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It’s freezing! Wear a trapper hat, they’re chic (now)

It's still cold out and when its Freezing wear a trapper hat! Do like a woodsman and follow Madonna's stylish lead and try a classic trapper hat for full coverage that's both glam and practical... We've been wanting to talk about the transition from Elmer Fud to chic when it comes to wearing a trapper hat. When we saw this snap that Bally sent over of Madonna wearing one, we decided it's time to take the trend live. Baby it's Cold Out! Gather these essentials to keep you warm and cozy... Why it works? For starters, its a great way to make a stylish statement even in the coldest of climates while a larger version can also make you appear

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Grammy Gold: Red Carpet Best Dressed with Taylor Swift & Rita Ora

I'll Have What She's Having: Infused gold red carpet dressing that makes a best dress case to add metallic to your wardrobe Gold is making a comeback. Great for those who weren't around in its over schmaltzed up heyday. A warning for those who do remember. It's not hard to get full-on gold wrong. A few extra accessories, an over designed silhouette and what should be a statement dress that stands on its own becomes a caricature of something that really should have stayed in Vegas, But, gold in all its simplicity done right, is just divine. >> REPRISE: Get ahead of the curve with these spring trends (hint, gold is one of them) Take a look at Taylor Swift who sole

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Dior Haute Couture Spring 2014: A case for the classics in the audience

Marie Josée Croze, Allison Williams and Isabelle Huppert all in Dior
Marie Josée Croze, Allison Williams and Isabelle Huppert all in Dior Ok, you may not be able to afford this (nor I), but you can certainly afford to understand the power of elegantly tailored pieces... haute couture or mass market, there's some fab styling inspiration there! I'll Have What She's Having: Dior Haute Couture Spring 2014 attendees had us mesmerized on How to make a case for classics with celebrities Kate Bosworth and more in ultra glam, daytime friendly Dior We love to people watch almost more than see what's on the runway at Paris Couture Fashion Week... And Raf Simons' latest collection for Dior saw a slew of celebs decked out some very of the moment and modern yet

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Golden Globes Beauty- How to get Lupita Nyong’o’s hair

For our money  Lupita Nyong’o is one, if not THE best dressed at the Golden Globes. Ok, so her red Ralph Lauren cape gown reminds some of the Tom Ford cape dress that Gwyneth wore to the 2012 Oscars but we love it just the same, no more! Lupita Nyong’o is a consistent stunner and we are delighted to have her Golden Globes natural hairstyle tips that you can try at home. Oh, yes, we've got them for you before the show is even over!  [signupboxpagethree]Make your personal pavement your red carpet! Hop on my FREE newsletter & don't miss one stylist tip![/signupboxpagethree] Take Your Natural Hair up a Notch – Lupita Nyong’o’s Golden Globes Look by Celebrity Hairstylist Larry Sims: Larry

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Golden Globes Beauty- How to get Kate Blanchett’s makeup

 For all of us at FocusOnStyle, Kate Blanchett is the epitome of modern elegance. We're thrilled to have her makeup tips via her makeup artist Jeanine Lobell for tonight's Golden Globes so you can adapt Kate's "modern romance" look at her home [signupboxpagethree]Make your personal pavement your red carpet!  Hop on my FREE newsletter & don't miss one stylist tip![/signupboxpagethree] THE LOOK: Soft and RomanticTHE INSPIRATION: "We didn't want to do the expected red lip to go with her gorgeous Armani black gown," Said Lobell. "So we went the softer route. No harsh lines. Instead, I blended colors for dimension."THE PRODUCTS:Eye - Lancôme Hypnôse Waterproof Custom Volume Mascara - Jeanine piled on layers and layers to both the top and bottom lash line,

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Golden Globes Beauty- How to get Sofia Vergara’s soft wavy hairstyle

 HINT: It's super easy! We are loving the big romantic wavy hairstyle that Sophia Vergara is wearing to compliment her Zac Posen gown at tonight's Golden Globes. Before the show is even over, we have the hairstyle how-to-s so you can replicate Sophia's style at home. According to Celebrity Hairstylist Harry Josh, Sophia's look was all about the return of classically simple yet chic hair. "Waves have ruled the red carpet for so long. We wanted to keep Sofia looking modern and fresh and a chic, luxurious blowout lent her that," says Josh. [signupboxpagethree]Make your personal pavement your red carpet!  Hop on my FREE newsletter & don't miss one stylist tip![/signupboxpagethree] Here is how he got the look: Josh created a diagonal

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Golden Globes Fashion- The Best Dressed of The Night for 2014

Golden Globes Best Dressed: We're going to sort of live blog. Calling the gowns as the photos come. So, let's look at the Golden Globes Best dressed, and maybe even the not so best dress (yeah, I've spotted those too). Stay tuned to this FocusOnStyle page and we will update as the night goes on... Lupita Nyong'o nominated for BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A MOTION PICTURE for her role in “12 YEARS A SLAVE” For my money Lupita Nyong'o raised the bar on chicness in her red Ralph Lauren. Her modern, clean elegance and natural hair and makeup made her a memorable stunner for the night. Here's how to get Lupita's hairstyle. Olivia Wilde

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Golden Globes Beauty- How to get Julia Roberts’ updo hairstyle

We're loving the elegant updo that Julia Roberts is wearing at tonight's Golden Globes And guess what? We've got the step by step on how to het her hairstyle before the show is even over. Before we get to the hair tips, Julia's Dolce & Gabbana look of a white shirt under a strapless top is something you might want to consider adding to your personal styling repertoire.  [signupboxpagethree]Make your personal pavement your red carpet! Hop on my FREE newsletter & don't miss one stylist tip![/signupboxpagethree] HOW TO CREATE JULIA’S GOLDEN GLOBE GLAMOUR by SERGE NORMANT: Step 1: On wet hair spray META LUSH VOLUMIZER from roots to tips. Then create a side part low enough to give it more edge. Step 2: Blow dry

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Best Emmy Style: Red Carpet fashion with lessons that make sense for your wardrobe (really)

I'll Have What She's Having: The best Emmy style of clean chic red carpet stunners You know that I'm generally not jacked up about red carpet fashion. Too often, it's overdone celebrities wearing costumes that look like they were stolen from a five-year old's fantasy dress up closet. OK, lucky for them that their stylist secured that fancy free dress for the night, but what does that have to do with YOU? There was some of that schmaltz at tonight's 65th Emmy Awards, for sure. But, I'll ignore that. What I don't ignore are the few women who opted for stellar chic and clean lines that didn't wear them. Stunning numbers that stood out in a sea of too much. And isn't

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How to Wear It- Flashback Big Shoulder Pads Are In, But Are They Right For You?

Rita Ora wearing Emanuel Ungaro
I'll Have What She's Having: Musician Rita Ora makes a case for big shoulder pads in Ungaro, and it worked! Shoulder pads, one of those fads we all said we hoped never to come back, are back... Yes you read right, big shoulder pads have been making a return on runways as of late for a bolder silhouette, that can actually come in handy. What makes these big shoulder pads relevant & modern? >>WEAR THE TREND NOW: How to Wear the Stronger Shoulder First off, the way that Rita Ora styled the look with a mannish skinny belt and classic pointed toe pumps, is both figure flattering (rember, they balance curvier hips) and a throwback to Hollywood glamour. Everything about

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Celebrities in jeans looking normal- no big woot, just as it is

Sarah Jessica Parker wearing Level 99 Janice Ultra Skinny jeans
I'll Have What She's Having: Shazam, I have it already! Everyday style inspiration by way of Sarah Jessica Parker, Charlize Theron, Jessica Alba and Katherine Heigel You gotta love the headline, "Celebrities in jeans looking normal" because rather than oohing and ahhing about a fantasy gown or talking about their bodily (im)perfections, let's look at what celebrities wear when they are just being normal. Duhhh, it looks a lot like us. >> MORE: Jeans See, it takes some tzuj to get all aspirational and starlike. During the day, while running errands, having Mommy time, or simply working from home, these "big" names look pretty dang normal. Doesn't that make you feel better? SJP in Level 99 Twisted Seam Tomboys in Crater

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Natural Red Carpet Beauty is NOT an Oxymoron! Get some French chic inspiration by way of Léa Seydoux

Cannes Do Chic Beauty: Let Léa Seydoux Teach You A Thing About French Beauty Looking natural, gorgeous, and knowing  how much makeup to apply can result in a fine line between looking overly made up (that K family) and washed out and frazzled (heeeeello, mirror). Instead of a makeup "how to look made up on the red carpet" tutorial, let's look at how to look just as pretty as we would like in our everyday lives… maybe, even with a hint of an ageless glow too! Let French actress Léa Seydoux be our shinging example based on her Cannes Do Chic Beauty look at the 66th Annual Film Festival  In a custom blue feather hemmed Louis Vuitton tube dress topped off with

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