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How to remove fuzz from sweaters [Quick Tips Video]

how to remove fuzz from sweaters
Here's my best style hack to remove the unsightly fuzz from sweaters. I don't know about you but sweater pilling drives me nuts! There are some wool and cashmere sweaters that no matter what, they accumulate those nasty fuzz balls called pilling under the arms are wherever there is friction from wear. Don't worry, this sweater shaver hack really works! 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. I pulled some sweater shavers for you to shop JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this

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A little French Chic… the cashmere poncho

I'll Have What She's Having: A very simple and forever French Chic poncho A trip to Paris was supposed to be on my docket for next week. But we have far too many other quick jaunts on the schedule for that trip to work out now. Still yearning for a getaway to Paris, I found this Crimson cashmere video that I shared with the ladies in the C'est Chic Crash Course earlier. Then I got to thinking, why don't I share it with you too? It's full of great styling ideas on how to wear the very French chic poncho.  Plus, enough of a Parisian lifestyle dose to put you in the mood for a virtual getaway, altho brief that it may be. Not

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When it’s time to replace your best cashmere sweater…

C by Bloomingdale's Cashmere Turtleneck
Let's help this reader understand how to identify types of cashmere & replace her best cashmere sweater with something fresh. Dear Sharon: I visited your video on cashmere. I would like to add a cashmere piece to my wardrobe each year. I have a very favorite turtleneck that I purchased in a cashmere specialty store in Manhattan about 15 years ago. I bought it on sale and I cannot find anything like it again. The more I wash it the softer it gets. If I can at least identify the type and ply perhaps I would know what to shop for. Can I send it to you for your advice on what it is exactly and where I may acquire one like

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Mastering Winter Dressing- Take the Bulk Out of Layering

Multi- weight, toasty warm alpaca sweater from Ann Demeulemeester
Just as the season's cold wintery weather is just starting to take hold we've compiled a shortlist of slimming layering tricks and smart finds that should keep you warm without changing your proportions or adding unwanted bulk. After all, who wants to go about their everyday while concealing themselves in pieces that add unnecessary weight to one's look? Even though it's cold out, there's no need to swath yourself in visually fattening garb when innovative technology and a set of savvy notes to take inspiration from should serve you just as generously. Just look at the gorgeous multi- weight, toasty warm alpaca sweater from Ann Demeulemeester at FarFetched, pictured above. Related: Stylish Cold Weather Boots Michael Kors Fall 2011, above. Layer #1: Outerwear- A cocoon or

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Angelina Jolie is one smart cookie when it comes to an evening wrap that’s really meant for travel

I'll Have What She's Having: A cashmere wrap that does double-duty from red carpet to staying snuggly on an airplane Finding something to elegantly top an evening gown is no easy matter when, realistically, you're not on the glamourella circuit. Wouldn't it be fab to find a wrap to stay warm on your way out from the limo to the venue and wear it to stay snuggly on the airplane, or look chic when worn with a pair of jeans and a cashmere turtleneck? MORE: I'll Have What She's Having Angelina Jolie did just that on her way to the "In the Land of Blood and Honey" after party.  The navy White + Warren cashmere travel wrap, $295 at Saks.com or at whiteandwarren.com,

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Classic Chic Gifts- The 5 Best Style Essentials to Fashion Up Her Wardrobe

Confession: I'm not a crazy gift kind of girl. But WE all need some of these MUST-HAVE pieces in our wardrobe. Don't get me wrong, nothing beats the surprise of a gift. But what about all those weird things that some poor soul went out on a limb finding because "you would never get it yourself," like a ridiculous pair of fuchsia chacha slippers because they look so hot in the store! Listen up, you do not want to burden the recipient with ideas about how to get rid of your wacky gift when you can give something classic and chic that endures. No wardrobe cannot be without some solid, go-to items that live on longer than the season itself.

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GOING, GOING, GONE… Pashmina Wraps Up

Dear Sharon: On a recent plane trip, the woman sitting next to me was draped in a shawl to keep warm. I asked her what it was and she said “pashmina." Then, I started to notice a stole revolution all over the place… everyone seems to be wrapped up, except me!  I spoke with a fashionable friend about shopping for one. She said I shouldn’t waste money on last year’s trend. My friend even offered to give me one of her old pashminas if I really was so desperate to covet this look. Is pashmina really passé? – To Have Or To Has Been   Dear Has Been: Overdone. Overcooked. Saturated. Totally five minutes ago in real fashionable circles. So last

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