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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
  • 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, Irish Goldsmiths, Irish Jewellery designers, Irish jewelry designers, jewellery, Jewellery Designer, pendants, Top Irish Jewelry Designers

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

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Rants and Random Thoughts, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: beauty rules, breaking rules, guest blog, Nina Bandoni, Rules

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
  • Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: 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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: jeans, Paula's, Pia Rossini, Pieszak

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: addiebeads, Avoca, bangles, bracelets, earrings, jewellery, Mary Drea, mosaic, pendants, rings

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
  • Published in Friends and Family, Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty
Tagged under: bags, diffusion, fashion, kate gleeson, onlineshopping
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Spending my 60s embracing my personal style; roadtesting new beauty fads & living my healthiest happiest life!

Hilda Smith
Memories. This time last year we were in beautiful Memories. This time last year we were in beautiful Porto with @travel_department.
Highly recommend if you have not been.There is so much to see and do and we could not believe how inexpensive it was compared to Ireland and even other parts of Portugal. A glass of beautiful wine was about 3 euro.
I did write a blog post about it at the time with lots of recommendations.

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Self Care comes in all forms. A long hot shower & Self Care comes in all forms. A long hot shower & beautiful hair treatment & a cup of tea is exactly my remedy to a busy week.

Loving using the @avedaireland nutri-plenish leave in conditioner once a week for a deeper condition. My hair feels so moisturised and silky smooth with incredible shine.

Lots of information on the ingredients and products over on my stories with links to buy. 

If you are purchasing use my code: HILDA15  for 15% OFF Aveda products

#avedaireland #sp
Some #selfcare this am! A mini-facial with some @e Some #selfcare this am! A mini-facial with some @ellaandjocosmetics products including their new Glow Up Enzyme Mask. More on stories! You can see  the after pic. Check out before!!

#selfcare #ellaandjocosmetics #facemasks #glowingskin #over60style #over60skincare
#over60blogger #over60andfabulous #skincareforall
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#myface #proactive #skinhealth #skincare
New glasses alert!! I usually wear a contact lens New glasses alert!!
I usually wear a contact lens in one eye..the other was lasered years ago. And even though I had glasses I was seldom happy enough with them to wear them 'out out'! I certainly never had a photo taken.
But that has changed with these beauties @macnallyopticians. I actually enjoy wearing them.
It does take time to choose new frames and I did not rush the process. 
There was huge choice.
I was given expert advice including best frame shape for my face.
They fit better than any other pair I have ever had.
They are really comfortable.

Thanks to Ellen Macnally for her patience and advice.

#newglasses 
#prescriptionglasses 
#eyewearstyle
#eyeweardesign
#fashionover60
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@macnallyopticians @macnallyopticians
'Bring me sunshine' Wearing @neverfullydressed to 'Bring me sunshine'
Wearing @neverfullydressed to brighten your day. Stolen from my daughter's @courtneysmithstyle closet! This co-ord screams sunshine and summer. My daughter might not get it back...do not tell her😂
Pop over to my blog post and see how my Style Not Age friends tackled this month's prompt. 
@thestylesplash
@mummabstylish
@annasislandstyle
@is_this_mutton_
Hint...we are very #colourful
#gifted
#colourmebeautiful 
#agelessstyle 
#summeroutfit
#womenwithstyle
#stylishatanyage
#50plusstyle
#instagramover50
#bringmesunshine
#coord
#mystyle
#borrowed
#ageisjustanumber
#fashionforall
#over60bloger
#nevertoooldforstyle
#overthehilda
#havingfun
#printlove
I've been roadtesting the Aveda Invati Advanced ha I've been roadtesting the Aveda Invati Advanced hair products and the results speak for themselves... fuller, thicker, stronger, healthier hair! 

Check out my stories for more information and use my discount code HILDA15 for 15% discount off @avedaireland online.

#sp #avedaireland
It is all about the BAG! I am.obsessed with this ' It is all about the BAG! I am.obsessed with this 'Yoko' tote bag from @absolutely_patsy. 

First of all I adore the colour. I always gravitate to this shade of yellow....summer vibes.
Secondly it is oversized and therefore perfect for shopping...travelling...well anything really.  I  will be taking it with me to Sicily next month and it will carry all my essentials for the journey.  It has an inside and outside pocket for cards, phone etc.
Patricia has fabulous boho bags on her site, all named after women she admires. Have a look at www.absolutelypatsy.com
 And follow her on insta @absolutely_patsy 
*gifted

#amazingbags #bohobags #totebags #standout #notinvisible #stylishatanyage 
#ontrend #agelessstyle #nevertooold
#beseen #over50andfabulous #lovemybag #bagsofstyle #yellowbag
#stayingstylish #ageisjustanumber 
#mystyle #baglady #mustardyellow
Off to the #50plus show @rdsdublin using my #freet Off to the #50plus show @rdsdublin using my #freetravelpass. It is the most beautiful Spring day. Have a good one wherever you are. Live every minute; enjoy every moment.

#over50instagram #midlifestyle #liveeverydaylikeitsyourlast 
#over60blogger #agelessstyle #nevertooold #springfashion #wearwhatyoulove #bevisible 
#stylishatanyage #over60style
#styleinspo #instagramover50
Happy Easter Weekend to you all. It looks like Spr Happy Easter Weekend to you all. It looks like Spring might have finally arrived! I think! 
Anyway, I am wearing my fabulous jumper/sweater @irelandseyeknitwear to celebrate the warmer and brighter weather. It is so soft and easy to wear... I love the style with the longer back to hide the bum ... it's from their latest Solstice Collection. But there are so many styles it is difficult to choose a favourite.
I wrote about this wonderful Irish company on the blog a few weeks ago.

trousers @primark
boots @marksandspencerireland
sunnies @ficoboutiquedublin

#knitwearfashion #gifted #irishknitwear #irishfashion #springfashion  #springknitwear #over50style #agelessstyle  #nevertooold #over50instagram #instagramover50  #stylishatanyage #pinktastic #inthepink
#notinvisible #sweaterlove #cssualover50
Hello Monday! Had a fab time in Berlin with GG a Hello Monday!

Had a fab time in Berlin with GG a few weeks ago. It is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a dark history.  Link in bio.
#presstrip @travel_department

Wearing cardigan @paulasmalahide 
Faux leather trousers @frenchconnection 

#travelgram
#citybreaks 
#guidedtravel 
#over50style 
#over60blogger 
#midweekbreak
#berlincitybreak 
#whatiwore
#agelessstyle
#nevertooold
#travelover50
#safetravel
#traveldepartment
Denim....but not jeans! This was our March challen Denim....but not jeans! This was our March challenge for 'Style Not Age'. Ok I cheated and did double denim. But nothing else looked right on me with the oversized jacket. Borrowed sunnies from @courtneysmithstyle who also took the pic. I decided that oversized denim was not for me so back to @primark with it. 
Good to experiment though and not get stuck in a rut!
Check out my friends @mummabstylish @isthismutton @annasislandstyle and @thestylesplash who have showcased lovely denim pieces.

#denimjacket 
#over50style 
#instagramover50 
#agelessstyle
 #styleinspo
 #stylenotage
 #casualoutfit 
#doubledenim 
#bevisible 
#over60style 
#thisis66
#overthehilda
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