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Primark green coat

Out and About with Style Not Age

Monday, 28 December 2020 by Hilda
Our ‘Style Not Age’ collective shows what we wear when we are ‘out and about’. In my case, I have been living in casual clothes. I presume most of you have too.  In Dublin (Ireland), we have been in and out of various levels of restrictions since last March. We had a brief reprieve for
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, Casual outfit, Covid clothes, December Style Not Age, is this mutton, mummabstylish, Primark coat, thestylesplash, Walking outfit

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, Gothic Romance Style, How to dress in Gothic Romance Style, is this mutton, mummabstylish, style not age, style not age challenge, stylesplash, thestylesplash

‘Style Not Age’: All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go

Monday, 28 September 2020 by Hilda
We have had so few occasions to get dressed up in the last 6 months. My summer dresses were particularly neglected and I spent most of my time in more casual and leisure clothes. Social occasions were mainly outdoor barbecues. And with Irish weather being so unpredictable, I always went for trousers and layers and
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: all dressed up, Anna's Island Style, is this mutton, LK Bennett, mummabstylish, September Style Not Age, style not age, the style splash

‘Style Not Age’ Share FROW Outfits

Monday, 31 August 2020 by Hilda
This month, we are having a little fun and imagining what we would wear if we were invited to sit at the front row (FROW) at any of the designer shows at London Fashion Week. The pandemic has obviously changed how it will look and I believe 90% of London Fashion Week in September will
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion post, is this mutton, mummabstylish, Spanx Jacket, Spanx leggings, style not age, the style splash, What I would wear at FROW

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
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Composite bonding, Dr Sarah Flannery, How to fix worn down teeth, New dental techniques, Non invasive teeth repair, Oral health, Seapoint Clinic, Teeth bonding, teeth health

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
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, my signature colour, orange, Paula's Malahide, Signature Colours, style not age, stylesplash, stylish sisters, what colours say about you
Zara check trousers

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
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, check pattern, check trousers, fashion, fashion over 50, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, shopping, style not age, stylesplash

‘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.
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, fashion post, Hayley Menzies, isthismutton, jungle, jungle fashion, May Style Not Age, mummabstylish, Spanx, style not age, stylesplash
Hilda upstyled Zara combo

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: courtney smith, for up-styling.-styling, Marie Sweeney, recycled fashion, refashioning, revamping your wardrobe, South Anne Street, sustainable fashion, The Zip Yard, upstyling
Unbelieva Brow

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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Tagged under: beauty products, brows, dying eyebrows, eyes, L'oreal, L'Oreal products, Unbelieva Brows

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,
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, April style challenge, comfy casuals, isthismutton, mummabstylish, Peachy Lean, Punt Roma, Shaws Department Stores, style not age challenge, stylesplash

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
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, denim, denim directions, is this mutton, jeans, mummabstylish, style not age, style not age challenge, the style splash

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
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, News, Style & Beauty
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
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

‘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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty, Travel
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
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Derma Lux, dermatitis, Eminence, Eminence Organic Skincare, Endymed Treatment, Jeanne Brophy, Relife, Relizema, seavite, Seavite Super Nutrient Range, very dry skin

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

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Love & Relationships, News, Style & Beauty
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
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Forgot to post this pic from a few months ago, tak Forgot to post this pic from a few months ago, taken when we could go further than 5k. Wearing all Zara except for old @carl_scarpa boots. How are you coping with the present lockdown? I am reading lots and watching telly and walking. I sympathise with those of you who are homeschooling and trying to work. Not easy. But we are nearly there. Stay strong.

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New Year Resolutions are not for me. I just love New Year Resolutions are not for me.
 I just love the life I live. Of course I am worried about the Pandemic. Who isn't? 
But even though I cannot meet friends, eat out or do many of the 'normal' activities I used to do, I can still walk and enjoy the lovely place I live. Pop over to the blog to see my farewell to 2020.

 'Life is not measured by 
the number of breaths we take, but
the moments that take our breaths away.'

Maya Angelou.

#staypositive #wintersea #seascene #waves #whitehorses #wintersky #lovethelifeyoulive #cloudscene #lookforward #overthehilda
Happy New Year from Graham and me. A different New Happy New Year from Graham and me. A different New Year's Eve for certain. We are sitting at home watching the telly. But welcoming in 2021 with open arms and hoping that in a few months we can return to a more normal life. 

While 2020 was tough, it also made me appreciate (even more) the beautiful place where I live. 

2020 also had its highlights: our third grandson arrived a few weeks ago!

Stay positive my friends. Stay safe and
 thank you for your support. 
#over60blogger
#newyearseve
#staypositive
#hopeful
#bestrong💪
#selfie
Back view yesterday. Front view today on a sunny d Back view yesterday. Front view today on a sunny day. What I did not tell you is that the coat is reversible but I pefer the faux fur in the inside. All deets on previous post. You can see the rest of the 'Style Not Age' gang on stories or on the blog. And @mummabstylish @annasislandstyle @thestylesplash  and @is_this_mutton_  look fabulous when they are out and about. Hop over to stories.

#outandabout #sharedootdinspirations #stylenotage #casualstyle #coatseason 
#walkingoutfit #affordablefashion #agelessstyle #mystyle #mystyleessential
It is the last 'Style Not Age' of the year and we It is the last 'Style Not Age' of the year and we are out and about. Warm outerwear has never been more important, as we meet up with friends for socially distanced coffee outdoors.

 The coat from @primark has kept me cosy during these difficult Covid times.  This pic was taken down a country lane a few weeks ago when I was visiting my parents.

And I have lived in these camo leggings from @fandfclothing for the past few months.  Walking boots and hat are old. Pop over to stories for more pics.

Go check out my friends @annasislandstyle @mummabstylish @is_this_mutton_ @thestylesplash to see what they wear when they are out and about.
#stylenotage #outandabout #stayingwarm #over50blogger #casualstyle #walking #warmcoat #outdoorsstyle #cosystyle #over60style#
Writing about the importance of supplementing with Writing about the importance of supplementing with Vitamin C (particularly at the moment) on the blog. Liposomal Vitamin C is all the rage becuse it promises optimal absorption. It is all quite scientific. But what you need to know is that taking it will benefit your immune system, your energy and your skin. Did I mention this Somega is delicious? More on the blog.

#gosomega #irishbusiness #immunehealth #naturalsupplements #boostyourimmunity #irishvitamins #discoverhealth #liposomal #vitc #immuneboost #somega #vitaminc
From the archives. Remember when we tried on dress From the archives. Remember when we tried on dresses etc in changing rooms? And browsed in shops?
This is one that got away. Kind of wish I had bought it now @lkbennettlondon 
I am not so good at online shopping. Bought runners online in the size I normally get in that brand and they had to go back. Anyone else with the same problem?

#shoppingfun #dresslover #shoppingday 
#dressingup #over50style #stylishoutfit #stayingstylish over60style #styleover50
My birthday was extra special this year because of My birthday was extra special this year because of the arrival of this little man. Thank you @courtneysmithstyle and @mfnewman for the gift of a third grandson. My house will be wrecked but my heart is full. Welcome Zen to our world.  What a wonderful name. 

#grandsonlove #bestbirthday
#newbabyboy #grandson #myfamilymylife
Showing you my boots from our latest Style Not Age Showing you my boots from our latest Style Not Age 'A touch of Sparkle' challenge. These are very old. Maybe you can tell😛 They are no longer comfortable enough to walk far in them, but I don't want to get rid of them. The sparkly bag is from @shopfolkster
You can check out the entire outfit in stories along with the fabulous outfits from @annasislandstyle
@mummabstylish @is_this_mutton_ and @thestylesplash. 
#over50style #bootup #sparklesparkle #stylishoutfit #stylishatanyage #over60blogger #stylenotage #outfitideas #irishover60blogger #stayingstylish #fashionforall #maturestyle #over50fashion
🪥 My new stylish electric toothbrush (gifted) h 🪥 My new stylish electric toothbrush (gifted) has Ionic Brushing Superpowers! 

🪥Sounds impressive? It is!

🪥But do not ask me to explain it.Check out @ion.sei for all the science stuff. And learn about the innovative technology used in this German manufactured and Japanese inspired toothbrush. 

🪥It has to do with a UV LED light, a titanium bar and negative ions. But it is rather complicated and I am not a science geek.

🪥What I know is that my teeth  and gums feel cleaner and are cleaner. Because it actually prevents plaque from forming.

🪥Easy to use (there are 3 brushing modes) and gentle on gums, it turns off after 2 minutes. And delivers minimum 36,000 strokes in that time!!

#ionicbrusing #dentalcare #oralhygiene #electrictoothbrush #teethgoals #smile #ionic #dentalhygiene #besttoothbrushever #teeth #gifted
Back to golf yesterday. It was a beautiful day @ma Back to golf yesterday. It was a beautiful day @malahidegc1892. Unfortunately my golf was not so beautiful. But it is good to be back. 
#backtogolf #golfcourses #winterday #bluesky #over60blogger #scenic #reflections #bullrushes #lookaround
This month on 'Style Not Age' our theme is 'A Touc This month on 'Style Not Age' our theme is 'A Touch of Sparkle'. Unfortunately I am unable to post on the blog because of technical issues, so for the moment you will have to check out my friends: @annasislandstyle @is_this_mutton_  @mummabstylish @thestylesplash on my stories. 
I am wearing a skirt from @fandfclothing and a jumper from @thebiascutboutique (a few years old) and very old boots.

#atouchofsparkle #over50style #nevertooold #over50blogger #sparklesisters #stylishatanyage #staypositive #dressupathome #overthehilda #over60style #stylenotage
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