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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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Tagged under: castles in Ireland, castles to stay in Ireland, Irish 5 star hotels, Irish castle, Irish getaway, Irish golf courses, Irish hotels with golf course, Irish luxury hotels, Kilkea Castle, midweek break, weekend away

Flower Power means ‘Style Not Age’ dig out their florals

Monday, 24 February 2020 by Hilda
I chose ‘Flower Power’ as this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ challenge. WHY? Because the shops are full of floral patterns on tops, jackets, skirts and dresses. You could say that floral prints are having a moment. In truth, they have been back on trend for a few years now. But where did the term ‘Flower
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: 70sstyle, Anna's Island Style, florals, is this mutton, Kilkea Castle, M&S, mummabstylish, Parfois, style not age, stylenotagechallenge, the style splash
it cosmetics cc cream

Go get ‘IT’ CC Cream: it works miracles on your skin

Wednesday, 19 February 2020 by Hilda
I am IN LOVE with IT CC cream. This is the BEST foundation/ make-up/ cc cream ever. I am not usually given to superlatives, I swear. Developed in conjunction with plastic surgeons and dermatologists, it has rapidly gained cult status. Yes, IT Cosmetics has produced the perfect CC+™ Cream with SPF 50. It is like
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Tagged under: age-defying cc cream, anti-ageing, anti-ageing cc cream, best cc cream, best foundation, cc cream, cc cream with sunscreen, full coverage cc cream, it cosmetics cc cream, miraculous cc cream

‘Go Red for Women’ and look after your Heart Health

Monday, 10 February 2020 by Hilda
I am going RED for Women this February.  The Irish Heart Foundation launched its Go Red for Women national fundraising campaign which aims to empower Irish women to look after their heart health while also raising vital funds. So get ready for a deluge of red outfits throughout this post! According to the Irish Heart Foundation,
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, News, Rants and Random Thoughts
Tagged under: go red for women, health post, Heart Health, Ladies in Red, Stylish Monday, stylish sisters, The Irish Heart Foundation, women's health

Ultherapy – Wonderful Alternative to Surgery

Saturday, 01 February 2020 by Hilda
No, I have not had a facelift…Yes, I have had Ultherapy. It is a micro lift but without the surgery. Have you heard of Ultherapy? I knew very little about the actual process. But I did know that Jennifer Aniston is a fan and that Christie Brinkley is the face of it. And how wonderful
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, News
Tagged under: Beauty post, beauty treatment, Christie Brinkley, Dr. Jane Mulrooney, Dr. Katherine Mulrooney, Jennifer Aniston, Non Surgical Face Lift, skin tightening treatments, ultherapy
Seaside walk

‘Style Not Age’ showcases Jewel Brights

Monday, 27 January 2020 by Hilda
My ‘Style Not Age’ group is tackling Jewel Brights this month, with the challenge being set by Anna. What are jewel tones? Jewel tone colours are rich gem colours like emerald green, sapphire blue, ruby red and amethyst purple. In fact, almost any coloured gemstone can be replicated with a comparable jewel tone. They are
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, fashion post, jewel brights challenge, mummabstylish, style challenge, style not age, stylesplash, Zara

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
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
Tagged under: adventure holidays, guided travel, Morocco, TD Active, top tips, travel post, travelling to Morocco

‘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
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: asksuzannebell, fashion post, Fashion Trends and Friends, Hello I'm 50ish, highlatitudestyle, nancysfashionstyle, PearlsandPantsuits, style challenge, stylesplash

‘Style Not Age’ channels Winter Opulence

Monday, 30 December 2019 by Hilda
My last post of the year features my ‘Style Not Age’ gang and Winter Opulence is December’s theme, chosen by Emma. I took my inspiration from ‘Dr Zhivago’.  Mention winter opulence to me and I imagine being whisked away in a horse-drawn carriage or over the snow in a sleigh. So yes, I went all
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, annasislandstyle, Arnotts, collaboration, fashion post, mummabstylish, Nordgreen, Selected, style challenge, style not age, stylesplash, the bias cut, thestylesplash, winter opulence

Happy Christmas and Review of 2019

Tuesday, 24 December 2019 by Hilda
Happy Christmas my friends.  Is it really nearly the end of 2019?  And what’s more, another decade over and two since the millennium. I always move into each year with more than a little trepidation as to what it might bring. But my motto is to live each day, week, month and year to the
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Tagged under: 2019, beauty, Christmas, fashion 2019, health 2019, Lisbon review, Morocco review, summary of 2019, travel, Wexford review

Best Skin Care Tips and Treatments 2019

Monday, 16 December 2019 by Hilda
Skin Care is high up on my agenda when it comes to looking after myself at the age of 63. Well, if I do not look after myself, no one else will. We need to take care of our health, our fitness and also our faces. Yes, we do! Certainly many  women of my mother’s
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Tagged under: Derma Lux, dermatitis, Eminence, Eminence Organic Skincare, Endymed Treatment, Jeanne Brophy, Relife, Relizema, seavite, Seavite Super Nutrient Range, very dry skin

Morocco on Speed with TDactive Holidays

Monday, 09 December 2019 by Hilda
We travelled to Morocco with four friends and were very happy that it was all planned for us and that we had a guide for the entire trip – Ibrahim – and local guides in each place we visited. GUIDED TRAVEL TDactive was our tour operator of choice and regular readers know that Graham and
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Tagged under: Casablanca, Fes, group travel, guided travel, Marrakesh, Morocco, Rabat, Sahara Desert, TD Active, TDactive Holidays

Nordgreen Infinity Watch Review for Discerning Purchasers

Monday, 02 December 2019 by Hilda
Review of Nordgreen Infinity Watch I used to wear a watch.  In fact, Graham gave me a watch 38 years ago on our first Christmas as boyfriend and girlfriend. My friends teased me that this was a sure sign that he would propose. He did: two months later, on St Valentine’s Day!  I still have
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: accessories, christmas gifts, Danish watch brand, designer watches, gifts, Jakob Wagner, men's watches, minimalistic, Nordgreen, Nordgreen Copenhagen, Scandi, Scandi design, timepieces, watch, watches, women's watches
Searching my attic

‘Style Not Age’ go Back in Fashion

Monday, 25 November 2019 by Hilda
We go back in fashion this month. Let me explain a little more. Sustainable fashion is very much in vogue at present and we are all tying to buy less and buy with longevity in mind. Our recent challenges reflect this. A few months ago, Anna challenged us to scour second-hand/charity shops and mix our
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, boots, F&F, mummabstylish, shopping my wardrobe, style not age challenge, sustainable fashion, thestylesplash, velvet jacket

Shakti Mats – Torture Devices or Health Aids?

Tuesday, 19 November 2019 by Hilda
I have to admit I was a little sceptical when I was sent a Shakti Mat to try out. For all intents and purposes, it looks a little bit like a torture device. 6,000 sharp spikes protrude from the mat, like a bed of nails which, believe it or not, have been used as a
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: acupressure, All Blacks, bed of nails, health aid, relaxation aid, shakti mats

October Highlights and Christmas is on the Way

Thursday, 07 November 2019 by Hilda
Where has October gone? The older I get, the faster time goes. It is not a myth. I can’t believe that it is November and that now Halloween is over, we are officially into Christmas countdown time! October went by in a blur. We had our usual Mondays with Logan that included his first trip
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Tagged under: Irish Hotels, Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Castle Spa, Malahide Castle and Gardens, october, Rui mixologist, The Butterfly House, The Morgan Hotel
Prai Neck products

Prai Neck and Decolletage Products Pack a Punch

Sunday, 03 November 2019 by Hilda
Have you heard of the beauty brand Prai (rhymes with Thai, by the way)?  A global skincare brand, it is the leading beauty offering at Marks & Spencer. And I was first introduced to it this summer when I was invited to the launch of their latest product. Their hero products are their neck and
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Beauty post, M&S, Marks and Spencer, neck and decolletage cream, neck and throat cream, Neck creams, prai products

‘Style Not Age’ does My Favourite Autumn Trend

Monday, 28 October 2019 by Hilda
What is your favourite Autumn trend? Or do you have one? Even if you are not trend driven, it is impossible not to be aware of what is trending. I’m all for experimenting in the safety of the dressing room, but I don’t necessarily buy into many of them. However, each season brings new trends
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, autumn trends, fashion post, mummabstylish, Paula's, Paula's Malahide, style challenge, stylenotage, thestylesplash, trouser suit

Ireland’s First Menopause Summit is a Huge Successs

Sunday, 20 October 2019 by Hilda
‘The M Word Dublin’, Ireland’s first Menopause Summit which I attended 10 days ago, was an outstanding success. Hosted by Aisling Grimley (below right) of My Second Spring and Catherine O’Keeffe (below left) of The Wellness Warrior, (pictured with Dr Mary Ryan below), the energy generated by over 350 women and one man gathered in
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Tagged under: Aisling Grimley, Alana Kirk, best tips for menopause, Catherine O Keeffe, Diane Danzebrink, Linwoods Health Foods, Lise-Ann McLaughlin, Meg Matthews, Meg's Menopause, menopause, menopause tips, My Second Spring, The Menopause Hub, The Wellness Warrior, Vichy
Procession in Khajuraho

Tips on what to bring when travelling to India and other Asian countries

Sunday, 13 October 2019 by Hilda
A year ago, GG and I and four good friends had the most incredible holiday (well it wasn’t really a holiday; it was more of an adventure) in India with TDActive (the adventure wing of Travel Department). You can read about our amazing  trip in my previous posts – part 1 and part 2. And
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Travel
Tagged under: Cambodia, India, Packing for Asia, TD Active, Tips for travelling to India, Top tips for what to bring to India, Travel Department, Vietnam, what to pack for India holiday

Review of Seavite Super Nutrient Face Products

Monday, 07 October 2019 by Hilda
You must be hiding under a rock if you have not heard of the Seavite brand as it has pretty well got iconic status now. I have not used them before, but was delighted to be gifted some products to try them for myself. Originally the brand was developed by Patrick Mulrooney in the 1990s
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News
Tagged under: Dr. Jane Mulrooney, Dr. Katherine Mulrooney, face serums, Irish skincare, problem skin, rosacea, seavite, Seavite Super Nutrient Range, seaweed extract, skincare

Style Not Age Does Autumn Florals

Monday, 30 September 2019 by Hilda
This month, Style Not Age embraces the autumn floral trend. Autumn is my favourite season. I love everything about it: the cooler days, the changing colours of nature and the darker evenings all appeal to me. Of course, my recent colour analysis confirmed that the colours that suit me best are from the autumnal palette. MY
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, autumn florals, collaboration, fashion post, floral trend, Future Beauty Show, mummabstylish, over 50 blogger style, Portmarnock Hotel, style not age, stylish at any age, thestylesplash

The Elephant in the Room – The Menopause

Monday, 23 September 2019 by Hilda
I will be attending a MENOPAUSE conference – ‘The M Word’ – on Friday 11th October in The Radisson Blu St. Helen’s, Stillorgan,  Dublin. This will be a chance for women to listen, chat and get advice on how to deal with the myriad of problems that most of us experience in peri-menopause and menopause.
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Tagged under: best tips for menopause, coconut oil, HRT, menopause, menopause tips, natural remedies for menopause, The Big M, The M Word, The M Word Event

The Lowdown on Taking Probiotic Supplements

Monday, 16 September 2019 by Hilda
WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS? They are live cultures of “good bacteria” that benefit our digestive systems and boost our immune systems. ‘Probiotics are micro-organisms (microflora) that reside in our intestine. They are good bacteria that keep pathogens (harmful micro-organisms or bacteria) in check, aid proper digestion and nutrient absorption, and contribute to immune function. Probiotics have
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, News
Tagged under: Bio-Kult, Biokult, constipation, digestive issues, health post, help your digestive problems, helping improve immune system, probiotics, Symprove
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Porto held surprises around every corner. On stori Porto held surprises around every corner. On stories you can see the azulejo tiles recreating events from history. But I also loved the street art commissioned by the city. This feline caught my eye!
Pop over to the blog. Link in bio for more on our trip to Porto with @travel_department 

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Animal print deserves the red carpet treatment, I Animal print deserves the red carpet treatment, I think!
Sharing the full outfit from the beautiful wedding of Jen and Dave last Monday.
So delighted to share their special day.

 The dress is @fabiennechapot @arnottsdublin. Purchased last year but first outing! Shoes are years old @clarksshoes....so comfy.
Bag borrowed from @courtneysmithstyle is from.@tkmaxxie 
Sunnies @quayaustralia from.@charisma_fashions_ 

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Went a little overboard on the animal print yester Went a little overboard on the animal print yesterday at the fabulous wedding of Jen and Dave @ballymagarvey_village 

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Porto you are stunning. Loving our trip with @trav Porto you are stunning. Loving our trip with @travel_department and still the best part of two days left to explore. Would you believe we walked 14 km yesterday and some of it was up and down hills like this? Boy did we sleep well last night! Porto has surprises around every corner.  And it is a very accessible city. Cannot wait to tell you all about it. Have you been? Looking for  a recommendation for a restaurant for tonight or tomorrow lunch time. We are in the Boa Vista area but can taxi.

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What I wear out walking! Love my sales purchase @s What I wear out walking! Love my sales purchase @selectedireland. Is it a gilet? I have no idea. But it is perfect for our Irish weather. Love how it dips at the back too.
Plenty of room to layer up underneath. Leggings are my old favourites @peachyleanofficial. And my runners are @asics. I find they give super support.

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#over60style #walkforhealth #stayfit
Hard to believe the trench is about 40 years old. Hard to believe the trench is about 40 years old. Classics never date do they? And in Ireland it is always advisable to have a coat of some kind, whatever the season. 
Happy Friday everyone. Looks like being another beautiful Spring day here.

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#cherryblossom #over50style #over60
#fashionpost #shopmycloset
Made the most of the lovely weather to get this pi Made the most of the lovely weather to get this pic for this month's 'Style Not Age'.
The theme is 'This Old Thing'. The mac was my mother-in-laws and is at least 40 years old. Check out my stories for more pics and the full post is on the blog. Linnk in the bio.

Check out my friends @is_this_mutton_  @annasislandstyle @mummabstylish and @thestylesplash 

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Post up on what makes me happy. Lots of different Post up on what makes me happy. Lots of different things in fact. But in this post I focus on grandchildren, the safe arrival of my new grandaughter and the joy I get from reminiscing on past holidays and looking forward to new.
This pic was taken when we were in Morocco a few months before the pandemic struck. We had a wonderful trip @tdactiveholidays. And so glad we were guided as we saw so much more and were well looked after.

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Skincare meets makeup. The new No 7 Restore & Ren Skincare meets makeup. 
The new No 7 Restore & Renew Foundation might just become my new favourite. 
I do not like heavy foundation on me and prefer a lighter, more natural look. But at my age, I need something that adds radiance, evens skin tone and does not emphasise wrinkles. Plus it is full of skin-loving ingredients. Win win!
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#bootsireland
#No7
#restoreandrenew
#skincare
#makeup 
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'More is More and less is a Bore'! Inspired by st 'More is More and less is a Bore'!

Inspired by style icon Iris Apfel, my Style Not Age friends and I dig out our beads and bangles and go maximalist on the blog. Our theme coincides with the launch of her collaboration with H&M.
So head over to my friends and see how they interpreted the theme!
@is_this_mutton_
@mummabstylish 
@annasislandstyle 
@thestylesplash 
My dress and feathered cardigan can be found  @studio124dublin.
For the rest I shopped my wardrobe and the attic. More on stories.

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What I might have worn on St Patrick's Day if Covi What I might have worn on St Patrick's Day if Covid had not finally got me. Luckily I was not sick at all and the only symptom I had was a touch of sinusitis. When I get sick I nearly always have sinus problems.
Hope you have been enjoying the beautiful weather because Spring has definitely arrived in Ireland.
Top and skirt from @studio124dublin in Malahide. 

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Have been wearing #playtex lingerie for several ye Have been wearing #playtex lingerie for several years now. They are so pretty and most importantly very comfortable.  And with #underwear comfort is key! 

This latest set is from their top selling 'Flower Elegance' range. It comes in many colours and I chose this lovely greyish blue set. This is #gifted but happy to buy others because they fit me so well. 😍
My first bras were Playtex and in my 60s I have returned to this iconic brand again. Everything comes full circle!

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