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John Galliano for Maison Margiela. Discuss.

John Galliano For Maison Margilea, "Artisinal" 2015

John Galliano for Maison Margiela I have mixed feelings about this. To start, I'm a Margiela fan and probably wear a piece in some form or another, from one of the collections, almost every day, starting with the 14 pairs of shoes & boots that are in the front rotation of my closet. John Galliano for Maison Margiela 'Artisanal' Show 2015 I love the understated and edgy appeal. I love the non-showiness of pieces that withstand time and always look current. I love the deconstructed "secret" white threads that have the same appeal to me as a red sole or giant gold monogram have for others. John Galliano for Maison Margiela 'Artisanal' Show 2015 Then there's John Galliano, a showman

Honestly, I couldn't get myself into the Golden Globes fashion this year. There were plenty of pretty reds, a lot of ho-hum, and a good amount of "they look nice but so what." Really, when's the next time you (or I) will be dolled up in a major gown? It's fun for the first few times your have the occassion to wear one. After that, it's too much work (for me). I was looking for a way to make the Golden Globes red carpet relatable to something that makes sense for us. Something you could look marvelous in your life, rather than the fantasy of "watching stars in gowns." I found it in Emma Stone. How fresh does a chic

Boost your mood from the feet up with the not this, wear that shoe guide Can you change your attitude or boost your mood depending on what shoes you are wearing? YEAH, baby, you sure can! Here's the thing, I cannot even count how many times I get asked about what shoe to wear with what outfit. So much so that I wrote the Ultimate Shoe Guide to solve that conundrum once and for all. But, it's not the matchy-matchyness that make the difference, in how your shoes make you feel. There are just some shoes to never wear... ynless you you have a really good reason (weather or medical). Beyond comfort (that counts too), there's an emotional level to

Let's reflect to timeless advice on starting the New Year in YOUR best style. Liar, liar… my big, empty promise to myself and why New Year's style resolutions hardly ever work… It's the start of the new year, and where are you? In my over 20 years in the style business, I have never once thought that truly being stylish came from a check list at the start of the year. I don't bother with resolutions of any kind anymore. If I was really going to commit to a resolution, and meant to do it, I would without having the stress of "the" list. Simple as that. I've gotten a bunch of reader emails asking about making New Year's style resolutions to amp up your look. I say phooey

New Year's Eve is just around the corner making it a smart time to get a handle on great ways to dress up your hair. Try some easy-to-follow hairstyle ideas from fab editorial and celebrity hairstylist Gad Cohen to get that special occasion hairstyle that's right for you. --S.H MORE: Hairstyle Tips 'Tis the season to look your best! From holiday office parties to your New Year's Eve bash, there's a hairstyle for every occasion. I wanted to share some of my tips and tricks to help you make your holiday hair chic and sophisticated. Take a lesson from what I tell my clients: whether you are at an office party or at a black tie event, whichever hairstyle you

Take a chance and ring in the new year with bolder makeup than usual, but remember to avoid overdoing it by playing up BOTH the eyes and the mouth... it's one or the other for a more than festive look! READ: Perfect Party Hair Bold Lips- I love the look of a bold, pronounced lip for holiday party festivities and with the season upon us, I'm going to show you how to go from the office to a cocktail party in a flash. Bold lips mean lighter lids ladies so play up the eyes with a luminous light shadow and a fine line of liquid liner at the base of the lash tilted up at the outer corner of the

Red Calvin Klein Underwear Tonal Roses Demi Bra at shopbop

Want to conjure up an old Italian tradition or just look hot for New Year's Eve? Try some firey red underwear. Wearing red underwear for Capodanno (head of the year) isn't practiced much these days but the idea of wearing something that is both considered to bring luck and is sexy like this Red Calvin Klein Underwear Tonal Roses Demi Bra and matching panty at shop bop seems great to us here at FoS. Besides, doesn't every lingerie drawer need a dose of color from all those nudes and blacks? MORE: New Year's Eve Style Tips Want to wear some red underwear for New Year's Eve... we picked some for you... Buon Capodanno! [raw][/raw] Original Publish Date: Published on December 28, 2011

Retail Remedy: Christmas in Paris by way of Galeries Lafayette, Printemps, Le Bon Marche Paris Holiday windows.. You know how I believe that Paris is where you find it is and that special chic lies inside of us all. Richard Nahem is an expat New Yorker who has been making Paris his home for the past nine years as a Paris insider blogger and personal concierge tour guide. Richard brings his take on Parisian Chic Anywhere! as one of the featured Bonus Experts in my C’est Chic Crash Course where you conjoin us discussing how to look like a Parisian as one of the 40+ videos in my premiere 8-week style mentoring program that teaches you all you need to know to look pulled together and chic. Let's look at

It's that time of year when if you aren't usually a person who does it big, you might just want to make the effort to set a beautiful and lavish table. I'm more of a casual host and prefer to arrange nibbles on stations throughout my loft rather than have a big sit down table setting. Partly, because it's the lay of the land here. I have a very open floor plan with my kitchen and breakfast bar that is part of our living space. Oh yes, and I have a glass scalene triangle-shaped dining table hich is beautiful to look at but can get awkward for setting with more than 6 guests. But I wanted to think BIG and lavish

Yup, it's here! Holiday hoopla is at full swing so I decided to create a series of Holiday Review posts and start off with one of my kooky Impromptu Madness videos that Brad and I did together.BTW: These videos are much more off the cuff than the style sessions in my C'est Chic Crash Course. We totally have different ideas on how to best arrange your party. Hear what we have to say & tell me how you get your holiday best together in the comments below. Enjoy! Holiday Style Tips continue with casual and laid back festive fun: What to wear, how to plan, and what to do at a holiday house party. Are you the kind of host who makes

Walk don't run (in those shoes) to Killer Heels, shoe lust for your soul I'm a confirmed shoe addict. Don't believe me, here's a tidbit conversation with my husband while we were on the way to see The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe at the Brooklyn Museum. Scene One: Sunday drive to the museum Husband: Which exhibition are we going to? Me: Shoes Husband: Can't you just look in your closet? Well, err, he was sort of right. One of my favorite pair of shoes were on display at the exhibition; you can see why I got them here. Ok, so it's a version of my Nicholas Kirkwood wedges with the kooky architectural heel but a slightly different upper. And, they

Wardrobe Reprise- I don't know about you but this sudden cold snap has me relying more and more on my favorite classic pieces before I even think about turning my closet over (yes, I'm layering). Take take a look back at some of my favorite tips to make getting dressed easier. And chic. --S.H. No-brainer fall into winter dressing starts with a great coat... Dear Sharon: I get confused at what to wear when I have appointments all over town and getting ready for work gets complicated. I wish for the days of a classic uniform, like school but a stylish one of course! Do you have any ideas on how streamline my wardrobe to a few good, solid pieces to

This week's look back post to celebrate the 15th anniversary of FocusOnStyle online, tackles the conundrum I face every day and you may too if you are an entrepreneur... what to wear when you work from home. Ya know, how to pull yourself together when no on really sees you and you still need to feel both great about yourself and comfy. Besides, get it together in a flash for when you need to look professional on a Skype or a fast meeting. I've been deep with my team working on the bountiful (I over delivered 10x) assets for the C'est Chic Crash Course (you've signed up to join me, right?) and have to admit that I've been spending a lot of

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John Galliano for Maison Margiela. Discuss.

Red Carpet Your Way: Wear Pants to a Formal! Go against the grain and stand out (Golden Globes a la Emma Stone)

Are your shoes a buzz kill? The Top 5 Shoes to never wear unless…

I hope you didn’t, but if you did: 5 ways to not fall off the New Year’s style resolutions wagon

Perfect Party Hair for a Big Night Out (or in)

Party Face- Instant Holiday Party Make-Up Survival Tips

New Year’s Luck Italian Style- Wear red underwear!

Why travel? We brought the best Paris Holiday Windows to you!

The Decisive Guide On How To Set A Beautiful Table + Plan A Lavish Evening At Home

How to Plan and What to Wear to a Holiday Party at Home- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 18

Killer Heels, maybe my husband was right

Stylist Advice: Your Classic Uniform, My Way!

What to wear when you work from home AND a peek at my office. Here’s some stylist advice

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