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

Bushy Hair Blues, Bye Bye

Bushy Hair Blues, Bye Bye I've had my hair cut from just above my waist to a short bob and it looks really thick and bushy. I have no idea how to style it now… I've tried everything! My face is oval so it should be quite easy, but sadly its not! Any advice would mean a lot. --Tressed Out (Hotmail) Talk about a mop top! Your hair was so long that you could sweep the Sahara dry. It's probably about time that you snipped off your dead head Tressy mane (ooh, you remember Tressy? That doll from the 1960's with the hair that grew and grew). Most women keep their hair super long as a cop out to styling-

Do I dare tell me friend that her taste is atrocious? Sadly, and much to my regret, our dear friend, Miss Lady-- yes, her real name-- will join us for dinner and then we will go out about town. She will often sport (IN THE DEAD OF WINTER, MIND YOU!) summer backless slides. I have gently tried to explain to her that perhaps she should try a more seasonal shoe… perhaps, one that will keep her feet warm, and she laughed, and laughed, and laughed! My friend consulted an elderly woman (I'm sure a part-timer, cleaning up the post-Christmas rubble) at Dillard's, in our fair city of Nashville, and was informed that backless shoes were all the rage year-round. Sharon,

the ultra-lightweight Oakley Switch glasses made from magnesium-- the metal alloy of jets and space vehicles

The Super-Lightweight in Performance Glasses Magnesium, the metal alloy of jets and space vehicles is the next big thing when it comes to techno performance eyewear.Oakley Switch frames use this incredibly strong, yet super lightweight alloy thats great on the ski slopes or in the city. We told you about glasses sooo miniscule that they fit inside of a pen. We told you how to look totally gorgeous in eyewear. We didn't whine to you about our $300+ designer sunglasses that broke after a day. We didn't tell you that their customer service person told us that they cracked because one must pay special care in the art of eyeglass removal…quack! But, don't say we didn't tell you about this

FOCUS ON STYLE BEST, WORST, and, MOST OF 2000 LIST Most Frequently Asked Reader Question: My image is in the toilet and I suddenly decided to care about how I look. Help! (this is a paraphrased compilation, of course) Most Over Abused Hair Fad: The Charlie's Angels Farrah do--- it really only looked hot on Farrah on its first fashion go round. Hair Trend That Makes the Most Sense: The Bob. The classic cut that is great on most, including Vogue Editor Anna Wintour who is responsible for making this a headline do. The Flavor of Most Weeks: Celebrities replaced supermodels who replaced regular models as the coveted magazine cover queens. Socialites replaced actors who replaced models as the bold face

Dear Sharon: I am in desperate need to buy a baby shower gift for a rather savvy fashionable relative. Unfortunately, I am absolutely out of the newborn loop and can't even begin to figure out what to buy. Should I buy clothing, toys, necessities, or what? Help! - Goo Goo Ga Ga Gift (via Fashion Advice) Dear Goo Goo Ga Ga Gift: Baby gifts can be rather tricky, sooo many people give what they would like their child to have rather than consider the parent's tastes or needs. Bravo, for thinking outside of yourself! With this in mind, many moms-to-be register their wish list at a favorite store. You can ask if there is a baby registry and case

[Disclaimer: All questions must be submitted from a parent for those under 18 years of age]Dear Sharon: I'm writing for my 5th grade daughter. Here are her questions to you: I'm unsure of what would make me look not like a dork or not too fancy. Should I wear make-up? Where should I shop? Do you know any way for boys to get to like you! -Betwixt and Be 'Tween (AOL)Dear Betwixt and Be 'Tween: Before we go any further, my sweet diva-wannabe, be the star that you are, and forget about "getting" boys to like you. Boys like girls who love themselves… remember, you are your number one! Have the self-confidence to be the best that you can be to yourself and reaaaally

EXTRA: Latin Pop Star George Lamond Tells What Makes A Woman Mucho Caliente and it's not being a fashion victim Avoid looking like fashion victim: what to do when your clothes wear you downDear Sharon: I wear the latest trends every time I go out, but I feel tacky. I'm not sure why this is. I have nice clothes and accessories but I just feel tacky in them, and they're not tacky clothes. How can I overcome this? -- (Un)Becoming Chic (Sydney, Australia) Dear (Un)Becoming Chic: Rriiinnnnggg, attention all dedicated followers of fashion, I am holding an absolutely adorable snippet of a white mini-mini-miniest sliver of a skirt just like a similar one that walked down the Oscar de la Renta spring runway with

COLOR ME HIP…

COLOR ME HIP… How To Bust Out Of Blah On A Budget With A Dose Of Scarlet Fever How To Bust Out Of Blah On A Budget With A Dose Of Scarlet Fever It's not age or lifestyle that blasts your appearance mileage off the odometer, it's your sprit-or lack of it. "Soccer mom" may just be a euphemism, but… we may be a take-the-kids-to-a-game-kind-of-mom at one point in our life, and by no means should that ever be associated with looking drab. Even moms can look hip!When everyday starts to look like one of those "should have stayed in bed" days, it's time to reassess.At least, you have the wherewithal to know you need a makeover… most poor souls

No one wants to feel like a fuddy-duddy in specs. Try these style to find the most flattering + best eyeglass shape for your face If U can C this, U R on your way 2 looking snappy in specs! My fuzzy-eyed femme fatale, do not wither in dolefulness. Any appearance adjustment can be unsettling and confusing… especially, if it's something you feel that you are conceding to by default. Say poppycock to hush-hush peeks from dusty dime store danglers that hover in the underbelly of your pocketbook. Brave up and be ready for your close-up. Glasses can be alluring: Just think of Marilyn Monroe looking sensually studious in bulky black rectangle frames and bazillions of other gorgeous eyeglass wearers. >>MORE:

BEAUTY NO-NO'S - THAT RUIN YOUR LOOK Dear Sharon: I am faced with a beauty crisis that may ruin my love relationship. I always line my lips with a dark brownish lipliner and fill in the center with a pale pink lipstick. I have been wearing this style of lipstick for years because I think the very dark outline makes my mouth appear fuller and sexier. Now that I am about to meet my finance's parents, my turncoat tells me to "86 that brown-line thing because it looks tacky!" Tacky, does he suddenly think I am tacky? Where has he been all along? Why should I change my makeup just to meet my future in-laws? -- Between the Lines

QUICK FIX to Conceal UNDER EYE CIRCLES

QUICK FIX to Conceal UNDER EYE CIRCLES - eye circles, undereye circles, under eye circles, racoon eyes QUICK FIX to Conceal UNDER EYE CIRCLES - eye circles, undereye circles, under eye circles, racoon eyes You are absolutely on the mark about the cause of your beauty dilemma. I asked New York Dermatological Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Rhoda S. Narins-- who vaporizes dark pigment with a Yag laser treatment to permanently eliminate under-eye circles-- what she thinks. Dr. Narins' explains, "Dark eye circles are hereditary but tend to appear worse with age as the skin loosens and picks up the shadow." Correctly and naturally obscuring under-eye rings can be vexing if you are not using the right makeup concealers. Best intentions gone

Primpaholics Beware…

Primpaholics Beware, There IS Such A Thing As Beauty Etiquette There Is Such A Thing As Beauty Etiquette She is completely off base--teetering on vulgar-- in this case! Watching someone who is overindulging in public primping is likened to an accident: You really don't want to stare, but just cannot take your eyes away from the crime scene. Perhaps, this is Yvette's feeble way to manipulate the spotlight. Since I'm not a shrink, I will not dare to go there. In social situations, a quick (emphasis on speedy) at the table touch-up of lipstick is okay, but better off reserved for the ladies room when it comes to a business meeting. Lips should look approachable, engaging, and alluring-they are the

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Sharon Haver

Bushy Hair Blues, Bye Bye

Friend of a Fashion Faux Pas

Magnesium Ups the Techno Factor In Eyewear…

FOCUS ON STYLE BEST, WORST, and, MOST OF 2000 LIST

Solving The Baby Shower Dilemma- Smart Choices For Newborn Gifts of Style

BASIC STYLE…

FASHION VICTIM’S LAMENT: Why Not On Me?

COLOR ME HIP…

Eyeglass Secrets to Look Beautiful: Tips to find the best eyeglass shape for your face

BEAUTY NO-NO’S

QUICK FIX to Conceal UNDER EYE CIRCLES

Primpaholics Beware…

Get a celebrity foothold on THE PERFECT PEDICURE with the J Sisters

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