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Big Love Cartier Style As It Expands Its Iconic Jewelry Collection

Cartier Love Collection 2010: There's no doubt that I have been in love with LOVE for a long while. No, not the kind of emotional love that first comes to mind... this is a style site after all. What I am referring to is the iconic modernity that comes in the red Cartier box, preferably with an engraved note card attached. Cartier's Love affair first began in the 1970's with the yellow gold flat bangle designed by Aldo Cipullo. Punctuated with screws, the bracelet requires a simple turn of a screwdriver to undo therefore becoming a lover-to-lover symbol of commitment-- a 70's take on a chastity belt, if you will. More than that, its timeless clean design works so well

Lanvin for HM Official Video Look Book Looks Great

Cheap(er) Chic: It's not a project that is a dress for less-- Alber Elbaz, Artistic Director of Lanvin We've got our hands on the official Lanvin H&M look and you will want to watch and covet! Come November 23 Lanvin for H&M will hit in around 200 H&M stores worldwide with November 20 scheduled for lucky us in North America. But what's more interesting is that this is not a super cheap chic H&M budget fashionta collab. Think of this gorgeous collection that marks a luxury debut for H&M at prices substantially lower than "real" luxury. Cheap(er)chic, if you will with many dresses and coats coming in at $199. View the official video LANVIN ¦ H&M LOOK BOOK: Lanvin for

What To Wear For A Country Weekend- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Edisode 11

Sharon and Brad talk housewife to housewife. The zany hosting duo are at it again, this time talking about country casual clothing and what to pack for a weekend away. From cozy sweaters, to that Mr. Ed horse (or is it Trigger prop?), and the right footwear, your weekend bag with be packed with everything you need… leave some room for the laughs! Watch what to wear for a romantic weekend in the country: Watch more Impromptu Madness with Sharon & Brad Video topics include: How to dress if you are going antiquing... why you shouldn't look too "rich" at a flea market. What is casual elegance like Gloria Vanderbilt and how it translates into weekend style. Casual chic sweaters and clothes

Conversations On Wellness With Norma Kamali

What, no signature red lipstick?! Norma Kamali is doing very well Norma Kamali ditches the red lipstick and forges ahead with her love of beauty, both inside & outside Sometimes the outfit makes the memory. When I think about certain times of my life Norma Kamali is part of it. Not as a first person personal encounter, but in a very unforgettable fashion way. My closet once overstuffed with shoulder pads, paper jackets, catsuits, glamour girl swimsuits, the best darn tailored jackets with nipped in waists, rushed fishtail jersey dresses, sleeping bag coats, a whole lot of sweat suit grey, tie-tie denim with Cher-worthy bells, some wildly gorgeous beading, high heel sneakers, red cork skyscraper wedges all bearing one version

25 Years of Fashion Flashbacks- Impromptu Madness With Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 10

80's Rewind! A little video chit chat with Sharon & Brad Sharon and Brad talk housewife to housewife: The 1980's influence on fashion trends today. Back in that day that Brad loves to reminisce, downtown NY was quite the scene that is is being repeated and revisited in current style. From fashion to style and even a bit of a taxi driver "abduction." Sharon and Brad are at it again, laughs included. Watch the 80's Rewind video: Don't forget to read Julie Anne Rhodes' interview with Elizabeth Emanuel, designer of princess Diana's wedding dress. Watch more Impromptu Madness with Sharon & Brad We pulled some fab 80's inspired fashion to look at: More Forever 21... Sharon is wearing a Rag

How to Wear a Mini and NOT Look Like a Hooker- Impromptu Madness Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 9

A little video chit chat with Sharon & Brad about when short is just too short for a miniskirt Sharon and Brad talk housewife to housewife: We love the look of a mini skirt when it's done right. But what about when too much is really just too much? You know the type... the ladies with skirts so short that you can spot their Vajazzling from a mile away... ah well, almost. Don't go slutty, go chic with some mini skirt dress tips to flatter your figure and still look hot. Watch How to Wear a Mini and NOT Look Like a Hooker: Watch more Impromptu Madness with Sharon & Brad We pulled some classy looking mini skirts to look

Behind the Scenes On Retouching for a Photo Shoot

Do you think what you see is what you get when you see a photo in a catalog, magazine or ad? Not always. Expert retoucher Sharon Daniels shares some profrssional retouching tips on what happens behind the scenes on a commercial campaign that uses mostly "real people" instead of fashion models. -- S.H. My partner and I recently retouched the images below for the Lindsay Phillips fall campaign for SwitchFlops. Before we began retouching the images Lindsay's creative director expressed that conceptually they were interested in keeping the images realistic and appearing spontaneous. The models in the shots included Lindsay Phillips herself, some of her friends, and one professional model. My retouching work for most clients typically involves perfecting faces

Halloween Dog Costumes Are As Wild, Wooly, And Fantastic As Ever

20th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade put the woof in wild! You know that there is nothing we love more around here than a good dog costume and a fab parade and contest to show them off. It's that time of year again when New Yorkers put their best bark on and go a little experimental and zany in the name of their best friend. >> Try some ready made Pet Costumes This weekend, the 20th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in support of the First Run dog park in the East Village has its share of (un)usual suspects to steal the show all in the name of fun. The Master of Ceremonies was "Snooki," see her below.

Office Chic, What to Wear to Work- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 8

A little video chit chat with Sharon & Brad about developing a chic work appropriate wardrobe to pull off office chic in 5 minutes. Hosts Sharon & Brad share their irreverent style and fashion tips with friendly banter to make sure you get office chic to look fabulous for your workday. Watch the Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver & Brad Boles Office Chic Video: Need some visuals about what to wear to work? We pulled some ideas of a core wardrobe for a super chic office look: More Manolo Blahnik... Sharon is wearing a Rag & Bone cap sleeve jacket with a Dolce and Gabbana silk blouse underneath, her own of course.

Dedicated to the Little Black Dress, Fashion Designer Elizabeth Emanuel is Back

Runway Review: The Art of Being is the new label for Elizabeth Emanuel and is is Be-Utiful! Julie Anne Rhodes interviews the designer. FocusOnStyle asked Julie Anne Rhodes, the former model, actress, award-winning personal chef, and author of the blog “Jewels” from The Roving Stove (from VIP entrances in Versace to service entrances in my apron) to interview her longtime friend, fashion designer Elizabeth Emanuel. Here, Julie Anne shares her chat with the designer famously knwn for for creating Princess Diana's, well very Princess-like, wedding dress.-- S.H. Designer Elizabeth Emanuel and model backstage at her Spring 2011 fashion show in London After ten years away from the catwalk, Elizabeth Emanuel's spring/summer 2011 collection dedicated to the Little Black

Paris Fashion Week Spring 2011, Spring’s BonBon That One Must Savor

Runway Review: The Best of Paris Fashion Week for Spring 2011 from Celine, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Rochas, and Carven We're always amazed at the way a French woman savors a bonbon... like a special treat that you want to linger and thoughtfully and slowly digest on your palette. That's exactly how we feel about Paris Fashion Week for Spring 2011. Some of the most divine pieces were shown during fashion week in that we had to savor them before we could share with you. Naveed Hussain brings you the Best of Paris Fashion Week. Enjoy! -- S.H. >> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway Reviews As always, fashion season's don't get as exciting and inventive anywhere else as they do

Art Exhibition in Paris- Vincent Gagliostro Case Installation Opening

An art show not to miss in Paris Without exception, Vincent Gagliostro has been a multi-talented fine artist as well as coveted, award winning art director and friend. It was at Vincent's coaxing that I started my career as a fashion stylist. He is also the art director responsible for the current FocusOnStyle.com. It is with great honor and praise that I share Richard Nahem's invitation with you. Please do not miss this exceptional event. --S.H. Vincent Gagliostro | (1)case | Galerie NeC I cordially invite you to the opening of my partner Vincent Gagliostro's new installation, Case, Thursday, October 21 from 6PM at Galerie NeC, 20 rue des Coutures Saint Gervais, 3d arr. Case, Thursday, October 21 from 6PM

Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles- How to Look Hot When Pregnant, Episode 7

Your baby bump is growing and it's no time to forget about your personal style. Sharon & Brad share maternity fashion tips on how to look hot when pregnant. Watch them discuss everything from the right diaper bag, the importance of killer shoes, and how to shop to stretch a core wardrobe through your nine months... of course there are a few laughs too! Watch the Impromptu Madness maternity fashion tips video: Sharon Haver is the founder and editor in chief of FocusOnStyle.com. Brad Boles is the editor at large and a reappearing cast member and Jill Zarin's gay husband on The Real Housewives of New York City We pulled a few more maternity chic items help keep you looking fashionable

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