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

Beyond the Fashion Pack: Don’t miss the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit

Follow my blog with Bloglovin See inside the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit 'From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk' at the Brooklyn Museum Hard not to admit that this costume exhibition is close to my heart. Waxing nostalgic, as a Brooklyn native, my mom used to take me to art classes at the Brooklyn Museum. It's architecturally a gorgeous regal museum that's a houses an excellent permanent collection of Egyptian art as well as an incredible Rodin collection. I chose to wear Jean Paul Gaultier in this "back in the day" magazine article about me where I am quoted as saying, "There's no point wearing jewelry unless it is weird, or at least, unusual." And, then there was the 80s and on.

Oh la la, you missed the French chic diet call. Don't fret. If you're on my insider list you'll know what future events are scheduled, all the latest style tips to make the most of what you've got. AND receive your free copy of "Passport to French Chic" as my gift to you. Click to join me. If you're like me, you often wonder how Parisian women stay so slim. As much as I love the easy élan of French chic style, I have to think there also must be a French Chic diet. Really, these women EAT and are still slim enough to fit into the perfect pair of skinny jeans! Not fair or fairly simple? Well, I asked

Fugly to some, chic + cool for the rest! The Birkenstock comfort ugly shoe trend is one Spring 2014 runway highlight to take advantage of this season & the next It's all a matter of how you put together this runaround trend. Call it a rerun, but for the moment we're calling it a homerun where comfort is key. And if you were around the first time, we can only imagine your collective gasp at the thought of the Birkenstock sandal, that quintessential 90's era shoe going high fashion. But it's true, they're back, and most importantly maybe not a bad option after years of skyhigh heels dominating the runways. Looking for French Chic style tips? Right this way with

Salomé calling... Hubby & I did a little stroll around the Metroploitan Museum of Art the other night. The Kid is getting older and he's not too keen to do every family outing. I walked passed Salomé by Henri Regnault (oil on canvas, 1870) and felt like I stumbled upon an old friend. You see, once upon a time, before my husband, before my son who lost interest in museum visits, I found a kindred spirit in the gypsy Boho allure of this painting. Back in that day, my apartment was rather electric with a Victorian/Gypsy/Textural vibe, kinda like Salomé. I felt a kinship to the old girl and was inspired by the style of the painting that suited me, at the time, just

A little trend sleuthing diary for y'all...Yeah, yeah, plenty of you go to great lengths at the gym to beef them up but rounded shoulders, when it comes to clothing, it looks oh so right on trend.After we ran our top New York Fashion Week fall trends report with sculpted forms being one of the biggest standouts, I became obsessed with the look of a more ample rounded shoulder.Luxe Love: Long Rounded-Shoulder Coat from The RowWhat was shown in fashion shows would not be in stores for months. But, yes, to the power of inspiration and being ahead of the pack- the runway is merely a launch point to see things a different way.Suddenly, I started to think about those big

Wearing clothes that wear you is almost never a good idea. Of course, there's stage (that's called a costume), an editorial photo shoot, and a very rare bird who knows how to pull off excess extravagance with flair without looking like the crazy cat lady. But for most, wearing outlandish fashion trends is an invitation to look like a fashion victim, (not very good) drag queen or hooker. There, I've said it! No time better than early Halloween to get the fugly on with some of these scary fashion trends. Click through to check out the prices, looking cheap can come with a very high price tag! [raw] More Giuseppe Zanotti... [/raw]

I'll Have What She's Having: Cozy and casual chic plaid that's the perfect way to dress up jeans Sometimes dressing up is really a spin on what could be dressing down. Truth be told, I love plaid. Especially red plaid. Always have. My vintage Geoffrey Beene red plaid coat may come out of retirement soon. For me, plaid runs the gambit from my collection of cowgirl chic western shirts to classic American sportswear iterations, like my Geoffrey Beene vintage red plaid coat, pictured left, that I may just pull out and wear again. Aside from its classic heritage, plaid is VERY much on trend this season. What it does best is dress up your jeans in a snap. Just look at the

This reader question is about men's job interview style for a business lunch. Women also need to pay heed to not trump the person who is conducting your interview. Dear Sharon: I have a lunch interview at a fairly upscale restaurant next week. I am a guy who has no fashion sense. However, I do know that I will be suiting up for this occasion. I have a navy suit, white shirt and black tie. My question is, should I take off my suit jacket when I sit down with my potential employer? I have been getting conflicting advice from friends about leaving it on and taking it off. Please help! (K. via Fashion Advice) >> MORE: Want some men's style? We've got plenty of tips & trends,

Let's call this DRESS WEEK! You know how to accessorize with French Chic street style from Paris Fashion Week, which new skirt length looks modern, and NOW: How to Dress Up A Dress! Get the most out of your money as we close our week covering the benefit's of a simple frock to help you discover what works for you when it comes to that one essential piece. The right dress & skirt can take you far, so take note as share how to dress up you favorite piece... That's right, as you may know, much like a smart skirt, a chic dress can go the distance and work as a starting point to many a look, plus you get the

Try A New Skirt Length, go ahead and challenge yourself, you just might be surprised at the results... Like a good dress, a good skirt can take you quite far sartorially speaking, but unlike a dress you get even more wear as you can mix & match like there's no tomorrow. And since we all know how easy it is to get mundane with what you already know looks good on you, we thought you might want to consider a new challenge. >>DISCOVER: How these Stars make Full Skirts look chic for today By now we're guessing you have the basics covered, so now's the time to have fun with your alternatives. Get started with a collection of great, unique

I'll Have What She's Having: French Chic Street Style styling details to amp your dress I'm a little obsessed with the ease and élan of these Paris Fashion Week street style snaps. Let's once-over what makes the styling work & how you can get inspired to update your wardrobe like the lovely ladies (and gent) that Richard snapped at Paris Fashion Week. Scroll to the very end for similar styling to shop right now. Ladylike Classic with quirky youthful edge A bit of Bourgie breaks through stuffy connotations when the styling has a pop of quirky chic. Harken your inner blue blood with finely tailored pieces that have a youthful air. Don't fall prey to leaving out the irony.

I'll Have What She's Having: A classic chic pussy bow blouse that looks fresh and edgy I can sometimes have a real love/hate attitude with pussy bow blouses (sounds odd, I know). Same styling, different vibe with the rocker chic Saint Laurent Tie Neck Blouse When done right, they look modern, chic and feminine. Even rocker-ISH, just look at the tie neck styling from Saint Laurent in red worn with skinny leather leggings as a premier example, pictured right. Yet, taken too literal, or styled too femininely, they can get frumpy and look dated like a castaway from Rosalynn Carter's First Lady days. Caveat: If you remember when the Carter's were in office, keep the look light and easy on this go round. Here's

Hubby and I dragged ourselves out of our head cold blues (the couple that hacks together, stays together) and trotted off to see Dita Von Teese perform "Burlesque Strip Strip Hooray!" at the Gramercy Theater in NYC last night. LOVED it. So much fun, glamour, camp, and theatrical majesty... like being in Vegas without the schmaltz (big smile). At 41, Dita is gorgeous and unstoppable. Dita Von Teese may have one of the most enviable figures but the review isn't about cookie-cutter body perfection. "Strip Strip Hooray" could also be called "I Am Woman" as the cast of performers celebrate female beauty in every shape, size, age, and then some with Perle Noire, Selene Luna, Natasha Estrada, and Lada Nikolska of the Crazy

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