STYLIST ADVICE

Fashion Stylist Advice: When you need fashion advice, style tips & what to wear & how to wear it, ask our stylist Sharon Haver & her team of contributing fashion, beauty, and style experts!

Wardrobe Basics: How to take what you have to flatter your hourglass figure…

 Stylist advice to flatter your figure! Hannah sent us a query on how she can update her current pieces and flatter her hourglass figure at the same time... Dear Sharon: I have a lot of clothes but I'm not sure how to put things together to make them stylish. The clothes are older clothes and I don't have the money to buy new ones. I have an hour glass body shape, and would love to be able to show it off without being immodest. Could you please help me figure out what I need to do to be more stylish. (Hannah via Fashion Advice) >>READ: Stylist Advice: Your Classic Uniform, My Way!   When you want to pull together pieces to make a core wardrobe to flatter your hourglass

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HELP, MY BEST FRIEND’S WARDROBE EMBARRASSES ME

15 years for FocusOnStyle online... oh, my! For our ongoing anniversary celebration, let's revisit this 1999 post about a woman who thinks her best friend has an embarrassing wardrobe. Do you think they are still friends? - S.H. Dear Sharon: My best girlfriend and I have a wonderful time together. She is fun, compassionate, and a true friend. Yet, she has the worst taste imaginable in clothing. Whenever we go out, she wears something that is just w-r-o-n-g! I feel completely embarrassed to be seen with her sometimes and my other friends have even commented on how poorly she dresses. Would it be inappropriate of me to try to give her a friendly makeover? How do you tell a friend that she

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Kitchen Floor Entrepreneur…

In our continuing 15th year celebration of FocusOnStyle online, let' s revist this favorite post about what to wear for the stay-at-home entrepreneur.  This timeless post is from 2000, complete with it's original header art. -S.H. Real World Dressing For The Stay-At-Home Business Pro Dear Sharon: For the past several years, I have practically had to beg, borrow, and steal to get my dream business off the ground. Finally, investments have rolled in. Now, instead of looking like the power player people think I am, I'm more like someone who has been dressing in the dark.Let me explain. I've been working off my kitchen floor (as opposed to a conference table) propped alongside the Mr. Coffee, wearing ratty sweats and, my hair plunked in a

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It’s cold, you need this: Quick layering tips & must-have’s to help prepare you for an artic chill

Brrrrr, it's freezing out. We all need a little extra padding to protect us from the elements. But who wants to look like a S'Mores with legs? Don't worry, we have you covered.... Quick layering tips are something we think you may want to take heed of considering how brutally cold its been so early on into the winter season So how do you prepare yourself before heading out in the 'polar vortex?' And no, red wine is not the answer! Any cold weather dresser has surely accomplished or at least attempted to master the art of winter layering. In case you haven't figured out a winter routine when on the go, keep reading... >>You might want to read: Plus Size Layering,

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Leather Style + Care Guide

Our Leather Style + Care Guide comes to you as we've begun to look through our archives in celebration of our 15th year online while keeping in mind what works for today And if we're placing bets, our money's on leather. Its everywhere more than ever now, plus, it's unbearably cold all over the states this season. And most updated of all this time around: summer leather! From runways to discount chains, leather has become a quintessential element on deluxe cool. We pulled some of our top FocusOnStyle posts about on leather styles & care to have everything handy  in this resource guide.  With that in mind, get on board with this assortment of essential tips... Get started by clicking

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Is it cool to flaunt designer labels as part of your personal business brand?

Business Style Stylist Advice: How you project yourself as a professional can get tricky. Let's help this reader see the sides of whether or not it is cool to flaunt designer labels as part of your business brand as some entrepreneurs do.  Dear Sharon: As an entrepreneur and marketing coach, I'm aware of how my fellow online marketers present themselves. I follow a particular woman's program where she constantly displays photos of herself decked out in every luxury label and logo that you can imagine from her shoes to what she eats. It's not a one time instance but a constant flaunting of all her luxury riches. I'm guessing that this is a calculated move to convey the wealth that

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Last-Minute Holiday Style Questions: Answered!

I had so much fun on the phone last week answering your last-minute holiday style questions! The special bonus Q&A session was for my bestie's on my newsletter list... it's free to subscribe & this live call was a thank you for being part of my insiders. I love the connection of getting up close with you by phone for some quick-fire help. There will be more opportunities coming up in the new year (so hop on my list, why don't you?). If you registered for the call and missed it, you can listen to the rebroadcast here. >>There's more curated goodness on our Holiday Style Guide! Since there were so many advance questions that I think could help all

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When it’s time to replace your best cashmere sweater…

C by Bloomingdale's Cashmere Turtleneck
Let's help this reader understand how to identify types of cashmere & replace her best cashmere sweater with something fresh. Dear Sharon: I visited your video on cashmere. I would like to add a cashmere piece to my wardrobe each year. I have a very favorite turtleneck that I purchased in a cashmere specialty store in Manhattan about 15 years ago. I bought it on sale and I cannot find anything like it again. The more I wash it the softer it gets. If I can at least identify the type and ply perhaps I would know what to shop for. Can I send it to you for your advice on what it is exactly and where I may acquire one like

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Style yourself slimmer in minutes with these 10 fail proof clothing and beauty solutions

Learn how to Style Yourself Slimmer Fast with these 10 Simple Solutions to try now Whether you're low on time/inspiration for the gym or if you're constantly on the go should no longer matter for the moment with these effective ideas to help you instantly boost your confidence with practical tips for a svelter you. >>DON'T MISS: The French Chic Diet And best of all, from beauty to the right kind of hosiery, we bet you won't even have to spend a penny to start utilizing these tricks right away! Beauty: Accentuate your Jawline- Make your face read thinner by face by applying bronzer or contour powder along the jaw to add the appearance of depth. Keep the dusting light to

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Stylist Advice- Men’s job interview style for a business lunch

This reader question is about men's job interview style for a business lunch. Women also need to pay heed to not trump the person who is conducting your interview. Dear Sharon: I have a lunch interview at a fairly upscale restaurant next week. I am a guy who has no fashion sense. However, I do know that I will be suiting up for this occasion. I have a navy suit, white shirt and black tie. My question is, should I take off my suit jacket when I sit down with my potential employer? I have been getting conflicting advice from friends about leaving it on and taking it off. Please help! (K. via Fashion Advice) >> MORE: Want some men's style? We've got plenty of tips & trends,

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Everyday Chic: 10 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Fall (if you don’t have these key pieces already)

Sharon & I want to help you get a grip on Everyday Can-Do Chic with these 10 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Fall… …. and, with continuing trends, you may not even have to add anything new -lucky you! Transitional weather dressing is hitting most of us this time of year and with that in mind we've taken a moment on what you can easily do to update your style to stay on trend and look your best. Take inspiration from 3.1 Phillip Lim's refreshingly cool Fall outing (above), which was chalk full of essentials that are covetable yet approachable key essentials for everyday chic this season. Midi Skirt- Asos leather midi skirt  (Sharon bought this skirt!) with patch pockets

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How to Dress Up A Dress – The Greatest Building Block of Them All

Let's call this DRESS WEEK! You know how to accessorize with French Chic street style from Paris Fashion Week, which new skirt length looks modern, and NOW: How to Dress Up A Dress! Get the most out of your money as we close our week covering the benefit's of a simple frock to help you discover what works for you when it comes to that one essential piece. The right dress & skirt can take you far, so take note as share how to dress up you favorite piece... That's right, as you may know, much like a smart skirt, a chic dress can go the distance and work as a starting point to many a look, plus you get the

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Try A New Skirt Length and Update Your Look and Attitude

Try A New Skirt Length, go ahead and challenge yourself, you just might be surprised at the results... Like a good dress, a good skirt can take you quite far sartorially speaking, but unlike a dress you get even more wear as you can mix & match like there's no tomorrow. And since we all know how easy it is to get mundane with what you already know looks good on you, we thought you might want to consider a new challenge. >>DISCOVER: How these Stars make Full Skirts look chic for today By now we're guessing you have the basics covered, so now's the time to have fun with your alternatives. Get started with a collection of great, unique

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