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Celebrity Chic Hairstyles- Get a red carpet updo like Ellen Pompeo

In the throng of celebrity style, which can be pretty tiresome, Ellen Pompeo always stands out as an example of effortless chic. Admittedly, I also have a special eye towards her personal style since we are “related” because our pooches have the same parents. Breeder bros aside, the actor knows how to rock glamour in a very modern, elegant, and off-handed manner that is absolutely worth a double-take. Ellen Pompeo's simple chic hairstyle at last night's SAG awards was no exception. "Ellen was looking for a modern, cool, hip style - not your typical old Hollywood up-do," says her hair stylist for the event, Harry Josh, the Creative Consultant for the John Frieda Collection. "We went through tons of runway

Oops, he said it again…

Mr. Blackwell's 48th Annual Best & Worst Dressed Women List for 2007 Mr. Blackwell's best Worst Dressed List 2007 -FocusOnStyle.com Without delay, here is the fashion dish from the man who put the B in be-atch, Mr. Blackwell...Please keep in mind that these opinions represent those of Mr. Blackwell and not the staff at FocusOnStyle.com. Now, Welcome to my annual merry-go-round of fashion follies-the Worst-Dressed Women List. This past year stands out as one of the most disastrous fashion years in recent memory-as well as being a particularly eye-popping moment in Tinsel-Town where several worst-dressed repeat offenders suffered collective meltdowns. There more melodrama surrounding the Spears clan, Lindsay, Paris and a host of other style-challenged starlets than a double feature

Afraid to upstage the bride… What to wear to a wedding, or maybe not

Afraid to upstage the bride… What to wear to a wedding, or maybe not I am going to a wedding reception in the Outer Banks this weekend. I have this spectacular dress and I am not sure if it is really okay for the occasion. The wedding is of an old family friend and she has always been pretty wild. All I know about the event is that it is at 7PM and the plates were $35 per person. Okay, to the dress… It is all over silver beads and sequins on grey chiffon with spaghetti straps and a plunging neckline. It fits like a dream but there is quite a bit of skin. Ahh... I like it sooo much

Let's help this reader learn how to glam it up for a big party night out and style her gold sequin top and what to wear with it for New Year's Eve… timeless style advice from our fashion archives. I have a really cute gold tank top covered in sequins that I want to wear for New Year's because it's flashy. I plan to wear black jewelry with it. My problem is that I'm unsure if it is better to wear jeans with either heels or boots or should I wear a skirt with my new gold sequin top. I love to be the center of attention when I'm out and always get compliments. I want to look sexy, hot,

The Secret of French Chic Do’s and Don’ts

French chic do's and don'ts -Paris street style photo video, come on and get inspired... watch our Paris street style photos video! Let us take you on a walking tour of what's in the Paris store windows and how the fashion looks are interpreted on the street-- without even leaving your computer! The Secret of French Chic do's and don'ts... Dear Sharon: I recently returned from my first trip to Paris and was amazed at how the French women really do have that certain something that you always hear about. I felt that my wardrobe obviously looked different and my clothing style didn't do justice by comparison. My husband says I'm nuts and not to worry, but looking at those women in Paris

Snow Boots to stay in style…

How to survive winter weather and look great in stylish snow boots too! Hit by that first blast of winter snow, freezing weather, gusting winds, and your sense of style can be on a slippery slope. You don't have to dress one part fashion darling and one part Ethan Frome to bear the elements, there are certainly enough stylish snow boots to keep your feet waterproof and toasty too. There are those style sisters who trudge ahead mindless of the bad winter weather in delicate, flimsy footwear thinking they look chic—but we consider them to look pretty dumb! A smart and stylish fashionista knows that looking great means dressing appropriately for the weather. You don't have to dress one part

How to accessorize a little black dress… Styling tips to dress-up a strapless party outfit

How to accessorize a little black dress... Styling tips to dress-up a strapless party outfit How to accessorize a little black dress... Styling tips to dress-up a strapless party outfit I have a semi-formal party to attend and plan to wear a black strapless party dress. Although it's a little black dress, I'm not sure what accessories to wear with it. I intend to wear black suede heels with it. Please advise me on how I can complete my look. (Las Vegas, NV) Sassy, sexy, stylish, and sensational, the little black strapless dress is! However, on one hand a little black dress is so basic and party chic that you almost can't go wrong with what you wear with

Say Chic…

Paris fashion designer exhibitions: YSL, Chanel, Lacroix Say Chic - Paris fashion designer exhibitions - YSL, Chanel, Lacroix - Style Thing! C'est trés bon! Nothing beats discovering an extra dash of unexpected style while walking the streets of Paris. Not one to typically write-up exhibitions that are limited to one area rather than Internet-wide, but it's hard to pass on these haute couture perpetuators of French chic in a city where fashion is not simply something to wear, but an art form. On my way from a casual lunch with BF's, art director and artist Vincent and Paris concierge Richard, we literally stumbled upon a fantastic exhibition in the Marais in celebration of the 30th anniversary for the Yves St.

The Baby Doll Clothing Trend… Is it age appropriate fashion when you’re middle-aged?

The Baby Doll Clothing Trend… Is it age appropriate fashion when you're middle-aged? I am 55 years old, but I'm told I look 45 - who knew?! Since I appear younger than I am, I sometimes have a fashion dilemma about dressing appropriately for my age. Am I too old to wear a baby-doll top? It's a rich royal blue baby doll style blouse with long sleeves, a deep V-neck, and no embellishments that I'd like to wear with dressy black slacks or jeans. Also, am I too old to show a little cleavage? I'm not wrinkled there yet!(Anacortes, WA) Sweetness, you know I believe that we shouldn't dress for our chronological age but dress for the shape that we're

Bombshells with brains – Study reports that curvy women are more clever.

In dressing right for your figure we all know the basic body type shapes of apple, rectangle, pear, and hourglass, but now a scientific study in the Journal Evolution and Human Behaviour states that research has proven that “women with large hips and small waists are more intelligent than those with either “apple-shaped” or linear bodies,” as reported in The Times of London. The paper also suggests that study results indicate that these women give birth to more intelligent children - possibly a result of higher levels of omega3 fatty acids on the hips. The researchers also believe that this may be a new explanation as for why many men find curvy women more alluring. Now, baby got back and

Bring up the girls – Non-Surgical Breast Lift

Wear this season's backless fashions in high style Non-Surgical Breast Lift- How to wear this season's backless fashions in high style with reusable Instant Breast Lift adhesives from Bring It Up. There are so many gorgeous back baring dresses around right now, and JT's Sexy Back song certainly has its fashion timeliness. But what's a hot mama to do when her girls go freestyling down once they are let loose on their own? As Dr. 90210 fans, we remain equally as spellbound viewing a surgical breast lift procedure as we are in watching Ab Fab rerun rants of the dratted saggy-titted hippies. In our real world, lies that gorgeous special occasion backless dress which should not be reserved for the

Simple chic, ponytail hairstyles from the Tracy Reese fashion show Sleek, straight hair tips right off the runway…Simple chic, ponytail hairstyles from the Tracy Reese fashion show Dear Sharon: I really want a straight hairstyle to compliment all the feminine clothing styles I've seen on the fashion runway this season. My hair has a bit of a bend to it, but it's not really that wavy. Whenever I try to style my hair straight, it looks too fluffy. Do you have any hairstyling tips to get a smooth straight hairstyle that's doesn't look limp or puffy? (Straight to Style— Bozeman, MT) Dear Straight to Style: Sweetness, you've got your styling right— when clothing is soft and feminine, hair needs to

Reem Acra

Share | Reem Acra Fashion Show | Spring 2007 Designer Collection | Fashion Week Photos- FocusOnStyle.com Reem Acra Reem Acrafashion show photos Spring 2007 - women'sclothing collectionOlympus New York Fashion Week Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Impeccable evening elegance and faultless construction are hallmarks of Reem Acra designs. The spring 2007 collection brims with chic and sublime strapless Grecian goddess gowns, alluring columns, and fluid volume in rich fabrics with the appropriate touch of jewels and metallic. In one word-- gorgeous! -S. H. Click on each picture for an enlarged view.

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