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The Revamped Morgan Hotel Perfect for Exploring Dublin
Thursday, 31 January 2019
by Hilda
The newly revamped Morgan Hotel in the heart of Dublin is more than just the ideal location for exploring Dublin. It is the perfect hotel for a get-away with your loved one. With Valentine’s Day coming up, it might just be the perfect present. You know what I am talking about: cocktails in The Morgan,
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Style Not Age – Our January Jumpers
Monday, 28 January 2019
by Hilda
It is our first ‘Style Not Age’ challenge of 2019 and we are showcasing our January Jumpers! Jumpers are possibly the single most versatile item of clothing in our wardrobes. A jumper/sweater can be worn on its own next to the skin, or over a shirt or tee. It looks great with jeans and trousers.
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Follow Friday: Meet Andrea Schwartz from PearlsandPantsuits
Friday, 25 January 2019
by Hilda
One of the benefits and delights of blogging is the online connections you make with other bloggers. I am delighted to introduce Andrea Lyons Schwartz. Her friends call her Andy! Andy describes herself as a ‘small town girl’ from Louisiana USA. Below is the view of a sunset from her back yard! We have been
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Looking Back on 2018 – A Mix of Good and Bad
Wednesday, 23 January 2019
by Hilda
2018 – what a year! Like most years it had a mixture of bad and good. GORGEOUS GRAHAM! Health-wise, GG certainly had a mixed year. He had a hip operation in March and while a lot better than he was before the operation, I wouldn’t say that he is back to full mobility yet.
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Adventure Holiday in India with TDactive – part 2
Wednesday, 16 January 2019
by Hilda
So we are half way through our trip to India with TDactive and I hope you continue to vicariously enjoy the journey. Thank you for all your lovely comments on Part 1. From Agra, home of the Taj Mahal, we took an express train to Jhansi en route to the incredible medieval Orccha fort complex
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adventure holidays, Ganges, India, Kama Sutra, Khajuraho, Kolkota, TDactive Holidays, travel in India, Varanasi, where to go in India
Adventure Holiday in India with TDactive – part 1
Wednesday, 09 January 2019
by Hilda
“Nothing can possibly prepare you for the journey ahead. India will impress, bewilder, fascinate, depress, thrill, frustrate, inspire and amaze you.” These are words provided by TDactive before we left on our Indian adventure recently and never could so many verbs have more accurately described what we experienced! We have used Travel Department on many
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adventure holidays, Agra, Delhi, India, Jaipur, TDactive, TDactive Holidays, the golden triangle, The Taj Mahal
Trending Now: Snakeskin Print
Monday, 07 January 2019
by Hilda
Hiss! Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you must know that snakeskin print is the new leopard print. Now, don’t worry, the leopard print is going nowhere, but snakeskin print is dominating both the catwalks and high street this 2019 spring/summer season. I am honoured to be joining some stylish blogger friends (our
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Incredible Wedding was Highlight of 2018
Thursday, 03 January 2019
by Hilda
We may be in 2019 but looking back to last year, there was really only one outstanding highlight from our perspective. It is nearly six months since Kirstin and Mark’s wonderful wedding at Ballymagarvey Village in County Meath and we have had great fun recently looking through the photos and the video, seeing all the
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‘Style Not Age’ Sequins Challenge
Monday, 31 December 2018
by Hilda
I have only one item with sequins in my wardrobe, a top I bought in Oasis years ago but have never worn. I love sequins on others; they are sparkly, they shine and catch the light, so why don’t I wear them? I consider myself a sparkly fun-loving person, so surely it should be reflected
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Skin Cancer Health Scare What You Need To Know
Saturday, 29 December 2018
by Hilda
Ageing, no matter how young you feel or look CAN bring health problems. My previous posts have included writing about the MENOPAUSE and getting a DEXA SCAN. I also go to the wonderful Patrick Leahy of THE LASER CENTRE in Hume Street Dublin for various ailments. He has dealt with my Varicose veins, plantar faciitis, knee pain
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Dr Karagiannis, Health, health issues, lesions, moles, Mr Hanson, Patrick Leahy, skin cancer, The Laser Clinic
Gift Guide Part 2 – the ‘Smelly Stuff’
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
by Hilda
My most memorable gift when I was teenager was perfume. Who remembers ‘Charlie’, a floral fragrance with sandalwood and musk produced by Revlon? The perfume epitomised the modern girl and I considered myself one of those. The TV and print advertisements with Shelley Hack (later of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ fame) in her jumpsuit was the girl
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candles, Charlie Perfume, diffusers, fragrances, gifts, Jane Darcy, Jo Malone, perfumes, scents
A Novel for Midlifers; ‘It’s Who We Are’
Monday, 10 December 2018
by Hilda
Those of you who are regular readers will know that I love a good book and now and again I write reviews. These are not always fiction; in fact, my most recent review was ‘The Secret Lives of Adults’, written by psychologist Allison Keating. This book, ‘It’s Who We Are’, is fiction and is written
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Gift Guide for Christmas or Anytime
Monday, 03 December 2018
by Hilda
Buying the right gift can be a nightmare for some people. If the man in your life needs some help, get him to read this. BEAUTY I have been very privileged to try many different beauty treatments and products this year. I only wrote about those that suited my skin or improved it in
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My ‘Style Not Age’ friends are Keen as Mustard.
Monday, 26 November 2018
by Hilda
Mustard is one of those colours that you either love or hate and those friends whom I asked are mostly haters. As for me, I am not even sure why I chose it, as mustard is not a colour that I find particularly easy to wear. However, I do enjoy a challenge. Our last theme
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annasislandstyle, high street, keen as mustard, mummabstylish, mustard, Paula's, Primark, style not age, style not age challenge, thestylesplash, Zara
Sleeping like a Baby on a Leesa Mattress
Monday, 19 November 2018
by Hilda
In collaboration with Leesa Mattresses. I have written before about how to ensure you get a good night’s sleep, but if you have not got a comfortable mattress, then nothing else matters. GG and I like to cuddle in bed and unless it is very hot, like this past summer, we tend to sleep close,
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Hyaluronic Acid is my New Hero Product
Monday, 12 November 2018
by Hilda
I had been sent some products by Pestle & Mortar, including their Hyaluronic Serum, and I was delighted that I had it to use when I returned from India. My skin was in a dehydrated state, probably the worst it has ever been, presumably the travelling and then the bout of severe sinusitis on my
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Come and Binge on My Top 3 Netflix Series
Monday, 05 November 2018
by Hilda
Currently in bed with a horrific sinus infection, I am going to binge watch some Netflix series, as soon as I am well enough, so if you have any recommendations, I would be delighted to hear them. Meanwhile, here are three that I have really enjoyed, so I hope you enjoy them too. ‘The Sinner’ This
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‘Style Not Age’ are ‘Frill Seekers’
Monday, 29 October 2018
by Hilda
‘Frill Seekers’ is the challenge for our ‘Style not Age’ group this month and I must admit that I found it a challenge. When it comes to frills, I am quite muted. Let’s face it, frills add bulk, so they can be difficult to wear. I tend to keep frills to a minimum in a
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annasislandstyle, challenge, Coast, fashion, fashion post, Frills, Marc Cain, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash
5 Winter Destinations for Snowtime Fun
Wednesday, 24 October 2018
by Hilda
Winter is the perfect time of year for a little getaway. With the cold season well and truly settling in, all the Christmas festivities and the abundance of decorations to admire and all that food to enjoy, it’s always a busy and exciting time of year. In this winter travel guide, you’ll discover some of
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Boot Up with Van Dal Boots
Wednesday, 17 October 2018
by Hilda
These Van Dal boots are made for walking! Those of you who follow my blog might be aware that I have foot issues, (not a foot fetish) so I find it difficult enough to find comfortable, yet stylish and attractive boots. I have several pairs of FABULOUS boots which I am only able to wear
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Pampering Simone Mahler Facial at Bespoke Beauty
Wednesday, 10 October 2018
by Hilda
Nothing beats a facial when you want to feel pampered. Recently, I have had Micro-needling, which while very effective, is certainly not pain-free, and a TriPollar facial, which while not painful could hardly be called pampering. But I was in for a real treat with Elaine, owner of Bespoke Beauty in Donnnybrook in Dublin…she is,
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Bespoke Beauty, Caviar facial, Elaine Butler Doolin, facial, Lymphatic drainage, pampering, Simone Mahler
‘The Secret Lives of Adults’ by Allison Keating – Review
Wednesday, 03 October 2018
by Hilda
‘The Secret Lives of Adults’ by Allison Keating is an absolute necessity in every house, whether you are single, in a relationship, or have a family. I have read a few self-help books, which have bored me and definitely not helped me. I am not sure whether the author Allison Keating would call this a
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Allison Keating, Amazon, BWell Clinic, newly published, Self Help Book, The Secret Lives of Adults
Life’s A Ball with ‘Style Not Age’ Challenge
Monday, 24 September 2018
by Hilda
The theme for this month’s Style not Age is ‘Life’s a Ball’. ‘You feel very romantic when you’re in a ball gown. Everyone should wear one once in a while.’ – Carolina Herrera (dress designer) Nowadays we have very few occasions when we (as in ladies) can wear what is considered to be a ‘ball gown’.
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annasislandstyle, Ball gowns, dresses, folkster, mummabstylish, style not age challenge, stylesplash
Peachy Lean Leggings Make You Feel and Look Good
Wednesday, 19 September 2018
by Hilda
I am feeling just peachy thank you, well Peachy Lean to be exact in my new leggings. The older I get, the more difficult it is for me to find leggings which give support, leggings that make me feel good, never mind look good too. These leggings (a mixture of nylon and spandex) give seriously
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gym wear, leggings, Peachy Lean, Sharon Keegan, spandex leggings, supportive leggings, workout leggings