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Michelle Obama Style: Today’s power dressing muse…

This week's 15th Anniversary of FocusOnStyle online, looks back at the First Lady's timeless and classic chic as an example of modern power dressing. -S.H. Michelle Obama Style: Today's power dressing muse. Everyday style for clean, corporate chic. Everyday style for clean, corporate chic Dear Sharon:As a corporate executive in a slightly conservative firm, I am always afraid to take fashion risks, yet I still want to look stylish. I usually dress in suits that are starting to bore me. I want to expand my business dress options but not appear as if I am more interested in my clothing than my client's portfolio. I am aware that it is a tough nut to crack, but I am ready to expand

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What to Wear to A Holiday Party In The Country- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 19

The What to Wear to a Christmas Holiday Party video series continues... Co-Hosts Sharon Haver & Brad Boles helped with What To Wear to an Office Holiday Party, What To Wear to a Holiday Party at Home, and now the most casual of holiday parties, What to Wear to a Holiday Party in the Country. Is Brad getting a litle too giddy from all this holiday cheer? He's sporting The Poodle's gondolier hat from last Halloween! Watch: What to Wear to A Holiday Party In The Country- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 19 Watch more Impromptu Madness with Sharon & Brad Video Fashion Tips include: Snow and general lousy weather can wreck your best laid fashion

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What to Wear to An Office Holiday Party- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 17

Fashion Conundrum Solved! Office Holiday Dress Tips Video from Sharon & Brad OMG- it's that time of year where you need to dig up party clothes that you will never wear again! Well, maybe not... Women get so confused when it comes to what to wear to an office holiday party. You want to be festive but not too festive. You want to look professional but not boring. And you never want to look like the drunk girl with the dangling shoulderbag who looks like she wants to hook the boss! Or the wacky chick that Brad remembers from Patricia Fields' party or the poor soul with toilet paper on her heel or her pantyhose stuck in her skirt that

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How to dress a curvy derriere… Clothing tips for a bubble butt

 My butt sticks out, there, I've said it! I've got a rockin' Sir Mix Alot kinda ass on a petite white girl frame. I am 5'3" with a little extra poundage, pear shaped, a swooping sway back in my lower back, and a ton of junk in my trunk. I am trying to find clothing options that accentuate the good things-- shapely legs, good pale skin, and excellent cleavage. The full skirts of the season are not very flattering. I love dresses, too. What should I be looking for when I clothes shop so my booty doesn't look so huge?(Ann Arbor, MI) >> MORE: Dress Tips For A Big Butt Baby, I got your back so don't you worry. Mama

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How to Appear Taller When You’re Petite With Short Legs

How to Appear Taller When You're Petite With Short Legs I am very short (4ft, 11inches) and have short legs. What can I wear to make myself look taller and long legged? (Nantwich, Cheshire, England) >> Check out our Petite Clothing Shopping Guide It's not as difficult as it seems to create the appearance of height. When you're vertically challenged, the best way to look taller is to stick to a single color from head to toe, or monochromatic colors that blend well together. Once a color break is introduced, your body automatically becomes visually divided, and that will accentuate your petiteness. The trick to create the illusion of longer legs is to draw the eye upwards. Keep to well-fitting,

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What To Wear With A Long, Basic Black Dress

What To Wear With A Long, Basic Black Dress I recently purchased a casual, long, basic black dress. It's a really cute cotton dress, but by itself something is missing. Besides a scarf, what else could I wear to pep it up a little? (Woodinville, WA) Get out of the fashion box…. scratch the boring scarf around your neck and start looking chic! The beauty of a well-cut, basic black dress is it's simplicity-- it allows the wearer to shine. That means you need to get the rest of you together. Hair needs to be impeccably cut or slicked back in a neat, of-the moment low ponytail or chignon. Makeup needs to be simple, yet polished. All black is the

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DRESS BEFITTING OF THE WEDDING GUEST

DRESS BEFITTING OF THE WEDDING GUEST guide to what to wear and when to wear it guide to what to wear and when to wear it There is a respect factor to be in harmony with the occasion, but that doesn't mean you have to dress in the paradox of your personal style to feel welcome. Black has become a classic color when it comes to weddings like much else. But, some brides are still a bit superstitious about seeing a sea of darkness at their "I do" to-do-you might just want to pop this question if you are a bit unsure of her preferences. The same goes for wearing white… never be accused of competing with the bride! A

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