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Wednesday, May 18, 2011

5 STEPS FOR WEARING THE HOTTEST LOOKS FOR SUMMER

So ladies, I have put together a few hints for you to update your already fabulous wardrobe to make sure you can all be bang on trend.  So, read, enjoy, be inspired!!!
 
 
Don a floppy hat
 
Marc Jacobs showed that a wide-brim hat is not just for the beach. Try a flirty flopper with your wide-leg jeans this summer.  It might make you stand out, walking down Grafton Street.......But there are only looking coz your uhhhh-mayzing!!!!
 
 
Try a ruffled frock

Get inspired by the festive dresses Yves Saint Laurent showed for spring and channel your inner girly girl with a retro ruffle (or two).  You will have to officially embrace the Spanish Senorita mentality whilst wearing this and call your male friends, Amigos, and shout Ole!! at every given opportunity!!! OK, OK, you don't have to do all of the above....but it helps get in the summer mood!!!

 
 
 
Add a pair of Cork Heels

Cork is sooooo hot right now, and not just because the grey old lady thats causing all this fuss, called the Queen is heading down the for a lil look see, ohh no. These Jimmy Choo green suede and gold cork platforms conjore visions of dancing night at Studio 54.  If your budget can't stretch to Jimmy Choo's, and lets face it, not all of us can, myself included, New Look and River Island have fabulous faux copies to suit every budget!!


Layer some gold chains

The simplest way to channel the decade of decadence? Pile on as many gold chains as you desire.  Now anyone that knows me, and my personal style knows, I'm obesely addicted to wearing more bracelets and necklaces than one lil fashionista should, but I kinda fingure, it my "thing" now!!! So, if anyone was gonna pimp out the idea that adding more gold necklaces is a key trend this summer, it would be me,......but lucky for me it is!! haha..WINNING!!!

 

Carry a long strap bag

A messenger-style purse, like this bold purple one from Louis Vuitton, adds an effortless, bohemian luxe to your look.  And if, like me, you like to carry ...well....everything in your bag, this bag will help!! As they are normally smaller than regular over the shoulder bags, you will carry less and in turn, will be helping your back out!!! technically, getting one of these new fabulous bags, is medically advised!!
 
See what I did there?? I can convinece myself anything I want is a necessity !!!
 
 


 



Friday, May 6, 2011

MAN FRIDAY LADIES....!

Well ladies...........Who fancies a lil bit of Friday afternoon delight?? It just so happens my next Man Friday is delightful, and you will have the pleasure of reading his interview on a Friday afternoon......huh?........thats not what hat saying means.........? Ohhhh!!!  Well unfortunatley ladies, the lovely Byron Kumbula is taken, so you will just have to settle for my lil interview to get to know him better!!!.........................HAPPY PEOPLE BABY!!!

1. Describe your style.
My style is the prevailing of custom. from suave to street, to swagger, to hot couture & self confidence.

2. Who's your favourite designer?
Tom Ford, without a doubt.


3. Favourite High Street Shop?
Its go to be Zara, they do clothing that makes you look a million bucks

4. How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Hardworking, loving and sensible...

5. What could you not live without?
My iPhone!!!


6. Whats your Favourite Song?
Right now "moment for life" Nicki Minaj, and of all time its "heal the world" Michael Jackson

7. What's the best thing since sliced bread?
The ipad

8. What 3 items would you take to a desert island with you?
hmm? my iPhone, my girl, and a bottle of Hennessy

9. What's your best and worst quality?
Best  quality I  respect all beings, its just the way I am. My worst quality is I try to do too many things at once ( considering I'm a guy)  apparently were crap at that.

10. If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be and why?
I would definitely be Peter Griffin from Family Guy, that's only cause he lives life with out caution, that character is awesome. lmaof.

11. what colour socks have you got on?
em, strange? but their white


12. If the chair your sitting on now, could talk, what would it say?
This brother has some buns off steel, haha

13. If I gave you an elephant, where would you hide it?
Kruger national park, South Africa that wildlife park is huge.

14. How many pairs of Trainers/Runners do you own?
I think I have about 50 pairs. i am a Nike addict.


15. Who inspires you?
Nelson Mandela, there ain't no finer, strong, courageous, educated, wise and distinguished gentleman, like that man. I salute you sir.

16. What's one thing no one knows about you?
I am a very quiet person.

17. What's the most embarrassing item of clothing in your wardrobe?
A pair of "Gator's" (crocodile skin loafers) which I bought in New York , to wear at a fancy dress party. I was the Pimp...

18. If you could punch one person in the face, who would it be and why?
Wow I've never been in a fight before, but i would sock it to any African Leader, that has failed to lead by the example shown by Mandela.

19. Who are the last 3 people you called?
My sister Hazel, and my two dj friends, Frank Jez and Tando

20. What one thing do you think every man should know about women?
Treat her like heaven, make her smile, and keep her stepping towards you, ie be the lover that you are.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

MAN ............TUESDAY??


Yes, Yes, I know this should have been updated on Friday, but I got entirely caught up in the fairytale romance the was The Royal Wedding and didn't do it.......  Bad times!!!  But on the upside, your gonna get two men to ogle over this week......Good times!!

First up is Keith Kenny.........he is a 10...'Nuff said!!!


1. Describe your style.
Derelique/ Boho Chic (/Homeless)


2. Who's your favourite designer?
Christopher Bailey (Burberry)


3. Favourite High Street Shop?
All Saints


4. How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Im. A. Ten. (lol)


5. What could you not live without?
My Phone


6. Whats your Favourite Song?
Southern Girl - Incubus (to the extent I've got the lyrics tattooed)


7. What's the best thing since sliced bread?
My nan's date cake. (its a cake made with dates, not some kind of weird cake she makes me to bring on dates).


8. What 3 items would you take to a desert island with you?
An I-Phone, a fully stocked fridge and then I'd totally cop out by bringing a boat


9. What's your best and worst quality?
My best would be my ability to laugh at myself
My worst is the length of time it takes me to follow through on ideas i have


10. If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be and why?
Raphael (teenage mutant hero turtles). He's easily the coolest one... knew how to have a laugh but also had that dark streak to him. (Got him tattooed too)


11. what colour socks have you got on?
None today...


12. If the chair your sitting on now, could talk, what would it say?
"What is with your lack of an ass?"


13. If I gave you an elephant, where would you hide it?
My bedroom. He'd be a miniature one though. Big enough to ride but small enough to fit in my room. And self cleaning.


14. How many pairs of Trainers/Runners do you own?
Um... do converse count...?


15. Who inspires you?
My family


16. What's one thing no one knows about you?
Not many people know i have a split uvula (the dangly thing at the back of your throat)


17. What's the most embarrassing item of clothing in your wardrobe?
haha... a beige leather waistcoat. I remember seeing it in Harvey Nichols and thinking, "i can be that guy". Turns out I'm not...!

18. If you could punch one person in the face, who would it be and why?
Oh so many to choose from. Probably my old boss. And trust me, you spend more than half an hour in her company and you'll fully understand why...!!


19. Who are the last 3 people you called?
Sonny Kenny (dad)
Niall O'Sullivan (friend)
Abigail Eve-Lyn (friend)


20. What one thing do you think every man should know about women?
My mate Conor Hyland reckons it should be the date of a girls period...?! Me... i dunno... girls confuse the living fuck out of me, but id say its how to make a girl laugh.



So, there you have it lads and lasses, your first on enstalement for this week......feel free to email me about any new topics, you want to wrap my twisted wit, and fashion knowledge around.