Skinceuticals

My Skin Care Journey with Dr Laura Clinic

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

Power Dressing with ‘Style Not Age’

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’

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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Kimono

Style Not Age ‘Kimono My House’ for July

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-Team

Beauty Spotlight Friends Share Some Secrets

 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
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Jumpsuit June with ‘Style Not Age’

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 action

Emface Non-Surgical Face Lift Review

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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Whistles dress

‘Frilled To Bits’ is May challenge in ‘Style Not Age’

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

Beauty Spotlight Team Shares Top Tips in Beauty Fashion and Health

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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Irelands Eye

Beauty Spotlight Team Round-Up

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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NEVER FULLY DRESSED

‘Style Not Age’ Bring Me Sunshine is April’s Theme

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 jacket Penneys

‘Denim But Not Jeans’ with Style Not Age

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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Irelands Eye

IrelandsEye Knitwear Wows with Solstice Collection

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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Lancome make up

New and Improved Lancome Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation 

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

All Buttoned Up with ‘Style Not Age’

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

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

January Blues with ‘Style Not Age’

‘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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Beauty-Spotlight-Team

My New Prai Beauty Products and The Beauty Spotlight Team Returns

I am eager to tell you about Prai Beauty 24K Gold products and sharing some goodies from my friends on The Beauty Spotlight Team. If anything catches your eye, do click on the links to read more. I am including a link to an old post about the Prai Beauty brand. I was very impressed
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Sparkle and Shine

‘Style Not Age’ Sparkle and Shine for December

Hello, my friends. I hope like me you all had a lovely Christmas Day. We had the perfect Christmas with our girls and their families. Plus, I did not have to cook for the third year running. So, there was no stress for me. And to be honest, it would be difficult to match the
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Stripes and spots

‘Style Not Age’ give you Stripes and Spots for November

Can you wear stripes and spots together? Of course, you can. My friends in the ‘Style Not Age’ group showcase their stripey and spotty/dotty outfits this month. Surprisingly, we all had to go digging deep in our wardrobes for this challenge. I bought these faux leather trousers in Primark recently, but this was their first
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Orange coat

Orange You Glad It’s Halloween says ‘Style Not Age’.

‘Orange you glad it’s Halloween?’ Jacqui chose this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ prompt and thinking of pumpkins opted for orange. It is one of my favourite colours, though the deeper shades suit me better. In fact, I have written several posts about how much I love the colour and how wearing it makes me happy.
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Beauty Spotlight Team

The Beauty Spotlight Team’s October Tips

Hi everyone.  It is time for The Beauty Spotlight gang to bring you their top tips this month. I hope you find something of interest. Today (October 21st) is World Osteoporosis Day.  And every year, The Irish Osteoporosis Society runs a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of bone health.  This
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Layered Lux

Layered Lux this September with ‘Style Not Age’

In the last few days there has been a dip in temperature, particularly in the evenings. So, Gail’s prompt for September was perfect. ‘Layered Lux’ fitted in perfectly with last Saturday night, out with friends. We would be walking home, so I definitely would need a coat for the first time this Autumn. Below, you
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Beauty Spotlight Team Shares Tips

Hello my friends. Can you believe we are nearly half way through September? We had a wonderful June and July in Ireland. Graham and I spent a few days in Cabu in Cavan with family and then a weekend in Center Parks with friends. Totally different experiences; both fabulous. I will write about them at
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