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L.A. Discovery

cathy — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 22:02:26 +0000

Ah, the joy of a discovery .. at least, that’s how I felt when I went to the Megane Le Fay shop on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. Clothes suspended from the ceiling, delicious mixtures of texture and patterns – delicate lace with masculine wool, Breton stripes with floral prints. Strong architectural lines but with a very feminine edge. Think NYC street style …. Enough talk, here are the pics.

L.A. Style

cathy — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:29:24 +0000

I do love to people watch and where better to while away some hours, than in sunny California.

Of course, as fashion is my thing, that’s what I’m really watching! Los Angeles is such an enormous place, so every area has it’s own style identity.

Today, I was at the beach area of Santa Monica. The style here is very relaxed, easy layers of draped cotton, cute fedora hats, denim shorts, floral dresses, gladiator sandals and sunglasses of every kind.

Candy Colours – editorial for The Sunday World

cathy — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 22:47:12 +0000

Photographer: Tim Mc Donnell | Stylist : Cathy O Connor | MUA : Derrick Carberry | Hair : Katrina Kelly |Model : Hannah May from www.armodelagency.com

Autumn calling

cathy — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:20:48 +0000

I absolutely adore the summer and wish it would go on forever .. well, that is until I see the new Autumn / Winter collections. The prospect of a new colour palette, new shapes, new styles usually has me wishing the time away. Check out some of the collection from www.littlewoodsireland.ie and you’ll see why …

The Magnificient Hatter – Loraine Dominican

cathy — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:21:47 +0000

I adore hats and will wear them – yes, at the drop of a hat!

One of my favourite milliners is Irish Designer Loraine Dominican. Her label Mes Petits Chapeaux had all the elements one might like in a hat or fascinator – creative, quirky and individual. Here are some of my favourites. Check her out at www.lorainedominican.com

I’m no model but you get the idea!

Portobello Boutique, Galway

cathy — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:12:35 +0000

Portobello Boutique in Galway is an emporium of beautiful pre-loved clothes. The unique Triona Mc Carthy and myself were there to host a charity night in aid of Meningitis . Catwalk Model Agency announced the winner of their competition and here are the finalists.

Simona wears shirt by DKNY

Party Mc Carthy and the very talented milliner, Emily Jean O Byrne

Gina and Gillian, owners of Portobello Boutique. I’m wearing my favourite piece from Irish designer, Natalie B Coleman.

Peaches Boutique, Kilkenny

cathy — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:57:35 +0000

It was such a pleasure to be asked to host the customer evening at the fantastic Peaches Boutique in Kilkenny. The shop has only been open for about a year but already has a fantastic following and now you’ll see why …

The exotic Angelica in a dress by Fever. Picture courtesy of Vicky Comerford

The beautiful Theodora in a jacket by In Wear. Picture courtesy of Vicky Comerford

Picture courtesy of Vicky Comerford

Theodora. Picture courtesy of Vicky Comerford

The entrepreneurial duo, Aisling and Siobhan, owners of Peaches Boutique. Picture courtesy of Vicky Comerford

Me, wearing a neck piece by the very talented Joanne Hynes

Dublin Housewives

cathy — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:30:55 +0000

And so it begins .. the launch of TV3′s ‘Dublin Housewives’! I must have tracked down every piece of animal print that was available in Dublin. It’s not everyone’s taste but perfect for the campaign!

Xpose

cathy — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:24:26 +0000

To announce the launch of ‘Xpose Live’, it was all about glamour and individuality!

Aisling – Seven months pregnant and looking as beautiful as ever. Dress from www.divine.ie

Glenda – the Queen of Funk! Look from www.rubyrouge.ie

Karen – gorgeous in a dress from Warehouse

Lisa – looking fab in a dress from www.rubyrouge.ie

The Ladies in Red

cathy — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:14:40 +0000

To celebrate the sponsorship of Xpose with ‘Special K’, the brief was – yes, you guessed it, red, red, red!