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‘Style Not Age’ Showcases Maxi Madness

Monday, 29 August 2022 by Hilda
‘Style Not Age’ time again and this month the prompt is ‘Maxi Madness’. It was my turn to choose and I must admit I was keen to showcase a rather colourful mad maxi-skirt that I bought in a local boutique Studio 124. I wore it on our anniversary when we spent a night in The
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, fashion over 50, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash
Beauty Spotlight Team

Beauty Spotlight Team Share 5 Tips For Self Care

Saturday, 06 August 2022 by Hilda
Hi everyone. Can you believe it is August already? It is true that time goes faster the older I get. We are enjoying warm weather for the past month in Ireland, but we are not thankfully experiencing extremely high temperatures like other countries. Life is busy, but busy is good. Right? There is definitely no
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Angie at Your True Self Blog, Barbie's Beauty Bits, Beauty post, Beauty Spotlight Team, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog, Never Say Die Beauty
Summer Sizzlers

Summer Sizzlers with ‘Style Not Age’

Sunday, 24 July 2022 by Hilda
Well, the sun finally appeared and Anna chose Summer Sizzlers as her prompt for July’s ‘Style Not Age’. In Ireland, we have not seen the mad temperatures of the UK, but have had lovely warm days in the early 20s. I tend to cover up in the sun. And this sizzling orange linen shirt has
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, annasislandstyle, fashion over 50, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, orange linen shirt, style not age, thestylesplash
Beauty-Spotlight-Team

The Beauty Spotlight Team Shares Their Latest Finds

Sunday, 17 July 2022 by Hilda
Hi everyone. It is Beauty Spotlight time again and my friends have lots of goodies to share. GG and I have returned from our Danube Cruise and I will be telling you all about it in my next post. Meanwhile Angie at Your True Self Blog loves to come up with outfit ideas to share
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Bauty post, Beauty Spotlight Team

‘Style Not Age’ goes Tutti Frutti for June

Monday, 27 June 2022 by Hilda
I decided to focus on orange, as you can see. Orange in all its hues is absolutely one of my favourite colours and I love its vibrancy. It makes me think of sunshine and sunflowers. Combining the energy of red and the vibrancy of yellow, it is a positive and uplifting colour associated with energy
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash, Tutti Frutti
Beauty Spotlight Team

Five Beauty Spotlight Bloggers Share Interesting Posts

Sunday, 12 June 2022 by Hilda
MY WEEK Hello everyone. We have not really had anything more than a taste of summer in Ireland. But I remain hopeful that some consistent warm and sunny weather is on the way. Meanwhile, I take pleasure in playing some golf, meeting up with friends and doting on my grandchildren. It is important that we
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Angie at Your True Self Blog, Barbie's Beauty Bits, Beauty Spotlight Team, Lola's Secret Beauty Blog, TGA
Style Not Age

‘Style Not Age’ inspired by our Birthstones

Monday, 30 May 2022 by Hilda
My birthstone is turquoise, though I also have the rare and expensive tanzanite as a second option. I was doing a little research and here is what I found. ‘Reminiscent of the sky and sea, turquoise is a potent protective stone that can get rid of negativity and represent self-realisation, inner calmness, creativity, stability and
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Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, annasislandstyle, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, style not age challenge, thestylesplash
Rain coat

This Old Thing and ‘Style Not Age’

Sunday, 24 April 2022 by Hilda
‘What, this old thing? Oh, I have that for years’. I know that I, for one, have used that phrase on many an occasion. Sometimes it is used to hide a new purchase. Other times it just rolls off my tongue if I receive a compliment. Gail chose this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ theme and
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, fashion, isthismutton, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash, This Old Thing

‘Style Not Age’ takes Inspiration from Centenarian Iris Apfel

Monday, 28 March 2022 by Hilda
The colourful Iris Apfel, who reached a milestone 100 years last August, is our inspiration for this month’s ‘Style Not Age’. It was my turn to choose and her collaboration with H&M launches today. So I thought it would be fun to take our inspiration from this style icon. WHO IS IRIS APFEL? Even if
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Tagged under: Fahion post, Iris Apfel, style not age
Scarlet Skin Tightening treatment

The Skin Nurse Clinic and My Scarlet RF Treatment

Wednesday, 16 March 2022 by Hilda
I recently visited Nicola O’Byrne at The Skin Nurse Clinic for a Scarlet RF Treatment. Nicola is passionate about the work she does and has worked within Dermatology medical clinics since 2001, latterly at The Beacon. A founding member and former chairperson of DANAI ​ (Dermatology Aesthetics Nurses Association Ireland – www.danai.ie ) she acts as
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Nicola O Byrne, Non -surgical aesthetic treatment, Scarlet RF Treatment, The Skin Nurse Clinic
PhiBrows

New PhiBrows at The Dublin Make-Up Academy

Sunday, 06 March 2022 by Hilda
The Brows are back in town.  Got my new PhiBrows at The Dublin Makeup Academy. And I am HAPPY OUT. My eyebrows were (until I had my Phibrows done) a total disaster. Years of overplucking (why, oh why, did I do it?), menopause, ageing, stress, you name it all played havoc with my brows. I
  • Published in Beauty Treatments and Products, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Kim O Sullivan, microblading, phibrows, The Dublin Make up Academy
Peelo Handbag

If I was a Handbag is February’s ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 28 February 2022 by Hilda
Choosing your favourite handbag is like saying you have a favourite child. So, there will be no ‘handbags at dawn’ here! I love them all! I love a crossbody if I am shopping. I like a clutch for a dressier event, though I do have a clutch with a strap which I also use for
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: designer handbag, fashion post, PEELO, Peelo handbags, Style Not Age February
Tiger print bag Marc Cain

‘Style Not Age’ Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Tiger Print

Monday, 31 January 2022 by Hilda
Tomorrow, the 1st of February 2022, is the beginning of the Chinese New Year and will usher in the Year of the Tiger. So, Emma chose ‘The Eye of the Tiger’ as her theme for our ‘Style Not Age’ group. THE YEAR OF THE TIGER The Year of the Tiger is the third of 12
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: bag, Eye of the Tiger, fashion post, January Style Not Age, Marc Cain, style not age challenge, Tiger Print
Sea walk

Most Read Post of 2021 was Transient Global Amnesia

Thursday, 13 January 2022 by Hilda
Happy New Year. I have been so lacking in energy, mojo, initiative (call it what you like..) to actually get up off my butt and write a post. Well, I suppose I would have to sit down to write it. But you know what I mean. Anyway, I think I have got my act together.
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Tagged under: BEST OF 2021 POSTS, HEALTH POSTS, high CHOLESTEROL, style not age, TGA, Transient Global Amnesia
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Cosy Coats with ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 25 October 2021 by Hilda
Well, the days are darker and temperatures have fallen, so it is time to get our cosy coats out. When socialising changed with the start of Covid, my friends and I met for coffee outside. We have continued to do that, so a warm puffa/padded coat is a necessity. Coats are my one weakness! Do
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, is this mutton, mummabstylish, style challenge, style not age, TKMaxx
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Pretty In Pink with ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 27 September 2021 by Hilda
Anna chose ‘Pretty in Pink’ as our Style Not Age theme this month and I struggled a little as I have very little pink in my wardrobe. I do love this pink coat that I have had for years. Is it powder pink or blush pink, or insipid pink? The label is Bastyan and I
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, annasislandstyle, fashion, fashion post, is this mutton, mummabstylish, style challenge, style not age, stylesplash, stylish sisters, thestylesplash
Center Parcs

All Kinds Of Everything

Thursday, 23 September 2021 by Hilda
I decided to do a more general chat this week, an ‘All Kinds of Everything’ kind of post. I tend to post on the blog once a week, but am more active on Instagram stories. So, I want to fill in my readers who are not on social media. Well, what have I been up
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: ALL KINDS OF EVERYTHING, Autumn Fashion, Center Parcs, Future Beauty Show, Malahide, menopause summit 2021, September 2021
Helen McAlinden and Hilda Smith

Helen McAlinden Autumn/Winter 2021 Fashion Show

Wednesday, 15 September 2021 by Hilda
Some feeling of normality returned last week when I attended my first fashion show in nearly two years. Helen McAlinden’s collection was showcased beautifully in Harvey’s the restaurant in Harvey Nichols in Dundrum Town Centre. I had some photos on my Instagram stories last week. But one of my followers (whom I bumped into recently
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Dundrum Town Centre, fashion post, Fashion Show, Harvey Nichols, Helen McAlinden

Statement Sleeves with my ‘Style Not Age’ Friends

Monday, 30 August 2021 by Hilda
Hello everyone. It is all about statement sleeves with my friends at ‘Style Not Age’. I searched my wardrobe and found nothing of interest there. There were no statement sleeves that impressed me. So, I had to go shopping. And I found this lovely shirt from ‘Studio 124‘ in Malahide with fabulous full sleeves and
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, annasislandstyle, fashion, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, statement sleeves, style not age, style not age challenge, thestylesplash
July Jacket

‘Style Not Age’ Showcase July Jackets

Monday, 26 July 2021 by Hilda
July Jackets, chosen by Jacqui, makes for a good alliterative opening to this month’s ‘Style Not Age’ prompt. Is it because I am in my mid-sixties that I feel that time is flying by? Or is it because it feels we are stuck on PAUSE at the moment, waiting for life to get back to 
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion, fashion post, isthismutton, July Jackets, mummabstylish, Studio124, style not age, stylesplash, stylish sisters
Malahide Castle

‘Style Not Age’ Shares Picnic Outfits

Monday, 28 June 2021 by Hilda
Hello, my friends. ‘Style Not Age’ is back with a picnic theme this month. What would you wear to a picnic? This prompt came from Gail of ‘Is this Mutton’. Do you go on picnics? I used to as a child. I would gather my sisters and take them off to a nearby field that
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, dress for picnic, F&F at Tesco, fashion, fashion post, is this mutton, mummabstylish, picnic attire, style not age, style not age challenge, stylish sisters, Tesco Ireland, the style splash
Blue Kimono

The Sky and the Sea Inspire ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 31 May 2021 by Hilda
HOW THE SKY AND SEA INSPIRE ME When I think of the sky, I picture the colour blue. Some fluffy white clouds float by. Another favourite would be sunset or sunrise with yellow, red and orange colours dominating. Similarly with the sea, I prefer the blues of sunny days rather than the greys of stormy
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion post, fashionover40, is this mutton, kimono, kimono love, May Style Not Age, mummabstylish, over50style, style challenge, stylish sisters, the style splash
Spring Sweaters

Spring Sweaters with ‘Style Not Age’

Monday, 26 April 2021 by Hilda
Another month nearly over. And we have the perfect prompt of ‘Spring Sweaters’ from Anna for our ‘Style Not Age’ feature this month. There may have been a lot of sunshine but there is still a chilly wind most days. While I have ditched the heavy winter coats, I still need to keep warm. No
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, Spring sweaters, style challenge, style not age challenge, stylesplash, stylish sisters

Online Shopping with Charisma Fashions is Still Personal

Monday, 05 April 2021 by Hilda
I am a big fan of shopping in boutiques because I love the personal service you get there. Department Stores are great but they do lack the personal touch. Nothing beats a boutique, where the owner has personally chosen her stock. I shop a lot in Malahide and have written before about some of my
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Charisma Boutique, Charisma Fashion Boutique, Charisma Fashions, Charleville Co Cork, Cork Boutique, fashion post, online shopping
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