Sharon Haver

Thanks for reading my post! I'm Style Expert + Success Strategist for women entrepreneurs helping you and your business get out there so you can attract the high-level clients you want. All my tips come from my real world professional experience. As a bootstrapping entrepreneur with a business degree in Marketing and a graduate of an extensive amount of business and personal development programs and high-level masterminds, my advice is based on how I successfully run my online business since 1999. Previously to be being the founder of FocusOnStyle.com, I was a well-known New York fashion stylist on major photo shoots for 15 years, where I styled everything from Vogue covers to advertising campaigns for cheesy products that I made look so good that you would actually want to buy them. I've also had a syndicated newspaper fashion advice column and featured in lots of media. Learn more...  About Sharon Haver | Press Clips | Start Here | Work With Me Let's get social... Facebook  |  Twitter   |   Instagram   |   Pinterest   |  YouTube

Clean Sweep…

The clothing spot lifter that hits the mark The clothing spot lifter that hits the mark Mom was right: never repeat the same dressy outfit when you're with the same crowd. But when you have a roster of party hearty holiday cocktail parties that last a couple of hours each and there's not much overlap amongst revealers, go ahead and get your money's worth out of that designer dress. Yet, schmutz happens! We're not talking actual filth, just a deodorant mark here. A clumped on food crumb there. Some chalky who knows what… A little easily removable dirt that's not so easy to remove when there's no time to get to the dry cleaner. Well, there's a cute wiz of

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Blonde Bombshell… How to get super blonde like the Hilton sisters

Blonde Bombshell… How to get super blonde like the Hilton sisters I love the Hilton sisters and their hair color. I'm wondering what coloring products would I be able to use that comes close to their hair color. My hair is already blonde, but I want it really blonde. I know that theirs is bottle blonde, but is there a brand name like Clairol or anything that would match their color? Thank you so much! (Wallingford, Vermont) Not all that's luscious comes from nature. Sometimes hitting the bottle, blonde that is, guarantees attention-worthy results.I asked hair expert extraordinaire Gad Cohen for tips to turn your hair from blah to bombshell blonde like the flaxen locks of Nicky and Paris Hilton.

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The Bug for UGG boots… How to ride the sheepskin uggs boot wave

The Bug for UGG boots… How to ride the sheepskin uggs boot wave Can UGG boots be worn with flared or wide leg jeans? What about UGGs under the jeans, or do they look best worn over skinny or bootleg jeans? Are UGG boots able to be worn in the spring if pared with a short denim skirt and tank or are they snow boots? Tell me more. (Mount Vernon, WA) >> Check out our UGG - SHEEPSKIN SHOPPING GUIDE for stylish boots You summed it up with the word skinny! Unless you are tall and skinny with shapely legs don't even bother to read further-well, read but don't wear. It may have peaked as a hot insider fashionista trend

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So 80s…

A bright look at the creatures who ruled the night I paid for this book! Never paid to get into a club. If I paid for a drink it was to make a point. Knew who had the drink tickets. Knew who had the party favors. If only it was just to know. Oh, it as was so 80s. Should money be spent for a NYC 80s party, it best go into the pockets of Patrick McMullan. Right next to the tiny camera that he chronicled every party worth partying in a decade where the party was it. From outlaw parties to ones where real royalty held court-- not just the drag queens, Patrick and his itsy-bitsy camera were there.

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Initial It, Just a Little Bit…

Fat strap watches There are those of us who barely remember our own name. For this group, the monogram fad is, shall we say, a no-brainer. But what if the classic embroidered monogram is just not your thing? Well, Halle Berry, Cameron Diaz, and Elizabeth Hurley have been upping the ante by getting very personal with their watches. By now, we've lightened our load in more ways than one can humanly imagine. But in a world of downsizing, some things that hog more real estate do make a grander statement. Take watches with super-size bands. The wide cuff watchstrap has been rocking on very fashionable wrists of late. Trendsetters alike have been sporting chunky, leather wrists cuffs that raise the

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Mathew Williamson

Mathew Williamson fall/winter 2003-2004 Mathew Williamson Matthew Williamsonfall winter 2003-2004February 12, 2003 Dear Gorgeous Darlings,One look at this collection and you understand why London designer Matthew Williamson is a fave of all the Brit fashionistas. Known for his divine sense of color, to die for embellishments, and clever mix of textures. You can't miss with his fabu handbags either!-S. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. the look:"Bubble Gum Superstar" sweet and sexy with a definitive edge the colors:upbeat palette, rich take on Jordan Almond pastels the fabric:clever mix of textures, embellishments, beading the accents:killer Mathew Williamson bagsshoes by Christian LouboutinCharles Worthington deliberately messy upsweep hairBobbe Brown makeup pumps up the volume with deep pink lips

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Lloyd Klein

Lloyd Klein fall/winter 2003-2004 Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week Lloyd Kleinfall winter 2003-2004February 7, 2003 10AMwebsite: lloydklein.com Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Had to share this collection from designer Lloyd Klein with you. If only fashion shows were always this beautiful... The only bad part, who can wait until next season to have the clothes?!? -S.H.     the look:"soft architectural silhouettes for evening precision tailored suiting with updated proportions feminine daywear separates that glide into nighttime luxury in restated volume" the colors:rich jewel tones "muted qualities that dance with primary undertones" the fabric:touchable luxury- flat velours, satins de soie, mohair backgrounds, ancestral embroideries the scene:Paris Hilton walked the show and after the show, her mom...

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Pleather Weather…Tips for buying fake leather

Pleather Weather…Tips for buying fake leather I've been seeing some fake leather jackets in the stores and I'm not quite sure about them. They cost a lot less than animal hide, but I'm not convinced that they look like the real thing. Do you have any tips for choosing faux leather with a more realistic appearance? (Streamwood, IL) Technology has finally caught up with leather imposters and in some cases you'd be hard pressed to tell the imitations from the real thing- particularly when it comes to stretch "leather". If the vinyl that you're considering has a cheesy vibe, move on… there are plenty of better options out there. Typically, pleather tends to have more of a shine and a

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Gottex

Gottex fall/winter 2003-2004 Gottex Gottex spring - summer swimwear collection [click for more fashion shows] Dear Gorgeous Darlings,Had to share a front row seat for a close-up look at some of the sexiest swimsuits, bikini's, and cover-ups from Gottex 2003 spring - summer swimsuit collection fashion show.Ok, so most of us don't have bodies like these swimsuit runway models, but take a peek at some of the best bathing suit and beach cover-up trends to get inspired by. -S. Click on each picture for an enlarged view. off the runwayfashion tip:keep the high heels for the runway- beach and pool shoes should be bare and practical enough to wear at the beach or pool... not on catwalk! off the runwaybeauty

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Handy Wrap…

Miu Miu's new twist for the classic scarf We all know that there must be 101 ways not to wear a silk scarf. The big, silk square draped over your shoulders adds 20 frumpy years. Forget about scarf pins- they're a dowdy giveaway that your vote was with "I like Ike". French women do master the eternally chic scarf twirl around their neck. But when bouillabaisse is not in your blood, it becomes tricky. Leave it to Prada to infuse new life into the staid ladylike classic. Go ahead, steal this Miu Miu styling trick: Twist a silk scarf around your croc purse handle. Allora! Instant style. Add a pair of gloves and you've just updated your look. Don't have

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European Trend Report: Gloves

European Trend Report: Gloves fall/winter 2003-2004 European Trend Report: Gloves European Fall/Winter 2003 CollectionsTREND REPORTParis, Milan, London Gloves: get inspired runway photos from the fashion collections of:Prada, Miu Miu, Gucci, Givenchy, Hermes, Versus, Marni, Jean Paul Gaultier, Alexander McQueen, Paul Smith, Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Pringle, Paco Rabonne, Lanvin, Loewe, and Chanel Dear Gorgeous Darlings, As the temperature dips, there's no time no time better than now to steal the great fashion trend that proliferated on the European catwalks: gloves! Day, evening, sporty, dressy, there's a glove style to spice up your wardrobe, add glamour, and keep you toasty. There are sooo many fantastic glove styles these season, that you may just want to build a glove wardrobe! -S. Click on

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Betsey Johnson

Betsey Johnson fall/winter 2003-2004 Betsey Johnson Betsey Johnsonfall winter 2003-2004website: BetseyJohnson.com Dear Gorgeous Darlings,You can always count on Betsey Johnson for a high-energy, whimsical, and wearable fashion show. This time 'round, welcome to Betseyville, the most fun place salsa-rich fashion place on the planet!-Sharon Click on each picture for an enlarged view. the feel:"South of the border down Mexico way... I found a little hotel where I wanted to stay.Now the hotel is mine + I'm feel' so fine... if you're in Zchuatanejo come + visit some time!" the look:prom couples, slim Bermuda shorts, red lips, bedroom mules, thigh-highs, gold chains the scene:a high-energy fiesta that you don't want to miss!

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Ranch Dressing… Western style, how to get it right

Ranch Dressing… Western style, how to get it right Okay, I have a body that's basically a mass between my bust (which isn't small) and waist and a fairly long set of legs for my large-boned, 5' 4 1/2" frame. Most of the time I'm in blue jeans as most cowgirls are in Texas. I need some things western but sophisticated to build a more career-like wardrobe. What do you suggest I start buying besides denim, gingham, and calico? (Haltom City, TX) Whoa, gingham and calico!?! Sweetie, there's great western and bad western. Summoning up an Elly May fantasy when you aren't built like Miss Clampett and it's not a Beverly Hillbillies theme party, is simply not a good thing!

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