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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
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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
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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
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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

Boot Up with Van Dal Boots

Wednesday, 17 October 2018 by Hilda
These Van Dal boots are made for walking! Those of you who follow my blog might be aware that I have foot issues,  (not a foot fetish) so I find it difficult enough to find comfortable, yet stylish and attractive boots. I have several pairs of FABULOUS boots which I am only able to wear
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: boots, comfortable shoes, F&F, Primark, TK Maxx, Van Dal

Pampering Simone Mahler Facial at Bespoke Beauty

Wednesday, 10 October 2018 by Hilda
Nothing beats a facial when you want to feel pampered. Recently, I have had Micro-needling, which while very effective, is certainly not pain-free, and a TriPollar facial, which while not painful could hardly be called pampering. But I was in for a real treat with Elaine, owner of Bespoke Beauty in Donnnybrook in Dublin…she is,
  • Published in Health & Wellbeing, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Bespoke Beauty, Caviar facial, Elaine Butler Doolin, facial, Lymphatic drainage, pampering, Simone Mahler

Life’s A Ball with ‘Style Not Age’ Challenge

Monday, 24 September 2018 by Hilda
The theme for this month’s Style not Age is ‘Life’s a Ball’. ‘You feel very romantic when you’re in a ball gown. Everyone should wear one once in a while.’ – Carolina Herrera (dress designer) Nowadays we have very few occasions when we (as in ladies) can wear what is considered to be a ‘ball gown’.
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, Ball gowns, dresses, folkster, mummabstylish, style not age challenge, stylesplash
PEACHY LEAN

Peachy Lean Leggings Make You Feel and Look Good

Wednesday, 19 September 2018 by Hilda
I am feeling just peachy thank you, well Peachy Lean to be exact in my new leggings. The older I get, the more difficult it is for me to find leggings which give support, leggings that make me feel good, never mind look good too. These leggings (a mixture of nylon and spandex) give seriously
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: gym wear, leggings, Peachy Lean, Sharon Keegan, spandex leggings, supportive leggings, workout leggings

Crow Street Collective, Darren Lacken and my New Hair

Wednesday, 12 September 2018 by Hilda
Changing hairdresser or changing your hair is probably one of the biggest decisions you can make in your life, nearly in the same category of moving house or job, or changing your MAN! If I am not happy with my hair, I am not happy. It is as simple as that. Luckily, there have been
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: Crow Street Collective, Darren Lacken, hair, hair salon, hair stylist, hairdressers, Mark Talbot

Best Tips on How to Find Bras that Fit and Enhance your Bust

Thursday, 30 August 2018 by Hilda
Can we talk about BRAS?  I remember the excitement of getting my first; I was the last in my year, as I was what was termed ‘a late developer’ in the boob arena. The mortification. How I longed to dance around in my underwear like the other girls. (I was in a boarding school, so
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: bras, cross your heart, lingerie, Playtex, Shaws

‘Style not Age’ goes Wild about Animal Prints

Monday, 27 August 2018 by Hilda
It’s a jungle out there! We have gone wild this month in ‘Style not Age’ and it is all about the animal print. Did you know that animal skins have long been associated with power? African Chiefs and Napoleon’s army (who trimmed their helmets and saddles with leopard) wore it to convey strength and bravery.
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: animal print, Anthony Peto, coat, jungle, leopard print, style not age, style not age challenge, TKMaxx, Zara

Not Square with Gingham in Style not Age

Monday, 30 July 2018 by Hilda
Wearing gingham is not square, I swear. In fact, if you do you are right on trend. This month’s challenge for our ‘Style Not Age’ group was my choice and because I was busy helping out with my daughter’s wedding, I decided on gingham and thought I was very witty with the title. Many of
  • Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: annasislandstyle, gingham, mummabstylish, Shaws Department Stores, style not age, style not age challenge, stylesplash

Carry a Work of Art. Wear a Bellorita Handbag

Sunday, 08 July 2018 by Hilda
When Bellorita Handbags gifted me one of their designs, I went online to check them out.  Well, I was blown away. They truly look beautiful, but as well as looking like works of art, they are also functional bags. There is a lovely story behind the company. Founder, Jack Sun, a research scientist, moved to
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: accessories, Bellorita, Bellorita handbags, designer handbag, fashion, unique
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January Blues with my gang from 'Style Not Age'. January Blues with my gang from 'Style Not Age'.

So glad we are nearly finished with the month and can look forward to Spring and brighter days. 
Dress @lkbennettlondon @kildarevillage
Shopped my wardrobe for the rest.

Check out my post on the blog and see if my friends are as 'blue' as I am! 

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I know I have too many coats but I could not resis I know I have too many coats but I could not resist this gem bought @primark a few weeks before Xmas. I have no will power🙈!
 But it has been worn constantly during the cold spell. So cost per wear pretty good. Shopped my wardrobe for the rest. Boots @marksandspencerireland
and hat @mango. At least we have said goodbye to the rain for the moment!

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Sparkle and shine with 'Style Not Age'! I borrowed Sparkle and shine with 'Style Not Age'! I borrowed my jacket and shirt from my very sparkly sister @gannonrosie. There is a dearth of glitter in my closet😪 You can see more pics on stories and a close-up of my sparkly bag @shopfolkster. Check out my blog and see my glittering friends @annasislandstyle
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I hope you are all enjoying the festive season.....chat soon.

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New post up on the blog with my friends from 'Styl New post up on the blog with my friends from 'Style Not Age'! And this month we are mixing stripes and spots. I went for a casual, cosy outfit. Shopped my wardrobe for most of it.

Trousers an hat are  new @primark.
Jumper @thisiswhistles 
Boots @marksandspencer 
Bag @lula_belle_malahide_ 
Scarf present from @nelly_approved 

Check out my friends' outfits
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Glowing skin just after my final @ultraceuticals_i Glowing skin just after my final @ultraceuticals_ire treatment. You can read all about my 90 day journey using at home potent products and in-salon treatments over on the blog. Particularly happy with my skin tone which is brighter and less blotchy. And the lines and wrinkles are less obvious too...plus the jaw area seems tighter. 

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Had a wonderful stay at The Killarney Royal Hotel Had a wonderful stay at The Killarney Royal Hotel and a trip on a jaunting car in Killarney National Park.  Lovely to visit when it is not high season. Killarney is charming and the people friendly. New blog post up with all the details. Highly recommend. More pics up on stories. 

Wearing my new cosy hat @peruzzi.official @choiceboutiques.Shopped my wardrobe for the rest. 

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'Orange you glad it's Halloween?' is our Style Not 'Orange you glad it's Halloween?' is our Style Not Age prompt this month. And  I am always happy to wear orange no matter what the season/occasion.
My coat is over 25 years old and I still love it. Have you heard of the label Oui? I never see it in the shops now. And I loved the brand. 

Boots @paulasmalahide 
Hat @anthonypetodublin
Bag @kildare_mk 

Check out my friends  @mummabstylish @annasislandstyle @thestylesplash 
@is_this_mutton_ 

Happy Halloween!

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Coat weather has arrived and this beauty is last y Coat weather has arrived and this beauty is last year's @selectedireland and they have some very like it this year too. Check stories. Love the fact that it is oversized so it is easy to layer up. 

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New post up on the blog featuring where we stopped New post up on the blog featuring where we stopped off on our Danube River Cruise. Love looking back on the photos which bring back great memories of our trip. We stopped off somewhere different every day. Our final stop was Budapest. We arrived during the day, but the trip up and down the river at night with the city lit up was magical. The Parliament Buildings were particularly spectacular.
*press trip

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