Blog - Sharon Haver - FocusOnStyle.com

Here’s a hint: Let’s guess which celebrities will be wearing Armani Prive on the red carpet

Paris Couture Fashion Week: Nothing like the tell-tale sign of gorgeousness as to which celebrities turned up clad in Armani at the Armani Prive Haute couture show in Paris as a subtle barometer of red carpets to come. And, that's a very good thing. The "red, white, black from a lacquer box" inspired looks are breathtaking. Armani Privé Fall / Winter 2014-2015 Sophia Loren, Juliette Binoche, Chloe Grace Moretz, Kate Hudson, and Jared Leto Juliette Binoche, Chloe Grace Moretz, Jared Leto, Sophia Loren, Pink, Kate Hudson, Elsa Pataky were front row and center Giorgio at the Prive show earlier this evening. Let's expect to see architecturally perfect gowns in red and black on red carpets to come... MORE: Runway

Go ahead, dream a little with Raf Simons' latest Dior Haute Couture collection... Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is a great time to gather ideas & inspiration for the next big event in you and yours friends lives. And with Raf Simons trip through fashion history's most glamorous moments for Fall/Winter 2014-15 highlighting 8 substantial shapes updated with future thinking craftsmanship, consider these some of the most advanced in looks for seasons to come. MORE: Runway Sure, we're talking six-figure price tags (ouch!), but that's not the point. Like any runway show, think of how you can keep on trend and stand out while referencing whats on the catwalk. That said, each of the 8 passages boasted seriously cool and

I don't know about you, but my day certainly could use some fantasy, frivolousness, whimsy, and eccentric charm. Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is generally a gorgeous snooze fest since Christian Lacroix no longer shows. But Marco Zanini in his second Schiaparelli Haute Couture foray for Fall/Winter 2014-15 embraces the flamboyant legacy of the designer who put shocking pink on the map. MORE: Runway We've got all the Schiaparelli couture photos here for you to drool over. Don't worry, none of us can probably ever afford these couture pieces, but we can't afford to not consider to add a little zing to our outfit. I'm loving the fashion flashback of the shocking pink palazzo pants, above, that remind me of a Norma Kamali

We all know that there can be some crazy tempreture fluctuations especially in the sweltering summer when the A.C. gets turned up. Let's help this reader get her Business Chic in gear & figure out what to wear in a freezing office when it's hot outside with some smart & stylish layering tips. Dear Sharon: I've taken your advice and transitioned my wardrobe for summer as I've just relocated to the dreadfully humid environs of Houston for work but now my big dilemma is that both the bus on my commute and my office are absolutely freezing. What are quick fixes I can try to avoid shivering at my desk or pulling a space heater next to me? (M.F. via Fashion Advice) >> RELATED: What to

It almost seems like an oxymoron to call French Chic Summer Beauty sensible. But it really is. There's a very logical, edited, and precise way that Parisians approach their beauty. It's all about the ease of effortlessly looking better than natural, with a few savvy secrets thrown in for good measure. I've pulled a few new and timeless French Chic beauté favorites for you to consider adding to your routine this summer. They are all available stateside (just click on their name) so no need to whisk to Paris, but wouldn't that be divine? L'Huile De Leonor Greyl - Soin Natural du Cheveu smells so delicious that you'll want to douse yourself in this lovely oil but it really is a waterproof serum-like

The timeless man-tailored elegance from Ralph Lauren

For this week's 15th Anniversary online post, let's look back at this double-header style motivation post on FocusOnStyle from 1999 on how to find your style. If chic style is what you're after, I can help you redifine what chic is for you in my C'est Chic Crash Course. I hope you'll join me. How to find your style can be perplexing. But not if you simplify what you need to know to look great… Two-Up For Something New: Stymied For Style and Fashion Puzzle [dropcap]D[/dropcap]ear Sharon: I've just switched careers and aside from the obvious more casual dress code, I am having some daily doldrums regarding my appearance. Everything from makeup (or the lack thereof) to the horrific amount

There's something about black. Maybe I started to be a fan because I'm a native New Yorker and the perennial color du jour is chic + never faltering black. It's the one color that has that cool edge besides being the glue to almost everything else you own, and says I've arrived rather than where am I going. Try that mint green, why don't you? I'm not talking about dour and dreary funereal black that washes you out. But the dynamic and urban way of combining fabrications and cuts that's grown-up, classy, and very New York City, or Paris, or any metropolitan city for that matter. What about your other basics, like denim and white, you ask? They play right in to the refined mix.

Dear Sharon: I have always had a small frame. I am about five foot and weigh about 130 pounds. Well, I just had a baby about two months ago. I have baby fat still which makes the fitting clothing I normally wear out of the question. Wearing baggy clothes is also a no go since I am so short and do not want to appear bigger than I am. Therefore, I am at a loss as to what my choices are. My most important goal is to feel comfortable in my own skin. I have often tried to dress like other people who never worked out for me. Developing my own style is a must. Please help me. I would be forever grateful as this would definitely boost my

A friend of mine was asking about finding a classic color nail polish for a pedicure. She just decided to try a vibrant orange and although the color rocked, it just didn't work for her. I totally get it. As much as I like to experiment, and get excited about nail trends, personally, every time I change my polish color, I end up wishing for my next pedicure to go back to my tried and true OPI Classics Collection Kennebunk Port Nail Lacquer. It a rich burgundy that compliments both my skin tone and almost any color I wear. Best off, it's stocked in all my local man-pedi places so I don't have to remember to bring my polish with

This week’s look back at one of FocusOnStyle’s 15th Anniversary shopping advice posts takes in how to find the right sunglasses and eyewear for your face shape just as the blinding rays of summer begin to hit us. Learning how to find the right pair of sunglasses for your face shape not only helps you go incognito in style, but also helps instantly add glamour to any look while protecting your eyes and skin from the suns harmful rays. Keep on trend this season and the next with these timeless tips culled with you in mind. After all they're sunnies, have fun with them. Whether you go for bold or go for classic, either way you're certain to add a dose of

Today's BIG Question: Are you in a style rut or are you extremely confident about your signature style? Is every day the same for you when it comes to your style? Do you feel you need a way to snap out of the same old, same old style because you're boring yourself to death? Is it really a style rut after all? Or, merely a need to add some zing to what you already have and love. It's easy to have someone scream, you're in a style rut! Particularly, if it's a paid personal shopper or a segment on a TV show that's after the entertaining (not to mention demeaning) sound bite. When it comes to your everyday style, so

As we're getting into the start of the hot & muggy days of summer here, so many of us are winding down. But not here. We're actually gearing up for some fab new additions to the FocusOnStyle lineup. In addition to my VIP One on One Stylist Style Mentoring Sessions, I'm working hard on creating the C'est Chic Crash Course and some other premium offerings. Just for you. We're also doing a bunch of updates to the FocusOnStyle site itself... oh, that behind the scenes action. BUT, what I want to know, is more of what you want from me and the FocusOnStyle team. > Do you need some free fashion advice? To be considered in our Stylist Advice content,

High waist bathing suits seen at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim 2014. Cutout by BCBGeneration, unmatched by Poko Pano, prints by Mara Hoffman Swim

As we look back at stories packed with timeless style advice for FocusOnStyle’s 15th Anniversary, we've taken into account that beach season is around the corner - so what are you going to wear? As gorgeous and as in impeccable shape that you may be, we all know the pressure one feels when looking to find the best swimsuit for their bodies so be sure to take note of one of the season's top bathing suit trends with a little help from FoS below. –S.H. The verdict is in: high waisted bathing suits are not old lady anymore. BUT rather chic & flattering to most figure types Bikinis are a lot like short shorts. A good number of people who

PERSONALITY BRAND KICKSTART: Become An Authentic Superstar...

MY BLOG:

STYLE YOUR SUCCESS, LIVE YOUR DREAM...

Make it your business to live your dream…

Your style is your fingerprint in all that you do… it’s how you see the world + how the world perceives you.

The Blog Posts...

Here’s a hint: Let’s guess which celebrities will be wearing Armani Prive on the red carpet

It’s time for a modern fashion history lesson! Dior Haute Couture 2014-15

Shocking in Paris! Schiaparelli Haute Couture, why not?

Business Chic: What to wear in a freezing office when it’s hot outside!

What the Savvy Parisians Use: French Chic Summer Beauty Picks

How To Find Your Style…

Summer Chic Noir- Black Never Boring or Basic When You Style It Like a City Girl

What to wear post baby weight to feel confident about your body

My classic color nail polish for a pedicure

Spex Appeal- How to Find the Right Sunglasses and Eyewear Shape for Your Face

10 ways to know if it’s your signature style or time to get out of your style rut?

What’s on your mind? Do you need some free fashion advice? Reach out and share…

Here’s how to wear the high waist bikini: High waisted bathing suits- not old lady anymore

Female Entrepreneurs: Helping You & Your Business Get Out There!