Sharon Haver

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 …

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 …

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 …

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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.

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I usually wear an ankle sock over my tights for added …

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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 …

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Regarding Warhol: What Would Andy Say About Fashion Bloggers?

Once upon a time, if I was at a party and Andy Warhol turned up, I knew I was in the right place.

Beyond being lucky enough to be old enough (age is good for something) to have grown up with Pop Art and its exposure to appreciate Andy Warhol as the great leveler of pop culture and celebrity… those nights at Studio 54 didn’t hurt either to realize either …

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Runway Now: Nude Nail Polish, The Beauty Trend To Wear Now

Nude nail polish, right from the Spring 2013 New York Fashion Week runway.  There’s nothing we love more than when classic is on trend! This catwalk trend that SHOULD BE in every stylish woman’s beauty arsenal, if it’s not already.

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 It’s CLASSY not crazy. Forget neon color nails and  grotesque nail designs. (Almost) naked is better and VERY chic.

Age-Appropriate Tip: What you can pull off for …

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