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

Vote! Message Clothing Takes a Design Turn

Say it like you mean it… It’s two weeks less one day before the election and honestly, we cannot believe there are still undecideds out there. Go out and give the push or you might end up with the political team of your worst nightmare. Ticket to style- The ‘Vote’ message on clothing can get a little tacky looking but top designers have taken their turn on the runway and we’ve found a few more less precious and equally poignant ways to express the power of choice. Plus, a snap of our favorite Vote graffiti this week. BTW: We’re not sharing our political views other than we live in a true-blue melting pot city and vacation where we like to

Perry Ellis

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Good-bye to a fashion era, Mr. Blackwell dies

Mr. Blackwell: 1922-2008 He was our favorite be-atch. We’ve been covering his Worst Dressed Fashion List with glee for years. While we may not have always agreed with Mr. Blackwell, we certainly enjoyed the chuckle. Mr. Blackwell was the forerunner of the celebrity fashion zingers and without him paving the way, who knows, maybe Joan Rivers would be as sweet as a pageant girl in front of the judges. Here are some Blackwell bites from his Worst Dressed List over the years: Donatella Versace: “Time to toss the peroxide once and for all . . . She resembles a flash-fried Venus, stuck in a Miami Strip Mall!” Camilla Parker-Bowles: “In feathered hats that were once the rage,

Marc Bouwer

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Manish Arora

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Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill – Banksy, with a side of fashion disturbia

Art takes a stance on exotic furs and animal testing for cosmetics… There’s no secret of our lack of love for animal cruelty or vanity furs, and our fascination with street art. So when they meet head-on, we are there. Thought provoking inspiration comes where you find it. Style is all around you, if only you keep your eyes open. First, we’ve noticed the massive rat graffiti on sides on several downtown buildings. Our favorite is the “There’s no such thing as good publicity” rat on Houston Street. After some research, we find it’s from the elusive yet in your face British artist, Banksy. And, really a cryptic precursor promo to the more major art installation cum pseudo retail

Giorgio Armani

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Emporio Armani

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Fill the GAP – European Collection Online only!

Edgy Classics on Sale: The Gap gets its fashion muscle back with the limited edition European Collection, only available online. Part of the Collection is on sale now, and most are very on trend and rather fab additions to your core wardrobe. Typical European, French Chic, classics with a twist sensibility, these are go-to pieces for seasons to come. Here are some of Gap Limited Edition European Collection favorite looks to build a wardrobe around… Key pieces to update your wardrobe and last for seasons to come. Pictured above, the flirty high waisted skirt, the sleek boyfriend jacket to wear over jeans, with trousers, or over a pencil skirt. Pictured below, an instant wardrobe brightener with

Diego Binetti

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Comme des Garcons H&M

Share | H&M | Comme des Garcons Comme des Garcons H&M The Comme des Garcons collection designed by Rei Kawakubofor H&M lands in the new Tokyo store on November 8th, then entering approximately 200 stores worldwide on November 13th for a global cheaper fast fashion fix. Read more about the Comme des Garcons for H&M collection on StyleThing! Click on each picture for an enlarged view. photos, this page only, H&M --October 25, 2008

Alexander Wang (video)

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Portland Fashion Week – Eco Fashion Shows – sp 09

It’s Chic to be Green… When it comes to eco chic, sustainable clothing, eco responsibility, and green fashion designers their catwalk of choice is bamboo at Portland Fashion Week. Eco-friendly designers and labels from abroad and across the country come to the green building in Portland, Oregon for their fashion shows. Without further adieu, view our multi designer photo gallery from Portland Fashion Week - Spring/Summer 2009 Collections: photos courtesy, Portland Fashion week, this page only For more info: www.portlandfashionweek.net More Fashion Show Photos from around the globe Eco Chic Shopping Guide Postscript: The latest winner of Project Runway, designer Leanne Marshall, launched her runway career atPortland Fashion Week in 2006, and again in 2007.

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