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

The Americanization of Absolutely Fabulous…

AbFab 2 USA - UK ???… How can you not love the comic genius of Absolutely Fabulous – the British TV show, that is? Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley created two of the most iconic, wacky, yet very real fashionable nut jobs that you swear you must know, or are least the friend of a friend. Admittedly, I’m not an avid sitcom watcher yet a decade and a half later I can still find myself quoting lines from Ab Fab– fashmagslag that I am! Well, once again Patsy and Edina (that’s Pats and Eddie for mates) will be recreated as an American TV show. The Daily Mail gives us a peek at the new duo, pictured left. I’m

Gilty Pleasure: Gold fashion is back on track…

From tacky to trendy, gold rocks a new look for spring Gold fashion trend, the Gilty Pleasure: Gold is back on the fashion track.From tacky to trendy, gold rocks a new look for spring. When it comes to fashion rules, make yours golden! It's been quite a while since gold seems right. The gleaming metallic which once gave way to memories of 80's overload, gypsy nights, or visions of one-arm bandit devotees wearing their lucky sequin tunic isright on trend as one of spring's gilty (pun very intended) pleasures-- of course, when worn in just the right modern way. We like a touch of gold as an accent to something more subdued, rather than to blazon oneself in full-out Goldfinger.

Barbie’s 50th Birthday: Photos galore for the doll who doesn’t age

Retail Remedy: Bloomingdale’s largest public display of Barbie dolls in North America ever, and we have the photos!!! You know, we have a thing for our favorite doll Barbie. We were thrilled when we heard Fashion Week Barbie mania was coming. We brought you the Barbie fashion show photos asap. Now, on the day of Barbie’s 50th birthday, we bring over 100 photos in our Barbie photo gallery below of the Barbie 50th Birthday Celebration at Bloomingdale’s New York– the LARGEST public display of Barbie dolls in North America!!! Barbie Exhibit at Bloomingdale's It’s the sickest Barbie bonanza– over 100 Barbie dolls on display. You will go bananas looking down the memory lane of Barbie dressed

Rebecca Taylor

REBECCA TAYLOR Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Fall Winter / 2009 - 2010 >> Read Alix Kivlin's Rebecca Taylor Fashion Show blog review Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --March 5, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designerMercedes Benz Fashion Week New York

Custo Barcelona

CUSTO BARCELONA Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Women's and Men's collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Fall Winter / 2009 - 2010 >> Read Alix Kivlin's Custo Barcelona fashion show review on the blog Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --March 5, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of Custo Barcelona

Steinunn

STEINUNN Fashion Show Photos Milan Fashion Week - Fall / Winter 2009 - 2010 Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --March 5, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designer

Retail Remedy: Mango Adam Lippes Collection is delightfully delish

Mango says ole to limited edition Adam cheap chic designer looks for men and women… Ok, we know that we really do own T-shirts older than these models, but look beyond the youth and at the timeless modern silhouettes. The cheap chic concept continues with the limited edition Adam For MANGO womenswear line and Adam for HE menswear lines designed by Adam Lippes that launches worldwide on March 1 in over 1,200 Mango stores. For those not in the know, Mango is a delightful Spanish chain on the order of Zara or Club Monaco, and there really should be one near you! Key looks from the Adam womenswear capsule collection have a Halston flowy look in a spring palette of

Adam

ADAM designed by Adam Lippes Fashion Show Photos / Key Looks from the Runway Collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Fall Winter / 2009 - 2010 >> Take a look at the limited edition Adam Lippes for Mango Spring 09 collection Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --February 25, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designerMercedes Benz Fashion Week New York

NY Fashion Week: Joanna Mastroianni presentation review

Joanna Mastroianni Fall 2009 Collection… This was a very tight, high society eveningwear line not over looking a single detail and using stunning fabrications. I do love the hoop-la that goes along with the runway shows, but I must admit, these intimate presentations not only make you feel not just like number but you can see the construction, the fit, the fabric textures and all the hand sewn details up close and personal which gives a bigger appreciation. >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos This line I felt could really suit a broad age range as well (which was aided of course by the 19-year old skinny models!) going from a young socialite off to a

Oscar Fashion: Red Carpet Style

Oscar fashions, see the the glamour as the photos arrive… Don’t miss our as it happens Oscar fashion coverage for the 81st Annual Academy Awards, keep the refresh alive and see the celebrity arrivals as we receive photos. Pictured here, Marisa Tomei - nominated as best supporting actress for the movie "The Wrestler" wore an Atelier Versace pearl grey satin organza ball gown with spiral motif on the hip extending outwards, forming large pleats which wrap around the body, paired with satin open-toe heels with jewel detailing and a black clutch. >> MORE OSCAR FASHION PHOTOS, JUST UPDATED Photo, this page only, courtesy Versace

Miss Sixty

MISS SIXTY Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Fall Winter / 2009 - 2010 >> Read Alix Kivlin's Miss Sixty fashion show review Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --February 19, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designerMercedes Benz Fashion Week New York

Class Act: Giorgio Armani helps NYC students

Grant to The Fund for Public Schools Class Act: Giorgio Armani helps NYC studentsGrant to The Fund for Public Schools Here's a smart concept for a designer concept store: Give back to where you started out. Giorgio Armani announced his new concept store in New York City - Armani / 5th Avenue, the same city where he opened his first US boutique in 1985. In honor of his newest retail baby, Mr. Armani will make a significant donation to The Fund for Public Schools via a grant for a multi-year, umbrella program entitled the Armani Arts Institute. The program will support diversified arts programs throughout the city's public schools in some of the most under-served neighborhoods. "While the Armani /is

Narciso Rodriguez

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ Fashion Show Photos / Runway Collection Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Fall Winter / 2009 - 2010 Click on each picture for an enlarged view. --February 18, 2009 Photos, this page only, courtesy of the designerMercedes Benz Fashion Week New York

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