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  • Fashion Rules? Think Again, It’s Not The One Thing To Wear On Camera [Video]

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    If someone asked what was one of my most frequently asked questions about style and fashion rules, this would be it! I know this is a conundrum for so many business women who feel out of touch and confused about what to wear, especially in today’s very visual world, but… When it comes to wardrobe, there isn’t one rule for everyone.  It all comes down to aligning yourself with your brand, and your personal aesthetic. That includes what you wear! […]

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  • Behind The Scenes On A PhotoShoot You Can Do On Your Own [Video]

    Behind The Scenes

    Lights, Camera… now what? You don’t need all that stuff but there is nothing wrong with tszujing up the equipment on occasion. It’s important to remember though that you are the main attraction, not any of the extra fancy things around you. Having a good background is definitely important for looking aspirational, but that doesn’t mean you need to think so hard about it that you can’t focus on your message. Fancy equipment can be fun! It can make videos […]

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  • Your Business Coach Probably Never Told You This BUT It’s Key To Going Next Level [Video]

    Too Many Choices And NONE Are You!

    Do you feel like you’re doing everything right, it’s just not connecting? This could be why… Yes, you want to have as many things as are useful in your arsenal in order to build you business. Yes, you want the training, the strategy, the tactics – there is nothing wrong with that. BUT sometimes you can get stuck EVEN WITH everything you need. This can make anyone feel like a Debbie Downer. You invest all this money and time into […]

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  • How to Eliminate Photo Stress and Get The Results You Want [Video]

    Whats the right time

    Taking great photos doesn’t have to be intimidating, don’t panic! Sometimes we overthink when is the best time to take a photo. I’ve got a little secret for you — it’s RIGHT NOW! When you look and feel good it shows! Take advantage of those moments. Share your positive moments in a photo. People want to share in your life. Be a part of your journey. See your smile. Share the amazing moments of your life! When you feel that […]

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  • Are branding photos the best way to connect with your audience? [Video]

    Real vs Staged Photos

    How do you balance your brand imaging? It isn’t always 50/50. Who doesn’t love easy math? This equation only has three parts: 80, 20 and YOU. When it comes to your online photos, 80 percent of the time you want to bring the every day you. The other 20 percent, feel free to tszuj it up! The most important part of the equation is you. You bringing yourself to the table. Whether it’s an everyday look or all Glam and […]

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  • Why you may be getting overlooked online and how to fix that [Video]

    Are you putting people asleep

    Do you wonder why you’re not getting noticed online? This could be the reason… As fun as it is to do big brand fancy photo shoots, this isn’t the best way to represent yourself. Why? Because people aren’t connecting with you as a REAL person! People relate to real people, and if you’re posting the same picture all over the place people zone out! We get exhausted from seeing the same photo over and over again. Or the same three […]

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  • Cheap Chic Secret For Camera Ready Makeup, YOUR Way! [Video]

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    Do you want to amp up your camera ready makeup without paying for a glam squad? Here’s how! Sometimes you want a little extra tszuj in your makeup but you aren’t quite sure how to do it yourself. No sweat, there is a fun and easy way to get styled for your videos and photos without breaking the bank. Here’s the scoop: Most professional makeup stores will do your makeup for free, all you have to do is pay for […]

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  • Say Cheese! How To Not Feel Weird, Look Frozen and Be Authentic on Camera [Video]

    How to be authentic when what seems so natural gets too complicated

    Getting Real, Being Authentic On Camera is NOT Just For Celebrities, You Can Master It Too! It seems so counterintuitive but knowing how to be authentic on camera when what seems so natural gets too complicated is a top issue that many entrepreneurs face. It makes total sense. Because as an entrepreneur, coach, author, or any independent contractor who is the face of your brand, you probably never went to acting class nor modeling school. But now, being in front […]

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  • How To Create Content That Authentically Connects With Your Ideal Audience

    The best content usually starts in the most non-complicated, simplest ways.

    Spoiler Alert: When it comes to connecting with your audience… you gotta be REAL! We’ve all done it, or at least entertained the idea. Thinking we need to do this, add that, hire them to grow our personal brand. Before you know it, you are out a ton and a half of money, spinning your wheels and ending up with a personal brand that’s no longer very personal. And content that seems not even close to you and your voice. […]

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  • Camera Shy? Not Any More With These 3 Easy Tricks To Look Great In Photos [Live Video]

    how to look natural in photos, selfies or headshots when you are not a model

    If you ever wonder how to take a great photo that you can use on social media, video thumbnails and set ups, your web site, your book cover… basically anything, then this post is definitely for you. It can get overwhelming if not a dent to your ego when you try to take a photo and end up looking not so hot. One thing I learned on 15 years on photoshoots is that many models and celebrities are not as […]

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  • Sure the “Big Why” Is Critical To Your Message, But Don’t Neglect The ‘Where”

    Why your environment is crucial to share your message (and it's easier than you think)e

    Finding your “Big Why” is typically the first step in your marketing and starting up your business as its those very reasons that will keep you going when things get complicated. Knowing the “why” makes perfect sense to set the path to share your message (your “what”) with the kind of audience you want to attract (your “who”). But what so many business coaches and entrepreneurs greatly overlook is YOUR BIG WHERE. In today’s visual world where authenticity trumps staged […]

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    • A Note From Sharon Haver

    a note from sharon haver-1 Hello Gorgeous,

    Thanks for taking the time to stop by  FocusOnStyle !

    I'm the editor in chief and resident fashion + style expert  with over 25 years experience in the fashion biz as a stylist, syndicated fashion advice columnist, and web entrepreneur.

    I hope you love the best of women's fashion and top style trends as much as I do.

    More important, I want to help you make the most of what YOU've got !

    I want your personal style to be organic to you, flattering to your body type , and not contrived or cookie-cutter but a natural extension of just one of the many things that you do everyday, including what you wear to work.

    As your style mentor , I share insider tips & tricks to help YOU get the awareness to do it yourself and stand out from the pack.

    Yup, it's about discovering the D.I.Y. stylist in YOU!

    That’s what I’m here for. To empower you to get it going on.

    Back in 1999, I founded the site as a 24/7 platform where anyone can get expert stylist advice, fashion tips, and style trends to make the most of what they've got... long before the term "fashion blog" became part of our language.

    If you are new to the FocusOnStyle, a good place to start is with my series of free online fashion and style guides , curated from some of our post popular topics. If you have any questions that you would like considered to be answered on the fashion blog, please ask for  fashion advice here .

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    As a stylist I'm about YOU, not me.

    I'm not about gushing over  celebrity style  or preening over a picture of a cute outfit that I or my team is wearing. I do use style icons, from wherever they may be, as a launch point to help YOU tweak to chic to bring  red carpet fashion  to your closet, in a way that makes sense for YOU!  We call that, " I'll Have What She's Having " around here. We look at the runway to inspire you to stay on top of your game, because as a New Yorker, I personally know that looking modern is the best revenge! When you want style motivation , FoS has that too!

    Style shouldn't have an expiration date...

    We know that great style is not only for teenyboppers, and age-appropropropriate & ageless style  doesn't mean dowdy. Consider FoS as a go-to resource for how to wear and what to wear (almost) anything at any age with high, yet definable style that suits your lifestyle.

    Pretty, sexy chic is the NEW fabulous, and it's right at  FocusOnStyle.com , online since 1999.

    Best,

    S.H.







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    If you want to work with me closer, I have a few V.I.P. one on one stylist spots that I open up periodically.