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

Stylist Advice- Plus Size Layering, Define A Focal Point

Dear Sharon: I am overweight. Sometimes I wear blouses open with turtlenecks underneath. Can you wear a scarf with the open blouse and turtleneck? (C.M. via Fashion Advice) I'm not sure that I love the way you start out your question by announcing that you are overweight. Regardless of your size, we ALL need to make the most of what we've got which should come from a place of confidence and pride with our unique self. That said, what's with ALL the layers? When it comes to plus size layering, or layering clothing for any size, with rare exception, it is key to create a longer visual line with your clothing to look leaner, less bulky, and polished. The emphasis for

Vivid Colors Add Punch & Spunk To An Otherwise Neutral Palette Ok, here's some shopping advice, it's time to brighten up TV producers are surely rejoicing. The one-two color punch for resort is a bold mash-up of TV-friendly colors, so vivid and brilliant, that you may just want to adjust your settings... on your everyday wardrobe, that is. These clear and crisp colors are NOT unfriendly on your skin tone as last season's neons, but rich, intense, and crisp in a sophisticated and grown-up way. >> RELATED: Color Chic. How To Add Color To Your Life- Home, Fashion, and Beauty Tips The BEST part of this color trend is that it's not reserved to a specific shade that dates itself (think of

Tahari Belted Portrait Collar Fit & Flare Dress

Dear Sharon: I'm wearing this holiday red shiny Tahari dress with an open portrait neckline to my husband's company Christmas party. I am wondering what shoes and jewelry to wear with it. Thanks! (H.E. via Fashion Advice) I've spent some time pondering if I should sugarcoat this or not, and I need to be both truthful to you and to my professional style aesthetics. I have to be honest here, I don't love the dress. It's a bit matronly in that it has that strange styling combination of simultaneously being both fussy and conservative with not much excitement in the cut-- it most definitely needs some styling work to tzuj it up! FYI: With the right styling, fab accessorizing, and a few nips & tucks,

Have you seen the James Bond movie, "Skyfall" yet? I did and absolutely loved it. Daniel Craig is right up there with Sean Connery in my book as best 007 and this movie has plenty of that old school sex appeal. Bérénice Marlohe is as gorgeous as expected as the new Bond girl. Here's something cool that you can takeaway: We've got the "Skyfall" makeup parody! Doesn't the model, above, look like a Bond girl? >>MORE: Beauty Yup, celebrity makeup artist, Kristina Brown, created the Bond girl makeup look with Votre Vu’s French Accents, available at votrevu.com, in this adorable spoof. Here's Kristina's Votre Vu makeup step-by-step on how you can prepare for a rendezvous with 007… Start out with a really hydrated, moisturized face.

... you're kinda doing it already and not knowing. A funny thing happened to me when I was building a Pinterest Board of Iconic Moments. Even after being in the fashion business for a couple of decades, my favorite images for everyday style that come to mind right off the bat, ironically, best represent how I like to dress and what inspires my style. Insert big drumroll here, MY iconic style moments are akin to my personal style. It all became BEYOND obvious once I actually had all the IMAGES in front of me. See... Some of my iconic moments in style from my Pinterest Board The same could be true for you. Unless, of course, your iconic style moments involve a

Your views on women's health choice may not be the same as mine. But that's ok. We all hold the right to be in control of our own bodies and our right to choice- that is the most personal decision between a woman and her doctor. I urge you to keep choice safe and legal. Before you vote tomorrow, please consider your reproductive rights as they may be redefined. Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, and women’s health as excepted from here: Redefine rape: Paul Ryan co-sponsored a bill that, among other things, narrowed the definition of rape to “forcible rape.” As the National Women’s Law Center explained, the proposal “takes us back to a time where just saying no was not enough.” Ban

Art and architecture at one with nature at Cosanti

On the Road: The unexpected traveller in Scottsdale, Arizona I've been displaced from my family during Hurricane Sandy. There's a lesson to share here that's bigger than my personal story and something to lean on when the tide literally turns. Before you read any further, I'd like you to bolster American Red Cross support by texting the phrase "REDCROSS" to 90999 to make a $10 contribution for Sandy relief. You can also help via iTunes by using the donate button located on the main page for the iTunes store set up specifically for Sandy relief. Only have a phone? You can also make contributions by calling 1-800-733-2767. This is the first text message that I received from my son- a photo of

Theory Dress - Avrex Georgette at Bloomingdale's

Dear Sharon: How to dress for fall when you live in an area that's always hot? Louisiana weather is always balmy, hot, and humid so changing to a seasonal wardrobe can get tricky when you desire fall clothing for a warm climate. (via twitter) JUST ASK: Do you need some quick stylist help to amp up your style? Email us for Fashion Advice. Good point. I'm having my own seasonal issues. I've been traveling a lot lately and about to pack for a trip to a hot climate-- with super cold conference room air conditioning to boot. Honestly, there is NOTHING that gets me more discombobulated than doing a last-minute season switch for travel. I feel like I'm on rewind from what clothes

Verona - Eggplant Velvet Pat Vince Camuto

I've got a fall trend that REALLY offers something for everyone. Velvet shoes. Don't wait for holiday to tzuj up your style when you can add some allure by way of a touch of luxe to your fancy footwork be it a stunning skyscraper heel from Nicholas Kirkwood to updated and on trend velvet Doc Martens. How can we think about velvet without considering the classic smoking slipper, with updated style of course!? And, sexy dressy velvet pumps (love the Stella McCartney shootie) for work or a big night out... I can go own. >>MORE LUXE: Go Baroque You've got the picture. There really is a velvet shoe style for everyone. >> RELATED: Shoe Shopping Guides Add some luxe to

Dear Sharon, I'm hoping you can help me out. Now that the temperature is dropping I finally get to break out my boots. Happy me! I love wearing tights with boots but find that my feet are always freezing, especially at work. I really need to beat cold feet while looking stylish and office appropriate. >> RELATED: Style Guideline for Women Entrepreneurs I usually wear an ankle sock over my tights for added warmth but they tend to slip down and bunch up in my boots. I've tried wearing taller socks and I know that showing some sock above your boot is trendy in a casual setting, but I don't think it's very professional looking in the workplace. Other than seeing my doctor for my poor circulation,

Is it getting chilly where you are? It is here and that's time to think about some stylish layers. Here's the best part of the military chic coat trend, it's not really a trend but a twist on classic styling that comes in and out of fashion every few seasons. Regardless of making the top trend list for any particular season, military chic always looks right because it's a trend based on a classic. >> RELATED: Shopping Guides of Fos editor picksHey, you might even be able to pull a military-esque coat out of your closet. What you don't want to do is invest in a coat with too much hardware or trendy details. Keep it clean and simple and

2012 Smile Train World Smile Day Hosted by Christie Brinkley

I'll Have What She's Having: Grown-up gorgeous in down-to-earth and polished jeans Crazy that what so many of us wear so often can be impossible to pull off-- with style. Don't fret. Look no further than perennially gorgeous Christie Brinkley for celebrity style inspiration on how to look pulled together in jeans. Ok, you may not look like her (who does??), but you can master her sublime style and look pretty darn fabulous too. And, it's far more realistic than fantasizing about a red carpet gown too. >>MORE: Jeans Christie hosted the 2012 Smile Train World Smile Day to raise awareness that helps children born with clefts around the world and wore jeans for the event. Not sloppy jeans but ones so

A funny thing happened to me at the Genius Bar- it was more chic than geek. I'm the poster child for excessive Mac consumption (and, not of the cosmetics variety) so I've spent plenty of time perched at a Genius Bar. This weekend was no exception. While we were waiting for a diagnostic to run its course on my ailing iMac the Genius and I started chit-chatting to pass the time. Once he learned that I was in fashion, he wondered if I knew about la bella figura as he spent some time in Milan. >>RELATED: Rome Style Of course I did. It translates pretty much as good form, but means so much more. "Bella Figura means "the beautiful figure"

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Sharon Haver

Stylist Advice- Plus Size Layering, Define A Focal Point

Vivid Color Trends: If It’s Bright, It’s Right for Resort

Stylist Advice- How to jazz up a conservative red holiday dress

Bond Girl Makeup- Follow these step-by-step makeup tips for some 007 beauty thrills

Shape your style with ICONIC MOMENTS. Play with me. On Pinterest.

Women’s Health: Who Control’s Your Body? Protect Women’s Rights

Scottsdale Travel: Lemonade Out Of Lemons: Lessons of Style and Compassion from Hurricane Sandy to Scottsdale

Season Shifters: Fall clothing for a warm climate

Fancy Footwork? You bet with these gorgeous Velvet shoes, slippers, wedges, and boots!

Stylist Advice- How to beat cold feet? Bootights & sheepskin insoles to the rescue

Coat Alert: Military Chic

How to look pulled together in jeans? Look at Christie Brinkley’s ageless style for inspiration

La Bella Figura and The Genius

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