Timeless Evergreen Fashion and Style Posts

My Matcha Green Tea Chia Pudding Recipe

Food! Yup, we're talking about yumminess today. Ok, so what does this have to do with style? A lot. Style is where you find inspiration. Even if it's what you eat the first thing in the morning. Or, think about serving as a treat-- a topping of chocolate shavings and mint leaves anyone? It's the little goodies that make the big picture that much easier. I have so many exciting and focus driven things on my plate (yes, the pun was intended) in the coming weeks with my One on One Stylist Style Mentoring ladies and producing the C'est Chic Crash Course (you're going to love how fashionably delicious that is) so I can't afford to be low on energy. I've been picking up a

I'll Have What She's Having: A smart evening shoe alternative for when you want to dress up? They're out there... You'll never guess what kind of shoes Ines De La Fressange (above) is wearing under that sensational dress, but you'll want to wear them... No, not heels. Flats! Today’s installment of our series of the best of Cannes Do Chic see's two utterly glamorous actresses walking the red carpet in something many of you may not consider for evenings out. But with inspiration from the red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival, which have become a stable of inspiration, are styling tricks that will help you dress for your world. How can something so everyday work when trying to pile on the glamour? When done right,

I'll Have What She's Having: Take it from the chic set at Cannes, a classic white blouse will easily anchor your bold pieces or create an instant shirt dress Today's installment of our series of the best of Cannes Do Chic has a wardrobe stable making a stellar appearance at the photocalls and red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival, the celebrity event where we see things that WE can actually wear! Hooray! How can something so simple look so great? Well, isn't that really what chic is about? I've said it before at Cannes in our French Chic Shirt Lesson 101, nothing beats a crisp white shirt as a go-to piece in your wardrobe. Wear it to counterbalance something that's totally out of

I'll Have What She's Having: A classic flare dress that looks fresh and modern From our series of the best of Cannes Do Chic to help you get it together with ease... I love a flare dress. Chiara Mastroianni's (daughter of Catherine Deneauve and Marcello Mastroianni) nonchalent edge modernizes her 50's silhouette flare dress from Dior. The cut boasts a certain timeless grown-up sophistication that works so well with both a curvy figure and for those looking to create a curvy figure. But, it can look old if not styled with the right modern sensibilites. [box] Non sequitor little girl trivia time: Truth be told, I had a big childhood crush on Marcello Mastroianni and old Italian movies. If I was a blonde, I wanted

It's that time again... my favorite red carpet. The one where everyone looks so pulled together, so classic, so Cannes Do Chic (click on that for past coverage)! Yup, it's the Cannes Film Festival so let's get our style sparks going with some inspirational I'll Have What She's Having starting with Sophia Coppola's crisp blue shirt. When you're looking for a simple, chic, ageless, and E.A.S.Y. way to get out of the house for running around town, the office, or even a film festival photo call, look no further than modeling Sophia's signature clean and minimal style into your wardrobe. Take a look at the snap above of Sophia standing with the French actress Carole Bouquet and you don't need any extra convincing. Her signature

Or, what my mom taught me about quality, bargains & a discerning eye I had an early Mother's Day surprise when my husband unearthed a few envelopes of photos while he was hunting through some storage. This set of pre-digital pics were most likely what I had given my mom when my son was an infant. And, now ended up being tucked away in a box. What a pleasant surprise to see photos of my mom with my 11 week old baby, and of my little white girl poodle who was always on high alert watching over my son. There's even a snap with Po, the favorite Teletubby, all pictured above. In honor of Mother's Day, I started thinking about some of

What is American Cool? One of the highlights from our family trip to Washington, D.C. this weekend was taking in the "American Cool" exhibition of 100 People Who Define Cool in Arresting Photographs at the National Portrait Gallery. It's a collection of 100 photos that go deep into the soul of those who posess that certain edge. In this selfie world of "duck lips" and "signature poses" we often lose the spontainaity that comes with honestly capturing oneself as these photos of icons Laureen Bacall, Patti Smith, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Depp, Michael Jordan, Deborah Harry, Susan Sarandon and the spontenaity of those images work to showcase each subject's individual style. Honestly, cool is probably the most overused word in my personal vocabulary.

One of the more popular reader questions around here is how to dress French. For this week's FocusOnStyle 15th anniversay online post, let's revisit these very chic & classic jacket and coat tips from 2010 which remain very relevant & stylish today and onwards. That's what timeless French chic is all about... the right pieces in your wardrobe that both endure and look modern. Would you like a boost to help you get the look? Please add yourself to the C'est Chic Crash Course announcement list. I'll let you know when the program opens! --S.H. French Chic Style Tips: Outerwear Rules 3 Women | 3 Looks | All Classic | How they did it Do you want to know how to

Breaking fashion rules to make it right, dress out of the box and get some style... For this week’s reprise in honor of the 15th anniversary year of FocusOnStyle.com online, and along with the very welcome return of spring, let’s take a look at some timeless style advice about breaking out of the mold from 2005. From tights with sandals to matchy-matchy looks, here's what you should be trying, no matter what they say! –S.H. Top trends for most season's compose of breaking historic fashion rules to move forward with fabulous style Dear Sharon: My co-worker and I always go head-to-head about what to wear with what. She's of the type who believes that there are certain fashion rules that must be followed

DIANE von FURSTENBERG Dress - Aurora Three-Quarter Sleeve Dress at Bloomingdale's

We sometimes get so confused as to what to wear on a first date. Through the years, I've been asked all sorts of dress questions, particulary from women re-entering the dating scene. In this week's 15th Anniversary post, let's reflect back to what a lovely lady over 40 should consider to wear on a first date. Oh, as far as her date, I have some advice for him here too. --S.H. >> MORE: Dating Dress Tips Dear Sharon: I'm in my early forties and still find dressing to look hot for a first date to be mind-boggling. I never thought that I would actually be one for Internet dating, but here I am meeting a guy for coffee or a drink

Sharon Haver with her style icon Audrey Hepburn. Photo: Patrick McMullan

For this week's look back in celebration of the 15th Anniversary Year of FocusOnStyle online, I want to rewind a bit further to this very special post about how I met my style icon, Audrey Hepburn. What a lovely moment and privilege... S.H. My evening with humanitarian and style icon Audrey Hepburn... Having someone to inspire your work is so important to manifest your own personal abundance. Finally, I found my misplaced 35 mm slide of Ms Hepburn and myself and had to share it with you. I don't know about you but I think almost every woman (and man) of a certain age has been mesmerized by the allure of Audrey Hepburn. yeGrowing up with first runs and reruns of Audrey Hepburn

Growing Older, Staying In Style: Men’s Style Tips for a Fab 50+

This week's look back at favorite posts from my 15th Anniversay of FocusOnStyle online takes a look at age-appropriate fashion for guys over 50. Mens' style-- like women's-- shouldn't have an expiration date, and looking vital, modern, and well, hot, as an approaching boomer and beyond is something that should be accessible for everyone with a little know-how. Have a read at this very favorite post from 2006. The advice is timeless, although the handsome examples are bit older, yet still just as fetching.. -- S.H. Age Appropriate Fashion Tips for Middle-Aged Men Men's style tips for looking fashionably hot after 50 Dear Sharon: I'm a middle-aged man on the cusp of 50 and it doesn't take a fashion genius to

Stylist Advice to gain confidence is precisely one of the reasons that I’ve been online for 15 years in order to help you be present your best self possible. In my continuing reprise of some of my greatest evergreen material leading up to the 15th anniversary year of FocusOnStyle.com online. I want to spend this week’s review looking back at what sure-fire ways that I've personally tested to help boost your confidence instantly. Read on & revisit - S.H. First of all, I totally love your website, it‘s really informative and helpful. I've been checking it regularly for quite a few months now and I always find something I really like. I‘m writing this message because I‘m sort of unsure about my style. I've been having this

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My Matcha Green Tea Chia Pudding Recipe

Cannes Do Chic: Who needs heels? A shoe alternative you should try for summer evenings out

Cannes Do Chic: The one item every woman should own

Cannes Do Chic: How to modernize a full skirt flare dress a la Chiara Mastroianni

Cannes Do Chic: Can’t beat a timeless crisp blue shirt a la Sofia Coppola

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American Cool: What is cool to you?

How to dress French when you are not. Wear a classic jacket or coat

Breaking fashion rules to make it right

Stylist Advice- How To Look Hot On A First Date but not too hot that you come off the wrong way

What happened when I met my style icon Audrey Hepburn

Growing Older, Staying In Style: Men’s Style Tips for a Fab 50+

Stylist Advice- How To Get the Confidence To Change Your Style

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