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A little French Chic… the cashmere poncho

I'll Have What She's Having: A very simple and forever French Chic poncho A trip to Paris was supposed to be on my docket for next week. But we have far too many other quick jaunts on the schedule for that trip to work out now. Still yearning for a getaway to Paris, I found this Crimson cashmere video that I shared with the ladies in the C'est Chic Crash Course earlier. Then I got to thinking, why don't I share it with you too? It's full of great styling ideas on how to wear the very French chic poncho.  Plus, enough of a Parisian lifestyle dose to put you in the mood for a virtual getaway, altho brief that it may be. Not

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Best of Oscar Red Carpet Fashion 2015

I'll Have What She's Having: I'll be live blogging the best of the Oscar Red Carpet Fashion (come back during the night for more) Rosamund Pike (above) in a red, form-fitting gown is going to be a hard one to beat. absolutely stunning. Totally movie star appeal. Simple pulled back hair. Dream on... And, she just had a baby! #perfection Dakota Johnson (on a date with mom Melanie Griffith) in a red Saint Laurent gown. So fresh and modern. A simple ponytail and red lip prove that less is more. Marion Cottiard in Dior Hate Couture. True meaning of a dress being very specific... and she pulled it off! The front is simple and elegant and the back has the

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Red Carpet Your Way: Try these celebrity style accents at home!

I'll Have What She's Having: Red carpet your way style inspiration a la Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Claire Danes at the S.A.G. Awards It's so easy to dismiss what you see on the red carpet as a fantasy that will never fit into your real life. But, use what you see as an inspirational launch point to punch up your personal style.  As I tell the ladies in the C'est Chic Crash Course, the nuance is in the details, so let's get to it! Feminine Spin On A Tuxedo   I love a spin on tuxedo dressing as a super feminine way to dress. Yes, menswear on a woman can be very sexy. We saw Emma Stone's tuxedo look last week, and Julia Roberts

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Red Carpet Your Way: Wear Pants to a Formal! Go against the grain and stand out (Golden Globes a la Emma Stone)

Honestly, I couldn't get myself into the Golden Globes fashion this year. There were plenty of pretty reds, a lot of ho-hum, and a good amount of  "they look nice but so what." Really, when's the next time you (or I) will be dolled up in a major gown? It's fun for the first few times your have the occassion to wear one. After that, it's too much work (for me). I was looking for a way to make the Golden Globes red carpet relatable to something that makes sense for us. Something you could look marvelous in your life, rather than the fantasy of "watching stars in gowns." I found it in Emma Stone. How fresh does a chic

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How to Plan and What to Wear to a Holiday Party at Home- Impromptu Madness with Sharon Haver and Brad Boles, Episode 18

Yup, it's here! Holiday hoopla is at full swing so I decided to create a series of Holiday Review posts and start off with one of my kooky Impromptu Madness videos that Brad and I did together.BTW: These videos are much more off the cuff than the style sessions in my C'est Chic Crash Course. We totally have different ideas on how to best arrange your party. Hear what we have to say & tell me how you get your holiday best together in the comments below. Enjoy! Holiday Style Tips continue with casual and laid back festive fun: What to wear, how to plan, and what to do at a holiday house party. Are you the kind of host who makes

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Killer Heels, maybe my husband was right

Walk don't run (in those shoes) to Killer Heels, shoe lust for your soul I'm a confirmed shoe addict. Don't believe me, here's a tidbit conversation with my husband while we were on the way to see The Art of the High-Heeled Shoe at the Brooklyn Museum. Scene One: Sunday drive to the museum Husband: Which exhibition are we going to? Me: Shoes Husband: Can't you just look in your closet? Well, err, he was sort of right. One of my favorite pair of shoes were on display at the exhibition; you can see why I got them here. Ok, so it's a version of my Nicholas Kirkwood wedges with the kooky architectural heel but a slightly different upper. And, they

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YOU Want IT!

I've curated some shopping finds that caught my eye... I know that you want them (I do!)... [raw] JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. [/raw]

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Why not try a white jacket?

I'll Have What She's Having: A proper white jacket that's seasonless + chic ala Sharon Stone in Roberto Cavalli & J.Crew Spring 15 It's been a crazy month or so with filming over 35ish videos for my C'est Chic program (outfit changes for each), traveling, spending casual time at my place out West, and back to the NYC grind just in time for school to start for my son and Fashion Week. I feel like I've been in a closet wonderland whirl and, honestly, could use a day in yoga pants (thank you flu for making that day today). Here's the thing, with almost every reach into my closet, I keep thinking that I need a proper white jacket. A

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Hold tight! Spanx jeans has you covered

Jeans spotlight week continues with a new entry for a flattering fit, introducing Spanx jeans! That's right, the sucking in power of Spanx built into a very stylish air of jeans. Can you believe that we just passed the last "official"  weekend of summer? I can't believe that I'm writing this from one of my last days of a mountain view :( I've been spending the month on a workation at my vacation place in Jackson Hole, WY. If you've been following me on Facebook, you'll see some of my cool outdoorsy snaps. The work part of my vacation comes from spending time with FocusOnStyle Team Jackson Hole and my developer editing videos, creating tons of content assets, and building

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What jeans to wear Spotlight Week! The Denim Pencil Skirt, Something to Reconsider

As the season on the calendar changes, the iffy weather may to exactly be a seasonal match. This installment of What Jeans To Wear Spotlight Week reviews a fantastic transitional wardrobe staple- the jeans skirt! Add a pair of tights + some ankle boots  and you'll be good to go to transition to a nippy day in no time. - S.H. If you're not a shorts person or looking for something that's perfectly styled for casual kickback style or city chic, look no further than a classic denim pencil skirt. In distressed denim, white or a dark wash, the denim pencil skirt that once was a wardrobe staple is looking all so right again. There are designer versions like the Victoria Beckham

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What jeans to wear Spotlight Week! Try a casual chic update to your everyday jeans with Saint Laurent inspiration

What jeans to wear Spotlight Week!  As we start to think about fall, let's re-look at this very classic, yet chic way to update your everyday jeans look. As a matter of fact, the ability to find YOUR chic in any style is what I teach in the C'est Chic Crash Course. I'll Have What She's Having: Irresistible casual denim with uptown styling (on a budget!) It's pretty easy to look chic in everyday, runaround jeans when your outfit tally is in the stratosphere. But how do YOU update everyday jeans without breaking the bank? I'll show you... Of course, there's a certain sense of eliteness to be able to afford a TOTAL design jeans look like this: Saint Laurent midrise

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How to Clean Out Your Closet and the Top 20 Clothes to Let Go Of

Dearest readers: As we wrap up our week of Style Motivation to help you look your best at ALL times and look through our archives to bring you smart ideas as we continue to celebrate our 15th anniversary comes a timeless lesson on what to keep, store and let go of. The end of the season is near, get ready to clear out your closet! With a new season ahead comes the perfect time to reorganize, reconsider and purge your wardrobe to avoid the pitfalls of inappropriate age dressing and all that can go wrong when one tends to hold on to too much from the past. That's not to say one must start fresh each season as its near

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Fashion Week Is Coming (Again), so why should you care about the runway?

Are we looking at fashion Week through rose colored glasses?
This week's FocusOnStyle's 15th anniversary online post tackles a question that we so often ask ourselves. In our busy lives and overstuffed budgets, what the heck does the fashion shown on the runway have to do with our everyday life? Well, read on to see how... I'm working on the production of my C'est Chic Crash Course  and have to say that I am very proud and pleased with the way it's shaping up... I know it will impact the way you see style in your life, without spending a fortune on a new wardrobe! Ok, I get it. You're busy. Really busy. Maybe even juggling a family, responsibilities, a wacky work load, and beau coup bills. So why should you

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