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How to Shop Your Closet- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 12

Sharon & Brad talk about how to save money and shop your closet for some of the best buys around Hosts Sharon Haver and Brad Boles are at it again and in this episode of Impromptu Madness talk about fashion do's and don'ts about what to save, what to toss, and what to rethink in that clothing goldmine of yours... your closet! Fashion tips to to consider from this video: Put things away fro a few years before it's time to recycle them back into your working wardrobe. Save good pieces not disposable fast fashion pieces. Retire trendy pieces for about 15 years and more classic ones for about 5 years Brad can't bare to think about shirtdresses Consider the

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Big Love Cartier Style As It Expands Its Iconic Jewelry Collection

Cartier Love Collection 2010: There's no doubt that I have been in love with LOVE for a long while. No, not the kind of emotional love that first comes to mind... this is a style site after all. What I am referring to is the iconic modernity that comes in the red Cartier box, preferably with an engraved note card attached. Cartier's Love affair first began in the 1970's with the yellow gold flat bangle designed by Aldo Cipullo. Punctuated with screws, the bracelet requires a simple turn of a screwdriver to undo therefore becoming a lover-to-lover symbol of commitment-- a 70's take on a chastity belt, if you will. More than that, its timeless clean design works so well

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Behind the Scenes On Retouching for a Photo Shoot

Do you think what you see is what you get when you see a photo in a catalog, magazine or ad? Not always. Expert retoucher Sharon Daniels shares some profrssional retouching tips on what happens behind the scenes on a commercial campaign that uses mostly "real people" instead of fashion models. -- S.H. My partner and I recently retouched the images below for the Lindsay Phillips fall campaign for SwitchFlops. Before we began retouching the images Lindsay's creative director expressed that conceptually they were interested in keeping the images realistic and appearing spontaneous. The models in the shots included Lindsay Phillips herself, some of her friends, and one professional model. My retouching work for most clients typically involves perfecting faces

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Halloween Dog Costumes Are As Wild, Wooly, And Fantastic As Ever

20th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade put the woof in wild! You know that there is nothing we love more around here than a good dog costume and a fab parade and contest to show them off. It's that time of year again when New Yorkers put their best bark on and go a little experimental and zany in the name of their best friend. >> Try some ready made Pet Costumes This weekend, the 20th Annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in support of the First Run dog park in the East Village has its share of (un)usual suspects to steal the show all in the name of fun. The Master of Ceremonies was "Snooki," see her below.

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Art Exhibition in Paris- Vincent Gagliostro Case Installation Opening

An art show not to miss in Paris Without exception, Vincent Gagliostro has been a multi-talented fine artist as well as coveted, award winning art director and friend. It was at Vincent's coaxing that I started my career as a fashion stylist. He is also the art director responsible for the current FocusOnStyle.com. It is with great honor and praise that I share Richard Nahem's invitation with you. Please do not miss this exceptional event. --S.H. Vincent Gagliostro | (1)case | Galerie NeC I cordially invite you to the opening of my partner Vincent Gagliostro's new installation, Case, Thursday, October 21 from 6PM at Galerie NeC, 20 rue des Coutures Saint Gervais, 3d arr. Case, Thursday, October 21 from 6PM

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Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles- How to Look Hot When Pregnant, Episode 7

Your baby bump is growing and it's no time to forget about your personal style. Sharon & Brad share maternity fashion tips on how to look hot when pregnant. Watch them discuss everything from the right diaper bag, the importance of killer shoes, and how to shop to stretch a core wardrobe through your nine months... of course there are a few laughs too! Watch the Impromptu Madness maternity fashion tips video: Sharon Haver is the founder and editor in chief of FocusOnStyle.com. Brad Boles is the editor at large and a reappearing cast member and Jill Zarin's gay husband on The Real Housewives of New York City We pulled a few more maternity chic items help keep you looking fashionable

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New York Comic Con Costumes, Halloween Just Came Early

Head's up, it's Halloween costume inspiration time! Comic-Con afficionados takes their costumes VERY seriously. And they say there are some wacky get-ups during Fashion Week, both off and on the runway! Sweeties, you have not seen nuttin' yet until you pay a visit to New York Comic-Con & Anime Festival where Halloween is ringing in 3 weeks early and dressing up as your favorite comic icon is the name of the game. This beats the Halloween parade for decked-out fantasy wear. There are some rather extroidinary crafted costumes that are worthy of a double-take, a batch of fans who are more into the fantasy character than the reality of wearing something flattering, and the usual comic convention suspects of nerdy

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Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles- Texting and Cell Phone Etiquette Episode 6

A little video chit chat with Sharon & Brad: Texting Tips & Cell Phone Etiquette Sharon and Brad talk housewife to housewife: Social Etiquette for being connected in public Has texting gone too far? Is it an out of control excuse for forgetting the art of conversation? Do you text while out on a date? Brad recalls some of Countess Luann deLesseps' date texting pet peeves. Do people share too many personal stories-- loudly-- on a cell phone in public? Iphone or Blackberry? Sharon's a Mac, Brad's a PC... what are you? Watch the Texting Tips & Cell Phone Etiquette video: Sharon Haver is the founder and editor in chief of FocusOnStyle.com. Brad Boles is the editor at large and

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Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles- Episode 4, Elsa Klensch, Real Housewives, Restaurants and Dr. Ruth

A little video chit chat about Sharon & Brad and some insight on fashion journalism Sharon and Brad talk housewife to housewife: NYC Housewives, restaurants, Elsa Klensch and Dr. Ruth. Watch this episode of Impromptu Madness with Sharon & Brad:   >> MORE Impromptu Madness Sharon Haver is the founder and editor in chief of FocusOnStyle.com. Brad Boles is the editor at large and also a reappearing cast member and Jill Zarin's gay husband on The Real Housewives of New York City. >> LISTEN to Sharon & Brad on blogtalkradio >> MORE FocusOnStyle videos on Youtube Sharon is wearing an Acne jacket, Barney's COOP T-shirt, and Nicole Farhi necklace, her own of course. .

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How to Dress for Your Body Type, Maternity Style, Commuting Shoes, Big Girl Style and the crazed world of Brad Boles

Commuting shoes, bus lanes, legendary ladies, and the anything goes but you... UN Lane! The domino traffic effect... Forget New York City when the UN is in session like it was last week! That and the fact that we New Yorkers become subjected to traffic backup for miles in the kind of grid lock not even found on a Cartier bracelet. Think about my friend, the time-challenged Lauren Arpel. Crazy traffic makes Lauren dizzy, therefore she showed up in the WRONG Italian restaurant for a dinner I organized with my very own editor in chief Sharon Haver and the gorgeous Julie Anne Rhodes from The Roving Stove who was in from Los Angeles. Imagine the wrong Italian restuatant-- oh sure,

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Martha Stewart Does a Mean Iris Apfel Impersonation

Martha Stewart and Iris Apfel
“If you don't expand your waistline, you can expand your closet," Iris Apfel How fabulous is it when one legend impersonates another?! Ok, Iris Apfel may have iconic style to those in the fashion industry but when Martha Stewart dons a pair of Apfel's signature bug-eyed specs for an interview, it's fashion TV kismet and makes us just love Martha even more! Apfel along with designer Ralph Rucci and fashion model, Tatiana Sorokko were guests on today's ‘Consignment Show' edition of THE MARTHA STEWART SHOW (Hallmark Channel, 10 AM ET/9 AM CT), which was entirely dedicated to consignment boutiques and vintage collections. Iris Apfel, the self proclaimed “revolutionary of costume jewelry,” showed off some of the most notable pieces from

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New York Fashion Week Blabber and Some Beauty Tips Too from Brad Boles

A tranny train wreck, a model incubator, what it's like at Lincoln Center, fashion challenged bloggers, a real life girl make-up advice, and the ever-present "French Chic Look" has hit the New York runways for spring 2011! NYFW Kvetch-A-Thon... Ok we need to talk! I want Bryant Park back! Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York at Lincoln Center looks like an efficient airport in a small town, armed with scanners and airport stanchions for miles. There's even a beauty station just in case you need to get a blow out in between shows. Think Lauren Arpel. There is a Starbucks with some bottled coffee-esque beverage and more twenty-something "fashion" bloggers in Aldo clogs with a Pippi Longstockings fixation than one needs

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Fashion Night Out New York- A Look Back

From fire eaters to blow outs... a photo journey Fashion took to the streets Friday night in Fashion Night out, a celebration to kick-off Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. And joined with it was everyone from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Jersey crowding the streets of Soho and bouncing in and out of a multitude of open parties in stores and galleries. DJ's spun, projectors flashed edgy indie flickerings, champagne and vodka drinks were abound as well as hot celebrity showcases at some spots. Throw in a sexy fire dancer in sequins and a praying mantis on stilts, and that was Friday's Fashion Night Out. -- Alix Kivlin Take a look... prince & mercer frilly girls Fire! It's Alix! Photos: Alix Kivlin

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