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

Age-Appropriate Everyday Chic via Susan Sarandon’s Fierce Oxford Flats

Filmmaker Michael Moore and actress Susan Sarandon attend Tribeca Talks Directors Series during the 2012 Tribeca Film Festival

I'll Have What She's Having: Pretty, polished, and casual at any age. We all get so wrapped up on the fantasy of fabulous sometimes that we tend to forget the simple casual style that most of us wear on a daily basis. For that very reason of feigning "senior moments" on everyday style does that core easy part of our wardrobe get forgotten, particularly when looking polished, modern and age-appropriate fashion is on the menu. Filmmaker Michael Moore and actress Susan Sarandon attend Tribeca Talks Directors Series during the 2012 Tribeca Film FestivalLet's look at Susan Sarandon and what she wore to a director talk at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Face it, there's nothing monumental about her outfit, but there is

Isabel Marant Willow Sneakers in beige or black at myTheresa

Shhhh, I've been sneaking around and got a taste of stylish street chic sneakers, Roman style. Honestly, I'm not a sneaker person. Never was. Being neither Amazonian tall and muscularly lissome, nor the proverbial fleshy tourist, sneakers just never found a spot in my life outside of the gym or a mountain trail. >> SHOP: Newest Stylish Sneakers Fast forward to a vacation in Rome and a sudden weather change and all those otherwise spring shoes just wouldn't cut it in an unseasonable dip in temperature and on again off again downpours. Those Y-3 by Yohji Yamamoto bronze sneakers that I packed suddenly took on a new life as a wardrobe staple. Actually, ALL my different versions of a theme, including high-heeled bootie

White denim and leather jacket at Shopbop

White Day at FocusOnStyle continues! The white clothing trend is certainly gorgeous with the likes of earlier posts about Acne and Comme des Garcons all seeing the white of day this spring. But if you are like me, you'll be questioning how much wear you will really get out of the big ticket items when keeping white clean and pristine can be an issue. We've talked about how to remove yucky yellow deodorant stains- if only I could spritz on that guy in front of me at the gym. White Brite laundry whitener And as far as keeping white jeans-- like the JBrand jacket from Shopbop pictured above-- T-Shirts and tighty-whities not looking dingy, I prefer a dash of White Brite in the

I'm not perfect, I get it. I make mistakes. BUT, eight different hair colors in one week?! No, it's not because I'm trying to outrun Katy Perry in the hair color quick-change market, it's because I've strayed. I admit it. And then like any other dirty deed, it had to be repaired. Make that color, repair, re-color, repair, repeat and repeat... >> READ: How to Prevent a Bad Hair Cut and Horrible Color If I recommend any product it is because it has been road tested. I'm the favorite guinea pig around here. I tried some new hair products that faded my highlights. Of course, the saga begins at a time when I'm slammed with obligations and travel with no time

Pinks, from left to right: Michael Kors, Tory Burch, H&M Design Award, BCBGMaxAria

Full disclosure: Pale pinks excessively worn on a grown-up woman makes my skin crawl. There, I've said it. Elizabeth and James Spring Jim Blazer and Pants in Tiger Lilly (at Shopbop). There has always been something about a woman of a certain age (post student years in this case) drowning in otherwise wimpy goo-goo-gaga colors that just sucks the va-va-voom out of her style and her presence. But take that same hue and amp up the volume and you have got one VERY hot color palette that is worthy of a second look. >> MORE: Color posts Fuchsia, poppy, American beauty, neon, hot pink, Tiger Lilly... these are NOT baby pinks or great-aunt Tilly's rose hue. It's the power shade

Slides, mules, clogs-that oh so familiar clank-clank sound of backless shoes, have once again come around the fashion merry-go-round and are on every must-have 'IT' list for spring. Are you ready? No, its NOT the slippery slides that the khaki-clad capri pant crowd refuse to give up. These mules stand tall, strong and have an architectural point of view. Sure, tracing the backless shoe since their sensual beginings as the footwear of choice for pin-up girls and the like does sound rather enticing minus the modern-day connotations they tend to bring to mind. >>More: Spring 2012 Advice & Tips From Floridian retirees to country clog kickin' folk to escorts, madame's and the ilk, what we've recently come to think of as an instant 'no thank you' option seems rather

Everyone likes a little DIY creativity in their life... Creating something uniquely hand-painted with the added benefit of helping children in need is the best win-win all around. Add the chronic mommy issue of trying to come up with a special idea for the next children's birthday party and I've got the perfect party solution -kids helping kids. >> RELATED: Shoe Shopping Guides To celebrate the TOMS Summer 2012 Collection, I was invited to the brand's Style Your Sole party. I got to thinking that this was a fantastic idea for a Kids for Kids children's party as for every pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for One, and your little ones can get

Let's be frank: There comes a time when fussy becomes unfashionably fatiguing and plain is boringly aging. >> Day Two of the three-part FoS series Age-Approriate French Chic At A Certain Age But, pairing a well-cut trench coat and sultry smokey lined eyes, is a time-tested fashion recipe that never spoils! Take, for instance, French actress and chanteuse Patricia Kaas who understands the understated elegance of a lightweight, well-cut trench coat- a hallmark in dressing with French chic style. It's not any ordinary trench, but one that wraps in a way that always creates a sexy silhouette without being vulgar or tricked up. It's flow is more dressed up than the basic double-breasted trench coat, yet it's not overwhelming on her frame. The

Basic black becomes beautiful black when it's worn in the right French Chic way... It's funny how there are photos of us that almost instantly look dated and others that have timeless perfection. What we are wearing plays a huge part in what sustains looking chic and vital rather than overdone and garish. Take for instance, the style power and endurance of perennially black clad Juliette Binoche and Malgorzarta Szumowska pictured here. >> Day One of the three-part FoS series Ageless & Age-Appropriate French Chic At A Certain Age Let's think about this: every season there is a trend color; something eye-catching to refuel your need to buy something new. You wear that color. Like this season's trendy shade of coralish-roseish-tangerine formerly rightly reserved

Sometimes you want a pair of on-ear headphones that don't look like you're ready to join the wannabe DJ set. Nothing wrong with the super-sized headphone look but at a certain age you look kinda ridiculous working out with a set of motherships attached to your head, not to mention some blinged out logo. If you're looking for something with a stylish yet sophisticated flair, Ear Wangs by Fanny Wang Headphones Co. in the "freshly squeezed" Duo Color 1000 Series may just be it. Ear Wangs by Fanny Wang Headphone Co. at Amazon.com RELATED: Music Posts Besides a sleek look that's clean and chic, and lightweight, Fanny Wang’s custom-paired titanium-plate drivers are "tuned to deliver natural, thumping bass with crystal clear mids

When editor Mark Evan Chimsky asked me to write a 'Master Your Look' essay for the anthology 65 Things to Do When You Retire, 65 Notable Achievers on How to Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life (Sellers Publishing), I couldn't refuse. Besides having the opportunity to share my senior style tips for a time in your life when coveting the latest it thing is not as relevant as revitalizing your most age-appropriate personal best, my essay would be in the book along such esteemed notables as my feminist idol Gloria Steinem, former President Jimmy Carter, Jane Fonda, John E. Nelson, (What Color Is Your Parachute?), and a host of other experts and achievers on how to make the most of the rest of

What Not To Wear | Spring Fugly Fashion Don'ts There will probably be someone who doesn't like this. That's ok. I was looking through a spring lookbook for a celebutard turned designer, who will remain nameless, and each outfit pictured was kowtowing to some amped up commercial fashion fad trend, that probably should never have taken off in the first place. But there ya go, a pseudo celeb wears something, the pr sends out a photo, bloggers pick it up, and every girl who can find a parking spot at the mall, is seen wearing it and wearing it and wearing it. That's fine when the follower with a passion for fashion (an expression that drives me mad) is a young girl.

Deo-Go Deodorant & Antiperspirant Stain Remover

No (arm)pitty party here. I must say that I have a fixation with armpits. More important with the way that something funky growing, reeking, or staining can mar your look. Don't even get me started on the way some people still use white deodorant that cakes up in the creases of their armpits when clear deodorant is right there on shelf too. There is a solution to solving ONE otherwise gross underarm problem. There is a deodorant stain remover, and don't say that I didn't tip you off. RELATED: It's Pit Day... have you checked your armpits today? Deo-Go Deodorant & Antiperspirant Stain Remover, removes the yellowing on fabric from armpit stains. YES, the spray-on stain remover combats dreaded underarm pit

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Age-Appropriate Everyday Chic via Susan Sarandon’s Fierce Oxford Flats

Fancy Pants Street Chic Sneakers with Roman Style

White Clothing Care Tips- You Don’t Have To Marry the Drycleaner (if you don’t want too)

The 3C’s of the Corrective Hair Color Process: Cut, Color and Condition

The color PINK- a trend shade that even the most ardent pink hater (like me) will love

Baby Got Back(less)- Mules are Back! How to Wear Them

TOMS Style Your Sole shoes for a perfect kid for kid party

French Chic at a Certain Age: A well-cut trench coat a la Patricia Kaas

French Chic at a Certain Age: The power of black a la Juliette Binoche… not so basic!

Listen Up! Ear Wangs by Fanny Wang Headphones for sound with grown-up style appeal

Senior Style: 65 Things to Do When You Retire, My Essay On How To Master Your Look (book excerpt)

Stylist Advice: It’s not style but some fugly fashion fad; don’t succumb

Stylist Tip: Deo-Go Deodorant Stain Remover Removes Gross Yellow Armpit Stains

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