Sharon Haver- style expert, online business success strategist for women entrepreneurs, fashion stylist, founder & editor in chief of FocusOnStyle.com

Sweet Light…

Go for the Delicious Burn Get your face out of that scrunch! Yes, it's the return of green eyeshadow and you will love it. Are you under the impression that some evil fairy tossed all your drool-provoking must-haves in the dryer on high only to have you wind up looking like ten pounds of fashion flubber in a thimble? Or, are you willing to admit, that, perhaps, a few pounds just snuck themselves to your otherwise svelte self this holiday season? What to do when the desire for something sweet beckons a potential belt tightening that you just can't bear? Burn it, baby! Yup, that's right. Discover 40 hours of guiltless pleasure with the scent of culinary decadence thanks to

Me and My Mini Me…

The Twin Doll Has What It Takes Think about it: what do you do with the classic oil portrait of little precious when the tyke turns thirty-three? The gilt framed masterpiece turns into a massive space-saving guilt attack. And, did the little darling get any enjoyment out of the painting anyway? Ditto for the flowery pastel and the quaint caricature. Here's a novel way for parents (well, mostly moms) to get cutie-pie's spitting image down pat while giving the kid some interactive pleasure- an uncanny lifelike twin doll! In this celeb-obsessed culture, it seems that almost every “star” gets a pseudo replica perched in the toy store. Why not take that narcissistic novelty to someone who can really get a

Big Night Hair…

Big Night Hair... How to Get the Top Hair Looks- hairstyle photos, how-to's, tips, and tricks How to Get the Top Hair Looks- hairstyle photos, how-to's, tips, and tricks Runway Hairstyle Photos + Tips- Holiday, Wedding, Formal, Special Occasion Hair Styles Insider Secret: Shop where the world's top make-up artists buy the best performing cosmetics for their celebrity clientele! Dear Sharon:I'm attending a wedding this New Year's Eve (yeah, I know it's a bummer of a time to go to a friend's wedding— besides, a double-whammy for a date!) and need a hairstyle that's dressy, yet cutting edge. I'm not the overly fussy type, but do like hair that's kind of sexy when the occasion permits. I really despise salons,

Bow Wow Incognito, Pet Carriers Sherpa Dog Bags... You love them as if they had two legs. Why then leave the tail-wagger at home to pine away on the kitchen floor? The petite pooch (or tabby) shouldn't have to lead the life a dog when there are places to see and trees to hydrate. Let that little lovehound play the ultimate master of disguise when pleasantly nestled in a discreet shoulder tote. Perfect for the girl on the go. Or, to carry the senior pet who just doesn't jog like the old days. Now available in cream color to coordinate with your post-modern white wardrobe, Sherpa's Pet Trading Company's All Around Town Tote is the most incognito way to carry

Matching Accessories... Do Fashion Etiquette Rules Still Apply? Dear Sharon: Latest fashion trends indicate that it is acceptable these days not to tie in shoe color with a matching belt and/or handbag. [img133|right]However, ingrained in my mind, by my mother from when I was growing up, are basic fashion etiquette rules- which include: · Never wear a lighter colored shoe than your pants, skirt, or dress·Never wear more than 4 colors combined ·When you wear the same color top and bottom it has to be an exact match-- especially when it comes to black or navy ·And, your belt, handbag and like accessories are to match the color or tie in with your shoes... textures are a whole other novel!

How to Regrow Eyebrows

How to Regrow Eyebrows… Fill in the Patches of Over Abuse Fill in the Patches of Over Abuse Make bald brows a thing of the past Dear Sharon: Years ago I got into the habit of pulling out my thick eyebrow hairs. I would just sit there and pick at them while studying for college exams, watching TV, etc. I was born with a beautiful eyebrow shape (Jennifer Connelly-ish) and could kick myself for ever touching my brows. My brows are dark (although I am blonde) and show patches of "baldness" where I used to pick. Are there any products out that will re-grow in eyebrow hair where it refuses to grow back? I would love to start fresh with

Princess for a Moment…

Tiaras Through Time Given the opportunity, who wouldn't want to wear a bejeweled tiara, just once? Don't answer that, Mr. Fierstein! If diamonds are a girl's best friend, can there be a more divinely decadent place to wear them than atop your head? Think not! Proving that a timeless tiara isn't an oxymoron, Timeless Tiaras: Jewels for the Head from Chaumet (Diana Scarisbrick; Assouline Publishing) bestows something to drool about. It's the perfect holiday gift for the girl who has almost everything. Or, a wonderful resource to consider when designing your bridal headpiece, Gorgeously photographed and beautifully illustrated, the volume shares the history of the legendary jeweler's collection of ornamental headwear. From a diadem offered by Napoleon I to a

Bugs, Mice, and Little Hands, Oh My…

Kidzmouse, the Critters that Click! Bugs, Mice, and Little Hands, Oh My… Kidzmouse, the Critters that Click! We get it, we get it. Little kids are more computer savvy than many parents were five years ago. Okay, in some cases, five minutes ago! What to do when a techy genius-in-training wants a mouse that's a bit more adaptable for their cushy, mini hands? Both incredibly adorable and easy to use,KidzMouse captures the niche in children's computer accessories. Instead of a button to tap, these affable mice play off on kid picks- squeezing and bugs. Squish the bug-shaped mouse and, click, you're off… Designed to fit a child's hand and tested on small folk from 2 to 10, the ever-expanding array

Bargain Beauty Secrets… More Celebrity Tricks On the Cheap

Bargain Beauty Secrets… More Celebrity Tricks On the Cheap I read your column about celebrity beauty secrets and heard that the book's author was coming out with a follow-up. Please let me know whether Diane Irons recently released a softcover called "Bargain Basement Beauty Secrets" or something with a similar title, and if so, where I can purchase it? (New York, NY) Beauty author Diane Irons has just released, Bargain Beauty Secrets: Tips and Tricks for Looking Great and Feeling Fabulous (Sourcebooks, Inc.). The book is available on Amazon.com and major bookstores. Chock full of more quirky beauty and hair tips. Here are few to whet your appetite: Repair broken lipstick by heating the broken piece with a match until

Ten-Minute Money-Saving Kitchen Makeover…

Stainless Steel Refrigerator at a Steal Ten-Minute Money-Saving Kitchen Makeover- Stainless steel refrigerator makeover. Accidentally channeled the aura of Martha. Must share. No, no, we're not going to suggest that you dig out grandmama's doilies and use them as pasties for that nasty old gargoyle perched on the building that faces Junior's bedroom. This idea is much more sublime, more modern. What do you do when your perfectly fine, built-in white (please say it's not Harvest Gold) refrigerator starts to look dated? Do you run out and spend a few grand on a super stylish stainless steel replacement fridge? Well, you do, if big bucks aren't a concern. And, if you really were that fabulous in the first place, a

Get James Bond Smooth Moves 007 Close Shave, Get James Bond Smooth Moves Norelco Spectra- Stylethingat Focus On Style Okay, we get it… there's a gazillion men out there with a James Bond fantasy. Fast cars. Fast women. Perfect wardrobe-- you've gotten that knack down. Great gadgets. Freaky friends. Disposable enemies. A wicked sense of humor. And, the accustomed ability to hightail out of the hairiest[/link] of situations-- this is where you can make like Bond in razor speed! Face it, boys like toys and there's no character around with more cool gizmos than 007. So why not give your kisser the same smooth moves? The high-tech Norelco Spectra LCD Cordless Shaving System will be making its film debut tete

Get the Knit Knack…

The Skinny, Long, Knit Muffler That Rocks It's time to scarf it up without adding bulk. The fashion ticket of the moment is lanky and long, but it's not models we're referring to, it's the far-reaching muffler. Wrap it once around your neck and let the ends fly free to infinity. If it's striped, it's better. Want to bring out your inner designer? Then hop on the so trendy do-it-yourself knitting wagon. The skinny on this knitting project is that nothing is too long, so no need to get mucked up in the perfect fit. Try the Fluffy Muffler in Hip to Knit (Judith L.Swartz; Interweave Press)- you'll get a wonderful sense of accomplishment, plus, maybe, a great beginning for

Fashion No Brainer…

One Plus One Equals Smart Style White shirt- check. Black sweater- check. Result: Two easy pieces that you have. Okay, work that look… The runway to real way trend that morphs into anyone's wardrobe, anytime. What can be more chic that a classic shirt maker's white shirt? Only the way you layer it! Take one black short sleeve (yup, that's short sleeve) crew, place over WS. One black sleeveless chunky turtleneck, place over WS. One polo shirt, one sleeveless shift dress, a real vest… You got it, all pieces to layer over the same WS. For more spunk, add a tie. Hey guys, don't want to pull this look over? Then, layer a lightweight black turtleneck under your WS! Who

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