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What to wear post baby weight to feel confident about your body

 Dear Sharon:  I have always had a small frame. I am about five foot and weigh about 130 pounds. Well, I just had a baby about two months ago. I have baby fat still which makes the fitting clothing I normally wear out of the question. Wearing baggy clothes is also a no go since I am so short and do not want to appear bigger than I am. Therefore, I am at a loss as to what my choices are. My most important goal is to feel comfortable in my own skin. I have often tried to dress like other people who never worked out for me. Developing my own style is a must. Please help me. I would be forever grateful as this would definitely boost my

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Cannes Do Chic: The one item every woman should own

I'll Have What She's Having: Take it from the chic set at Cannes, a classic white blouse will easily anchor your bold pieces or create an instant shirt dress Today's installment of our series of the best of Cannes Do Chic has a wardrobe stable making a stellar appearance at the photocalls and red carpets of the Cannes Film Festival, the celebrity event where we see things that WE can actually wear! Hooray! How can something so simple look so great? Well, isn't that really what chic is about? I've said it before at Cannes in our French Chic Shirt Lesson 101, nothing beats a crisp white shirt as a go-to piece in your wardrobe. Wear it to counterbalance something that's totally out of

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BIG beauty round up: What makeup do professional makeup artists really use?

Kid in a candy story time! And a dirty little beauty fake it secret... If you love makeup and how it can change your looks from glum to glam, you're gonna like this one. Especially, some of the tricks of the beauty trade. First thing to consider is that all makeup is not created equal. There's consumer cosmetics that many times have more advertising puff than powder puff. And then there's the pro brands that must stand up to the close eye of a camera. Professional makeup usually has a bigger bang for the beauty buck and tends to go on more even and lighter to allow for retouching without buildup. From selfies to big time, we all deserve to

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So pretty on the red carpet or off

Red Carpet Beauty: Gugu Mbatha-Raw is definitely a name to watch. For the premiere of  ‘Belle’ in New York the other night, Gugu's natural hair and makeup stunned on the red carpet and off. It's not the fussiness and doneness that we often associate with red carpet beauty, it's that grace and prettiness which can be worn any time of the day. Thrilled to have celebrity makeup artist Nick Barose who used Juara skincare products share his makeup tips with you. Nick created a makeup look based on fresh, spring, sun kissed skin with soft, plum smokey eyes and peach lips and cheeks to complment what she wore. “Gugu is wearing a green dress that has a gorgeous golden sheen to it.  Her jewelry has

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How to Dress to Look Taller – Petite Fashion Tips Video

For this week's look back to celebrate the 15th anniversary of FocusOnStyle online, let's peek at my video about how to dress to look taller when you are a petite. While 'ya looking, how abour my hair? I think my stylist was having a Jane Fonda in Klute moment.  Enjoy! -- S.H. Petite Fashion Tips to Dress to Look Taller from the Sharon Haver for About.com at Lord & Taylor New York Petite Video Series… Haven't you ever seen a celebrity or met someone in the flesh and said to yourself, "Gee, they seem so much smaller in person?" Well, it's not that they "seem" smaller, they know how to dress to look taller. >>More: Petite Style Tips In this

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The Ultimate Guide: How to dress for your body type

How to dress for your body type + flattering fit style guide
How to Dress for Your Body Type + Flattering Fit Style Guide  Not everyone looks great in everything - not even models. The secret to style is understanding how to dress for your body type and discovering a flattering fit that works on YOU…. not the girl in the magazine! I've said this before and I'll say it again, NO body is perfect. Creating the illusion of looking as close to your perfection as YOU can in what you wear is genius! Highlight your assets, camouflage your flaws, and celebrate what makes you unique. >MORE: How to dress for your body type posts I've curated some of our most popular posts in this style guide to help you discover your flattering

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Hair Makeover, Get the Body You Want…

For this week's reprise in honor of the 15th anniversary year of FocusOnStyle.com online, let's take a look at some timeless hair makeover tips from 2003.  And, a Polaroid of  my hair during it's brief blonde and choppy phase. This time, my dramatic hair color change was a very conscious decision rather running to Gad Cohen for corrective color. I trusted him to let me see what it's like to be a blonde for a summer.  I have to say it was fun & yes, we should all go blonde once, just because.  Mull over some of Gad's beauty posts here. --S.H. Hair Makeover, Get the Body You Want... Hairstyle tips and tricks from top celebrity hairstylists Gad Cohen and Luke O'Connor [dropcap]D[/dropcap]ear

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What happened when I met my style icon Audrey Hepburn

Sharon Haver with her style icon Audrey Hepburn. Photo: Patrick McMullan
For this week's look back in celebration of the 15th Anniversary Year of FocusOnStyle online, I want to rewind a bit further to this very special post about how I met my style icon, Audrey Hepburn.  What a lovely moment and privilege... S.H. My evening with humanitarian and style icon Audrey Hepburn... Having someone to inspire your work is so important to manifest your own personal abundance. Finally, I found my misplaced 35 mm slide of Ms Hepburn and myself and had to share it with you. I don't know about you but I think almost every woman (and man) of a certain age has been mesmerized by the allure of Audrey Hepburn. yeGrowing up with first runs and reruns of  Audrey Hepburn

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Media Mentions: Cison Blog Weekly Feature for Fashion & Beauty Fanatics: Q&A with Sharon Haver of FocusOnStyle

It's rare to be asked about how you got started & how your career took its turns- even the unexpected ones. I don't usually share much about the inner workings of my business and thought some of you may find value in my interview on the Cision Blog. Cision is the source for global public relations and media tools. If you're curious about the behind the scenes actions of FocusOnStyle.com and how my career grew from marketing to pr to stylist to website founder & style mentor in what looking back appears to be a natural progression but at times seemed otherwise, please have a read, below... Cison Blog Weekly Feature for Fashion & Beauty Fanatics: Q&A with Sharon Haver of FocusOnStyle

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As seen on Digital Stylist Network Spotlight: Sharon Haver

 >> Original Source  >> MORE: Media Mentions Q. When women shop on their own, what's their biggest mistake? A. It’s not the shoe. Not the bag. Not the color. It’s the way you put it all together. On FocusOnStyle.com , I always provide a takeaway tip so anyone can understand how to “get” the look for themselves rather than just get it in a store. There’s an understanding of the elements & why they work that’s more important than a greedy need of having the latest thing. I call that "I'll Have What She's Having" where I break down how & why a look works so you can tweak it for yourself. Q. Before someone hires a stylist, what are the top three things they should ask? A. I've

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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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