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Saturday, April 16, 2011

TOP TURNOFFS FOR WOMEN.

Yes, I shall bring you the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth!!!!  Look, everyone needs a helping hand from time to time, and with this in  mind, I have decided to let you boys in on ten lil things, that we ladies, well............we dont love them.  Feel free to disagree with me, but I am right, I'm always right, So there!!!

9. OVERT DRUNKENNESS
In the right setting, it’s OK to get a little out of control -- But if you are hoping to find a woman, stick to a beer or two. There's a reason why women don't run to you at the bar after hearing “chug, chug, chug”.  Stumbling, slurring and falling are not the qualities that women look for in a man, and this is why it makes our list of turnoffs for women.

8. DIRTY DANCING
You’ve probably heard this before, but let me remind you: You are no Patrick Swayze. Grinding up on a girl will get her attention, but probably not the kind you're hoping for. One of the saddest spectacles to see in a bar is the dirty dancer who approaches a girl, gets shot down, and then moves on to the next girl. The process just goes on and on. This tells a woman that you have no real interest in her and that you're just looking for someone to grind up on.

Turnoffs For Women


7. BLUETOOTH IN THE EAR
Want to look like a  douchebag?? It’s simple: Appear to be talking to yourself in public places. If you are constantly plugged into a Bluetooth, it means that you are overestimating your importance in the world or you are work-obsessed. Neither of these personality types is attractive to the average girl and, it does not make you look cool, so if you are not sitting in your car......USE YOUR BLOOMIN HANDS TO HOLD YOUR PHONE!!!!

6. BAD PICK UP LINES.
No matter how many times guys are told not to use cheesy pick up lines, they still do. Pulling a “come here often?” or a “where have you been all my life, baby?” only shows your lack of imagination, creativity and romance. And women know you just used the same line five minutes ago on the blonde at the bar and will use it again in five minutes on the redhead on the dance floor. The best way to approach a woman is to be real and interested, otherwise your bad pickup lines will serve as another turnoff.

5. OTT AFTERSHAVE
Men should smell good. A nice-smelling after-shave or deodorant can really entice a female, but one spritz too much can have a woman holding her nose. Consider this when getting ready to head out on the town: Use one less splash of aftershave than you normally would. Don’t pull a body-spray commercial and douse your body in it.

4. SWEARING
A dirty trucker mouth doesn’t make a great first impression. While it’s true, most women can also let the expletives fly, lord knows I do, it doesn’t give you permission to do so. At the beginning of a relationship, being a gentleman is important. A dirty mouth could be a sign of a guy with bad manners, and we don't like bad manners either!!!!

3. YOUR MATES ARE KNOBS!!!
Alarm bells tend to go off if a guy is surrounded by drunken buddies who are wearing Bluetooths and drenched in aftershave (even if he is not). A turnoff for women? You bet. If this is the company he decides to keep, then what does that say about him? He could be in ”pickup” mode, playing the role of a white knight, when, really, he'll be drinking from a beer bong and hitting on the next girl when you walk away. Birds of a feather flock together. Just saying.


Turnoffs For Women

2. BAD BREATH
If the dirty dancing didn’t scare her off and the pickup line worked, it could be the luckiest night of your life. But you can make it all disappear with bad breath.  Oral hygiene is very important. Furry teeth, chapped lips and a bad case of halitosis will send her packing. If your mouth isn’t clean, she’ll be wondering what else is dirty. FACT!!!

1. CREEPING
Every bloke is gonna be guilty of this at some point, whether you know it or not!! Creeping can be as basic as watching a girl as she walks past you, all the way up to plying her with drink to get her into the sack .................still boils down to creeping.  DON'T DO IT!!!


Friday, April 8, 2011

MAN FRIDAY !!!!

Now, some of you man folk out there have been getting in touch with me asking me to do more pieces on mens style and trends, and I'm never one to let anyone down, I have decided to start MAN FRIDAY!!! Yippee!!! I'm gonna, interview various men about town, asking about there style, shopping preferences and general getting to know you questions!

If you have any suggestions as to who I should interview, or indeed, want to be interviewed yourself, please PM me.

So, to start this fashionable ball rolling, I have interviewed John Ennis, General Manager of Irelands best late bar, The Grafton Lounge.

1. Describe your style.
Work: Formal and contemporary. Days off: Casual.

2. Who's your favourite designer?Armani Jeans/J Lindeberg/G Star.

3. Favourite High Street Shop?
Brown Thomas. (I'll explain to John what High Street means later!!lol)

4. How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Annoying, hard working, hyperactive.

5. What could you not live without?
My iPhone 4/ the internet.

6. Favourite colour?
Blue like my eyes.

7. What's the best thing since sliced bread?
Social media.

8. What 3 items would you take to a desert island with you?
Favourite Book(Joseph Heller - Catch 22), a lighter and Mila Kunis.

9. What's your best and worst quality?
Best: Generosity Worst: Temper.

10. What's one thing you always carry with you?
iPhone

11. Favourite Film?
So many, Dr Strangelove (how I stopped worrying and learned to love
the atomic bomb) among others.

12. Favourite Song?Again so many but Marvin Gaye - What's goin on? is quite special to me

13. Favourite food?
Roast chicken with Mom's homemade stuffing.

14. What's your dream car?Ferrari 458

15. Who inspires you?
My Parents.

16. What's one thing no one knows about you?
I have a secret but very nerdy apprecation of all things science

17. What's the most embarrassing item of clothing in your wardrobe?
For the last two seasons my Liverpool jerseys

18. What motivates you?
Competitivness with my peers motivates me.

19. Who are the last 3 people you called?
Noel Anderson (The Grafton Lounge), Girlfriend and Keeva Guilfoyle.

20. What one thing do you think every man should know about women?Women need only three things to survive, food, water and compliments.

Thursday, April 7, 2011

GEISHA GIRL !

Add some Eastern charm to your summer wardrobe with some oriental inspired clothes from kimonos and cheongsam’s to geisha style sandals.  Geisha translated means a woman trained to provide lighthearted company and entertainment to men...............Sure don't we all, I didn't know there was training!!!


Now, I'm not suggesting that we start shuffling round on block heels, giggling, with chop sticks in our hair buns but, you can add a twist of the Geisha style to your wardrobe and really make a statement with a few subtle changes. You can find Japanese inspired prints all over the high street, which come in the form of fabulous play suits and rompers, or add the top, pictured above, which comes from Warehouse, to a pair of shorts or jeans, and your rocking the trend in two easy steps!!

This Jacket is perfect for the Spring days and seeing the Summer nights, this beautifully made, light weight jacket will blend seamlessly to any wardrobe, and with the waterfall detail on the front, it will smarten up any outfit.



I heart these Japanese inspired sandals, not only are they amazingly cute, but they are gonna be so easy to walk in, you ain't never gonna take them off your feet!!!

Now if your a Recession fashionista, and you want to work this trend, without breaking the bank, why don't you snap up this pretty belt from New Look, use it in the same way as you would any other waist belt, and Bobs your Uncle, your Geisha gorgeous in minutes!!