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Weekly Web Roundup: 07.24.09

FocusOnStyle is starting Sharon Haver’s How-to Video Series at Barney’s NY with tips to How to Wear a Scarf 10 Ways Thanks to smashbox, girlawhirl finally finds a nude lippy that she can wear.   SheFinds figures out all the best Spanx.   Fab abs are always in fashion! SheZoom will help get your tummy flat in no time.   Smarter Fashion shows us how to turn our summer scarves into stylish head wraps!   designers at StyleBakery.com and you could win a Hayden-Harnett tote! http:/stylebakery.com/2009/07/5th-annual-on-the-rise-awards/l   The Beauty Brains go nuts over coconut oil for nails.

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I’ll Have What She’s Having: Rashida Jones and the strong red lip

Red lipstick at the ready… how to rock ruby lips for summer and all year round… In this economy, we’re big on finding something small that makes a major and lasting impact on your style. And a tube of ruby red lipstick may just do the glam trick! Case in point: The very glam and very understated chic of Rashida Jones pictured here. No frou-frou Hollywood fussiness for her. Just all the right things that make a simple look sizzle. Rashida’s strong ruby red lips are the focal point , not a distraction to her beauty. Simple, undone pulled back hair, a natural bronzey glow, black lashes, and that vibrant pow of a very strong red lip! That’s all she

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Classic Style: The Stripe T-Shirt is always on trend

Nautical to a Tee Classic Style: The Nautical Stripe T-Shirt is always on trend While Nautical may be a hot fashion trend at the moment, we like to think of it more as Classic Stripes— less gimmicky, more chic. And, classic is what gives this fashion trend its legs to be a go-to piece for seasons to come. Turn to the timeless French stripe T-shirt that represents the essence Paris Chic. Or, cruise with the slightly more fitted Italian gondolier stripe T-shirt that I had to pick-up for myself in Venice. The Port of Call is yours to play, it's the stripes that are it now. Take a designer spin on an authentic Nautical stripe T-shirt, but never sacrifice the

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Anti-Aging Beauty Tips: The Inside Scoop on Aging Backwards

How to stay fresh and vital when it's too hot to go outside… Summer can be a real scorcher in many parts of the country. No matter where you live, storms of some sort are also a reality. When you’re stuck inside, there are a number of ways to take advantage of the time and keep (or start) Aging Backwards. Here are some indoor tips for when Mother Nature keeps you cooped up inside. Aging Backwards Indoor Tips 1) Jump rope. I always keep a jump rope or two in the house. Jumping rope is one of the best exercises you can do for Aging Backwards. Experts say that “interval” exercise, or doing several sets of raising your heart rate

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Retail Remedy: Venice Window Shopping, Italian Early Fall Preview

This entry is part 2 of 1 in the series Venice Window Shopping Or, how I spent my summer vacation, Part Due… Venice is quite the chic shopping mecca with Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Giorgio Armani, Zegna, Hermes, Chanel, and almost any luxury brand that you can think of in the vicinity of the ubiquitous Carnevale masks and Murano millifiore glass chotseka tourist shops. Yes, there are some rather major contemporary glass shops thrown in the mix, but it is heaven for the figurine junkie! We’ve looked at what’s in store for summer in the Venice shop windows, now for a peek at the fall clothes that are starting to trickle in. The humidity continued to soar thus making it rather

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How to Wear a Scarf- Video Tips on How to Tie a Scarf

This entry is part 1 of 5 in the series Sharon Haver for About.com Video Series 10 Ways to Wear a Scarf from the Sharon Haver for About.com at Barney’s New York Style Video Series… The first of my Style Video Series for About.com is released and I’d love to share the video with you. Scarves are so on trend right now and please watch for some helpful how-to tips on how to make a scarf a fantastic accessory in your wardrobe! Watch: How to Tie a Scarf... >> Lot's more tips about how to wear a scarf from this link. Transcript: 10 Ways to Wear a Scarf with Sharon Haver Hello! I’m Sharon Haver, the founder of focusonstyle.com. And

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Weekly Web Roundup: 07.17.09

Who said what online… FocusOnStyle helps you look like a Chic Parisianista with French Style Tip #1: Invest in a Pair of Ballet Flats Thanks to smashbox, girlawhirl finally finds a nude lippy that she can wear.   SheFinds figures out all the best Spanx.   Fab abs are always in fashion! SheZoom will help get your tummy flat in no time.   Smarter Fashion shows us how to turn our summer scarves into stylish head wraps!   Vote for your favorite emerging designers at StyleBakery.com and you could win a Hayden-Harnett tote!   The Beauty Brains go nuts over coconut oil for nails.

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Weekly Web Roundup: 07.10.09

Who said what online… FocusOnStyle.com gives you an inside look at Affordable Fashion Trends for Fall with an H&M Fashion Trend Video. With karma kraft, girlawhirl can be her own textile designer.   SheFinds figures out a few ways to make sure everyone's got the bra they need.   Smarter Fashion tells us how to pick the best maxi dress for your body.   The StyleBakery editors share 100 things they’re loving this summer   The Beauty Brains explain why Moroccan oil rocks!

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Weekly Web Roundup: 06.25.09

Who said what online… FocusOnStyle.com shows you how to get Megan Fox’s sexy one-shoulder look from the Transformers premiere work for you! Havaianas for summer are girlawhirl’s latest obsession.   SheFinds uses Sunsense Wristbands to prevent the lobster look.   Late night? No problem. Look well-rested for work and play with this 5-minute makeup routine from SheZoom   Smarter Fashion helps us decide what to wear to the big 4th of July party this year.   Going away for the weekend? Find out what to pack at StyleBakery.com   The Beauty Brains explain why chlorine is bad for your hair.

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Megan Fox gets white right and puts some edge in her Grecian gown…

How to wear the hot summer one-shoulder trend Megan Fox gets white right and puts some edge in her Grecian gown...How to wear the hot summer one-shoulder trend There's in no doubt that Megan Foxis a gorgeous wow of a sexpot with a twist to the edgy-- see mega Marilyn Monroe tattoo on her forearm. But what is really outstanding is the way that she rocked her white one-shoulder Grecian gown by Kaufman Franco at the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen premiere. A white one-shoulder gown can get a bit prom if not cut in just the right way. Megan's was modern, fresh, and impeccably styled in a very downtown meets glam way. Note the rather rad addition of a

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Weekly Web Roundup: 06.19.2009

Who said what online… FocusOnStyle.com shares stylist tips to show you how to wear a jumpsuit like Padma Lakshmi, and there’s a an inspiration board to add wardrobe versatility! Cool cupcakes are on girlawhirl’s summertime agenda.   SheFinds is excited to spice up a boring summer uniform with three fun vests.   Smarter Fashion shows us their top 5 hot beach bags for summer.   Beat the heat in style with StyleBakery’s ultimate summer survival guide   The Beauty Brains explains how MiN New York Solution2 bumps off razor bumps.

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How to wear a jumpsuit like Padma Lakshmi…

How to wear a jumpsuit like Padma Lakshmi... Inspiration Board with stylist dress tips to add versatility to your wardrobe Stylist tips and Inspiration Board to add versatility to your wardrobe I'm really tempted to but a jumpsuit for summer but I'm not convinced that it would add much versatility to my wardrobe. I'm trying to watch my fashion purchases and only buy items that can be worn a few different way s to get more mileage out of them. There's no doubt that jumpsuits are a very hot summer trend. You are absolutely right that a jumpsuit can be a one hit style wonder, but a strapless jumpsuit also can be a fantastic layering piece that acts as a

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Weekly Web Roundup: 06.12.09

Who said what online… FocusOnStyle.com goes into stylist mode to Make My Outfit Work- Silver Gladiator Sandals… Try our Inspiration Board with Three Style Variations for a wardrobe makeover! Cool cupcakes are on girlawhirl’s summertime agenda.   SheFinds is excited to spice up a boring summer uniform with three fun vests.   Smarter Fashion shows us their top 5 hot beach bags for summer.   Beat the heat in style with StyleBakery’s ultimate summer survival guide   The Beauty Brains explains how MiN New York Solution2 bumps off razor bumps.

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