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French Chic at a Certain Age: The power of black a la Juliette Binoche… not so basic!

Basic black becomes beautiful black when it's worn in the right French Chic way... It's funny how there are photos of us that almost instantly look dated and others that have timeless perfection. What we are wearing plays a huge part in what sustains looking chic and vital rather than overdone and garish. Take for instance, the style power and endurance of perennially black clad Juliette Binoche and Malgorzarta Szumowska pictured here. >> Day One of the three-part FoS series Ageless & Age-Appropriate French Chic At A Certain Age Let's think about this: every season there is a trend color; something eye-catching to refuel your need to buy something new. You wear that color. Like this season's trendy shade of coralish-roseish-tangerine formerly rightly reserved

Sometimes you want a pair of on-ear headphones that don't look like you're ready to join the wannabe DJ set. Nothing wrong with the super-sized headphone look but at a certain age you look kinda ridiculous working out with a set of motherships attached to your head, not to mention some blinged out logo. If you're looking for something with a stylish yet sophisticated flair, Ear Wangs by Fanny Wang Headphones Co. in the "freshly squeezed" Duo Color 1000 Series may just be it. Ear Wangs by Fanny Wang Headphone Co. at Amazon.com RELATED: Music Posts Besides a sleek look that's clean and chic, and lightweight, Fanny Wang’s custom-paired titanium-plate drivers are "tuned to deliver natural, thumping bass with crystal clear mids

When editor Mark Evan Chimsky asked me to write a 'Master Your Look' essay for the anthology 65 Things to Do When You Retire, 65 Notable Achievers on How to Make the Most of the Rest of Your Life (Sellers Publishing), I couldn't refuse. Besides having the opportunity to share my senior style tips for a time in your life when coveting the latest it thing is not as relevant as revitalizing your most age-appropriate personal best, my essay would be in the book along such esteemed notables as my feminist idol Gloria Steinem, former President Jimmy Carter, Jane Fonda, John E. Nelson, (What Color Is Your Parachute?), and a host of other experts and achievers on how to make the most of the rest of

We are going to start a chronicle to look at the personal style of some of our FocusOnStyle readers. Hey, that could be YOU next time! Jump to the end to see how to share your personal style with us. Lindsay Webdell is one of our Twitter friends and jumped to the chance to share her look with all of us. Lindsay is pretty nifty too... she has a fun and colorful spin on French Chic style in her choice of classic pieces that flatter her figure while being extremely distinctive and modern. Best off it's all affordable fashion. She's pretty cute, don't you think? Now, heeeeeeeeeere's Lindsay.... -S.H. Lindsay's touch of fun accessories I'd call my style "classically and affordably fun." I'm drawn to timeless

What Not To Wear | Spring Fugly Fashion Don'ts There will probably be someone who doesn't like this. That's ok. I was looking through a spring lookbook for a celebutard turned designer, who will remain nameless, and each outfit pictured was kowtowing to some amped up commercial fashion fad trend, that probably should never have taken off in the first place. But there ya go, a pseudo celeb wears something, the pr sends out a photo, bloggers pick it up, and every girl who can find a parking spot at the mall, is seen wearing it and wearing it and wearing it. That's fine when the follower with a passion for fashion (an expression that drives me mad) is a young girl.

Claudia Schiffer in her iconic bustier shot from the Guess 1989 campaign

Can you believe that it was 1989 when Claudia Schiffer starred in her first black & white Brigitte Bardot-esque, and now iconic, GUESS ad campaign, pictured above? Time flies when you STILL look fantastic! That would be both for the supermodel and the brand. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of GUESS, Claudia is back starring in its campaign shot again by Ellen Von Unwerth and guided by the creative direction of Paul Marciano, CEO and Creative Director at GUESS? Inc. . An image from the 30th anniversary GUESS campaign with Claudia wearing denim cigarette pants with bold daisies that channel a classic GUESS look. “Claudia exemplifies everything the GUESS woman stands for,” said Paul Marciano. “Her timeless, distinctive style and infectious energy

With the spring season's unpredictable, transitional weather abound, comes the perfect base component to easy dressing that's packed with bonuses; its stylish, comes in a luxe, organic fabrication, is designed by highly collectible designer Miguel Adrover and it rings in at a friendly $198. That's right, in case you haven't heard, early aughts avant-garde fashion designer Miguel Adrover may have ducked out of the New York fashion scene ages ago, but he has been quietly designing an appropriately smart collection for organic label Hessnatur for several seasons. >>Consult our Eco-Friendly Shopping Guide for all things Green & Chic A statement of contrasts with alternating ribbed layers in different proportions in soothing shades of gray, it holds its own with the seasons color-block trend and its eco-friendly composition

How to Wear Eyelet And Look Like A Grown-Up Like Fashion Designer Charlotte Ronson With signs of an early spring blissfully taking hold over much of the states, designer Charlotte Ronson's recent appearance at an NYC Ferragamo event in an on-trend white eyelet dress had us looking forward to the sartorial season ahead while taking note of her well styled look. While eyelet often tends to bring little children's dresses and oversized beach caftans to mind, Ronson's take on the fabrication raises its level to an unthought of level of cool. >>More: Charlotte Ronson >> Shop the Charlotte Ronson collection at Shopbop By pairing her frock with a boyish nautical fitted blazer, chunky gold bracelets and a pulled back hairstyle, she gives an entirely

Deo-Go Deodorant & Antiperspirant Stain Remover

No (arm)pitty party here. I must say that I have a fixation with armpits. More important with the way that something funky growing, reeking, or staining can mar your look. Don't even get me started on the way some people still use white deodorant that cakes up in the creases of their armpits when clear deodorant is right there on shelf too. There is a solution to solving ONE otherwise gross underarm problem. There is a deodorant stain remover, and don't say that I didn't tip you off. RELATED: It's Pit Day... have you checked your armpits today? Deo-Go Deodorant & Antiperspirant Stain Remover, removes the yellowing on fabric from armpit stains. YES, the spray-on stain remover combats dreaded underarm pit

New York's party princesses were out in full force at Salvatore Ferragamo's lavish fete at Julian Schnabel's grand Palazzo Chupi earlier this week to celebrate the venerable Italian leather goods house's latest fragrance, Signorina. The event was coordinated to evoke the fragrances stylish muse and campaign star Bianca Balti's glamorous lifestyle with sartorial stars Alexandra and Theodora Richards, Rachel Chandler and Stella Schnabel also dressed in the labels graphic scarf printed dresses from Spring 2012. Attendees included fashion & art world stars Courtney Love, Carmen Cass, Emily Weiss, Astrid Munoz, Hope Atherton and Hannah Bronfman. >>More: Music But the evenings biggest draw was the U.S debut of I Blame Coco fronted by Eliot Sumner, daughter of Sting & Trudie Styler. With her svelte

From London Fashion Week to Industria Super Studio in New York, The British Fashion Council was back in town to champion the latest collections of its talented roster of young designers to watch. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Among the group Holly Fulton, J.W Anderson and Simone Rocha's collections stood out as they each retain a vision that's completely modern & original. Fulton always gets our attention with her deco inspired prints, this time around in unexpected bold pink hues and electric blues. While we just can't get enough of Anderson's techno/retro masterpieces and Rocha's cool allure too. Overall, nothing compares to the visually stimulating, beautifully executed visions of London's top young designers over almost any city. -- Naveed Hussain Louise

In our books Christopher Kane continues to excel with collections so mind-bogglingly cool and forward thinking without being too complex and if you've paid any attention to the fashion street scene photogs, he's now gotten a hold on creating exhilarating must-have bags. >>More: Christopher Kane Fashion Did you see his gel filled, neon hued clear plastic envelope clutches from last season? Good luck finding one of those collectibles now! >> SHOP: BEST BAGS Spring 2012's runway outing had us coveting his organza tee covered in plastic floral decals but his 3-d floral pouchette clutch really got our attention. CHECK OUT: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS While it's quirk factor is unquestionably playful and reminiscent of 70's children's stickers, it could make for one of the coolest bags we've seen

Why do we tip off what works about these two political ladies? Because both Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron have mastered sophisticated business chic, and here's how you can add polish to your workwear wardrobe too! Call it a double-impact dose of top Spring cool when Michelle Obama & Samantha Cameron are paired together... MORE: Michelle Obama Style and Samantha Cameron The duo looked easy- business chic last week meeting in D.C in a natty white skirt suit with a sculptural peplum flair and a daytime elegant color-blocked belted shift dress that leaves no debate on who wore it better as both style mavens made quite a beautiful set of polished statements. >>More: Latest Trends On Obama, Zac Posen's monochromatic skirt suit

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French Chic at a Certain Age: The power of black a la Juliette Binoche… not so basic!

Listen Up! Ear Wangs by Fanny Wang Headphones for sound with grown-up style appeal

Senior Style: 65 Things to Do When You Retire, My Essay On How To Master Your Look (book excerpt)

Stylist Advice: It’s not style but some fugly fashion fad; don’t succumb

She’s Back! Claudia Schiffer is the face of Guess to celebrate the brand’s 30th Anniversary Ad Campaign

Want-It Wednesday – Miguel Adrover’s Affordable Eco-Friendly Line for Hessnatur

Celebrity Personal Style Watch- Charlotte Ronson Gets Eyelet Right, Here’s how you can too

Stylist Tip: Deo-Go Deodorant Stain Remover Removes Gross Yellow Armpit Stains

New Discovery- I Blame Coco at the Launch of Ferragamo’s Signorina

LONDON Show ROOMS in New York – Fall 2012

Want it Wednesday- Christopher Kane’s Hit Floral Clutch

Trend Tuesday – Michelle Obama and Samantha Cameron in Top Spring Business ChicTrends

Female Entrepreneurs: Helping You & Your Business Get Out There!