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The First Lady of Style: Michelle Obama WOWS in (Jason) Wu Again for Inaugural Gown, and then some

Truth be told, red is my favorite color for everything except party affiliation. The First Lady broke tide in a STUNNING Jason Wu red halter gown for the Inaugural gown first dance, and maybe, just maybe, that can be a sign of getting us all together. Far from the more girly white Jason Wu frock from 2009, this red draped chiffon and velvet number was sexy in the most powerful and in control nuance that a grown woman should master. Add The First Lady's new bangs, and Mrs. Obama stunned in a fresh and vibrant way that made you not only proud to be an American looking forward but proud that a woman of substance is in a place which she belongs.

Whilst Kate Hudson's Alexander McQueen dress looks like she raided Jennifer Lopez's closet, her hair is just stunning on her. Before the show is even over, she can try these styling tips at home to look just as fetching tomorrow. "I wanted to show off Kate's healthy, shiny hair in a style that emphasizes her true Hollywood beauty. As the perfect "Muse" and my inspiration, Kate is my generation's Brigitte Bardot showing off soft voluptuous hair that is touchable, glamorous and now Kate's very own signature look," says celebrity hairstylist David Babaii. >>MORE: Red Carpet To achieve, David used IT&LY HAIR FASHION'S Purity Design Line: David started with IT&LY's Pure Water Drops Serum before blow drying. Next, he added IT&LY's Pure Style Mousse Strong and used

Kate Moss, Isabelle Hupert, Sarah Jessica Parker in black leather jackets

I'll Have What She's Having: A modern & global spin on a classic black leather jacket as an age-appropriate celebrity favorite Baby, it's leather weather! Not too hot, not too cold (yet) and just right for some hard core downtown motorcycle style done right, may it be city, casual, or dressy. From London, New York, to Cannes, we've got Kate Moss, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Isabelle Huppert sporting a black leather jacket in three ageless ways that will surely suit YOUR wardrobe. >>MORE: Leather Style When it comes to rocking it out whist still being both age-appropriate and ageless, please note that these ladies are in their LATE 30s, 40s, and 50s. Style doesn't have an expiration date when it looks right. Kate Moss in

Have you seen the James Bond movie, "Skyfall" yet? I did and absolutely loved it. Daniel Craig is right up there with Sean Connery in my book as best 007 and this movie has plenty of that old school sex appeal. Bérénice Marlohe is as gorgeous as expected as the new Bond girl. Here's something cool that you can takeaway: We've got the "Skyfall" makeup parody! Doesn't the model, above, look like a Bond girl? >>MORE: Beauty Yup, celebrity makeup artist, Kristina Brown, created the Bond girl makeup look with Votre Vu’s French Accents, available at votrevu.com, in this adorable spoof. Here's Kristina's Votre Vu makeup step-by-step on how you can prepare for a rendezvous with 007… Start out with a really hydrated, moisturized face.

Forget Sex and the City. We're old school, hardcore AbFab fans here at FoS. And when it comes to the Joanna Lumley Absolutely Fabulous wardrobe, it's a gaga. No, not the Lady but of the "La Croix sweetie darling, La Croix" pop the Boli kind. So here we have it, from Joanna Lumley of Absolutely Fabulous fame comes an auction chock full of collectible wares from the actress's career. Joseph black faux leather skirt worn in Absolutely Fabulous, Series 5, 'Panickin!' episode, 2003, labelled, waist 76cm, 30in; with an image of Patsy wearing the skirt in the back of a stretch limo and a letter of authenticity >>MORE: AbFab As the charmingly drunkard, and definitely NOT age-appropriate, Patsy Stone on

2012 Smile Train World Smile Day Hosted by Christie Brinkley

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 fabulous too. And, it's far more realistic than fantasizing about a red carpet gown too. >>MORE: Jeans Christie hosted the 2012 Smile Train World Smile Day to raise awareness that helps children born with clefts around the world and wore jeans for the event. Not sloppy jeans but ones so

Guest Post on thenextwomen.com- Style Guidelines for Female Entrepreneurs After my interview about how I run FocusOnStyle on thenextwomen.com, I was delighted when they asked me to share some style guidelines for women entrepreneurs about what modern business women should wear for a variety of occasions, like pitching for funding, attending networking events, social media photos, and speaking at large events in this guest post on their site. >> ORIGINAL: Source >> MORE: Media Mentions STYLE GUIDELINES FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS The NextWomen September Food & Fashion Theme. You've practised the pitch a thousand times, but what on earth should you wear on the big day?? After we spoke with Sharon Haver, style expert and Founder of FocusOnStyle.com, earlier this

Andy Warhol (American, 1928–1987). Red Jackie, 1964.

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 that rubbing disco elbows with someone famous is no different than the cute boy across the room. >>MORE: Museums For me, the timing of attending the preview of the Regarding Warhol: Sixty Artists, Fifty Years exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art during New York Fashion Week last week raises

>> ORIGINAL: Source here >> MORE: Media Mentions Sharon Haver interview on The Next Women business magazine Web Entrepreneur Sharon Haver, Founder, FocusOnStyle: Bringing Celebrity Fashion Tips to Everyday Women >> ORIGINAL: Source here >> MORE: Media Mentions The NextWomen September Food & Fashion Theme. Sharon Haver founded FocusOnStyle, an independently operated online fashion, beauty and style magazine, in 1999. FocusOnStyle is a guide to can-do chic, offering fashion tips, beauty hints, and shopping advice from fashion expert Sharon and her team of contributing experts. Prior to founding FocusOnStyle, Sharon had an expansive career in New York, working as a photography fashion stylist, columnist, contributing editor, lecturer and on-air television/radio fashion expert. Sharon first revealed her fashion

I was recently interviewed on Fashionotes.com about FocusOnStyle and my thoughts on social media. >> RELATED: Sharon Haver In the New & FoS Press Mentions Please have a read... The Blogger Report: Sharon From FocusOnStyle by Jesse Massari on August 27, 2012 With years of styling experience and fashion advice under her belt, we caught up Sharon Haver, the resident expert at FocusOnStyle.com for her thoughts on offering chic style tips, how social media isn’t for everyone and the accessibility of fashion today. FASHIONOTES: Why did you start FocusOnStyle.com? How did you come up with the concept? Sharon: FocusOnStyle evolved from my 15 years as a stylist to help the everyday woman make the most of what she’s got with expert can-do chic style tips.

Inspiration Notes: Vintage Western Style to clean your city palette... We all need a deep breath some time. For me, it happens when I get to kick back at my vacay house and leave the urban grind behind for some mountain air. I consider my family VERY lucky to live in the best, most diversified city in the world (NYC) and to be able to spend quality time in an area with the most gorgeous natural vistas (Jackson Hole, WY). >> MORE: Flea Market finds Of course, I can't leave my stylist eye behind. I just adapt it to what is around me.(Okay, okay. I confess that I did do some online shopping by way of some Giuseppe Zanotti and Maison

Retail Remedy: From our resident Parisian contributor Richard Nahem comes a visit to milliner Marie Mercié's charming boutique Stephen Sondheim famously begged the question "Does anyone still wear a hat? " in the song "Here's to the Ladies who Lunch " from the musical "Company". If he walked by Marie Mercié's eponymous shop near St. Sulpice, the answer would an emphatic yes! >>MORE: Because you don't need to travel for French-Chic-Style discover our French Style Section Mercié's shop is a wonderland outfitted with ultra-chic feminine hats to feast your eyes on. For her summer 2012 collection (she designs two collections a year)she used straw and raffia and color is king. Vibrant shouts of fuchsia, purple, orange, sunshine yellow, and tomato

With the 50th death anniversary of prolific Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe comes a luminous new tome celebrating her bombshell style- Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon Was Styled by William Travilla Take in rich accounts that made fashion history with Andrew Hansford's new book celebrating the work of William Travilla for Marilyn Monroe, the definitive poster girl of 50's era Hollywood glamour. And considering Monroe's flawless chic, who hasn't had a Marilyn moment in their life? >> BUY: Dressing Marilyn: How a Hollywood Icon Was Styled at Amazon >>DISCOVER INSPIRATION: Get a modern update to Monroe's beauty regime via Michelle Williams >>UNDERNEATH IT ALL: Marilyn Monroe Chest X-Ray Sells About the Book William Travilla is one of the best costume designers

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The First Lady of Style: Michelle Obama WOWS in (Jason) Wu Again for Inaugural Gown, and then some

Red Carpet Beauty: How to Get Kate Hudson’s Golden Globe Hair

Leather Weather: A Black Leather Jacket At Any Age To Suit Your Every Mood!

Bond Girl Makeup- Follow these step-by-step makeup tips for some 007 beauty thrills

Absolutely Fabulous Joanna Lumley Wardrobe Auction. YES, Sweetie Darling!

How to look pulled together in jeans? Look at Christie Brinkley’s ageless style for inspiration

Work It: Style Guidelines for Women Entrepreneurs- my guest post on thenextwomen.com

Regarding Warhol: What Would Andy Say About Fashion Bloggers?

Sharon Haver Interview on the The Next Women Business Magazine

Fashionotes Interview- The Blogger Report: Sharon From FocusOnStyle

Whoa, There’s Vintage Western Style-A-Plenty

Notes from Paris- Parisian Milliner Marie Mercié

New Marilyn Monroe Fashion Book – Dressing Marilyn

Female Entrepreneurs: Helping You & Your Business Get Out There!

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Female Entrepreneurs: Helping You & Your Business Get Out There!