Sharon Haver – FocusOnStyle.com

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Make it your business to live your dream…

 

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!

The Blog Posts...

My Vlogging Tips: How to create videos for youtube and social media [Quick Tips Video]

Watch today's video for my behind-the-scenes vlogging tips on how I make quick videos on my computer for Youtube and social media-- and why I like recorded videos over livestream. Lately, one of my top frequently asked questions is how I make the Quick Tips videos that I use as content here on FocusOnStyle for video blogging, youtube, and social media videos rather than solely written blog content. I've been asked if I record my one-take videos in clumps, one at a time, on the go, or just when inspiration strikes. The answer is all of the above. That being said, the best way to get your message across is to schedule some time to chunk them out by recording small batches of videos

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The hidden meaning of what your brand colors say about you [Quick Tips Video]

The hidden meaning of what your brand colors say about you
How do the colors you use in your business visually connect to you and your brand? Join me in this Quick Tips video as I explain the importance of having the right brand colors that are aligned to your business. I'm not going to get all spooky on you but there is a subliminal, hidden meaning of what your brand colors say about you. The colors that you use to represent yourself in your business and online are part of the instant  visual message that that you send. Before you have time to say a word, people assume different things  about you from the first impression  that your brand silently speaks, and sometimes that can even be damaging to how you are

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Reinvention Advice to have a relevant personal brand so your small business doesn’t fall behind! [Quick Tips Video]

How to have a relevant personal brand + the WORST lighting ever!!! It's so easy to rest on your laurels but you don't want to let your brand fall behind. Join me in this Quick Tips video with a beautiful Hudson River New York City view of the Freedom Tower behind me (and some REALLY atrocious light) to learn why it's important as a woman entrepreneur and small business owner to stay on top of your personal brand to be perceived as relevant in your small business. P.S. Use the yucky lighting in this video to see how important it is to be literally seen in the right light... it's ok to once in awhile have bad lighting if you

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Reinvention Tips: What happens when the something you do is not the something you’re known for? [Quick Tips Video]

Reinvention Tips: What happens when the something you do is not the something you’re known for?
How to get it right!  Reinvent your personal brand to be more aligned with what you really do. The biggest piece of advice I can give any business owner is to keep their audience in the loop with their evolution - whatever it may be. I've been in business for 3 decades! And a lot has evolved about FocusOnStyle in that time. So I always make it a point to keep my audience updated on what is going on. It can be hard sometimes. FocusOnStyle began as a fashion magazine and is now a brand and image consulting firm.  A lot of people had trouble letting go of FocusOnStyle as being solely a fashion and style company. The truth is

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Personal Branding 101- How your personal brand is more than you think it is [Quick Tips Video]

Personal Branding 101- How your personal brand is more than you think it is
Personal branding tips for small business owners and entrepreneurs. It can get very confusing to know what a personal brand is, but once you understand its messaging, the results are invaluable. In this Quick Tips video, you will learn how a personal brand is more than you think it is and how it comes into play when you position yourself as the face of your brand. Most of us know that a personal brand is a visual representation of ourselves and/or businesses... but a lot more goes into it than you think. The look, feel, typeface, fonts, brand colors, style of design and style of your web site, along with how you present and position yourself with  your fashion fashion,

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The BIG Rebrand! New Look, New Resources

Yes, it's that time again. The bi-annual website design update. But this round, it's not only the look and feel of FocusOnStyle.com that's gotten a facelift, it's positioning the type of content that I've been serving you in a more specific framework. Style may be my beat but business is what I do 989% of my day. It's how I help you and your biz get out there, especially when you want to attract high-level clients. I’m fresh from a fantastic staycation in my favorite city in the whole world, New York. (Keep reading for a special TREAT for you at the end). My husband and I spent the long holiday weekend in the city being a tourist in our

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How to organize your life with a Google calendar: Best productivity and life hack, ever![Quick Tips Video]

An organized calendar is an organized life. There is one business tool I could never ever live without.... MY CALENDAR.  I'm the type of person who needs to have something in my calendar for it to actually exist. (Otherwise I would be running around late, early and misinformed like a chicken with their head cut off.) So I wanted to create this Quick Tip to show why I love Google Calendars so much. I personally like Google calendars because they offer the easiest interface and have great color coding/customization features. You can see in the video how I I breakdown everything between myself, personal life, vacation, team and important meetings into different colors to add an extra level of certainty

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How to live elegantly on a budget [Quick Tips Video]

Secrets to living a cheap chic and elegant life.
Secrets to living a cheap chic and elegant life. I’m often asked how to have a sophisticated, upscale lifestyle without spending a fortune. This really resonates with me as it’s how I grew up.  My mom wanted to us to appreciate the aesthetics in life to enjoy art, culture, luxurious living, and designer clothes even when we couldn’t afford it. How we enjoyed the pleasures of an elevated lifestyle within our budget was easy. We didn’t sit home and ruminate about what we could not have but look for ways to live the life we dreamed about on the budget we had. Here are some simple ways to live a cheap chic and elegant life: If you enjoy the theater,

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How to organize your closet with the best Huggable Hangers! [Quick Tips Video]

Closet organization tips with my favorite Huggable Hangers! If you have a lot of clothes like me, your closet space is at a premium. The best closet organization tip I have are fuzzy hangers! You can find fuzzy hangers at Bed, Bath and Beyond, The Container Store, or on the Home Shopping Network. Versions are available at almost any home goods store.  My favorite red ones are from Joy Mangano on HSN. The hangers are slim, so don't they take up a lot of precious closet space and clothes almost never fall off- especially, delicate items like camisoles or lightweight tops. I organize my clothes by not only what they are but also my organizing my hanger colors so it

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My Vlogging Tips: How to record videos for youtube and social media [Quick Tips Video]

How many takes does it take to get a social media video right? Vlogging is a great way to connect with your audience. But how to record videos for youtube and how many takes does it take to get a social media video right? You may haver noticed that I've been creating more video blogging, youtube, and social media videos rather than just written blog content.   Vlogging is a fun way to connect as a “real person” to your audience. But how to do look natural on camera? Go for real, not perfect when it comes to social media videos. Aim for one take when it comes to social media so you look natural and not like you are reading

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How to remove fuzz from sweaters [Quick Tips Video]

how to remove fuzz from sweaters
Here's my best style hack to remove the unsightly fuzz from sweaters. I don't know about you but sweater pilling drives me nuts! There are some wool and cashmere sweaters that no matter what, they accumulate those nasty fuzz balls called pilling under the arms are wherever there is friction from wear. Don't worry, this sweater shaver hack really works! FocusOnStyle Quick Tip Videos with Sharon Haver are on the go (unedited, undone, real life) one take, one minute videos designed to help you elevate your business, life and style each day. For the QuickTips Video Library, click here. I pulled some sweater shavers for you to shop JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this

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Pussycat Bow, no problem! How to instantly accessorize your outfit and think out of the box! [Quick Tips Video]

Think like a stylist and learn how to accessorize your outfit in a snap! When you're packing for a business trip, like I was for a speaking engagement, you want to add interesting accessories but don't want to go overboard. Here's my video quick tip to create a pretty pussycat bow from a men's scarf. MORE scarf tips, here. FocusOnStyle Quick Tip Videos with Sharon Haver are on the go (unedited, undone, real life) one take, one minute videos designed to help you elevate your business, life and style each day. For the QuickTips Video Library, click here. Video Library Binge watch on the FocusOnStyle Video Library. Subscribe in YouTube Don't miss any of my Quick Tip Video. Subscribe in YouTube,

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