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Put A Bow On It With ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 26 February 2024
by Hilda
‘Put a bow on it’ was Emma’s choice this month. So that is what we did. I seldom wear this red top (years old from H&M) so decided it deserved an airing. These wide-leg trousers (Paul Costelloe) are also years old and I wish I had them in a few different colours. The fit is
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‘Style Not Age’ are on Red Alert for January
Sunday, 28 January 2024
by Hilda
Hello, my friends. The girls at ‘Style Not Age’ are on Red Alert. Maybe Jacqui was thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day, when she gave us this prompt. Red is one of my favourite colours, so I was happy. In fact, I had two outfits with me on our recent stay at The Rabbit Hotel and
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My Fraxel Laser Experience With River Medical
Sunday, 31 December 2023
by Hilda
Have you heard of Fraxel Laser? I am blown away by my results following just one treatment at RIVER MEDICAL Dublin. The photos below (taken just 10 days apart) tell the story. There is still some pigmentation that has come to the surface in the second photo, which continued to flake off in the following
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December is for Dressing Up with ‘Style Not Age’
Sunday, 24 December 2023
by Hilda
Happy Christmas Day, my friends! The gang at ‘Style Not Age’ decided to stick to our schedule of posting on the last Monday of the month. Hence a post on Christmas Day. I am writing this on Christmas Eve, so it will be short and sweet. December is for dressing up is Gail’s prompt for
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November ‘Style Not Age’ Inspired by Autumn
Monday, 27 November 2023
by Hilda
As I write this, I am in Key West, Florida, where Autumn/Fall does not happen. The sun is shining, it is 28 degrees and the last thing on my mind is Autumn. But, by the time you read this, I will be back in Ireland and it will be a lot cooler! I thought of
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October Highlights include, Travel, Tea and a Bubble
Sunday, 12 November 2023
by Hilda
Well, October was a busy month! I still have not got back to golf since I broke my finger. The weather has been too wet and the course has been closed quite a bit. My finger is not back to normal yet and yes, I am doing my exercises. Plus we have been busy. You
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‘Style Not Age’ showcases Jeans and Jewels
Monday, 30 October 2023
by Hilda
Anna chose ‘Jeans and Jewels’ as our prompt for October. How can it be the end of October already? There is nothing new in my outfit. I chose my favourite jeans of the moment from Studio 124, bought several months ago, but I think they have been re-stocked. The jumper and bag are several years
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My Skin Care Journey with Dr Laura Clinic
Saturday, 30 September 2023
by Hilda
I recently had an online consultation with The Dr Laura Clinic in Galway. It got me thinking! How do we choose skincare? I used to be swayed by words like new, innovative and, of course, anti-ageing. But, now, I like to think that I am more informed. I want my skin to be healthy and,
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Power Dressing with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 25 September 2023
by Hilda
Power Dressing is this month’s theme in ‘Style Not Age’. WHAT IS POWER DRESSING? Initially, when power dressing was a new trend, back in the ’80s, women wore suits to make an impression in the workplace. They dressed more like men to show they were every bit as capable of climbing the corporate ladder. But
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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
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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
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Beauty Spotlight Friends Share Some Secrets
Sunday, 09 July 2023
by Hilda
Hello Friends, We are just back from attending a wonderful wedding in Dubrovnik. I will share some pics with you in my next post. You will be blown away. But for now it is time to share my Beauty Spotlight Friends recommendations this month. I shared my review of Emface the Non Surgical Face Liftwith
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
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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‘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
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‘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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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