October 1, 2012

Proud To Be ___ Years Old

The gorgeous ladies of Advanced Style, took part in Advanced Style Fashion at the Lincoln Centre during Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. Ten stunning ladies strutted their stuff on an imaginary catwalk for New York Fashion Week. The flash-mob of Old-Age-Trendsetters aged  60 – 95 years old modeled their favourite looks down the catwalk before being moved on by […]
September 19, 2012

Retired and Revived

Retirees in 2012 have begun to take a whole new direction, from adorning fashion magazine covers to taking up blogging! These OATs (Old Age Trendsetters) are being favoured the world over with celebrities being swapped for people who better represent their customers and target audience. Marks & Spencers are the most recent brand to jump on the late life creativity […]
July 25, 2012

Let's Talk, Senior Citizens!

It was recently announced that last year the Senior Helpline received 10,000 calls and it is predicted that this figure is set to rise in 2012! Mary Creedon a co-ordinator and volunteer for Senior Help Line has been quoted as saying “When I first started, I was shocked. I thought ‘Oh, my God, I didn’t realise that there were so many […]
July 4, 2012

Hunter Communications Announcement

‘Redefining Ageing – New Online Generations’ Hunter Communications commissions Creative Media Research from Dundalk Institute of Technology – Introductory part of this research focuses on technology and older people (bridging the digital divide with older people) Hunter Communications has commissioned the Department of Music and Creative Media in Dundalk Institute of Technology to produce ‘Redefining Ageing – New Online Generations,” […]
July 3, 2012

Ageing & The Silver Screen

In our quest to change the face of ageing in Ireland, we came across a wonderful article in todays Irish Times – HEALTHplus special – which focuses on the over 60s. Prof Des O’Neill (a consultant in geriatric and stroke medicine) writes about the portrayal of ageing on the silver screen, how it has come a long way, and the […]
June 11, 2012

OATs (old-age trendsetters)

Meet the OATs (old-age trendsetters)! These doyennes of elegance have centuries of style between them and they offer much in the way of true style and self-worth, including some inspirational quotes, which we felt compelled to share with you all.