focus on
-
Shape your style with ICONIC MOMENTS. Play with me. On Pinterest.

… you’re kinda doing it already and not knowing.
A funny thing happened to me when I was building a Pinterest Board of Iconic Moments. Even after being in the fashion business for a couple of decades, my favorite images for everyday style that come to mind right off the bat, ironically, best represent how I like to dress and what inspires my style.
Insert big drumroll here, MY iconic style …
READ MORE »Tags: evergreen , iconic moments , iconic style moments , personal style , pinterest , Pinterest Secret Boards , style , style motivation , STYLIST ADVICE , stylist advice most popular
-
Women’s Health: Who Control’s Your Body? Protect Women’s Rights

Your views on women’s health choice may not be the same as mine. But that’s ok.
We all hold the right to be in control of our own bodies and our right to choice- that is the most personal decision between a woman and her doctor. I urge you to keep choice safe and legal.
Before you vote tomorrow, please consider your reproductive rights as they may be redefined.
Mitt Romney, …
READ MORE »Tags: choice , election , Kathy Griffin , obama , Paul Ryan. Cher , pro-choice , rape , reproductive rights , Romney , women's rights
-
Lemonade Out Of Lemons: Lessons of Style and Compassion from Hurricane Sandy to Scottsdale

On the Road: The unexpected traveller in Scottsdale, Arizona
I’ve been displaced from my family during Hurricane Sandy. There’s a lesson to share here that’s bigger than my personal story and something to lean on when the tide literally turns.
Before you read any further, I’d like you to bolster American Red Cross support by texting the phrase “REDCROSS” to 90999 to make a $10 contribution for Sandy relief. You can also …
READ MORE » -
Season Shifters: Fall clothing for a warm climate

Dear Sharon: How to dress for fall when you live in an area that’s always hot? Louisiana weather is always balmy, hot, and humid so changing to a seasonal wardrobe can get tricky when you desire fall clothing for a warm climate. (via twitter)
JUST ASK: Do you need some quick stylist help to amp up your style? Email us for Fashion Advice.
Good point. I’m having my own seasonal issues. I’ve been …
READ MORE »Tags: Fall clothing for a warm climate , how to wear , seasonless clothing , STYLIST ADVICE
-
Fancy Footwork? You bet with these gorgeous Velvet shoes, slippers, wedges, and boots!

I’ve got a fall trend that REALLY offers something for everyone. Velvet shoes.
Don’t wait for holiday to tzuj up your style when you can add some allure by way of a touch of luxe to your fancy footwork be it a stunning skyscraper heel from Nicholas Kirkwood to updated and on trend velvet Doc Martens.
How can we think about velvet without considering the classic smoking slipper, with updated …
READ MORE »Tags: fall trend , shoes , shop , shopping , velvet , velvet boots , velvet pumps , velvet shoes , velvet sippers , velvet smoking slippers , velvet wedge
-
Stylist Advice- How to beat cold feet? Bootights & sheepskin insoles to the rescue

Dear Sharon, I’m hoping you can help me out. Now that the temperature is dropping I finally get to break out my boots. Happy me!
I love wearing tights with boots but find that my feet are always freezing, especially at work. I really need to beat cold feet while looking stylish and office appropriate.
>> RELATED: Style Guideline for Women Entrepreneurs
I usually wear an ankle sock over my tights for added …
READ MORE »Tags: how to wear , STYLIST ADVICE
-
Coat Alert: Military Chic

Is it getting chilly where you are? It is here and that’s time to think about some stylish layers.
Here’s the best part of the military chic coat trend, it’s not really a trend but a twist on classic styling that comes in and out of fashion every few seasons. Regardless of making the top trend list for any particular season, military chic always looks right because it’s a trend …
READ MORE »Tags: coat , coats , military , military chic , military coats , shop , shopping , winter
-
How to look pulled together in jeans? Look at Christie Brinkley’s ageless style for inspiration

I’ll Have What She’s Having: Grown-up gorgeous in down-to-earth and polished jeans
Crazy that what so many of us wear so often can be impossible to pull off– with style. Don’t fret.
Look no further than perennially gorgeous Christie Brinkley for celebrity style inspiration on how to look pulled together in jeans.
Ok, you may not look like her (who does??), but you can master her sublime style and look pretty darn …
READ MORE »Tags: Age Appropriate Style , age-appropruate , Christie Brinkley , denim , how to look pulled together in jeans , I'll Have What She's Having. Celebrity style , jeans , Smile Train
-
La Bella Figura and The Genius

A funny thing happened to me at the Genius Bar- it was more chic than geek.
I’m the poster child for excessive Mac consumption (and, not of the cosmetics variety) so I’ve spent plenty of time perched at a Genius Bar. This weekend was no exception.
While we were waiting for a diagnostic to run its course on my ailing iMac the Genius and I started chit-chatting to pass the …
READ MORE »Tags: evergreen , style motivation
-
Stylist Advice: Your Classic Uniform, My Way!

No-brainer fall into winter dressing starts with a great coat…
Dear Sharon: I get confused at what to wear when I have appointments all over town and getting ready for work gets complicated. I wish for the days of a classic uniform, like school but a stylish one of course!
Do you have any ideas on how streamline my wardrobe to a few good, solid pieces to where to work on …
READ MORE »Tags: basic wardrobe , Best coats , black , black pants , boots , Business Chic , classic , classic uniform , coats , evergreen , fashion uniform , lbd , STYLIST ADVICE , stylist advice most popular , stylist tips , turtleneck , uniform , Uniform Dressing , what to wear , white shirt








































