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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Adding panache to my outfits with a Radley Bag
Monday, 04 December 2017
by Hilda
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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;
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New Affordable Skin Products You Will Want to Buy
Wednesday, 19 July 2017
by Hilda
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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
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4 Rules to Break after 50 by guest blogger Nina Bandoni
Wednesday, 28 June 2017
by Hilda
This week, I am delighted to introduce you to my friend, the beautiful and fashionable Nina Bandoni from Florida. Nina and I were both part of the Fierce 50 Revolution launch way back in February and I have enjoyed getting to know her through her very interesting blog ‘Sharing a Journey’. Nina is guest blogging
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Not Botox or Fillers- just Silk Pillowcases!
Wednesday, 14 June 2017
by Hilda
You know how I like to share, but I am always very careful about what I recommend when I talk about the beauty products I use because firstly what works me might not be suitable for your skin. I am a coward when it comes to Botox or Fillers, but I am still keen to
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anti-ageing, beauty, CACI, Cara Pharmacies, Homestore and More, Luna, Nu Essence Beauty Salon, silk, silk pillowcases, wrinkles
Frayed Jeans Trend – Do I dare?
Wednesday, 31 May 2017
by Hilda
I am not trend driven at all. Well, I probably was when I was young, but certainly not now. I wear what I like and what I think suits me. Obviously, I get some help from the stylist daughter. Or rather she critiques and says yea or nay. Sometimes she says maybe. I love to
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Unique hand-crafted jewellery you will not be able to resist
Wednesday, 24 May 2017
by Hilda
This week I want to introduce you to another creative: Mary Drea. Maybe you have already read about her. Image Magazine recently named her as a jewellery designer to follow (she trades under addiebeads at the moment) or maybe you discovered her in one of the craft fairs or pop-up shops where she was selling
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Diffusing online shopping with Diffusion
Wednesday, 10 May 2017
by Hilda
I first met Kate Gleeson when the stylist daughter and I were shopping for her Debs’ dress in Kate’s shop “Diffusion”, in Clontarf in Dublin. We bought the most beautiful dress there by an up-and-coming designer. Kate stocked some of the top designers such as Dolce and Gabbana and catered for an affluent clientele. It
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