Sharon Haver - FocusOnStyle.com Fall / Winter 2013-2014 posts

Color Inspiration: Grown up ways of mixing plums & pinks at Veronique Branquinho pre-fall 2014

Veronique Branquinho Pre-fall 2014 was a modern line-up featuring grown up ways to wear pink with oxblood (the new classic color) via architectural color blocking... Why not steal the look NOW? And with pink popping up on other runways and the street style set, maybe its time to reconsider the fresh feel of pastels during colder months. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS What make's highlights from Veronique Branquinho's Pre-Fall line stand out (above) is the almost mannish, simplistic use of otherwise pretty hues. >>DISCOVER: Spring 2014 Style Tips & Advice to Try Now That tunic length bomber paired over a striped dress (bottom, right) in coordinating berry tones is both modern and slightly romantic at once. So skip the ultra-femme options and keep your

Peter Som Spring 2014 It all started with Nicolas Ghesquiere's scuplted white cropped tops at his final Balenciaga collection. The Bare Midriff, one of those zones most of us aren't ready to flaunt, has popped up on almost every runway at the New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 shows, but are you ready to try one on? For starters, they aren't for the meek as donning one is most certainly going to keep all eyes focused on your mid-section while requiring confidence aplenty. But the good news is that from the street style mavens to the runways, we've see plenty of wearable takes to keep you in the loop. >>WHAT TO WEAR NOW: Discover our Biggest Trend Report Ever for

Best of fall fashion trends from the runway

Fall fashion trends from the New York, London, Milan, and Paris fashion week runways + street style inspiration too Straight from the catwalk and into your closet-- sleek styles from the runway & the lovely fashion week street style ladies will inspire you to make a chic impact on your wardrobe in more ways than one. How does that sound? Curated highlights from our our extensive Fall 2013 Runway Coverage from our 60+ fall fashion week stories! Thought you'd like it. Tweet your friends to share the love. Or, just tell them to come to www.FocusOnStyle.com/fall You're going to want to bookmark this Fall Fashion Trends Report for Fall 2013 so you have all your gorgeous catwalk inspiration in one place. Shall we review

Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2013 Dream a little with Haute Couture Fall 2013 runway highlights for wedding, bridal, formal and special occasion inspiration. Take note now from Bouchra Jarrar, Christian Dior, Martin Margiela and Valentino Listen, I can almost bet that not one of us can ever afford a true haute couture gown. That's ok. There's a rare madame somewhere who can and a celebrity who will borrow it. Why pay attention to haute couture? Why bother worrying over the latest designs for the jet-set? Especially when most of us will never even see let alone own such a decadent budget buster? >> WHY DON'T YOU… Check out the rest of our Fall / Winter 2013 Highlights from the runway and fashion week street style

Resort, the little season that could… Fill you with inspiration now on what to buy, what to keep, what to dig out with the 5 best trends from resort 2014 Honestly, I have to make a confession. I haven't turned my closet over from winter to summer yet! I know it's June, don't remind me but with work, family, friends, travel, and entertainment my life has gotten in the way of spring closet cleaning (again) and I'm pulling out what's in the front of my closet when it's time to get dressed. Are you in the same boat ? However, from a professional point of view, it's my job to review collections & trends and share that with you. Right now

Looking at an overcrowded jewelry box from years of collecting (or, a naked one from fear of accessorizing) can be daunting. Statement jewelry is it for fall, and no time better to get the look than right now with what you have at hand. Here's how to wear big jewelry and look like you mean it! Get Inspired this season with Statement Jewelry from Lanvin Fall 2013: Statement Jewelry (aka that's in your face gorgeous) has been making a splash over many a runway over the past few fashion cycles, and Lanvin's super-sized crystal and paste baubles should have you dreaming of going big for spring. >>Five Pieces of Jewelry You Should Own Finishing off diva ready grab like those

Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 runway highlights and video: Fantasy time! Dream a little with designer Sarah Burton's regal & romantic couture level outing for Alexander McQueen. And if you or someone you know is about to walk down the isle, do more than just dream a little and take note. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The friendly spirit Sarah Burton brought with her to the helm of Alexander McQueen created a lofty foundation for the designer to continually go full throttle with her collections. And Fall 2013 was without a doubt beyond haute couture with its meticulous attention to detail, flawless execution, jaw-dropping realization and ornate excesses -all done in heavenly white none the less. And festooned with

Prada Fall 2013 It's French Chic from the runway to the real way! This is your ULTIMATE PARIS LOOK BOOK TREND REPORT: Paris closed the season with an extension of key style notes best executed there than anywhere else. Rich, dense textures have been on many Fall runways, and so have big coats and the quiet decadence of the 40's & 50's. But in Paris, those ideas really came to light and pushed the envelope. Lots to take note of here folks.... >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS, RUNWAY REVIEWS, and FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE Mid Century- Prada goes Mid-Century F/W 2013 Seen at: Rochas, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Prada >> LOOK SEE: Have you been following our Paris Fashion Week street style reports on how

From Paris Fashion Week, CHLOE Fall 2013: After a few season's at the helm of storied ultra femme Parisian go-to Chloe, designer Clare Waight Keller delivered her best outing yet. Fall 2013 was heavy on deluxe daywear and delivered a fresh mix of the labels signature girlie elements with a clean, modern spirit. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS It was exactly the kind of nuanced collection that we've long admired Chloe for, with the right kind of subtle coolness thats made a Chloe purchase one that stands the test of time. We can imagine a place for these looks just about anywhere, from 9 to 5 and late into the evening. Harness details and a mod sensibility gave pinafore dresses and

Lady-like fashion from Bottega Veneta Style Notes for the Top 5 Milan Fashion Week Trends: You loved our extensive coverage of NYFW and our Top 7 New York Fashion Week Trends for Fall 2013. Our Fashion Week street style trends from NY & London have been a hit too. And again, we bring you the Top Trends to add to your wardrobe NOW. As we look back city by city to bring you key elements that you can easily incorporate into your present look, and with most likely elements you may already have (and have a handle on), comes a look at Milan's top notes. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS Chunky Heels- Chunky heels at Jil Sander Seen at: Jil Sander, Prada, Bottega Veneta Perhaps to add an edge to the

MARNI Fall 2013 From Milan Fashion Week, Marni Fall 2013 The season ahead saw Marni designer Consuela Castiglioni holding back on her signature prints and retro sensibilities for a somber palette of menswear grays. Which, makes a smart statement for Marni devotees as they'll be able to revive bold pieces from seasons past by pairing them with neutral, foundational pieces going forward. -Something you should take note of too as fashions head-to-toe print craze dies down. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS In their words… Strictness. Texture. A sparse sense of melancholia. The new Marni collection is austere, with a romantic edge. It plays with ideas of un-balanced balance: volume and flatness, severity and grace, opacity and shine. Protagonists are the precision

Dolce & Gabbana Woman Winter 2014 Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013 runway highlights and video: Leave it to Dolce & Gabbana to pepper the Milan F/W 2013 fashion week with a decadent homage to Italy by once again taking inspiration from their native country. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS The collection, with its religious touchstones, regal embroideries and ladylike shapes, offered a heady alternative to the seasons serious grays and reappropriations of the 40's seen elsewhere. And for those looking to score ticks on trend lists, there was a chic section of gray tweeds and standby black too, sandwiched in between the 75+ winning looks. From Milan Fashion Week, Dolce & Gabbana Woman Fall 2013 video: Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013

Red Carpet fashion picks from New York Fashion Week- fall 2013

Red Carpet fashion picks from New York Fashion Oscar dressing- Red carpet fashion from the runways of Naeem Khan, Jenny Packham, Reem Acra, J Mendel Fall 2013 With all our New York Fashion Week coverage, we thought it would be fun to do something different for all the WOW factor red carpet fashion that graced the catwalk last week. The Oscars are upon us and the eveningwear showcase at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York really got the buzz going for who may be wearing what on the coveted Red Carpet. Some favorite NY contenders for celebrity dressing are Jenny Packham, Naeem Khan, Reem Acra, and a handful of key pieces from J. Mendel. >> DON'T MISS: The TOP 7

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Color Inspiration: Grown up ways of mixing plums & pinks at Veronique Branquinho pre-fall 2014

The Bare Midriff – Would You Dare and Try New York Fashion Week’s Top Spring 14 Trend?

Biggest Trend Report Ever: Fall Fashion Trends from the Runway 2013- New York, London, Milan and Paris, oh yeah

Looking for some special occasion inspiration? Drool over Haute Couture Fall 2013 Runway highlights

The 5 best trends from resort 2014 to wear NOW

How to wear big jewelry… We know you like Inspiration- New Statement Jewelry a la Lanvin

Alexander McQueen Fall 2013 Backstage Photos + Video – Paris Fashion Week

Don’t Miss The TOP 6 Paris Fashion Week Trends + Street Style From Fall 2013 To Wear NOW

CHLOE Fall 2013 Runway Photos- Milan Fashion Week

TOP 5 Milan Fashion Week Trends From Fall 2013 To Wear Now

MARNI Fall 2013 Runway Photos- Milan Fashion Week

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2013 Runway Photos + Video – Milan Fashion Week

How about this for Oscar dressing: Red Carpet fashion picks from Naeem Khan, Jenny Packham, Reem Acra, J Mendel, with photos galore!

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