Sharon Haver

Cannes Do Chic Red Carpet Elegance + Grace Worth An Inspirational Look

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Easy, elegant chic red carpet fashion that you wish you saw come out of Hollywood but really can pull off for YOUR next big night out

I hope some of you spend the weekend getting your closet organized thanks to yesterday’s tips on How to Clean Out Your Closet and What to Toss for a Business Chic Wardrobe.  I know I will be binging, purging, …

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Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s PUNK: Chaos to Couture at The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Every once in a while f-a-s-h-i-o-n takes itself way too seriously and fails to remember the heart + soul that is the inspiration for its being. There, I have said it.

I wanted to love PUNK: Chaos to Couture at The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. But when you take the grit out of a movement and distance it from its authenticity, what’s left are derivative pieces which, when standing alone, are …

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From Plus size to not, what to wear as you lose weight?

Dear Sharon: I have undergone weight loss surgery and am about half way to my goal; just over 50 pounds gone so far. I have always been a plus size gal and I find that I have no idea where to start with clothes shopping in smaller sizes. I don’t know what looks good on me or where to begin. I don’t want to spend a lot of money yet, but need a …

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No time for (much) makeup, try a matte red lip a la Marni FW13

Matte red lipstick for the love of color, a runway look you could STEAL right this minute…

I don’t know about you, but there sure are days for me when a quick swipe of makeup is just what I need to look alive. Crazy on the go days with no time for makeup and plenty of desire to glam it up and not scare children with a pasty looking face.…

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How to Dress Classic- Discover the can’t live without pieces in your wardrobe

Collect well & you’ll have some things forever…

From work to play, every smart wardrobe starts with pieces you can’t live without! Learn a few simple lessons and get set with a practical, timeless foundation once and for all.

When it comes to how to dress classic, the RIGHT elements easily become the ‘can’t live without pieces’ in your wardrobe. Consider those tried-&-true gems as the glue bound to create …

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Three Ways to Double Duty Your Style- Business fashion for a back to work mom

 Dear Sharon: It’s time for me to address what it takes to create a wardrobe of business fashion for a back to work mom. After being away from the concrete jungle for 6 years, it’s time to go back to the office on a part-time basis.

The thing is that my wardrobe is looking a bit dated and close to a size smaller although I am hoping to get back to …

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Stylist Advice- Can a senior wear a short skirt?

Just because you could doesn’t always mean you should when it comes to senior style. But, then again…

 Can a 70-year-old fit woman wear a skirt above her knees. (L. via Fashion Advice)

>> RELATED: Did you read my essay on How To Master Your Look from the book Senior Style: 65 Things to Do When You Retire?

When you ask if a senior can wear a short skirt, well, there really …

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Repeat Offender – Wear something you haven’t worn in a month, A NEW WAY

As the balmier days of the season come to a close, it’s time to wear something on repeat, but refreshed for one last wear. Those rethink it moments:

And why not? With many of your go-to winter closet constants about to make way for the spring season ahead, consider the possibilities of one last wear, rethought for a sartorial boost. And whether you’ve been paying attention to our classic foundation …

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Stylist Advice- What to wear to a funeral

As much as we like to ignore it, death is a part of life and deciding what to wear to a funeral can be perplexing.

I’m attending a funeral and have decided to wear a 3/4 sleeve navy blue bodycon dress that reaches me just at the knees. I  would like to pair it with a cardigan and belt but have no idea what color to choose. Please help me chose what to …

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Wanna go on The Power Trip? Jackie Collins, up close and sizzling after all these years

I’ll Have What She’s Having: A lust for life that doesn’t quit. And The Power Trip to go with it.

I just adore Jackie Collins.

My grandmother and I used to hunker down in front of the TV and watch those “Collins sisters” whenever they did a chat show. Jackie and her sister, Joan Collins, the fiery, smart, gorgeous, and quickest wits in an era when women were, well, not …

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