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

Stylist Advice: When Can I Wear Nude Stockings?

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, has made wearing pantyhose mainstream, and even chic!

Can I wear stockings in beginning of September or is there a time of year when I can wear nude stockings? My legs are horrific... I am 58 and have a lot of marks and spider veins. I had a housecleaning business for 18 years, so my knees are discolored. What is the best shade of hosiery to wear? Is it nude or should the hose color to match dress--- with closed shoes, of course? (via Fashion Advice) >>MORE: Stylist Advice and Pantyhose Trends may come and go but what looks best on the wearer is ALWAYS the most important, regardless of the season. While nude pantyhose has been off the charts for a while, Kate Middleton's penchant for properness put nude hose back in

It's hot out and with that comes a special Summer Sandal Guide with essential tips for you to keep in mind! With so much chic, accessible fashion out there, who says summer style should be only about comfort and practicality. From must-have flats to on-trend wedges, there's something out there for everyone at any budget -so think twice about those flip-flops, especially with these expert style tips. >>Discover: Celebrity Style Inspiration While you can't go wrong with a classic Gladiator option, we like the more minimal iterations we've been seeing as of late making the fewer straps better. But one of our favorite sightings were elevated sole platforms chez Celine and Chloe that made a case for the enduringly cool

Dream Wardrobe and SALE in the same sentence... I could swoon. Barney's just launched its Dream Wardrobe with some pretty fabulous high-end new arrivals for fall 2012. You may want to salivate over here. THE ROW Kekman Vest $14,000 The highest price item at the moment of writing is The Kekman Vest from The Row. Frankly, I'm not a fan of wearing vanity fur but this one looks like chiced up roadkill to me to boot, and for 14 grand... eeech. >> MORE: Shopping Guides and Shopping Stories Patchwork fur aside, there are some pretty gorgeous luxury items hitting Barney's. But not to feel excluded, they are kind enough to also have their PHENOMINAL 60%OFF SALE now for the rest of us. Updated

Collab News... Conceptual & timeless style goes mass by way of the H&M Collaboration With Maison Martin Margiela. Honestly, I'm not sure about this. I'm a bit selfish on sharing but then again, sure why not. Everyone should get a piece of better than basic, decidedly edgy and almost never go out of style as it's never really "in style," just ever so slightly avant grade, yet mostly wearable. The blouse blanche It's Maison Martin Margiela that I ramble. >> MORE: Cheap Chic You see, almost every day, I find myself wearing something from the French conceptual, yet timeless design house. Not necessarily the "wiggy" pieces but shoes, lot's of shoes, jewelry, shirts, a jacket here and there and some sweaters

Are you game? I'm not sure when the moment was exactly that took shorts from the casual comfy set to a de rigueur piece in so many women's wardrobe, but it did. The thing is, when it comes to shorts trends, MOST women just can't get the styling to work. No matter how much they try or OVER try. Let's get it right with the hottest styles this summer. We've even pulled some fab styles in the FocusOnStyle Ultimate Shorts Trends Shopping Guide at the very end (good things are worth waiting for). >>RELATED: How to Wear Shorts: The good, the bad, and the very ugly… What's on trend now are high waist shorts, Bermuda shorts, colored denim, and bold prints. My mom and

Diane Kruger, Audrey Tautao, Liya Kebede, Berenice Bejo, Michelle Rodriquez, Andie MacDowell all in white on the red carpet

I'll Have What She's Having: White gowns so lovely that you don't need to look at bridal magazines for inspiration when you can be inspired by right off the red carpet! Let's face it, a wedding dress is a dress that you get married wearing.It has NOTHING to do with what department the dress came from (mine was vintage and simply ivory) and EVERYTHING to do with what you feel pretty in and will want to look at for decades to come in photographs. So, think out of the bridal box! Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger on the red carpet stairs at Cannes- rice not included. It's white night on the red carpet as of late as white is one

Some girls lust for fab shoes. I also lust for tech gear that looks as good as it solves a problem. I've been on a hunt for the best iPad 3 keyboard case that was neither bulky, ugly, or had weird squishy keys. Who knew that geek chic would be such a tough call? Honestly, I had no idea how hard it was to find something that didn't look like it was designed in 1983 by someone wearing a pocket protector. It's to go with an Apple product darn it... style shouldn't be that hard to come by. I love my little tablet but if it was just a tad more like a computer, I'd love it even more. Then,

Loooove the mix of an otherwise girly ruffled blouse with man-tailored pants. It's the unexpected hit of French chic that you can add to your wardrobe.

I'll Have What She's Having: A lively masculine/feminine French chic mix that hits smart notes by way of a soft blouse and tailored, easy fitting pants We should really call this post, "mix this DON'T match that" as it's the unexpected combination that works so well. Love the mix of an otherwise girly ruffled blouse with man-tailored pants spotted on French actress Audrey Tautou. It's the unexpected hit of French chic élan that you can add to your wardrobe. Pairing something frilly with something sweet can get a bit too saccharine, while mixing too many man tailored pieces together can get a bit butch. French actress Audrey Tautou poses during the photocall of "Therese Desqueyroux" presented out of competition at the 65th Cannes film

I'll Have What She's Having: Flare jeans that look chic and not mumsy like Sophia Vergara's do Sophia Vergara has been making a case for flare jeans over their skinny jeans sister as she's been spotted working her HABITUAL Hayworth Flare jeans all over town lately. I could probably guess it's because THE curvy one knows that the POWER of flare jeans worn the right way can work wonders on your figure. Here's how you can do some figure-balancing magic ... Sofia Vergara shops at ScoopNYC in her Habitual Hayworth flare jeans. Flare legs will balance your figure and either create the illusion of a curvier frame or put a super-curvy figure in proportion by what you wear on top. A short jacket with some

Tilda Swinton poses at the "Moonrise Kingdom" photocall during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival

I'll Have What She's Having: Sophisticated dusty pale colors that never scream juvenile You must know that I'm not a fan of grown up women wearing baby pastels... in one wrong wimpy shade, you instantly take a hit to your personal power right down to that of a kid. >>> MORE: Do you need more style inspiration? Read how Michelle Obama wears pastels to look chic But strong women CAN pull off pastels-- particularly on these unbearably hot days (ok, not if you dealt with the freaky snow in Jackson Hole, WY this week)-- if they know how to wear pastels to look chic and not chintzy. How? It REALLY IS all about the shade and how you wear the pastels...

Nicole Kidman at the "The Paperboy" Photocall - 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival

I'll Have What She's Having: Sexy, chic and sophisticated & stunning d'Orsay pumps that you won't be laughing at in photos in years to come Hey, am I looking at YOU? The lady teetering along in mega platforms because you think they are trendy? Listen up, if you can't walk in a shoe, no matter how in style you may think they are, that's no-no numero uno. Add the fact, that looking like Clydesdale in a clod-hopper is most difficult to pull off at a certain age, and it's time for SHOE DAMAGE CONTROL! Wanna little ageless celebrity style that you SHOULD covet? Here we have it, in Nicole Kidman's feet. >> SHOPPING GUIDE: Dress Pumps Nothing says spring into summer more than black

Italian actress Marta Gastini poses during the photocall of "Dario Argento Dracula"

I'll Have What She's Having: Sunny yellow that looks chic and not like a box of Peeps gone wrong Personally, I'm usually not a fan of one of BIGGEST trend colors this season. Yet, I LOVE how this plunging V yellow dress looks on Italian actress Marta Gastini at Cannes earlier this week that I just may be a color convert. >>MORE from the French Riviera: Cannes Do Chic Sunny yellow that's oh so pretty and bright as a shade is often disastrous against your skin color and impossible to accessorize-- the very reasons why I usually shy away from suggesting bright yellow. >> MORE: Color Styling Tips & Trends Then we have Marta Gastini, pictured here, and SHE is wearing yellow in the

Squish This, Get Rid of That: It's that time of year again and we are all on the search for anti-cellulite products that work. Or, work more than enough to keep us just a bit happier and getting dressed that much easier... even strategically cut out swimsuits cannot hide cellulite on your thighs. While ridding cellulite permanently or completely from a cream may be wishful thinking for many of us, getting a very noticeable amount of smoothness and self-confidence really is a good thing. Here's a global round up from France, Switzerland, the UK, Germany, Spain, and right here in the USA of some new and old faithful anti-cellulite products to add to your diet, exercise and clean living regimen and help

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Stylist Advice: When Can I Wear Nude Stockings?

Summer Sandals Guide… because your pedicure looks so good!

Dream Wardrobe Alert! And A Fab SALE Too… Thank You Barney’s

Cheap Chic Alert: It’s Official! H&M Collaboration With Maison Martin Margiela

The Ultimate Shorts Trends Shopping Guide

Bridal Inspiration: White Gowns So Pretty You May Want To Get Married

Geek Chic: The Best iPad 3 Keyboard Case is the Logitech iPad 3 keyboard case by Zagg

Stylist Advice: You can do this! Audrey Tautou’s easy fitting pants and a girly blouse for French chic élan

Stylist Advice: Do you want Sofia Veraga curves? Try these flare jeans tips

How to wear pastels and look chic not chintzy- look at Tilda Swinton & Marion Cotillard for style ideas

If Nicole Kidman’s d’Orsay Pumps Don’t Make A Case To Get You Out of Clod-Hopper Platforms, Nothing Will!

How to wear yellow- It’s THE bright trend color, but oh so tricky to pull off

The Big Squish- Top 10 Anti-Cellulite Products Global Beauty Round Up

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