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

Lady Gaga Dumps the Crazy Costumes and Wears Tom Ford

I'll Have What She's Having: This is HIGH F-A-S-H-I-O-N, but is it right for Lady Gaga? It seems that Lady Gaga got the memo that the constant ridiculous costumes distract from her music. Its redundancy in trying to push the envelope becomes, well, boring. Then, there is fashion, and there is HIGH fashion. At an appearance for MTV News last night, Lady Gaga wore an off the runway, Tom Ford chalk white guipure lace dress with 3D detail. The dress has the exaggerated aristocratic elegance of a dress that the model Dovima would have been photographed wearing in the 1950's. And, I love it! The dress as seen on TomFord.com But on Lady Gaga, not so much. Let's not forget

Zara Fall Looks Pretty Darn Fab

Cheap Chic Question: Do YOU Zara? Aw come on, it's the fashionista insider secret for picking up some relatively cheap chic pieces to add to an otherwise top designer outfit, or wear on their own. So, do you do Zara? You really should. The Spanish retailer has stores in almost every fashion-forward city around the world and will be opening up its online selling doors to the US very soon. The quality is good for the price, the basics-- especially cotton T-shirts-- can't be beat, and the high fashion is usually similar to top runway styles... without naming designer names, you can tell where the inspiration comes. There are also fantastic scarves, adorable kid's clothing, and cool finds for men.

Fashion Advice- How to Find A Stylish Swimsuit Cover Up

It can be tricky to find a swim suit cover up, but it doesn't have to be with these style tips... There seems to be two schools of thought on swimsuit cover-ups: the sheer and sexy or the short-shorts and terry. So what's a chic beach babe to do when she feels that running around in a one-off negligee or a kiddy romper is just too-too to suit her style needs? Well, go crazy. No, no, that's why I'm here. I don't know about you, but unless I'm camped out poolside at a luxury resort, the idea of prancing about in a sheer beach cover-up seems rather ridiculous to me, if not a bit risqué if you drive to the

Two brands that I never thought I'd put in the same sentence! I've always said not everything appears the same way in a photograph as in real life- it's all about stylist tricks, ya know. On the other hand, having great style is not necessarily about the items themselves but about how YOU put them together. Case in point: A pair of jewel tone pumps.Whoddaevathunk that I would put Alexender McQueen and Rockport in the same sentence? SHOP: DRESS PUMPS But on the other hand, it's the look of a brilliant pop of color on your feet that we're after, and certainly most of us out there can't foot the bill on the McQueen pair. So take a look.... $740

Western Royals- Loving Kate’s Cowgirl Moment and How to Get the Look

I'll Have What She's Having: Whoa, the Duchess of Cambridge goes rodeo Talk about a photo op! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge gussied up in Western duds to launch the parade for what is billed as "rodeo's richest, roughest ride" at the Calgary Stampede in Canada. Finally, I have found in Canada in common with Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge-- the ability to pull off Western wear as a city slicker! >> SHOP: Trendy Western Boots & Classic Cowboy Well, for me at least, a NYC girl with a vacation home out West that I successfully decorated with an ode to Western icons Dale Evans and Roy Rogers... see, anyone can get their

I'll Have What She's Having: Fresh Flowers Worn Like a Tiara With all the tzujed out brides of late and the kooky Fascinator headpieces that won't go away, fashion icon Anna Dello Russo has a novel and stylish take on a very chic way to look fresh and glam on your wedding day. Why not try some fresh flowers worn as a tiara? But it was not Anna's wedding day. Just another super glam day in the life of the Editor At Large and creative consultant for Vogue Japan. At the 'The White Fairy Tale Love Ball' in Crespieres, France, Anna Dello Russo wore a white sweetheart neckline Roberto Cavalli gown with an embellished hem that fluttered away like a

How To Pull Off A Summer Straw Hat

It may seem simple, but sometimes how to wear a straw hat with style can get a little tricky Every once in a while there is a fashion accessory that seems so easy yet becomes impossible for many women to stylishly pull off. The cute summer straw hat is today's fashion conundrum, SOLVED. Effortless and breezy straw Panana hats, raffia fedoras, a feminine take on a classic trilby, a vintage boater, and the 70's-esque straw floppy hat are all on trend this summer. Just look at the two adorable ones, above, from shopbop. Eugenia Kim - Max Raffia Fedora at shopbop Cute straw hats are a blessing for a bad hair day, add a quick bit of elan to a

Oversharing with dtripazcorazon- Interview with Sharon Haver: Founder and Editor in Chief FocusOnStyle.com

More than you need to know about me... well, sort of... Very cool interview with dtripazcorazon... bet there are some things that you never knew... ---------- Name: Sharon Haver Website: FocusOnStyle.com Education Business degree. Marketing major. Minor in law & some abnormal psych. I became a stylist: When an art director hired me for a 3-week shoot in St. Maarten. Upon my return to New York, word got out and photographers kept hiring me as a stylist. I upped my day rate ten-fold! I guess being a stylist pursued me rather than my pursuing it as a career. I worked steadily as a stylist for 15 years! At the moment: Renovation and home design is a hobby of sorts. There

Glamour Alert- Versace for H&M Collaboration is Iconic Genius For Your Wardrobe- Video

Cheap Chic: Iconic Versace pieces and iconic Versace models celebrate the heritage of the brand Versace... icons....the models... the women's collection... the men's collection, HOME... our gold-edge Medusa coiffed head is spinning... and at bargain H&M prices... genius! This morning, the Donatella Versace and H&M collaboration was announced and we're breathless. Versace for H&M The sensual cuts and gold details of iconic Gianni Versace is getting a revival of sorts with a younger audience as Lady Gaga wore iconic Versace in her just released The Edge of Glory video and has made vows to try to wear Versace for the the next two months. For the first time since her brother Gianni's tragic death in 1997, Donatella Versce

Persol Magnificent Obsessions- The Intersection of Film, Eyewear, and Iconic Elegance

Obsessive craftsmanship as star PERSOL MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: 30 Stories of Craftsmanship in Film Obsession: Costume Design-- Oscar-winning costume designer Milena Canonero, designed hundreds of elaborate costumes for Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette, taking the entire color palette from a box of macarons. Film still above. I attended the fascinating exhibition on Thursday night that celebrated the painstaking and thought-provoking process to dedication that becomes obsession in pursuit of the craft, or in this case, frame by frame. PERSOL MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: 30 Stories of Craftsmanship in Film took a unique turn to parallel the "harmonious partnership between human and machine" by way of its iconic frames and iconic moments in great cinema. >> MORE: Eyewear Persol Eyewear made its first screen appearance

Stylist Advice- What To wear to a film festival

Naeem Khan top at NeimanMarcus.com I am of Indian origin and live in London. I am going to the premiere of a Hindi movie at the London Indian Film Festival. I am just wondering if I should wear something formal like a black dress or casual like a pair of jeans and a nice top to go with. Thanks for your help -- M.G. via fashion advice When in doubt about what to wear for any occasion, it is always best to ask someone in the know who is either part of the event or a guest. As I'm not familiar with what is usually de riguour fashion at the London Indian Film Festival, I did the next best thing

How should I wear this Pins and Needles Chiffon Maxi Skirt from Urban Outfitters? I love it, but I don't know what top would go well with it...? -- A.L. via fashion advice Well, first off, I have to admit that chiffon, or any unstructured, maxi skirt is pretty darn tricky to pull off without looking like you're wearing a sack. There's an 80's unstructured retro vibe, which is only fresh if you have not lived through the 80's and seen photos of yourself and friends in droopy, saggy clothes. Or, just look at all the girls on the street today trasping around in what looks like a milkmaid's nightgown rather than a maxi dress. A maxi can be a

Absolution- Bespoke Organic French Chic Beauty

Beauty Product Review: The aroma, the packaging, the customization... ooh la la There are days where we feel like we are bombarded with beauty product review requests. Sadly, most are all more of the same and end up in that big round file in the sky. LE SOIN REGARD ABSOLUTION But every once in awhile, there's a line that absolutely catches our eye, and in this case, it's both eco chic and French chic! Absolution Bespoke Organic Unisex Cosmetics have recently made their way into the US from France, and how lucky we are. >>MORE: FRENCH CHIC At first glance, the award-winning graphic packaging is instant eye candy for our overcrowded bathroom shelves and appeals to our minimal design aesthetic.

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