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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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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
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‘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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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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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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‘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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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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Transient Global Amnesia What I Learned
Sunday, 09 May 2021
by Hilda
I promised a follow-up post on my experience of having an episode of Transient Global Amnesia. Thank you to all those people who commented on the post and to the other twelve who sent me personal emails. One of my readers also told me of a support group on Facebook so of course I asked
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Spring Sweaters with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 26 April 2021
by Hilda
Another month nearly over. And we have the perfect prompt of ‘Spring Sweaters’ from Anna for our ‘Style Not Age’ feature this month. There may have been a lot of sunshine but there is still a chilly wind most days. While I have ditched the heavy winter coats, I still need to keep warm. No
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Maybelline Mascaras Make Bigger Lashes
Monday, 19 April 2021
by Hilda
A press drop of iconic Maybelline mascaras brightened up a blustery day in March. It is 50 years since the launch of Maybelline’s iconic Great Lash mascara. I am always on the hunt for an incredible mascara. This is particularly difficult the older I get as the lashes become more brittle. Well everything does, I
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Online Shopping with Charisma Fashions is Still Personal
Monday, 05 April 2021
by Hilda
I am a big fan of shopping in boutiques because I love the personal service you get there. Department Stores are great but they do lack the personal touch. Nothing beats a boutique, where the owner has personally chosen her stock. I shop a lot in Malahide and have written before about some of my
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Borrowed from the Boys with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 29 March 2021
by Hilda
‘Borrowed from The Boys’ is Emma’s prompt for this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ group. It is true that we have adopted many items of men’s clothing as our own, over the years. Trousers are the most obvious item, I suppose. POTTED HISTORY OF PANTS When you look back at women’s fashion through the centuries it
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3 Series on Netflix we loved in February 2021
Tuesday, 23 March 2021
by Hilda
Thank goodness for the telly and particularly Netflix. We watched three wonderful series recently which will keep you entertained during the time that we still have to spend in LOCKDOWN. And you know there is only so much walking, yoga and reading that a person can do. And I am not into baking! So here
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