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‘Style not Age’ Rainbow Challenge

Monday, 23 April 2018 by Hilda
This month’s ‘Style Not Age’ challenge, where we are to be inspired by the colours of the rainbow, was set by Emma  from stylesplash. There is an often-used mnemonic to help you remember the colours of the rainbow Roy G Biv – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet (just in case you don’t know)
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, fashion post, Marc Cain, mummabstylish, rainbow challenge, style challenge, thestylesplash

Medical Micro Needling under the Spotlight

Wednesday, 18 April 2018 by Hilda
Micro Needling is seemingly the latest and most effective treatment in the fight against lines and wrinkles. I laugh when I see the age of the testers. They need someone of more advanced years to really test it, I always say. So, when Wendy Tyner of Wendy’s Advanced Aesthetic and Skincare Clinic in Dunboyne offered
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: anti-ageing, beauty, beauty treatment, micro needling, wendys advanced aesthetics and skincare clinic

Shaws wows with Style and Prices!

Wednesday, 11 April 2018 by Hilda
Shaws Department Store in Roscrea was where I spent my first wage packet. I had a summer job in a local chemist doing an inventory of the storeroom and stacking shelves, so I headed to Shaws and purchased the most amazing pink bell-bottoms. Well, it was 1971! Shaws was the ‘go to’ shop in the
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: dresses, instagram, Shaws, Shaws Department Stores, videos

We have gone dotty in our ‘Style Not Age’ Polka-Dots March Challenge

Monday, 26 March 2018 by Hilda
It is time for our ‘Style not Age’ challenge again and this month we have gone dotty with polka-dots, set by Jacqui from mummabstylish. There were plenty of options in the shops (spots/dots are in) but I eventually fell back on an old favourite of mine, a Biba dress I bought in House of Fraser,
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, mummabstylish, polka-dot, style not age challenge, stylesplash

Make-up for the more Mature Skin

Wednesday, 21 March 2018 by Hilda
I treat my make-up the same way I treat my man. If something serves me well, I tend to stick with it until I either find something I like better, or until it no longer suits me, whichever comes first. Of course, I am not serious, my GG is built to last, unlike my make-up!
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Black Canvas, By Terry, Charlotte Tilbury, eyeshadow, Giorgio Armani, lipstick, make-up, Pixi, Shiseido

Fun With Fur Style Challenge in ‘Style not Age’

Monday, 26 February 2018 by Hilda
You may recall that as a part of a blogger group called ‘5 over-50’, I participated in a series of style challenges where we took it in turn to create a theme. Only recently, two of our group, Gail and Laurie, left because of other commitments, so we are now joined by young Emma and
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, environment, faux fur, fur debate, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash

What I wore in 2017 in my fashion round-up

Saturday, 06 January 2018 by Hilda
I embraced the kimono and the cold shoulder  fashion trends in 2017, though I had flirted briefly in 2016 with the latter.  A full-blown romance was conducted with this particular fashion item so that even if it goes out of style any time soon, my purchases will not be leaving my wardrobe. Firstly, it is
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: 5 over 50, cold shoulder, dresses, fashion, Selected Femme Homme, the bias cut

The Best of 2017 in Health and Beauty

Wednesday, 03 January 2018 by Hilda
I was not even sure if it came under Health and Wellbeing, when I wrote about my love affair with gin. The title ‘How to stay Healthy, drink Gin’ confused a few people and I am sure many thought it was fake news but I did a lot of research which suggested that there were
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: 2017 review, beauty, By Terry, Charlotte Tilbury, gin, Health, review, vitamin D

Christmas Jumper ‘5-over-50’ Style Challenge

Monday, 18 December 2017 by Hilda
I have never really been a fan of the Christmas jumper trend. I know it seems like I don’t have a sense of humour, but I can assure you that I do; it just doesn’t extend to wearing a novelty Christmas sweater. So, when Laurie from VanityandMe decided that this was to be our next
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Christmas, Christmas jumper, grandson, style challenge

Dyrberg/Kern in Arnotts has a Christmas Present for You.

Thursday, 07 December 2017 by Hilda
Arnotts in Dublin has been my ‘go-to’ shop for years: it is pretty fair to say that you can get practically everything there, so I am always popping in and out. I was very happy to see the return of Dyrberg/Kern, the Danish jewellery brand, to the store. While you can find the brand in
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Arnotts, bracelets, dyrbergkern, jewellery, rings

Adding panache to my outfits with a Radley Bag

Monday, 04 December 2017 by Hilda
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: bag, Boss, organiser, Radley, River Island, The Kooples, Zara

Testing ‘By Terry’ Light-Expert Click Brush

Wednesday, 15 November 2017 by Hilda
‘By Terry’, founded by Terry Gunzburg, the French cosmetic guru behind Touche Eclat (a product that I have never liked), has just recently come across my radar. I had been invited to an evening in Space NK on Grafton Street  Dublin where ‘By Terry’ specialist Lesley Damon was demonstrating some of the products to a
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: By Terry, foundation, Light-Expert Click Brush, make-up, Space NK

5-Over-50 Boot-up

Monday, 06 November 2017 by Hilda
‘These Boots are Made for Walking’ sang Nancy Sinatra and that was this month’s style challenge for the ‘5-over-50’ group. I am a boot lover and have at least a dozen pairs. When the stylist daughter collaborated last year with Buffalo to launch her own collection, I added three new pairs of ankle boots, which
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: 5 over 50 challenge, boots, Karen Millen, Kildare Village, Paula's Malahide, TK Maxx

The Bias Cut online shopping website is anything but biased.

Monday, 30 October 2017 by Hilda
My first introduction to the online shopping website and pop-up boutique www.the-bias-cut.com was through the Facebook group ‘Ageism is never in Style’ (a forum for all who agree that ageism in the fashion industry needs to go) created by Jacynth Bassett, founder of The Bias Cut. One of the reasons that I started my blog was
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Ageism is Never in Style, Jacynth Bassett, online shopping, photoshoot, the bias cut

My Standing Ovation For Peter O’Brien’s Collaboration with Dunnes Stores

Wednesday, 25 October 2017 by Hilda
What’s not to love about Peter O’Brien’s collaboration with Dunnes Stores? Few Irish designers have enjoyed such international acclaim as Peter O’Brien who for two decades worked in some of the world’s best-known fashion houses: Dior, Givenchy and Chloé as well as creative director at Rochas. For years, I have lusted after any Peter O’Brien
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: collaboration, Dunnes Stores, Gate Theatre, Irish designer, Peter O'Brien

Review of ‘Eyes to Mesmerise’ by Charlotte Tilbury

Wednesday, 11 October 2017 by Hilda
I am a fan of some of Charlotte Tilbury’s products: for example, her Wonderglow and her Light Wonder. In fact, I wrote a review of both of them here.  And I think they are reasonably good value for money. I think she does make-up really well, but her Magic day cream and night cream do
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Charlotte Tilbury, Eye shadow, eyes to mesmerise, Marie Antoinette

Hat Atttack 5-Over-50 Style Challenge

Monday, 02 October 2017 by Hilda
It is the first Monday of the month and I am back with my 5-over-50 blogger friends for our latest challenge ‘Hat Attack’.  I returned to Anthony Peto, Dublin, for my hat. You may remember the wonderful ‘chapeau’ I wore to The Dublin Horse Show.  Well, I never had a more beautiful or comfortable hat,
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: 5 over 50 challenge, Anthony Peto, Hats, Paula's Malahide

Kimono trend is here to stay

Wednesday, 20 September 2017 by Hilda
A kimono can transform an ordinary pair of jeans and a top into something extraordinary. It can add a certain allure to a dress and I have seen it raise a pair of shorts and a t-shirt on a young concert-goer to a completely different level. Many of us use it to cover a not-so-pert
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: daughter, kimono, stylist daughter, vintage, Zara. H&M

5-over-50 challenge ‘Amazing Lace’

Monday, 04 September 2017 by Hilda
I am going to confuse you all by posting on a Monday, but I am delighted to have been asked to join a collective of  ‘over 50 UK bloggers’ for a 5-over-50 style challenge and this month’s theme is ‘Amazing Lace’. I know I am now over 60, but I am still over 50…right? More
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: 5 over 50, amazing lace, Arnotts, Clarks shoes, dress, fashion blogger, fashion post, lace, LKBennett

Ladies’ Day at the RDS Horse Show – a memorable experience!

Wednesday, 16 August 2017 by Hilda
It is not often I get a chance to wear a hat, so when I was invited toDundrum Town Centre Ladies’ Day at the RDS Dublin Horse Show last week by Qatar Airways (the main airline sponsor) I jumped at the chance. See what I did there! The day began with brunch at The Intercontinental
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Anthony Peto, Arnotts, Avoca, Dundrum Town Centre, Great Lengths, Hat Society, Hats, Intercontinental Hotel Dublin, Irish Daily Mail, Ladies' Day, Longines, Louis Copeland, Paula's Malahide, Qatar Airways, RDS Dublin Horse Show, The Kilkenny Shop

Jewellery fit for a Queen

Wednesday, 09 August 2017 by Hilda
Not many people know this but the Queen of England, the 24th President of America and I have something in common – we each have gifts of custom-made jewellery crafted by Irish goldsmith and jewellery designer Declan Killen. Declan was first commissioned to create a brooch for Queen Elizabeth for her State Visit here in
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Brooches, Celtic-themed jewellery, Cuff-links, Declan Killen, Ear-rings, Goldsmith, jewellery, Jewellery Designer, pendants

Stripes…the love affair continues.

Wednesday, 02 August 2017 by Hilda
Last summer, I wrote a blog post about my obsession with stripes – you can read the post here. The love affair with stripes has continued this year! What is it about me that when I go into a shop I am immediately drawn to them? Neither the colour nor the direction of the stripes matter;
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Arnotts, maxi, Paula's, penneys, Ralph Lauren, stripes

New Affordable Skin Products You Will Want to Buy

Wednesday, 19 July 2017 by Hilda
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: face creams, face skin milk, skincare, tears of collagen, The Make Up Bar, xtreme anti-wrinkle

Taking Risks with an Asymmetrical, Deconstructed Cold Shoulder!

Wednesday, 12 July 2017 by Hilda
I have been a fan of the cold shoulder for 18 months, ever since I bought a lovely grey sweater which I have worn almost to death. I fancied myself as quite daring; I certainly hadn’t seen anyone over 50 of my acquaintance sporting one. And it got the seal of approval from the stylist
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: cold shoulder, fashion risks, hobbs, topshop
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'Style Not Age' showcases loungewear. My friends h 'Style Not Age' showcases loungewear. My friends have some luxurious outfits for staying at home. And I am lounging around in a hoodie  @primark and @carraig_donn comfy trousers. Psst! They have a slightly elasticated waist. I always swore I would never wear trousers without a structured waistband!
And yet here I am. But they are comfy and stylish and I love the stripes down the sides. Check out my blog and my friends  @is_this_mutton_  @annasislandstyle  @mummabstylish  and @thestylesplash.
And recommend some nice loungewear sets please. I need to up my game!

#stylenotage #loungewear #casualoutfit #stayingathome #lounging #comfystyle #over60blogger #overthehilda #nevertooold #stylishatanyage #sharedootdinspirations #over60style
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.

#easydressing #patternmixing #mystyle
#outfitinspirations #casualstyle #colour
#staypositive #cardigan #over60blogger 
#over60style #overthehilda
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
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