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

Moroccanoil hair products are a conversation maker

A tiny dab creates a very silky light finish that is said to protect against UV rays and environmental stressors. For all those who think New Yorkers are in a hurry, well, we're in a hurry to get with what's worth spending time on. Cutting to the chase, if you will— and, a talkative bunch at that. I really do love riding city buses.?? If I wasn't such a multi-tasking, overloaded New Yorker, I could spend my day riding a bus and observing and chatting and taking in the view. The other day, I dropped by a new(ish) products show for the media and left with just a few interesting things to consider. One was a bottle of Moroccanoil (that's

On Trend: Strong Shoulders

How to wear shoulder pads and get the look, not the bulk Let's face it, a broader shoulder makes your hips look smaller and what's not to love about that? Sharp shouldered jackets, origami draping, extended seaming, and overtly blousey sleeves, there is no stopping the bolder shoulder as a silhouette to add to your wardrobe. What's modern about the bold shoulder is that they don't always have a bulky ‘set in' shoulder pad, like their 80's counterpart. Sharp shoulders as seen at Calvin Klein Fall 09 runway There's more of a peaked rise to the tip (thank you Balenciaga for never letting this styling trick take a nap) or have a sharp, clean edge rather the bulk of the

Halloween dog costumes for our furry fashionistas

Need Halloween costume inspiration? Take it from the dogs. It was time for the 19th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York’s East Village this weekend and, once again, the captivating canine costumes rival many humans in cleverness. We had Holly and Hef in a Playboy bed, Michael Jackson in Thriller, The Beatles Sergeant Pepper, The Army Recruiter, Crayola Art class, and our personal Gondoliers all in their doggy floats. >> Try some ready made Pet Costumes Then there was the float-free super cuteness with a hillbilly, The Pope, Balloon Boy, Beyonce, a French Maid, some glamourella, The Princess and the Pea, ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ and so much adorable doggy style that you have to

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Francesca Inaudi In a Graphic Face T-shirt and UnMatched Suit

How to dress-down an unmatched suit and look modern The unmatched suit should be in every closet and may already be lurking in yours. It’s a look that can take you from office to dressy to downtown, with just the right hint of mixing and matching. >> Watch my how to accessorize a business suit video We like an unmatched suit best when it involves a jacket with structured shoulders and a pair of loose fitting pants. The key is to have a jacket and pant that are tonal in color and complimentary in texture. We’ve see peg harem pants and loved them on Erin O'Connor and not so sure on Sienna Miller. We loved the way Penelope Cruz dressed

Wear Colors Plucked from a Jewelry Box!

Rich Jewel Tones Enhance NeutralsWhat colors should I wear, you ask? The rich ones! Black may be the perfect core color to base a wardrobe but entertaining scrumptious jewel tones adds a modern sense of opulence without much effort. Plus, the lavish gem color palette that is flattering on most skin tones always conjures up images of elegance and luxury, so what's so bad about that? ??Introduce ruby, amethyst, teal, emerald, fire opal orange, amber, and sapphire hues as posh and polished color accents to your go-to neutrals. Dress Tips: Add one brilliant colored dress to wear with your go-to black jacket and black tights. In contrast, a jewel-toned jacket can top your charcoal pencil skirt or pants. A rich

My Wonderful World of Fashion, a coloring book for fashion addicts

A book for drawing, creating, and dreaming... and doodling while stuck on hold on the phone too! A book for drawing, creating, dreaming... and doodling while stuck on hold on the phone too! Yes, you can judge a book by its cover. There are some things that you really love for nothing more than their aesthetic. But when looks are combined with fun, hey that's something to toy with! My Wonderful World of Fashion, A Book for Drawing, Creating, and Dreaming by Nina Chakrabarti (Laurence King Publishing, U.K.) sets forth in a simple cover that recalls a bored student who ripped off the top of a composition book, scribbled all over it, and set it safe with some neon pink

Iris Apfel, Personal Style Inspiration on Exhibition

Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel There are times when we all get stuck in a style rut. Times when some of us even drop the ball on fashion altogether and settle for the humdrum, ill-fitting, and perfectly blah daily uniform simply because we don't have to think about it. Well, start thinking! Everyone needs a little inspiration here and there. A style muse to get your creative juices flowing, to rethink what you have at hand and what you really must add to your wardrobe for a little zing. Not necessarily something to copy, merely something to get you thinking about you, about the chances you take, and the image you set forth. Something, someone to make

Leopard doesn’t have to be tricky to wear.

What shoes to wear with a leopard dress? I just bought this gorgeous leopard print dress and was curious about what kind of shoes to wear with it. The dress itself is on the shorter side (above the knee) but fits perfectly. I was thinking about wearing a pair of leopard print strappy sandals I found at Macy's with some sheer nude pantyhose. But perhaps leopard print shoes may be too much. What's your take??? Thanks! (Sioux Falls, South Dakota) Ah ha! Wearing more than one element of animal print at one time can take you from looking chic to looking like the crazy cat lady. Yes, it is possible to combine a wild kingdom of animal prints, mostly

Fashion Rocks Out with Heavy Metal

How to wear the metallic trend. No music skills required, just a lot of glam! Fashion is rocking out with heavy metal but it sure isn't about the hair bands. Just the hint of a rock and roll wild child with some big time designer edge! We're loving the elegant glitz of metallic fabrics and leathers for both day and night. They play out best when paired with something subtle, like khaki rolled hem pants and super platform bronze shoes or a metallic steel leather trench over a simple grey flannel pencil skirt. Black opaque tights tone down a lame or liquid bronze dress for something more date worthy. The key to avoid looking tacky is to not pile too

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Penelope Cruz Glams Up Biker Chic

How to wear a biker jacket and look chic, that's the question of the day! The iconic biker jacket always conjures up images of edgy, care-free style. What to wear to a formal but not fussy event can be tricky. Penelope Cruz seamlessly masters biker chic in an off-handed wearable glam way that is very European and quite simple to pull off. Take note! First off, authentic biker gear can get a bit too tough so opt for more stylized designer versions of the look that have the same edge with the addition of a fabulous and flattering cut. Think of your moto jacket as a layering piece and try a zippered vest under a soft jacket, like Penelope did

Vera Wang

Share | Vera Wang Fashion Show Photos - Spring 2009 Vera Wang VERA WANG Vera Wang Fashion Show Photos - Spring 2009 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Click on each picture for an enlarged view. -- February 2, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designer,Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York

Willow

Share | Willow - Spring 2009 Fashion Show Photos Willow The Sacred Trace, Spring 2009 fashion presentation from Willow. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designer.

Y-3 Men’s & Women’s Collection

Share | Y-3- Adidas | Yohji Yamamoto Fashion Show Photos- Spring 09 Y-3 Men's & Women's Collection Y-3Adidas | Yohji Yamamoto Fashion Show Photos - Spring 2009Men's & Women's Collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --February 3, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designer,Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York

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