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I inadvertently started my blog during my infant son’s nap time back in 1999… before the term ‘blog’ was even popular.

Through it all, I believe…

Your style is your fingerprint in all that you do… it’s how you see the world + how the world perceives you.

 

The blog archives go back to the beginning and are updated regularly.  You’ll find 1,000’s of posts about modern business, branding, positioning, marketing, photos, fashion, style, beauty, lifestyle… and most importantly, how to do anything authentically. Enjoy!

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Megan Fox in Lingerie is The Body for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. Think of her as the Cristiano Ronaldo for the other team

Megan Fox appears for the second season as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans in the brand's Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 advertising campaign. In all fairness, this post is for the OTHER team. You went nuts the other day at the half-naked photos of gorgeous soccer sensation Cristiano Ronaldo showing off his six-pack delight for his stint as brand body ambassador for Armani.. who could blame you?! Today, we have the just released lingerie photo of the fetchingly amazing Megan Fox doing her second turn as the official worldwide testimonial for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, coinciding with Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 advertising campaign. Pretty darn hot. Do you have the confidence to look as hot as Megan

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Rick Owens Furniture As Art Still On View at Salon 94 with Pavane for a Dead Princess

Designer Rick Owens transforms the Studio 94 gallery into Pavane for a Dead Princess, a contemporary sleeping quarter based in part on his own Parisian home. Pavane for a Dead Princess, is Rick Owens' first presentation of furniture design in the United StatesRick Owens' design vision melds archaism with modernism, brutal beauty with uncompromising luxury, whether in his collectible cool chic clothes or sterling foray into home design. Inspiration not to be missed: In an Inspired by French composer Maurice Ravel’s composition for solo piano written in 1899 and presented by Salon 94 and Rudy Weissenberg, the centerpiece of the bedroom interior by Rick Owens is a towering Spanish alabaster headboard above a low-lying bed, a monumental composition that dominates

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Patti Smith’s Downtown Vibe Is the Inspiration for Ports 1961 Pre-Spring 2011 Collection That Rocks

“New York is the thing that formed me; New York is the thing that deformed me...” Patti Smith Runway Review: Rock icon Patti Smith was the style inspiration for the knockout Ports 1961 Pre-Spring 2011 collection by Tia Cibani. For anyone who has not had the amazing experience of seeing Smith perform live, particularly in a small venue, you are truly missing out on a brilliant force of music, poetry, and performance. From the days of being called the "Godmother of Punk, " to her riveting early album covers photographed by Robert Mapplethorpe, Patti Smith does it on her terms. Just Kids by Patti Smith Ports 1961 / Resort 2011 Ports 1961 Pre-Spring 2011 that references Smith's iconic presence is

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Real Housewives of New York Reunion Recap with Jill Zarin, Gossip and Men’s Grooming Tips from Brad Boles

Part 3: Front and center with Jill Zarin as we watch the first installment of the 3-part ôThe Real Housewives of New York Cityö reunion show together at her tony digs in The Hamptons Breathless with Brad Boles, I think I should name his column that as never a dull moment of gossip and beauty with everybody's favorite Gay Husband about town.-- S.H. The twisted lives of öThe Real Housewives of New York City!ö Who's hot and who's not. Who knows if you may or may not be seeing Simon van Kempen's fashion disasters or Alex McCord's new attitude, when filming begins for next season? I'm just saying that there is a line in the sand and nobody is speaking

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Emporio Armani Underwear Campaign is a Six Pack Delight with Cristiano Ronaldo

Giorgio Armani has, pardon the reference to the, ah hum, obvious, unveiled the new images of super hunky Cristiano Ronaldo appearing in the Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 advertising campaigns. Thankfully, this is the second season for Cristiano Ronaldo as the official worldwide testimonial for the brand! Cristiano Ronaldo appearing in the Armani Jeans AW1011 advertising campaig There's no promise that your guy will look this amazing in Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans, but the fantasy alone could keep you going. Here's what's in stock now: Photos: Emporio Armani

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Looking Like Your Dog Is So Chic in Paris

A mademoiselle and her pooch in Paris Only in Paris when you look like your dog, it will be chic! I know I will get an argument by dog lovers from other places (particularly from Sharon and her love of French poodles), but I say no one loves their dogs more than Parisians. I back up my statement with the fact that dogs are allowed almost anywhere in Paris- at the butcher, the baker, restaurants, the metro, parks, art galleries, food shops, boutiques, and dog grooming salons. >> SHOP: Need to be discreet? Check out our Cute Pet Carriers Want immediate attention and better service in a restaurant or cafe? Just park your dog on the chair next to you

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Erin Fetherston Resort 2011- We Want It NOW and Figured Out How to Get It

Runway Review: The French film, L'Amant was the inspiration for the collection Suffering from a severe “gotta have what I see now” fashion disorder, I sat back and figured out how to style the essence of the Resort 2011 collection, right now on the cuff of Summer 2010. I've deciphered the styling details for you so you can now savor the taste of this Romantic Neo-Vintage / Modern French Chic style! Lucky Look #13 from Erin Fetherston Resort 2011 >> SHOP Erin Fetherston at ShopBop Don't bite too much... you want to still be hungry for the collection when it hits the stores in time for resort. >> SEE the Best of the Collections: Fashion Show Photos Erin Fetherston was

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Summer Beauty Tips, Hamptons Gossip, and The Real Housewives of New York City, of course from Brad Boles

Part 2: Lunch with Jill Zarin's ôGay Husbandö serves up some tasty dish... meow! Last week, I promised you more of Brad Boles as he begins his weekly summer column for FocusOnStyle! Beauty tips and gossip, served up, well not straight, but definitely on the rocks from the fast-talking, globe-trekking, glamourella guy himself. Hold tight kiddies, because in the weeks to come, Brad and I will be chatting away with you! ľ S.H. There is something about warm weather and beaches that brings out the sexy in all of us. There's no better ôHousewifeö then the Countess Luann de Lesseps who gave a great radio interview with my very sexy friend Judith Regan of SirusXM. The Countess remained a lady

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Brooklyn Decker gives you something to think about the next time you put on a too skimpy outfit

When the model with the body of death shows some modesty, should not the scantily clad bimbettes take note? Guess what folks? Brooklyn Decker does NOT bare all at the Guys Choice Awards. This post is for the babes out there who have a penchant for strutting around with their girls spilling out while wearing skirts so short that they need a bikini wax rather than a leg wax. Not to forget that their bodycon dresses are two sizes too small and they are wearing skyscraper heels that can't even walk in, let alone balance. Sorry sweets, you look cheap! Maybe even like a reject fresh off a screechy reality show casting call... it's not chic, it's not classy.

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Katy Perry Smurfette Blue Hair Wig Is California Gurls Cool on the Red Carpet and we found the matching baby wig

I heard a little rumor over the make-up counter this weekend while I was shopping for a new lipstick. It seems that Katy Perry will be unveiling some rather fantastical and wild wigs in her new video... we'll see if those coiffed confectionery creations come to be. In the mean time, I'm totally in love with her electric blue, Bettie Paige-esque, glam girl hair that she sported at the MTV Music Awards this weekend. It is full-on wacky color, but the super coiffed style brings it up a notch to be super chic-- hey, that's Katy Perry's style in a nutshell! The blue hair is really not out of the blue for Katy, she also sports blue hair on the

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How to Wear a Scarf In Your Hair For A Touch of Vintage Summer Chic

Sure, it's a bit 80's retro but the sassy head scarf looks so fresh now As summer heat is quickly coming upon us wielding it's hideous attempts to wreck our hair, what is a babe like you to do to look great, beat the heat, and keep the hair off your face? Twist a little scarf on your head for instant chic! Take a cue from the street chic inspiration photos from Stylesight or think back to the clubby days of early Madonna for a little head scarf style. It's really simple and easy and the look and feel depends on the design of your scarf. >> WATCH SHARON'S HOW TO WEAR A SCARF VIDEO If you feel a bit

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The Real Housewives of New York City Gossip From Brad Boles

Part 1: Lunch with Jill Zarin's ôGay Husbandö serves up some tasty dish... meow! Jill's gay husband Brad gossips about the ladies... do you love it? The catfights and the hugs. The bitchiness and the love. The scandals and the sincerity. Drama and glamour are all in an episode of ôThe Real Housewives of New York City.ö Out of sight but not out of mind for the previous part of Season 3, image impresario and makeup artist Brad Boles, a.k.a. Jill Zarin's ôgay husbandö on the show, shares some of his behind-the-scenes gossip on some of the hottest housewife dirt on TV. You'll see Brad on tonight's blockbuster finale episode of the season and you'll hear more from him as

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