I had the pleasure of meeting one of Ireland’s nicest and well known stylists at the launch of the Warehouse Summer ’10 Collection last week. Cathy O’Connor is the kind of woman you watch on TV and instantly warm to, she has that likeability factor as Simon Cowell would say that so many people on TV try hard to have but miss it completely! Cathy is regularly on our little screens working with XPose, Ireland AM and RTE from time to time.
Well rest assured ladies she is as nice if not better in person, really friendly and open to being pestered as she was trying to suss out the new collection – will come to that in a min! Cathy was dressed top to toe in black and feeling the heat as it was one of the first warm days we had. Thigh high boots coupled with a parka style coat cinched in at the waist with a thick black belt made her look effortlessly cool as opposed to overly styled. Cathy said she loved the collection and was trying on several items that day so with her seal of approval I followed suit!
To sum up what to expect from their collection… tees, stripes, pastels, lace, chiffon, denim, floral, fabulous collection of dresses and playsuits. Accessories were also impressive with bib necklaces, chunky bangles and quirky pieces that all the stylists (most well known) were snapping up on the morning. I had know intentions of shopping so left with… a fitted short linen jacket with stripe detailing on the cuffs, leggings, three tees in pastel shades one with ruffle detailing on the shoulders, two stripe dresses (to wear as tops!) and a leather detail bangle – not bad considering the ‘not buying anything’ mantra running through my mind on the way in!
So to conclude, 1. Cathy O’Connor gets the wow.ie thumbs up as all round nice gal and 2. check out the new collection at Warehouse 
I think she`s absolutely brilliant, she never fails to impress me. Such a lovely person too
Its what is called inimitable style, you are just born with it, Cathy has it in bucketloads. She also has wonderful way of thinking that is all about the positives, so a ‘fashion’ session with her makes you feel like the most beautiful person in the room.
I happen to agree Cathy is a wonderful lady that I have had the pleasure to encounter. She is easy to work with and very very helpful. She has a wonderful sense of style that seems to come without any efort… She looks great as always in the above picture.
Such a cool lady!with contagious enthusiasm
Cathy just oozes style and really gets classic style vs disposable trends.
Finally, a bona fide savvy stylist who has actually worked at her craft for years and knows what she’s talking about (that’s “worked” not just “bought lots of clothes”!)- hope to hear more from Ms O’Connor in the future
Yeah, she always manages to stand out without looking like she tries to hard
Love that Cathy O’Connor.
I’m right there with you guys-I always rate whatever Cathy wears or styles.
She really is one of Ireland’s Best Dressed women.
I also love her hair-it’s so individual and such a trademark.
Cathy is so talented! She always has a classic, fun and stylish twist.
Second Catherines post re Cathy knows what shes talking about, so refreshing to see a stylist who has a wealth of knowledge about her craft (and is so willing to share). I’ve found that Cathy works with the client to bring out their own sense of style and understanding about why things work or don’t work for them. So many other “stylists” just spend their time replicating the look that works for them and sod the client!