There's Glitter in Your Hair

I was stopped the other day by street style blogger Mark of "There's Glitter in Your Hair". Check out his blog which he's reprised after a short hiatus and which has started to gain deserved traction.

http://theresglitterinyourhair.blogspot.com/

http://theresglitterinyourhair.blogspot.com/

Photos courtesy of http://theresglitterinyourhair.blogspot.com/

How to Wear It - Irish Examiner - Sept 10th

HOW TO WEAR IT...PLEATED SKIRTS
The pleated skirt is a fuss-free way to channel the forties. Annmarie O’Connor shows you how to wear it. 

Outfit 1
Colour blocking needn’t blind one. The bright blue peacock and shoes are subtle enough to make this green mini pop!
Markus Lupfer peacock sweater, BT2 320
‘Closet’ pleated skirt, A|wear €45
Ring, A|wear €8
Cobalt suede shoes, Penneys €15

For the rest of  this article, pick up a copy of the Irish Examiner today!

The Style Snip

The Style Snip has rapidly become my favourite street style blog; not least for its unstudied cross-section of unusual fashion subjects from Tokyo, New York, London and Paris. This image entitled 'On the Street in Soho, New York' would not have been out of place in Dublin this 'summer'. Cue internal monologue: "Do I bring an umbrella?"; "Do I wear a bikini top?"; "Perhaps I should bring a coat just in case..." Inspired.

Photo by: Yo-ko.Berry

How to Wear It - Irish Examiner - Sept 3rd

If you missed the Irish Examiner last Weekend (say it ain't so!), you plum well missed the reprisal of our  How to Wear It section for A/W 1. Herewith please find a taster from our twist on heritage. Next week? Pleats...

Team these check capri pants with a crystal collar and poodle sweatshirt for a new spin on walking the dog.
Crystal collar, Forever 21 €20
Markus Lupfer poodle oversized sweatshirt, BT2 €375
Check capri trousers, H&M €19.95
Ochre suede courts, Penneys €15

Credits
Styled by Annmarie O’Connor
Assisted by Bríd Ní Laochdha
Photos by Eilish McCormick

How to Wear It - Irish Examiner - August 6th

HOW TO WEAR IT...KNITS
Inbetween seasons can be a bit of a drag. Cold-warm-rainy-sunny-what-to-wear-blah....Get extra mileage out of your summer wear with the help of some natty knits. Annmarie O’Connor shows you how. 

A sloppy sweater makes summer’s sheer maxi an autumn staple. Just add ankle boots.
Mint and taupe stripe sweater, Penneys €10
Jovannista taupe pleat skirt, Topshop €69

 

For the rest of  this article, pick up a copy of the Irish Examiner today!

Early Adapter

Have you noticed the recent revival of Peter Pan collars? What about ribbon bows? I bet you've already twigged onto next season's mod-inspired tunic. Well, this little lady below was triple-trending back in the seventies at the mere age of three. Quite the early adapter. Know who she is?

Model: Annmarie O'Connor
Stylist: Irene O'Connor (a.k.a. Mom)
Shot on location: Ronkonkoma, New York

Irish Examiner Swimwear Shoot

Pick up a copy of today's Irish Examiner Weekend magazine for a look at my swimwear shoot. Highlights below...

Somewhere in a parallel galaxy, battle lines are being drawn as intergalactic queens and cyber priestesses take swimwear to a futuristic dimension. It’s a brave new beach. Are you ready?

Look 1 – Hyper Space High Priestess
Úna Burke sculpted armour bodice, Unaburke.com €POA

Look 6 - Golden Glamazon
Melissa Obadash Martinique padded gold bikini, Clickini.com €190
Asos linked rings upper body harness, Asos.com €38.46
Lara Bohinc ‘Lunar Eclipse’ necklace, Harvey Nichols €545
Lara Bohinc gold rope necklace, Design Centre €710
Merle O’Grady ‘Bombshell’ ring, stylist’s own

Credits
Shot on location @ The Gibson Hotel at The Point Village, Dublin 1; 01 681 5000; www.thegibsonhotel.ie
Stylist and shoot producer: Annmarie O'Connor - 087 976 4920; www.iblogfashion.blogspot.com
Photography: Miki Barlok - 086 223 7081; www.barlokphoto.com
Models: Clodagh and Gretta @ 1st Option; 01 670 5233; www.1stoption.ie
Hair: John Geaney @ John Geaney for Hair - 021 450 3788; www.johngeaney.ie
Hair assistant: Karen Healy @ John Geaney for Hair
Make-up: Kate O'Reilly using MAC Cosmetic; www.kateoreillymakeup.com
Shoot Assistants: Bríd Ní Laochdha and Caroline Walsh

How to Wear It - Irish Examiner - June 18th

HOW TO WEAR IT...Parkas
Parkas aren’t just for festivals. Annmarie O’Connor shows you how to wear summer’s utility staple.

Look 1
Give pastels the edge with khaki tones. A parka top instantly urbanises these mint trousers for a cool summer look. 

Zadig & Voltaire utility shirt, Brown Thomas €175
Enya Costa deep V tee, Brown Thomas €115
Dries Van Noten ‘Philis’ wide leg trousers, Brown Thomas  €395
Zadig  & Voltaire belt, Brown Thomas €120
KG by Kurt Geiger suede ankle boots, Brown Thomas €210

Look 2
Lace is the perfect partner for prettying up your parka. Just add suede ankle boots for a laid-back, ladylike look.

Army surplus jacket, Urban Outfitters €59
Zadig & Voltaire belt, Brown Thomas €120
Lace maxi dress, Zara €139.95
Eilis Boyle lace & tulle collar (worn as epaulette), Bow Boutique €105
KG by Kurt Geiger suede ankle boots, Brown Thomas €210

For the rest of this article, pick up a copy of the Irish Examiner. 

Styled by Annmarie O’Connor
Assisted by Ellen Quinn Banville
Photos by Miki Barlok

How to Wear It - Irish Examiner - June 11th

HOW TO WEAR IT...Prints

Prints are an easy way to add visual interest to any look. Annmarie O’Connor shows you how.

Outfit1

This vintage-inspired A-line skirt ticks the `70s box and looks summer ready with a denim bralet and clog sandals.

Denim bralet, Topshop €33
`70s A-line printed skirt, River Island €40
Patchwork bag, Urban Outfitters €53
Suede sandal, Urban Outfitters €63
Red suede belt, Urban Outfitters €19

Outfit 2
Segue from holiday to home by adding a simple denim shirt and ankle boots to your favourite printed beach dress.

Sandro denim shirt (beaded epaulettes), Brown Thomas €225
Printed halter neck dress, Accessorize €85
Necklaces, Accessorize from €24
KG by Kurt Geiger boots, Brown Thomas €210 

For the rest of this article, pick up a copy of today's Irish Examiner.

Styled by Annmarie O’Connor
Assisted by Ellen Quinn Banville
Photos by Miki Barlok

How to Wear It - Irish Examiner - June 4th

HOW TO WEAR IT...
Channel your inner rock chic with a classic biker jacket. Annmarie O’Connor shows you how.

Outfit 1
Transform a biker jacket with an acid bright A-line skirt and brogues for a fresh preppy perspective. 

Acne suede biker jacket, Brown Thomas €750
COS yellow tee, BT2 €19.90
COS yellow skirt, BT2 €59
Nicole Farhi Charlotte brogues, Brown Thomas €360

Outfit 2
Suede is a softer option to leather and adds feminine ease to a maxi dress, especially when paired with laid-back moccasin boots. 

Suede biker jacket, H&M €79.95
Acne maxi dress, Brown Thomas €190
Moccasin boots, H&M €29.95
Aviator sunglasses, Penneys €3

Outfit 3
Team a black biker jacket with a deep V tee and high-waist maxi skirt for edgy elegance.   Keep the look monochrome to lengthen and slim the silhouette. 

Leather biker jacket, Topshop €251
Enya Costa t-shirt, Brown Thomas €115
Acne ‘Pearl’ maxi skirt, Net-a-Porter.com €290
Shoes, Annmarie’s own
Ring, Annmarie’s own

Styled by Annmarie O’Connor
Assisted by Ellen Quinn Banville
Photos by Miki Barlok

How to Wear It - Irish Examiner - May 28th

HOW TO WEAR IT....Colour Blocking
Make a statement with fashion’s boldest trend. Annmarie O’Connor shows you how.

Outfit 1
Keep it simple. Wear one strong colour head-to-toe for a lengthening and silhouette-slimming impression.

Royal blue Paradisa maxi dress, Reiss €245
Jaeger cuff, Harvey Nichols €80
Brian Atwood Maniac suede heels, Brown Thomas €545

Outfit 2
Transform your desk-to-dinner wear with a simple change of shoes. The Royal blue / Kelly green combo makes a statement without adding further accessories.

Blue blazer, Zara €79.95
Long John racer back vest, Reiss €50
Green pencil skirt, Zara €49.95
Brian Atwood Maniac suede heels, Brown Thomas €545

Outfit 3
Dim the lights on fluro brights with a denim blazer. Create visual interest with a contrasting colourful print like Prada-esque stripes.

Jaeger denim blazer, Arnotts €310
Yellow t-shirt, Penneys €13
Stripe skirt, Zara €39.95
Nicole Farhi Charlotte brogues, Brown Thomas €360

Styled by Annmarie O’Connor
Assisted by Ellen Quinn Banville
Photos by Miki Barlok