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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.

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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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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

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London Fashion Week: Ashish Fashion Show Review

Ashish Catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … A colour explosion of neon animal print clashed with Christmas prints, covered in translucent sequins with a circus theme, is what made up the Ashish fashion show for London Fashion Week at the Hippodrome Theatre in Leicester Square. Determined not to succumb to the winter's depressing mood, Ashish opted for the jubilant and loud shades of neon pink, blue, yellow, orange and green. Trousers with pom-pom detailing contributed to the outrageous look.   >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos Prints of all varieties were included, ranging from zebra, tiger and leopard to the USA's Stars and Stripes, to traditional Christmas reindeer and snowflake prints. Most pieces were covered

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London Fashion Week: Bernard Chandran Fashion Show Review

Bernard Chandran Catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … London Fashion Week continues with dreamy printed sheer fabric and swinging teardrop beading mixed with prints inspired by the Far East, Bernard Chandran's latest collection offered a stormy version of a rainstorm. This diverse collection seems to be representative of the changeable behaviour of the weather. The colour palette ranged from the deep shades of black, navy, silver and gunmetal to warmer shades of lilac, pale blue and peach and finally, the fiery tones of crimson red. content continues below photo gallery >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos Even the silhouette did not escape the influence of the weather, with the signature shape being that of the

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London Fashion Week: Ioannis Dimitrousis Fashion Show Review

Ioannis Dimitrousis Catwalk - Fall / Winter 2009 … A mix of shimmering silk yarns and harsh metal detailing made for a stunning finished collection with a fetish feel for the Ioannis Dimitrousis Fall / Winter 2009 collection as shown during London Fashion Week. An autumnal colour palette of black, grey and deep red signalled a move away from last season's elaborate tones of gold, royal blue and orange, giving the Untitled' collection an edgier look. >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos Ioannis's signature intricate crocheting is carried throughout the collection and is used to create body-con shapes.The use of swinging chains and needle detailing, along with the strict silhouette give the feeling of a restricted

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Beauty Tips: Take the fright out of winter damaged hair with protein hair conditioners

Protein power for pretty hair… If you are like many of us at this cold and dry time of year, your hair is, how shall I say… scary! This is especially true on the days when it is so dry that the electricity in the air makes your hair look like a fright movie. Expand that crazy frizz if you have chemically treated hair. Don’t get me started… you have got yourself a recipe for dry, damaged and downright scary hair! What does all this have to do with protein you ask? Well, I bet that most of you are familiar with the benefits of moisture during winter weather and how it quenches the thirst of dry and parched skin

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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

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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

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NY Fashion Week: Rest your feet moment and just Tweet us

So many more fashion shows to rave about… But, first we must take a bit of a morning breather. Have you been following the FocusOnStyle FW tweets from our on the go girl, Alix Kivlin?   Well, babies start to follow all of FocusOnStyle on Twitter too… ’cause you don’t want to miss more of NY Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and the Oscars... a girl has got to look gorgeous! >> See our complete runway coverage and fashion show photos

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Weekly Web Roundup: 2.20.09

Who says what online this week… FocusOnStyle.com says denim with a rocker theme never looked more fresh than at the William Rast fashion show- having Justin Timberlake at the helm and love Jessica Biel front row doesn’t hurt either- photos and fashion show review.   These new electronic gadgets keep girlawhirl powered up and running.   SheFinds is disappointed in Erickson Beamon. Their jewelry line for Target may be inexpensive, but it doesn’t have to look cheap.   SheZoom exposes celebrity looks at Fashion Week 2009. Check out stars like Amanda Bynes, Hilary Duff, and Katie Couric as they light up the catwalk at Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show.   Smarter Fashion shows us how to the get the

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NY Fashion Week: Thuy fashion show review

Thuy- Fall 2009 Collection, video below… Fashion is not always taken at face value. Sometimes you need to give it a bit of time and understand that taste is very subjective. I’m more of a realist than trendy fabulousista when it comes to flattering silhouettes. Ok, I won’t lie, my first impression of this collection was not a good one, but by the end of the show I acknowledged it means absolutely nothing if I personally don’t like it, but it means everything it I can look past my taste and see what has been created and the whether it has been created well. This line was indeed well made. My personal issue was that many of the pieces were

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NY Fashion Week: William Rast fashion show review

William Rast | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week… Yet another designer going with the rock ‘n roll theme– this time via Justin Timberlake– but this so far has been my favorite interpretation. Yes we are feeling the 80’s, yes we are feeling the punk rock, but in addition we are feeling the grunge / hipster vibe which helps to tone it down a bit and gives a sort of all American look. First off the William Rast collection is 70% denim which I love! Denim with studs, denim with fringe, denim with black lace, black denim with zippers…..it’s never ending how it got all tricked up. But tricked up so it does not look ridiculous, nearly every piece

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NY Fashion Week: Miss Sixty fashion show review

Miss Sixty | Runway Fall 2009 Collection-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week… Rock ‘n roll heavily weighted with an 80’s and punk feel set the tone for Miss Sixty. Denim washes had a huge range from classic blues to greys and black of course, but the washing techniques were far from average - some were heavily bleached, others were very stone washed giving an allover crinkle texture reminding you of your favorite pair of jeans in 1985, colored tints and resin washes, fortunately not so much of the shredding we are currently seeing everywhere. As far as denim styling, I personally was pleased to see the skinny jean still maintaining it’s power, especially with glam rock appliques and over-sized hardware. On the

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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

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