The Straw Hat ….perfect for Summer
The straw hat is right on trend this season, but it never really goes out of fashion, being a staple item of the sun holiday wardrobe. Icons like Brigitte Bardot and Bianca Jagger made them
Mother of the Bride Dress Search continues in Harvey Nichols
I have to admit that I had never been into Harvey Nichols or Harvey Nicks until the stylist daughter sent me there on the ‘search for the dress’. WHY had I not ventured into the
How to find the right Mother-of-the-Bride Dress
Mother-of-the-bride dress hunting is much more difficult than I imagined it could be. In 10 weeks' time, my daughter, Logan’s mum, will be getting married. The excitement is mounting, the venue is booked, Kirsty has
Urban Decay Eyeshadows review of ‘The Petite Palette’
Urban Decay Eyeshadows are not my usual go-to choice when it comes to my eyes. Maybe it is because I consider the brand to be aimed at a younger, a much younger, market. But my
Newbridge Farm Donabate is Top Attraction
We hadn’t visited Newbridge Farm, part of Newbridge Demesne near Donabate, Co Dublin, since our two girls were little and here we were back to a new and improved farm with our 20-month old grandson,
Interview with Eugenia from ‘The Age of Grace’
I am delighted to introduce you to Eugenia, one of my Fierce 50 sisters. Over a year ago, the Fierce 50 campaign was launched and through it I became friends online with Eugenia, who is
‘Style not Age’ Rainbow Challenge
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
Medical Micro Needling under the Spotlight
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
Shaws wows with Style and Prices!
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
Visit to The Guinness Brewery and Storehouse
Thanks to Guinness, Ireland’s winning of Rugby’s Grand Slam in England on St Patrick’s Day was even more special than my Graham could possibly have imagined. In his latest 'Beside the Hilda' guest blog post,
We have gone dotty in our ‘Style Not Age’ Polka-Dots March Challenge
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)
Make-up for the more Mature Skin
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
The Causeway Coast Northern Ireland
While enjoying our recent visit to the award-winning Galgorm Resort & Spa near Ballymena (see post HERE), GG and I took the opportunity to take the short drive to the north Antrim coast to explore
Galgorm Resort and Spa Experience
GG and I spent a wonderful few days in Galgorm Resort and Spa in blue skies and pleasant weather the week before the Beast from the East arrived. Recognised as Northern Ireland’s premier luxury hotel
Fun With Fur Style Challenge in ‘Style not Age’
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
5 Irish Women share what it means to be Fierce in Midlife
A year ago, I was one of fifty over-50 bloggers (and the only Irish one) to launch The Fierce 50 Movement worldwide. This has now evolved into Forever Fierce: The Midlife Revolution, embracing all women
