Naveed Hussain

Naveed Hussain, stylist and fashion editor, has a BA in art history and extensive knowledge in the history of fashion and social media outreach. Naveed also covers fashion, music and art and was assistant to the owner & editor at VagabondNyc, where he also contributed to FocusOnStyle. Naveed has unlimited access to current and future fashion news & trends. He has worked as a buyer and has styled for The Dallas Morning News, The Chicago Tribune, and The New York Times.

How to Layer Necklaces- French chic style inspiration à la Ines de la Fressange

Ooooh la la, we are having a bout of baubles this week. First, we learned how to wear the new statement jewelry trend and now it's time for something classic. When it comes to piling on jewelry, the result can be heavy-handed or absolutely superb. Let's get some French Chic style inspiration on how to layer necklaces with Ines de la Fressange style ! The former model, muse and lifelong spokesperson for glorious French Chic shows you how to layer necklaces like a pro: If you're yearning for Chanel, try some timeless vintage pieces, like this charm bracelet at Shopbop Ines de la Fressange, one of her generation's most consistently well-dressed exemplars of quintessential French Chic wowed at Chanel for Paris Fashion

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Wanna have your own Kate Middleton moment? Here’s how to copy a Royal prom look

This is your Princess Moment with tips on how to steal a Royal prom look. Prom & Wedding season is just about to begin, so what's a girl to do when she's to dish up a royal-worthy look? Lucky for all of us, there's the eternally on-point and quintessentially elegant style of Kate Middleton to look to for inspiration. Take a cue from the royal's  contemporary nuances on old-school polish with a verve of unstoppable flair. Dear Sharon:  Hi! I need some help in accessorizing my prom dress. I already have a dress (a red knee length dress with a boat neckline), but I have no idea what to wear with it! Our prom has a royal theme to it, so I

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How to wear big jewelry… We know you like Inspiration- New Statement Jewelry a la Lanvin

Looking at an overcrowded jewelry box from years of collecting (or, a naked one from fear of accessorizing) can be daunting. Statement jewelry is it for fall, and no time better to get the look than right now with what you have at hand. Here's how to wear big jewelry and look like you mean it! Get Inspired this season with Statement Jewelry from Lanvin Fall 2013: Statement Jewelry (aka that's in your face gorgeous) has been making a splash over many a runway over the past few fashion cycles, and Lanvin's super-sized crystal and paste baubles should have you dreaming of going big for spring. >>Five Pieces of Jewelry You Should Own Finishing off diva ready grab like those

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Top 4 Trends To Transition to Spring – What to wear everyday when the runway seems so daunting?

Transition to Spring 2013 with catwalk to closet trends to ease into your wardrobe... Switching  your wardrobe to transition to spring, or any season,  can be challenging, especially with crazy Global Warming shaking up the temperatures. Sharon & I thought that we'd like to wet your feet (dang, those April showers) with some bright offerings to cheer up your day. As Spring weather came into town for most of you this Easter Sunday, we considered ALL our of spring 2013 runway coverage to bring you top trends while helping you figure out that age-old dilemma: What to wear everyday when the runway seems so daunting? >>MORE: Spring Fashion from Your Favorite Designers Take a look at these ways to get a

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Stylist Advice- Should I Wear Nylons to a Formal Business Dinner?

Hi y'all. I'm recuperating with a fractured ankle so Naveed is doing this week's Stylist Advice question... -S.H Dear Sharon:It's been awhile since I've had to wear a dress to an evening event during winter in the Northwest. I'm so torn on the proper thing to do when it comes to nylons. It's a business banquet with Sr. executives from my husband's company - I really want to be polished as I'm representing him in front of his people. What would you recommend? I'm thinking I should wear nylons (nude) but I never see anyone with them on!  (A. via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: When to use Nylons to even your skintone?  While we think nylons that are anything besides black are unnecessary, it depends on what you

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Style Savior: Try A Statement Tunic To Save The Day + How to Wear It

I'll Have What She's Having: A tunic top so chic you'll want to wear one on one of your trying days How to wear a tunic and look chic, not beachy... stay tuned. We're still a buzz with inspiration from our street style coverage of Paris Fashion Week and one look at this p-y-t has us lauding the tunic and its versatility. Here at FoS, we've long turned to trusty tunics to conceal our mid-sections, most notably with skinny bottoms. >>GET SET: From what to wear, to how to wear it & where, get inspired with Spring 2013 Here, a decadent print makes an original statement, especially when paired with slimming black and low-key accessories. But also take note of how

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Don’t Ya Want To Go Bold? Crayola Colored Coats Ring In Spring

I'll Have What She's Having: The perfect way to welcome Spring in Crayola color coats that would make any tulip jealous. Crazy colored coats seen at Paris Fashion Week had us a buzz with sartorial envy as they signaled a chic and on trend way to welcome the warmer season ahead. >>GET SET: From what to wear, to how to wear it & where, get inspired with Spring 2013 And in a tried & true shape, everything from a peacoat to a car-coat looks fresh in hyper hues that work to highlight the silhouette and fall of a beautifully constructed coat. The trick here as often is, is to stick to elegant options that boast a sense of polish as this is

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This is how you wear mixed prints paired with classic à la Paris Fashion Week Street Style Trend

  I'll Have What She's Having:  The pizzaz to wear mixed prints with a classic balance like our lovely lady above, snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Yes, bold and OTT mixed messages have been big trends on many a runway, but what make's this woman's otherwise quirky prints look so elegant is that everything is quintessentially ladylike.  >> MORE: I'll Have What She's Having and Fashion Week Street Style From a structured lady bag to her foundational coat casually placed over her shoulders, the attitude of everything present is pitch perfect and fine tuned. >> RELATED: How to wear mixed prints and patterns She's got all the elements of refined daywear down pat, and that's how a purple bag, tropical printed pants, a floral

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Do you need some tips to transition to spring? Try a Flippy Skirt, here’s how to style the look

Transition to spring with a flippy shirt
As the days are longer, sometimes you crave a hemline that's shorter. Try a flippy skirt! What to wear now? Yes, unfortunately, it's that confusing time of year again... Transitional weather is here and with it comes an often confusing sartorial time no longer with a few simple tricks we've got up our sleeves for you. We've rounded up a few snaps of amazing ladies sporting a new way to think about wearing lighter dresses and flippy skirts early in the season. >> RELATED: Stylist Advice- Sheer or Opaque, what type of pantyhose to wear with what? The looks from English model + fashion favorite Portia Freeman to the amazing Paris street style ladies all make the styling compelling, and not too early too.  Portia

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Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 Backstage Photos + Video – Paris Fashion Week

Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 runway highlights and video: Fantasy time! Dream a little with designer Sarah Burton's regal & romantic couture level outing for Alexander McQueen. And if you or someone you know is about to walk down the isle, do more than just dream a little and take note. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The friendly spirit Sarah Burton brought with her to the helm of Alexander McQueen created a lofty foundation for the designer to continually go full throttle with her collections. And Fall 2013 was without a doubt beyond haute couture with its meticulous attention to detail, flawless execution, jaw-dropping realization and ornate excesses -all done in heavenly white none the less. And festooned with

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Palette Cleanser: Neutral Coats by way of Naomi Watts’ Carven + Paris Street Style Ladies for a Fresh Start

Neutral Coats in gray or beige for celebrity style, like Naomi Watts in Carven or the chic Paris streetstyle ladies are the perfext palette cleanser for your transition wardrobe.
I'll Have What She's Having:  Neutral coat newness in an understated gray coat like Naomi Watts or  beige à la the Paris chic set Need Transition Inspiration? Neutral coats in gray or beige for celebrity style, like Naomi Watts in Carven or the chic Paris street style ladies are the perfext palette cleanser for your transition wardrobe. Naomi Watts in a Carven coat Naomi Watts wore a modern classic Fall 2012 Carven coat while out & about recently that got our attention with its crisp lines and timeless spirit. Then, with a second look at the neutral newsness by way of the beige clad Paris Street Style Ladies, above, we couldn't think of a smarter palette cleanser just before the start of a new season. A new

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Don’t Miss The TOP 6 Paris Fashion Week Trends + Street Style From Fall 2013 To Wear NOW

Prada Fall 2013 It's French Chic from the runway to the real way! This is your ULTIMATE  PARIS LOOK BOOK TREND REPORT:  Paris closed the season with an extension of key style notes best executed there than anywhere else. Rich, dense textures have been on many Fall runways, and so have big coats and the quiet decadence of the 40's & 50's. But in Paris, those ideas really came to light and pushed the envelope. Lots to take note of here folks.... >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS,  RUNWAY REVIEWS, and FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE Mid Century- Prada goes Mid-Century F/W 2013 Seen at: Rochas, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada >> LOOK SEE: Have you been following our Paris Fashion Week  street style reports on how

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Street Style Trend Report: Plush + Furry Accents at Paris Fashion Week

Go for comfy & cozy with cool plush layers + furry accents like the ladies at Paris Fashion Week First we saw all the crazy colored & patterned fur, and faux fur, on the New York runways. As winter continues to linger,  the real way ladies in Paris show you a thing or two about layering in a fun way with plush layers of all manners. From a shearling lined moto jacket to pink fur, who says you can't make a statement in a winter coat? >> Get Inspired:  Snaps of the Paris Fashion Week Street Style Let's start with the basics... If you want to punctuate your end of the season look, try working outerwear that is textural, faux or

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