Jim) died and it is only really hitting me that I won’t see him again. The visits to see my Mum are strange now and his presence is sadly lacking. Always a larger-than life-figure, Dad was the king of practical jokes and
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Love & Relationships, News
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Emface Non-Surgical Face Lift Review

Thursday, 01 June 2023 by Hilda
I have been road-testing the new Emface.  You might have seen it all over social media. It has just landed in Ireland and is being hailed as a non-surgical facelift. BTL AESTHETICS I was excited to try it as it comes from BTL Aesthetics, the same company who brought us Emsella, which I found highly
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: BTL Aesthetics, Emface, Emface non surgical facelift review, Non Surgical Face Lift, review Emface
Whistles dress

‘Frilled To Bits’ is May challenge in ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 29 May 2023 by Hilda
Anna chose this month’s theme of  ‘Frilled to Bits’ and that is exactly what we are, now that summer seems to be here at last. I am doubly excited because it has coincided with the delivery of the dress (below) which perfectly fits the challenge. When asked to contribute to a feature on fashion in
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, Frilled To Bits, Good Housekeeping, isthismutton, JD Williams, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash, Whistles
Beauty Spotlight Team

Beauty Spotlight Team Shares Top Tips in Beauty Fashion and Health

Saturday, 20 May 2023 by Hilda
Time for me to share some beauty and style posts from my Beauty Spotlight Team. We cover beauty, fashion and health topics in this week’s post so there is something for everyone. I am re-sharing  one of my current favourite foundations. Like many of the newer foundations now this has skincare ingredients that elevates make-up
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Angie at Your True Self Blog, Beauty Spotlight Team, Lancome, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog, Never Say Die Beauty, Style Yourself Confident
Irelands Eye

Beauty Spotlight Team Round-Up

Saturday, 29 April 2023 by Hilda
This week’s blog round-up from the gang at the Beauty Spotlight Team brings you     Hand Cream     Gypsy Style Fashion     Mini-reviews of Beauty Products     My Irelands Eye Knitwear Gift Spongellé Daily Dose Hand Cream in Coconut Verbena …is the perfect way to keep your hands perfectly moisturised, and
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Beauty Spotlight Team, Fahion and beauty post, Ireland's Eye Knitwear
NEVER FULLY DRESSED

‘Style Not Age’ Bring Me Sunshine is April’s Theme

Monday, 24 April 2023 by Hilda
We are nearly in May and to date have seen very little sunshine this year. March was the wettest month on record and we had great hopes for April. Though we had a week of sunny days and some were actually warm, it did not last long. April showers are back again. Emma came up
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, fashion over 50, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, Never Full Dressed, style not age, thestylesplash
Brandenberg Gate

Berlin is the Perfect City for a City Break

Sunday, 02 April 2023 by Hilda
If you have not been to Berlin, put it on your list. GG and I had a wonderful three days there in March with Travel Department. We left a wet and damp Ireland behind for a cold, but sunny German capital. Map created with Wanderlog, a road trip planner app on iOS and Android Berlin
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
Tagged under: Berlin, city break, group travel, guided travel, Travel Department
Denim jacket Penneys

‘Denim But Not Jeans’ with Style Not Age

Monday, 27 March 2023 by Hilda
The challenge of Denim for our March ‘Style Not Age’ gang had me literally climbing the walls. I have two old summer denim jackets and I was not allowed to showcase denim jeans. So, I searched for a skirt or dress in local shops. There was nothing. Eventually, I found this over-sized jacket in Primark.
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, denim, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, Primark, style not age, stylesplash
Irelands Eye

IrelandsEye Knitwear Wows with Solstice Collection

Tuesday, 21 March 2023 by Hilda
I recently had the pleasure of visiting IrelandsEye Knitwear Company whose factory is based in Baldoyle, Co Dublin. It is a sustainable, family-owned, knitwear business with a focus on creating contemporary Irish-made, hand-finished pieces. The business is run by brothers Paul and Brendan O’Sullivan, but all the family have been involved at some time in
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: IrelandsEye Knitwear, Irish knitwear, Irish Knitwear Company, Spring sweaters
view of Lisbon

Top Tips for Visiting Lisbon

Monday, 13 March 2023 by Hilda
Heading off to Berlin soon with Travel Department so republishing our visit to Lisbon pre Covid. If you are thinking of a city break, can really recommend Lisbon. Also loved Porto and you can listen to my podcast with Senior Times (interviewed by Gary Cooke) where I talk about city breaks HERE 1. CLEANLINESS Graham
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
Tagged under: city break, guided travel, Lisbon, Lisbon review, Portugal, Travel Department, what to do in Lisbon, where to eat in Lisbon
Lancome make up

New and Improved Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation 

Monday, 06 March 2023 by Hilda
I have been a fan of Lancome’s Teint Idole for a few years now and this new and improved Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation has given me more reasons to love it. There are now 50 shades, so I would be amazed if you did not find a shade to suit. CHOICE OF 50 SHADES 
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Lancome, Nu Foundation, Teint Idole, Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation, Yves Saint Laurent
All buttoned up with Style Not Age

All Buttoned Up with ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 27 February 2023 by Hilda
Gail chose ‘Buttoned Up’ as our February ‘Style Not Age’ challenge.  I was at a loss initially, but then found this cute Zara jacket at the back of the wardrobe. I can’t remember when I bought it, but I definitely have not worn it much. Now I know I will wear it more often, but
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash

3 New Beauty Products to Hydrate your Skin

Sunday, 19 February 2023 by Hilda
How do we know what products to use when there is such a plethora of brands out there and so many different products. I rely on the experts to help me. And I am lucky to get sent products to try out. I can tell you what suits my skin and what works for me.
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Beauty post, Ella and Jo, L'Oreal Midnight Serum, Lancome Renergie
Halong Bay Vietnam

My Podcast with ‘Senior Times’

Monday, 06 February 2023 by Hilda
I have just recorded my very first podcast – and it was with ‘Senior Times’. What is ‘Senior Times’? It’s a magazine and website for older people who don’t act their age. Well, many people would say that is me. And I bet it is you too. It is Ireland’s only dedicated and nationally distributed
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
Tagged under: Gary Cooke, Long Haul Holidays, Podcast, Senior Times, Senior Times Podcast, Travel Department
January Blues

January Blues with ‘Style Not Age’

Sunday, 29 January 2023 by Hilda
‘January Blues’ seemed an apt prompt for this month’s ‘Style Not Age’, as I have been feeling below par. You know how it is. Too much indulging over the Christmas season. We put the tree up at the end of November and that meant we started on the mince pies even earlier than usual. But
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion post, isthismutton, January Blues, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash
A different Kind of Daughter

Books to Inspire and Educate

Sunday, 22 January 2023 by Hilda
I have three rather exceptional books to recommend. Well, I thoroughly enjoyed them.These three books are about women who have to overcome huge obstacles in order to fulfil their dreams. The first is a true story and the other two, though fiction, are thoroughly researched and authentic to the time.  All three women are inspirational.
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: A Different Kind of Daughter, Books about women, The Midwife, The Physician's Daughter
Beauty-Spotlight-Team

My New Prai Beauty Products and The Beauty Spotlight Team Returns

Sunday, 15 January 2023 by Hilda
I am eager to tell you about Prai Beauty 24K Gold products and sharing some goodies from my friends on The Beauty Spotlight Team. If anything catches your eye, do click on the links to read more. I am including a link to an old post about the Prai Beauty brand. I was very impressed
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Beauty post, Beauty Spotlight Team, Prai Beauty, Prai Beauty 24 Gold Caviar Wrinkle Repair Creme
Malahide Castle

Happy New Year and Hello 2023

Thursday, 05 January 2023 by Hilda
  Happy New Year, my friends.  I am a little late coming to the party, but I decided to take a break from the blog and social media. Life has been busy.  I know that we are a little worried by what 2023 may bring. Certainly, the last three years have been challenging. However, we
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: 2023, Happy New Year
Sparkle and Shine

‘Style Not Age’ Sparkle and Shine for December

Monday, 26 December 2022 by Hilda
Hello, my friends. I hope like me you all had a lovely Christmas Day. We had the perfect Christmas with our girls and their families. Plus, I did not have to cook for the third year running. So, there was no stress for me. And to be honest, it would be difficult to match the
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, December Style Not Age, fashion over 50, isthismutton, mummabstylish, sparkle and shine, thestylesplash
Stripes and spots

‘Style Not Age’ give you Stripes and Spots for November

Monday, 28 November 2022 by Hilda
Can you wear stripes and spots together? Of course, you can. My friends in the ‘Style Not Age’ group showcase their stripey and spotty/dotty outfits this month. Surprisingly, we all had to go digging deep in our wardrobes for this challenge. I bought these faux leather trousers in Primark recently, but this was their first
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion post, is this mutton, mummabstylish, stripes and spots, style not age, stylesplash
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