Annmarie O’Connor is the Irish Examiner fashion editor, bestselling author, speaker, and advocate.

Known for her books The Happy Closet and The Happy Medium, Annmarie spent almost two decades at the forefront of fashion media, championing a mindful, expressive approach to personal style. Her self-styled “wardrobe wellness” philosophy helped people simplify their closets and reconnect with their confidence.

In December 2021, Annmarie was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease—a progressive neurological condition that affects movement, mood, and motivation, among other critical functions. Since then, she has become a powerful voice in the chronic illness space, using storytelling, humour and style to raise awareness and foster hope. Her five-part podcast series Living Your Best Life explores the emotional and practical realities of life with Parkinson’s through candid conversations and lived experience.

In 2023, Annmarie was honoured with the Catalyst Award at Irish Tatler’s Women of the Year and named one of the Irish Examiner’s 100 Women Changing Ireland. Her upcoming memoir Twitch will be published by Eriu in September 2025.