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Best of 2009, a Focus on Style Flashback

A look back at our favorites stories in fashion beauty, style, wellness, travel, and more 5,4,3,2,1, H-A-P-P-P-Y N-E-W Y-E-A-R!!! And, what a fantastic year it was... I wanted to honestly bring you the best of 2009 from FocusOnStyle- it's our 10th year online and our best yet. Selecting content to highlight became the dilemma of a mother choosing her favorite child. How could I possibly make exception? What about the others? It's more karmic damage than I'm willing to tinker with. Instead, I've culled some of the more timeless and sage pieces that will have you looking in check from now until the time you feel the mood to modify your look-- something you really need to renew, at most,

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Iris Apfel, Personal Style Inspiration on Exhibition

Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel There are times when we all get stuck in a style rut. Times when some of us even drop the ball on fashion altogether and settle for the humdrum, ill-fitting, and perfectly blah daily uniform simply because we don't have to think about it. Well, start thinking! Everyone needs a little inspiration here and there. A style muse to get your creative juices flowing, to rethink what you have at hand and what you really must add to your wardrobe for a little zing. Not necessarily something to copy, merely something to get you thinking about you, about the chances you take, and the image you set forth. Something, someone to make

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Announcement: There’s a NEW look coming to FocusOnStyle this fall!

Announcement: There's a NEW look coming to FocusOnStyle this fall! After 10 years online... we have a very fabulous fall look waiting to be unveiled A decade online, a couple of decades in the fashion business and we've seen more flashes in the pan and too-tried trends come and go. But, www.FocusOnStyle.com is here to stay! Just like your wardrobe, a fashion site needs an update. We must always focus on style. Don't be surprised if one day you day to come back to the site, and WOW, we have had a makeover. Stay tuned for an early fall unveiling of a very editorial and NEW look for FocusOnStyle. More solid fashion advice from Sharon. And lot's more contributing experts

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Spring Fashion Trends Shopping List: What to Wear Now

Spring Fashion Trends Shopping List: What you want, what you already have, and how to wear it What you want, what you already have, and how to wear it Tough times, top styles Dear Sharon: I'm trying to not go overboard with my clothing purchases for spring into summer. I making a positive attempt to only buy what is essential to update my wardrobe and then wait for sales to fill in the rest. I love new things but with the economy being so iffy I feel that it is in my best judgment to try to slowdown my shopping habits. What new looks should I buy now that make both fashion and economic sense.? --Not Quite a Shopaholic, but

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Top 3 Outerwear Essentials to Transition into Spring…

Timeless Chic Outerwear Picks The Top 3 Wardrobe Essentials to Transition to Spring with looks from Burberry, worn by Liv Taylor Timeless Chic Outerwear Picks with looks from Burberry, worn by Liv Taylor, Misha Barton, Gwyneth Paltrow Dear Sharon:It's that time of year again when my winter coat is too warm and I still need to wear something to cover up to transition into spring and bring back for fall. My problem is that I really need to buy a new spring coat or jacket but I'm hesitant to spend a lot of money right now on a style that I may be tired of come fall. Since spring is such a short season I usually buy a trendy, throwaway

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Right as Red…

Fashion Tips- Red Clothing trends - get the red-hot fashion clothing trend now: How to get the three season fashion trend Color of the moment.... Red clothing trends to get next season's look now! Right as Red ...How to get the three season fashion trend + shopping guide for red Dear Sharon: I'm trying to keep one step ahead of fashion trends, but feel like I'm lagging behind. I watch all the runway shows and red carpet events wishing that I could afford everything I see, but alas my eyes are bigger than my budget. Don't get me wrong, I can afford nice things, just not something that's out before it even gets from the runway to the stores! What's

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Fall fashion tips to stay on trend…

Fall Fashion - Wardrobe Tips to build a chic wardrobe with the latest fashions: Build a chic wardrobe with the latest fashions Dear Sharon: I follow your fashion advice and tips regularly, but never thought that I would write in. I've been looking at all the fashion magazines and it seems that last season's fall fashion has really changed. I bought a bunch of new things for fall last year, but I'm not sure that they will fit in to this year's fashion trends. I'm not terribly interested in looking trendy, I prefer to look more up-to-date and stylish. I bought a couple of bubble skirt dresses last year and some oversized sweaters that I'm afraid will now look dated.

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Take Khaki to the Next Level: Dress Tips for a Teacher

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In Style- turn essential elements on how to update khaki pants Dear Sharon: I am an elementary Guidance Counselor. I struggle between being comfortable working with small children and looking professional for meetings. I like wearing khakis, loafers and a shirt, sweater or blazer daily. I would like to wear khakis everyday with different tops. Is this look too boring or uniform like? Could you give me some guidelines and/or suggestions? -Koo Koo for Khaki (Pataskala/Columbus, Ohio)   Dear Koo Koo: Ms. Prettypredictible orders the exact same thing for lunch everyday. She sits down at the restaurant counter, Delores, the ever-attentive waitress, acknowledges her, winks, and without a word exchanged, a tuna melt is served up for Ms. Prettypredictible to devour.

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Bend a Trend, forever stylish… How to modify fashion trends to suit any age and any figure

How to modify fashion trends to suit any age and any figure Bend a Trend, forever stylish... How to modify fashion trends to suit any age and any figure. Related: Age Approriate Denim / Men's Style 50 Dear Sharon: I am a 36-year-old business woman and mybest friend is ten years older. Every time we go shopping together she makes fun of what I pick out and tells me, dress your age, you're not 26!ö But, I am not 46 either. She always tells me, "if it's not classic, you can't wear it.What to do? I am not a fashion expert. I need help about what not to wear at my age to look good?! --Can I, Should I, Could

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Fall fashion trends to update your wardrobe on a budget

Fall fashion trends to update your wardrobe on a budgetů A trove of sweet style finds A trove of sweet style finds See Fall Fashion Shows Dear Sharon: I know you must have heard this before, but not from me! I love fashion and am especially crazy about what I see in stores for fall this year. Here's a real revelation-- I don't have a fortune to spend on new clothes. As a matter of fact, I'm on a pretty tight budget. What should I buy this season that I won't regret wasting money on and what fashion trends should I pass up? I'm in my thirties and spend most of my time in the city in an environment that's

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How to Wear Skinny Leg Jeans and Leggings

Skinny Jeans: How to Wear Cigarette Skinny Leg Jeans and Leggings Get the skinny on fashion's newest silhouette for denim Dear Sharon: I've just returned from a day of shopping in the city and feel totally confused. I've been a jeans girl for a while- it's so easy to dress down a beaded top with jeans or dress up a t-shirt and heels with jeans. Since all I've seen in the stores today are skinny jeans, my closet full of designer denim seems absolutely out-of-date. I can coordinate flare and bootcut jeans in my sleep, but what looks right with skinny jeans? Can I wear my same shoes or does this mean that I need a total closet makeover to

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Put An End to Frumpy Mom Jeans

Put An End to Frumpy Mom Jeansů Slimming advice to stay fashionable at any age. Tips to find figure flattering and age appropriate Slimming advice to stay fashionable at any age. Tips to find figure flattering and age appropriate jeans. Dear Sharon: I was always thin until four years ago when I gave up smoking and gained 30 pounds. So far, I have lost 15 pounds and am presently more average size than slim. I know it's a healthier choice but I am having trouble feeling good about how I look in slacks or jeans. I "get" how I shouldn't wear anything too small nor am I hung up on size. However, my grown daughter dropped a bombshell on me

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