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

Hottest Sunglasses? Think on trend colorful plastic!

Bold, graphic, colorful, and very glam sunglasses frames rock summer Hottest Sunglasses? Think on trend plastic! Bold, graphic, colorful, and very glam sunglasses frames rock summer The bright days are upon us and with the start of long weekends, and summer fun there is nothing more practical and glam than a fabulous pair of sunglasses. Those crazy-colored classic Ray-Bans from last year opened our eyes to all that's bold, graphic, and colorful in must-have summer sunnies. Put yourmetal frames to the side for a bit. Go have some fun with fabulous plastic frames in some very look-at-me shapes certainly not for the sheepish or meek. Aviators even rock to a new beat when in big bold plastic. Mock tortoise still

It’s Pit Day… have you checked your armpits today?

Clear Deodorant: Not so much to ask… I have heard of Skirt Day. That's what some men call the time of year when women shed their winter layers and flash bare legs to the lovely gaggle of guys lurking outside their office until the clock strikes to go back in from lunch. Well, I am now declaring Pit Day. It has nothing to do with Brad Pitt but probably the way you would like to look when (and if) he notices you. I've had a rather jolting encounter of the too much information kind. Attempting to listen to what a woman was telling me, I found myself paralyzed, fixated, and disgusted by her armpits, which were splayed open in full

Souvenir Chic: Bought on vacation in France and want to find more…

Souvenir Chic: Tips to replace a favorite sweater bought while on vacation in France Tips to replace a favorite sweaterHelp me find this brand! I heard you on Martha Stewart and love your advice on handbags. I logged onto your website and thought I would ask you a question. I was in Nice, France and purchased a beautiful cotton sweater that I just love. The label on the sweater is called Module Zen Paris. Is it possible to find other sweaters by this manufacturer in the States? I loved the fashions in France, because they were so comfortable. Unfortunately, I don't find any stores in our area that come close to carrying anything like it. Can you help? Thank you.

The film NINE will be in theaters this Thanksgiving and I’m obsessed… I cannot take my mind off the lush gorgeousness of the Weinstein Company film trailer for “NINE” since I first saw it yesterday. The yet-to-be-released “Nine” is based on the 1982 Broadway musical “Nine” which is loosely based on the 1963 semi-autobiographical film “8 1/2” by Italian master Frederico Fellini about a man having a rather visually inspiring midlife crisis and the women in his life from mother to mistress to wife, and then some. The film directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago) stars Marion Cotillard, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Sophia Loren, Fergie, and Daniel Day-Lewis in the lead as film director Guido Contini. The

Pink Lips rule vivid lipstick shades for summer…

You might want to call it the Pink Lip, lay off on natural beauty Jessica Biel Lip Watch: Pink Lips rule vivid lipstick shades for summer...You might want to call it the Pink Lip, lay off on natural beauty Jessica Biel Lip Watch! Runway to real way can be impossible to pull off for many beauty trends. The crazy, vivid lipstick trend is so hot for summer and does look fab when on a runway, in a fashion editorial, or when executed just the right way— as in the gorgeous flush of pink on Jessica Biel, pictured here. I have to admit a strange bias as to not loving baby pink lips. Mostly in that they remind me of an

How to pull off skinny pants when you are curvy…

How to pull off skinny pants when you are curvy Runway looks on a real figure I have an hourglass body shape with slightly wide hips and I am on the petite side at 5' 4" tall. Can I pull off wearing narrow or skinny leg pants or will I end up looking like a carrot? -- Sydney, Australia Looking like a carrot? That's a new one! Yes, you can wear skinny pants or even the hot again peg leg and pleated pants with a bit of styling modification. As with just about any slightly tough to wear style, there is some degree of tweaking to make it work on you. Since a narrow pant puts emphasis on the lower

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Demi Moore in DC

Gorgeous, Timeless, and Chic… It’s Monday inspiration time and Demi Moore is our poster girl for looking amazing (as usual) at the White House Correspondents Dinner this weekend in Washington, DC. Besides the fact that @MrsKutcher exudes a hefty dose of sex appeal, Demi is looking flawless for the occasion: No schmaltzy look-at-me Hollywood gown, but rather wearing an elegant one-shoulder grown-up gown in a very sophisticated shade of gray, with simple diamond drop earrings, natural makeup, classic side-swept hair in balance with the cut of her dress, and a natural tan. Age-appropriate fashion is not about looking great for your age. It’s about looking great (period). Beauty is feeling comfortable in the skin that you are in. Take note.

Chandelier Earrings, the big drop in jewelry is back…

Bold dangle earrings are right on trend and you can wear them! Chandelier Earrings, the big drop in jewelry is back! Big, bold dangle earrings are right on trend and you can wear them.Tips to face flattering earrings. It's quite awhile since chandelier earrings were on trend, well out of most drag queen circles at least! But, large dangling earrings are looking so right again and, this time, it is all in the way you wear them. The eighties fashion trend may be riding high, but these chandelier earrings look absolutely modern. Gone are the stiff and precise hairstyles that were in vogue the last time big earrings were chic which created the over-the-top look. Now, it's the contrast of

Budget Fashion: Tracy Feith makes every day a summer day at Target

Ride the cheap chic wave with a splash of color and happy fashion aesthetic… A fashion staple in New York's NoLita, Brooklyn, the Hamptons, and L.A., the cool, colorful, and effortless BoHo frocks sold in Tracy Feith boutiques are a go-to destination for laid-back looks high on style. The made in Manhattan collection has a celebrity following of Julia Roberts, Kate Hudson, and First Fashion Plate, Michelle Obama. Feith's skateboarder roots and beachy elan embody his happy and hip designs which are branching out to most Target stores nationwide for a limited-edition run in the Tracy Feith for Target GO International Collection. The Tracy Feith for Target collection launches May 17–just in time to score some cheap chic sundresses, bikinis,

Handbag Questions? Catch Sharon on Martha Stewart Living Radio

Handbag harried and purse perplexed, no more… Tune into “Morning Living” live hosted by Kim Fernandez and Betsy Karetnick on Martha Stewart Living Radio, on Thursday May 6th from about 8:05 to 8:40 AM Eastern to hear Sharon share some tips about how you can find the right handbag! The 411: Thursday, May 6 Morning Living with Kim Fernandez and Betsy Karetnick Martha Stewart Living Radio 8:05 to 8:40 AM Eastern Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 112 Morning Living show topic- Sharon Haver, fashion expert and founder/style director of FocusOnStyle.com will tell you how to find the right handbag!

Spring Fashion Trends Shopping List: What you want, what you already have, and how to wear it What you want, what you already have, and how to wear it Tough times, top styles Dear Sharon: I'm trying to not go overboard with my clothing purchases for spring into summer. I making a positive attempt to only buy what is essential to update my wardrobe and then wait for sales to fill in the rest. I love new things but with the economy being so iffy I feel that it is in my best judgment to try to slowdown my shopping habits. What new looks should I buy now that make both fashion and economic sense.? --Not Quite a Shopaholic, but

Tips to accessorize a bright color dress... Grecian style, fantastic vivid color, now what do I wear with it? I bought a gorgeous, amber-colored, Grecian style mini dress (pictured here) by ADAM by Adam Lippes to wear to a semi-formal event. I was hoping to wear a pair of black patent heels to pair with a black clutch. Would this work? Also, what color jewelry could I wear with this dress? It's a tough color! Thanks! (Urbana, IL) It's not a tough color, it's an amazing stand-outc,look-at-me color! Clear, bright, and vivid colors are one of spring's hottest trends and you selected a winning colored dress! With that you want to wear shoes and accessories that both compliment but not distract from its golden

Fashion’s renewable resource pops its cork…

Top trend is good for the earth too! Cork Sandals and Shoes | Fashion's renewable resource pops its cork. Top eco chic trend is good for the earth too! We just love the texture of cork and it's back in a big way for spring and summer. Best off, cork is thought of as environmentally friendly as it is a renewable resourcebecause its harvesting does not harm the tree and a new layer of cork regrows on its bark*. Let Earth Day awareness open your mind to crave some some fabu cork sandals and shoes. Favorite cork shoes and sandals: >>More eco chic shopping --April 22, 2009 *source: http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cork_Oak

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