Business Chic

Personal branding photography tips with Caroline White, photographer for women entrepreneurs [7 Days to Amazing Podcast]

Behind the scenes of personal branding photography with Caroline White, the brand photographer that top women entrepreneurs turn to. If you are wondering what is personal branding photography, how to get professional photos taken that represent you in your most honest and best self, then this episode of the 7 Days to Amazing podcast is for you! I first came across photographer Caroline White and her breathtaking photographs of real people back when I was in B-School and she was Marie Forleo's photographer. Since then, it's her infectious commentary on social media and abundance of beautiful photos of an impressive amount of women entrepreneurs that have continued to peek my interest. That is until Caroline and I were seated next to each other

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How To Make Your Outfit Pop! [Quick Tips Video]

Tzuj it up to make your outfit pop with standout style! When you want your outfit to stand out, it's the little things that make the biggest impact. Look for interesting, edgy and cool pieces that can accent your otherwise normal outfits. The little details make the biggest difference. And you don't have to go out of your way to be over the top crazy or trendy. It's all about fitting in the CHIC Edge to transform your look into being uniquely YOU. Try it out and make sure to keep an eye out for interesting items the next time you go shopping!  If you want to amp your chic, don't forget to claim your free copy of the 4

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YouTube Library…

Authentic star power for women entrepreneurs from Style Expert + Success Strategist Sharon Haver
Success + style expert videos for women entrepreneurs helping you and your business get out there! Welcome to my video page library with the best of my Youtube how-to videos to help you elevate your life, business and style! Since I've had an online business since 1999, I love to help women entrepreneurs with success strategist tips that take my style expert advice to the next level beyond their fashion but to step into their brand star power with these how to videos. Don't forget to subscribe in YouTube so you'll know when new videos are released. The Videos Focus on Style Quick Tips #FoSQuickTips - Unedited, on-the-go, slice of life shortcuts to elevate your life, business & style each

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What to Wear for a Business Casual Dress Code [Quick Tips Video]

What the heck is business casual? What to wear for a business event can be confusing enough but when you add dress codes to the mix, it can be a disaster. Or fabulous! In this style tutorial video, I share my tips on what to wear and not to wear for a business casual dress code. FocusOnStyle Quick Tip Videos with Sharon Haver are on the go (unedited, undone, real life) one take, one minute videos designed to help you elevate your business, life and style each day. For the QuickTips Video Library, click here. Related Posts RELATED:  Personal Branding 101- How your personal brand is more than you think it is Savvy Business Radio Interview – Style Tips for

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Secrets To My Leadership Style

Wanna talk leadership style? You're in for a special treat. It's not often that I talk about the behind the scenes of my business and my leadership style. Running a business is just as chic to me as a pair of shoes. So this time I pulled back the curtain to reveal what not only makes my business tick but my style of leadership that has allowed me to be a successful entrepreneur for the past three decades. You'll also learn about what I call my "two-headed monster" as I'm equally versed in business as in style. I hold a degree in marketing and a black belt in shopping. If you are the face of your brand, an entrepreneur, coach or

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Business Style Update: Three Ways to Upgrade Your Style Now Even If Fashion Is Not Your Thing

I was at a business retreat this weekend with fellow women entrepreneurs who suddenly found themselves in the spotlight. Sounds great, right? Nope. These otherwise smart, savvy and successful women looked like deer in headlights when it came to how they present themselves.  Simply because they never really thought about it before. It just was not their thing. And now, they felt insecure, irrelevant, inappropriate and out of touch. It doesn't have to be that way. Even if style doesn't come naturally to you, looking pulled together and relevant is mandatory if you want to be perceived as someone who has made it in your profession. Style can be intimidating if  you're afraid to take the chance. It’s so easy to

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Your Personal Style In A Time of Life Transitions

Top 3 ways to know when to transition your style as you move along in your life It's been a heady transformative week at my house for sure. My son received early acceptance to his first choice college! I'm beyond thrilled that his hard work paid off and he will have the opportunity to have the advanced education so that my crazy talented kid can live out his dream of becoming a feature filmmaker. The absolute joy is palatable as not only is his major highly competitive but it is also the university where my father proudly graduated so emotions are going full circle. Okay, I have to also admit that as a family, we are also rather relieved that

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Personal Branding 101: What about those phonies?

Style + Success: Let's get real for a moment, please... After all, it's about you. So let's get into personal branding 101. Have you ever dreamingly followed an online lifestyle guru, marketing coach or business mentor who appears to have both a "perfect" life and an enviable thriving business? She surely must have the magic touch from the stream of manufactured social media and personal branding images on her web site. Perfect-istas are usually recognizable by their soft focus social media photos of them decadently biting a cupcake (if they're American), or a macaroon (if they're wannabe French). Perfectly positioned next to the sinful sugary treat is a well-lit green smoothie waiting to be consumed from a mason jar. A gastronomic oxymoron of

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Really, what do fashion people wear? It’s more normal than you think

Gray classics from Zara
Do you think it involves six-inch platforms and three mixed prints everyday? Eh, think again on what fashion people wear in their real lives. You might discover that it's a lot like you. I often hear that someone has shied away from fashion because they think it's too complicated.  Well, it is if you follow the photos in magazine editorials or fashion bloggers who pose their day away (where do they get the time?). Everyone has a different approach to fashion. There is no one modus operandi to style other than being authentic to yourself. And, that's not necessarily being trendy. Particularly, when you take a close look at what 'fashion people' REALLY wear. Don't get me wrong, everyone can

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Stylist Advice: Your Classic Uniform, My Way!

Classic chic uniform
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

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

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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Home Style Week! How to decorate your home office with style (a peek at my space too!)

Continuing this week's summer spotlight of Home Style... Let's get your home office to brim with inspiration. Mine is where I'm creating the C'est Chic Crash Course.... join me. Home Office Style: How to find decor inspiration to decorate your home office can be challenging. Let me share my design tips to help you make your work space a part of your personal style. You don't need to hire a decorator when you can do it yourself! I've been meaning to write a piece about how to decorate your home office for a while. After all, it's where many entrepreneurs spend most of their time so its design direction should be inspiring. Part of growing your business, is also the

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French Chic at a Certain Age: Man-Tailored Jackets in the way Ines de la Fressange works them

Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 - Chanel
Oh la la... I'm shooting another segment for the C'es Chic Crash Course and so much is going on here on FoS. It's a triple threat for this week's Summer Spotlight of Ageless Style + highlights  from FocusOnStyle's Best of 15th Anniversary online, PLUS, Day Three of the three-part FoS series Ageless, Age-Appropriate French Chic At A Certain Age. Master this style: How to pull off classic man-tailored  jacket like Ines de la Fressange's tuxedo and school boy looks Wearing a jacket can get a bit tricky. If you're busty, you end up looking boxy (wear it open). If the jacket is too conservative, you just added 10 years to your appearance and, worse, the aura of being inflexible and boring (avoid anything

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