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Pretty woman dress

”Steal her Style” with ‘Style Not Age’ Collaboration

Monday, 29 July 2019 by Hilda
Stealing someone else’s style is actually far more difficult than it sounds or looks. I chose this theme for this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ challenge because I thought it would be easy. Having dithered about whose style I was going to copy, I eventually settled on Julia Roberts’ ‘Race Look’ in the movie ‘Pretty Woman’.
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, colaboration, fashion over 50, fashion post, Julia Roberts, mummabstylish, Pretty Woman, Steal Julia Roberts Race Style, style not age, stylesplash
Endymed – The Non-Surgical Facelift with Jeanne Brophy
Monday, 08 July 2019 by Hilda
Is it possible to tighten the jawline and have some of the effects of a facelift without having surgery?  The answer is Yes.  I have been lucky enough to have been gifted some treatments at Jeanne Brophy’s salon in Clontarf and I am delighted with the results. You may have read my post on the
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Endymed Treatment, glowing skin, Jeanne Brophy, Non Surgical Face Lift, skin care, skin tightening treatments

Flaming June Fashion with ‘Style not Age’

Monday, 24 June 2019 by Hilda
‘Flaming June’ may be something of a misnomer as it is very likely that June 2019 might be our wettest June on record.  I can tell you that the two most used items in my wardrobe this June are my raincoat and my umbrella. But I am ever the optimist and hope that there is
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, flaming june, kimono, mummabstylish, style challenge, style not age, style not age challenge, thestylesplash

Ageism is Never in Style and Brands should Take Note

Monday, 17 June 2019 by Hilda
Within the next two years, for the first time in human history, there will be more people worldwide over 65 than under five.  That should be a wake-up-call to BRANDS that they should be more inclusive when it comes to promoting their products. Older people can be more discerning (in many instances) and have a
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Ageism is Never in Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, inclusivity in the fashion industry, Scotch and Soda, the bias cut

Stylish Mondays Summer Whites Collaboration

Monday, 03 June 2019 by Hilda
Stylish Mondays feature Summer Whites this month. I actually do not have a lot of white in my wardrobe and the whites I have tend to be soft not bright. In fact, I am not even sure that these jeans, which I have for years, are even white. They are more off-white or even cream,
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: asksuzannebell, cindy scurry, collaboration, fashiontandf, Hello I'm 50ish, highlatitudestyle, nancysfashionstyle, NCBI, PearlsandPantsuits, seechelestyles, Sharing a Journey, stylish mondays, thestylesplash
recycled fashion

Recycled fashion challenge with Style-Not-Age

Monday, 27 May 2019 by Hilda
  The word ‘recycled’ has become very fashionable again in today’s more environmentally conscious climate and Anna (Annasislandstyle) chose it as the theme for this month’s Style-Not-Age challenge. The idea is that we put together an outfit by borrowing or buying second-hand and shopping our own wardrobe. I used to be an avid second-hand shopper.
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, charity shops, denim jacket, mummabstylish, recycled fashion, second-hand, style not age, thestylesplash

‘How to Live Better for Longer’

Monday, 20 May 2019 by Hilda
Tonight I will be making my television debut on ‘How to Live Better for Longer’ on RTE1 at 9.35pm! Having told everyone who listened that I probably would end up on the cutting room floor, I saw and heard myself on the preview, so I know I will feature, however briefly. Below you can see
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, Love & Relationships, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: ageing well, Dr Eva Orsmond, Healthy ageing, How to Live Better for Longer, Positive Ageing, RTE1, Staying visible in later life, Tips on ageing well, tips on how to stay young, tips on staying young in body and mind, tips to ageing well, TV debut, tv programme
Pastel dress

Pastels as worn by our ‘Style Not Age’ group

Sunday, 28 April 2019 by Hilda
Wearing Pastels is our ‘Style not Age’ challenge this month and that is, indeed, a challenge for me, because regular readers know that I do not have many pastels in my wardrobe. However, I do like pastel colours when I think of decor and houses. I normally associate pastels with babies (think baby blue and
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, House of Colour, Maria Macklin, mummabstylish, pastel colours, pastels, Paula's Malahide, style not age, stylenotage, stylenotagechallenge, thestylesplash

March Madness Murder Mystery Party

Monday, 25 March 2019 by Hilda
It is ‘March Madness’ with The Style Not Age Collective and I decided that there is nothing ‘MADDER’ than a theme party. I did mention in my Sunshine Blogger post that there is nothing I like more than a fancy-dress party and we have had some fun over the years throwing and attending them. MURDER
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, Dressing up, fashion over 50, March Madness, mummabstylish, over 50 style, style not age challenge, thestylesplash

How to Look after your Skin at Any Age

Monday, 04 March 2019 by Hilda
Those of you who are regular readers know that I am always careful in recommending beauty treatments and products, because I believe that we all have different skin and concerns. I can only explain to you what my skin is like and tell you my results and thoughts. But I have come to realise that
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: ageing, beauticians, face expert, Face products, face serums, facial treatment, facialists, glowing skin, Jeanne Brophy, skin problems, skincare

Spring Greens with ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 25 February 2019 by Hilda
‘Nothing is so beautiful as Spring When weeds in wheels, shoot long and lovely and lush’ You may be familiar with Gerard Manley Hopkins’ poem which captures the vibrant fertility of the season perfectly. And if you are a gardener (unlike me), you are probably all too well aware of the weeds which are already
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, bright green, emerald green, green, mummabstylish, spring green, style not age, thestylesplash, wearing green, Zara

How to look Younger and Slimmer by wearing the Right Colours

Thursday, 21 February 2019 by Hilda
I recently spent a very pleasant few hours having my colours ‘done’ or analysed by House of Colour consultant Maria Macklin in her County Monaghan studio (below). The process is fascinating. The basis of colour analysis is working out whether your skin colour is warm or cool. You might have an idea already. Check out
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: colour analysis, colour palette, House of Colour, Maria Macklin

Stylish Mondays Collaboration Ladies in Red

Monday, 04 February 2019 by Hilda
Welcome to ‘Stylish Mondays’ and this week we are ladies in red! The words of Chris de Burgh came into my head as I was writing this: ‘The lady in red is dancing with me, cheek to cheek There’s nobody here, it’s just you and me It’s where I want to be But I hardly
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: collaboration, Heart Health, Ladies in Red, red, stylish mondays

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.
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, jumpers, mummabstylish, Our January Jumpers, style challenge, style not age challenge, sweaters, thestylesplash

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Andrea Lyons Schwartz, blogger, Follow Friday, friendship, PearlsandPantsuits

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.
  • Published in Friends and Family, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: 2018 holidays, 2018 review, 2018 summary, 2018 the good and the bad, beauty treatment, Bespoke Beauty, evoke.ie, Health, Irish Country Magazine, Sunday Business Post, the best of beauty treatments, thejournal.ie, wedding

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
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: animal print, fashion, snakeprint, snakeskin print, style, stylish mondays

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Ballymagarvey, best venues for weddings in Ireland, DC Media, digital invitations, highlight, ideas for weddings, Kirstin and Mark, marriage, Myrtle Ivory, Neil and Kristy Campbell, paperless post, The Prickly Pairs, tips for the perfect wedding, wedding, wedding tips, weddings

‘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
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, mummabstylish, sequins, style challenge, style not age challenge, stylesplash

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
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: candles, Charlie Perfume, diffusers, fragrances, gifts, Jane Darcy, Jo Malone, perfumes, scents

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Bespoke Beauty, Christmas, gift guide, gifts, presents, unusual presents

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, high street, keen as mustard, mummabstylish, mustard, Paula's, Primark, style not age, style not age challenge, thestylesplash, Zara

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
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: dehydrated skin, face creams, hyaluronic acid, hyaluronic serum, Pestle and Mortar

‘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
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, challenge, Coast, fashion, fashion post, Frills, Marc Cain, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash
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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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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 
#foundation
'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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